Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) and Bachelor of Arts B.E(Ch)&BA
2008

Program Outline

Chemical Engineering is involved in the systematic design, development and operation of process systems for the extraction, transformation and recovery of materials. It is a key engineering discipline, which combines knowledge of basic chemistry and mathematics with engineering principles and real world economic considerations. The scale of operation varies from small to very large, and a principal feature of chemical engineering is the translation of laboratory-scale research results to large-scale commercial production. Chemical Engineering is the discipline which sustains and improves a range of industries as diverse as food processing, petrochemicals, ceramics, petroleum refining, primary metals, plastics, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, glass and specialty chemicals.

A combined degree for Chemical Engineering is available with the Bachelor of Arts (stream code 201).

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) is globally accepted as the program which provides most flexibility in study choices for students. The BA suits students who are interested in the big picture, finding answers to burning questions, understanding human behaviours, cultures and history, and exploring new or existing areas of study. Students specialise in areas of their choice by taking a 'major' (from one of 32 areas) and potentially a 'minor' (from one of 40 areas).  This study plan gives students depth of knowledge and skills in a specialised field, while having breadth of understanding in other areas.

Regardless of their specialisation, all BA students build skills that are highly valued by a variety of employers, such as the ability to find creative solutions to problems, researching and analysing information, the capacity for lifelong learning, and effectively communicating at many levels. These attributes mean students can adapt to different challenges that they might face in their future careers, studies and daily lives.

Students may complete the single degree of Bachelor of Engineering/Arts in five years of full-time study (with some overload). In addition to the program of study for Engineering, students complete 12 units at level I from any Humanities and Social Science discipline and a major sequence. Please contact the School of Engineering for further information.

Related Programs

• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Engineering

Admission Information

Admissions information for domestic and international students.

Domestic

Selection criteria:	2007 Commonwealth-supported TER: 81.05 2007 Fee-paying TER: 80 Without formal qualifications? See our special access schemes.
Prerequisites:	SACE - Stage 2 Math. Studies, Physics + one of Specialist Maths or Chemistry; IB - HL Maths (at least 4), either HL Physics (at least 4) or SL Physics (at least 5)
How to apply:	SATAC Code: 314871 Application and Admission SATAC Application Dates
Mid-year entry?	Subject to availability
Annual tuition fees:	Commonwealth-supported place: $7,260 Australian Full-fee place: $17,400
General enquiries:	Student Centre

International

Selection criteria:	IELTS Total Reading Listening Speaking Writing 6 5.5 5.5 6 6 IB 26 A-Level 9 UEC [Malaysia] 15 SAT [US] 1770 ISC & CBSE [India] 75%
How to apply:	Application information for international students Important application deadlines for international students
Mid-year entry?	Subject to availability
Annual tuition fees:	International student place: $19,480
General enquiries:	Student Centre

Study Plans

The study plans given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description, see the program rules.

Level I
Semester 1 CHEM 1101 Foundations of Chemistry IA OR CHEM 1100 Chemistry IA ^ (3 units) MATHS 1011 Mathematics IA OR MATHS 1013 Mathematics IMA * (3 units) CHEM ENG 1010 Professional Practice I (3 units) CHEM ENG 1008 Engineering Computing (3 units) Semester 2 CHEM 1201 Foundations of Chemistry IB OR CHEM 1200 Chemistry IB ^ (3 units) MATHS 1012 Mathematics IB OR MATHS 1011 Mathematics IA * (3 units) CHEM ENG 1007 Process Engineering I (3 units) ENV BIOL 1002 Ecological Issues (3 units) * Students who have undertaken SACE Stage 2 Specialist Maths will be required to enrol in Maths IA followed by Maths IB. Students who have not taken SACE Stage 2 Specialist maths will be required to enrol in maths IMA followed by Maths IA and Maths IB in summer semester to complete the requirements at Level 1. ^ Students with a Subject Achievement score of at least 13 in SACE Stage 2 Chemistry or equivalent must enrol in CHEM 1100 Chemistry IA / CHEM 1200 Chemistry IB. All other students must enrol in CHEM 1101 Foundations of Chemistry IA / CHEM 1201 Foundations of Chemistry IB.
Level II
Semester 1 CHEM ENG xxxx Process Engineering IIA (3 units) MATHS 2xxx Engineering Mathematics I (3 units) CHEM ENG xxxx Introduction to Process Simulation (3 units) Level I Arts Course (3 units) Semester 2 CHEM ENG 2000 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics (3 units) CHEM ENG xxxx Professional Practice II (3 units) CHEM ENG xxxx Process Engineering IIB (3 units) CHEM ENG xxxx Process Modelling & Computations (3 units)
Level III
Semester 1 CHEM ENG xxxx Chemical Engineering Applications A (3 units) CHEM ENG xxxx Chemical Engineering Applications B (3 units) CHEM ENG xxxx Professional Practice III (3 units) CHEM ENG xxxx Materials III (3 units) Semester 2 CHEM ENG xxxx Simulation & Concept Design (3 units) CHEM ENG xxxx Chemical Engineering Unit Operations Lab (3 units) CHEM ENG xxxx Process Control & Utilities (3 units) CHEM ENG xxxx Chemical Engineering Applications C (3 units)
Level IV
Semester 1 CHEM ENG xxxx Professional Practice IV (3 units) CHEM ENG xxxx Process & Product Design (3 units) CHEM ENG xxxx Dynamics & Control (Chemical) (3 units) Level I Arts Course (3 units) Semester 2 CHEM ENG 4026 Chemical Engineering Research Project (3 units) CHEM ENG xxxx Process Design Project (6 units) Advanced Level Arts Course (3 units)
Level V
Semester 1 Advanced Level Arts Courses (12 units) Semester 2 Advanced Level Arts Courses (12 units)

Useful Links

• Engineering Program Information Leaflet
• Humanities and Social Sciences Program Information Leaflet
• School of Chemical Engineering
• Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
• Undergraduate Scholarships
• Student Centre enquiry form

Program Rules

• Faculty of Engineering, Computer & Mathematical Sciences
• Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences