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Bachelor of Engineering (Automotive) with Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences BE(Au)/BMa
2009

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Location: North Terrace Campus
Duration: 5 years (full-time or part-time? equivalent)
Degree/Award: Double Degree

Program Outline

This double degree program is specifically aimed at students wishing to pursue careers in the automotive and mathematical and computer sciences industry. This program will enable students to develop a thorough understanding of mechanical and automotive engineering principles, combined with the flexibility to aquire knowledge in applied mathematics, statistics and computer science.

Based on the Mechanical Engineering program, Automotive Engineering will provide students with a broad education designed to give them the skills necessary to become professional engineers. Years one and two of the Automotive Engineering program are the same as Mechanical Engineering, concentrating on basic engineering principles and including studies in mathematics and the physical sciences. Years three and four build upon earlier years and include specialised topics such as Automotive Safety, Alternative Fuels, Advanced Manufacturing, Automotive Power Train & Vehicle Dynamics, Automotive Combustion Technology, Automotive NVH & Aerodynamics, Automotive Electrical & Electronic Systems, Advanced Materials and Joining and Vehicle Emission Control. Engineering students are also required to undertake studies in courses designed to assist them develop the communication skills necessary to work effectively.

Students may choose to combine Automotive Engineering with Mathematical and Computer Sciences as it will strengthen their skills in mathematics, statistics and computing. Combining this engineering program with a strong mathematics program such as this, will provide an opportunity for future research and enhanced employment prospects.

As part of the program, 20 students are offered the opportunity to be involved in the Formula SAE racing car design, build and drive competition as their fourth year project. Students who are lucky enough to be involved in this project gain important skills, which are highly valued by the automotive industry.

Admission Information

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Domestic applicants

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2008 CSP IB 31
SATAC Code 324411
2008 CSP TER 84.3
HESS group ? General
Annual tuition fees ?
Commonwealth-supported place: $7,412
Mid-year entry? Yes
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Selection Criteria ?

Year 12 applicants
You must not have completed more than 4 years full time equivalent university study (96 units). You compete for a place with your Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER).
Prerequisites ?
SACE Stage 2: Mathematical Studies, Physics plus one of Specialist Mathematics or Chemistry

IB: either Mathematics (HL grade 4) and Physics (SL grade 5/HL grade 4); or, Chemistry (SL grade 5/HL grade 4), Physics (SL grade 5/HL grade 4) & Mathematics (SL grade 5/HL grade 3)

Midyear applicants must also have completed SACE Stage 2 Specialist Mathematics, or Mathematics 1MA (or equivalent) to allow enrolment in Mathematics 1A in Semester 2. To ensure that you meet the entry requirements, contact the Student Centre.
Assumed Knowledge ?
SACE Stage 2 Chemistry
Alternative entry pathways
  • Higher Education applicants
    You must have completed at least half a year full time equivalent higher education study. A Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated for each separate program you have undertaken (apart from some double degree programs where the GPA is combined). You compete on the basis of your best GPA.
  • VET applicants
    You must have completed an AQF Diploma or above. Your application will be ranked according to the level of the award.
  • Special Entry applicants
    You must meet the following criteria: you must be 21 years or over on January 1st of the year that you will be studying*, you must not hold a completed higher education level award, and if you have been enrolled in a course leading to a higher education level award in the last 3 years, you must not have completed more than 2 years full time equivalent university study. If you meet this criteria, you will be ranked according to your result in the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Your STAT result is weighted such that the verbal component contributes 35% and the quantitative component contributes 65% to your overall score. Personal Competencies (PC) and Employment Experience (EE) statements may also contribute to your rank. If you submit a PC or EE statement, and one of these ranks higher than your STAT score, then the highest ranking statement will contribute 50% to your overall rank and the STAT will contribute the remaining 50%. If you do not submit a PC or EE statement, or if the statements have a lower rank than the STAT, then you will compete for a place on the basis of your STAT result only. *The age restriction is 19 years or over if you have completed either the Flinders Foundation course or the UniSA Foundation Studies program or the UniSA Program for Adult Learners. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Scheme. See Wilto Yerlo for further information.
  • Without formal qualifications?
    You may be eligible for our special access schemes.

How to Apply ?

SATAC Code: 324411

International applicants

Not an international applicant? ?

International TER 80
IELTS Total 6 [more info]
Annual tuition fees ? International student place: $23,000
Mid-year entry? Yes
Enquiries Student Centre

Selection Criteria ?

Prerequisites ?
Mathematics and Physics
Assumed Knowledge ?
Chemistry is desirable
Equivalent Scores
International TER 80
IELTS
Total
Reading
Listening
Speaking
Writing
6
5.5
5.5
6
6

How to Apply ?

International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results

Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results? ?

International TER 80
Annual tuition fees ? International student place: $23,000
Mid-year entry? Yes
Enquiries Student Centre

Selection Criteria ?

Prerequisites ?
SACE Stage 2: Mathematical Studies, Physics plus one of Specialist Mathematics or Chemistry

IB: either Mathematics (HL grade 4) and Physics (SL grade 5/HL grade 4); or, Chemistry (SL grade 5/HL grade 4), Physics (SL grade 5/HL grade 4) & Mathematics (SL grade 5/HL grade 3)

Assumed Knowledge ?
SACE Stage 2 Chemistry
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Study Plans

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

B.E.(Automotive)/B.Ma.&Comp.Sc. (Computer Science focus)

Level I

Semester 1

  • C&ENVENG 1010 Engineering Mechanics - Statics (3 units)
  • MATHS 1011 Mathematics IA * OR
    MATHS 1013 Mathematics IMA * (3 units)
  • MECH ENG 1101 Introduction to Automotive Engineering (3 units)
  • COMP SCI 1008 Computer Science IA (3 units)

Semester 2

* 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.

Level II

Semester 1

Semester 2

Level III

Semester 1

Semester 2

  • MECH ENG 2101 Mechatronics IM (includes Workshop Practical) (3 units)
  • MECH ENG 3028 Dynamics & Control II (3 units)
  • MECH ENG 3027 Engineering Systems Design & Communication (3 units)
  • ELEC ENG 3025 Power Electronics & Drive Systems M (3 units)
  • MECH ENG 3502 Mech Eng Level 3 Prac
Level IV

Semester 1

Semester 2

  • MECH ENG 3101 Applied Aerodynamics (3 units)
  • MECH ENG 4502 Mech Eng Level 4 Prac

Level III Maths & Computer Science courses 18 units.

Level V

Semester 1

  • MECH ENG 4131A Automotive Honours Project Level IV OR
    MECH ENG 4130A Automotive Design Project Level IV Part 1 # (3 units)
  • MECH ENG 3105 Sustainability & the Environment (3 units)
  • MECH ENG 4103 Advanced Computer Aided Engineering (3 units)
  • MECH ENG 4118 Finite Element Analysis of Structures (3 units)

Semester 2

  • MECH ENG 4131B Automotive Honours Project Level IV OR
    MECH ENG 4130B Automotive Design Project Level IV Part 2 # (3 units)
  • MECH ENG 4110 Automotive Vehicle Dynamics & Safety (3 units)
  • MECH ENG 4117 Finance for Engineers (3 units)
  • MECH ENG 4116 Engineering Management & Quality Systems (3 units)

# Students accepted into the Honours stream will take Automotive Honours Project and other students will take Automotive Design Project.

B.E.(Automotive)/B.Ma.&Comp.Sc. (Mathematics focus)

Level I

Semester 1

Semester 2

* 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.

Level II

Semester 1

Semester 2

Level III

Semester 1

Semester 2

  • MECH ENG 3101 Applied Aerodynamics (3 units)
  • MECH ENG 3028 Dynamics & Control II (3 units)
  • MECH ENG 3027 Engineering Systems Design & Communication (3 units)
  • ELEC ENG 3025 Power Electronics & Drive Systems M (3 units)
  • MECH ENG 3502 Mech Eng Level 3 Prac
Level IV

Semester 1

Semester 2

  • MECH ENG 4502 Mech Eng Level 4 Prac
  • Level III Maths & Computer Science courses 24 units or 18 units at Level 3 and 6 units at Level 2 (24 units) 
Level V

Semester 1

  • MECH ENG 4131A Automotive Honours Project Level IV OR
    MECH ENG 4130A Automotive Design Project Level IV Part 1 # (3 units)
  • MECH ENG 4118 Finite Element Analysis of Structures (3 units)
  • MECH ENG 4103 Advanced Computer Aided Engineering (3 units)
  • MECH ENG 4111 CFD for Engineering Applications (3 units)
  • MECH ENG 4109 Automotive Combustion, Power Train & NVH (not offered in 2009) (3 units)

Semester 2

  • MECH ENG 4131B Automotive Honours Project Level IV OR
    MECH ENG 4130B Automotive Design Project Level IV Part 2 # (3 units)
  • MECH ENG 4110 Automotive Vehicle Dynamics & Safety (3 units)
  • MECH ENG 4117 Finance for Engineers (3 units)
  • MECH ENG 4116 Engineering Management & Quality Systems (3 units)

# Students accepted into the Honours stream will take Automotive Honours Project and other students will take Automotive Design Project.

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Career Opportunities

Graduates of this program can seek employment at both the national and international level, in the automotive industry, and in mathematical and computer science arena.

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