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Bachelor of Engineering (Avionics and Electronic Systems Engineering) B.E(A&ESE)
2009

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Location: North Terrace Campus
Duration: 4 years (full-time or part-time? equivalent)
Degree/Award: Bachelor

Program Outline

This program is concerned with the principles and technologies that are used in the design and manufacture of complex modern electronic subsystems, with particular focus on those technologies used in avionics systems – including computer systems and networks, guidance and control, navigation, radar and communications technologies.

Graduates of this program will have specialised knowledge in the principles of electrical and electronic design, computer science, digital systems, signal processing, communications, and systems engineering.  The program includes a foundation of fundamental studies in mathematics, physics, computer systems, programming and electrical and electronic technologies.  In later years the focus shifts towards systems engineering, the integration of complex electronic subsystems and application in the domain of airborne electronic systems.

The program will prepare graduates for employment in all types of industries involved in the specification, design, integration, manufacture or maintenance of complex electronic systems.  Emphasis on the avionics application area will prepare graduates for roles in the defence and aviation industries as well as other industries such as telecommunications, automotive, commercial electronics and energy. Please note that each level of the program is intended to be rolled out progressively on an annual basis, therefore in 2009, levels one and two are the only levels available level for commencing students.

Program Structure

This program includes a foundation of fundamental studies in mathematics, physics, computer systems, programming and electrical and electronic technologies. In later years the focus shifts towards systems engineering, the integration of complex electronic subsystems and application in the domain of airborne electronic systems. Students are required to complete 12 weeks of approved work experience at some time during their four years of study.

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Admission Information

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Domestic applicants

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2008 CSP IB 30
SATAC Code 324501
2008 CSP TER 80.45
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 and Physics IB: Mathematics (SL grade 5/HL grade 3) and Physics (SL grade 5/HL grade 4)
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.
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: 324501

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
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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 and Physics IB: Mathematics (SL grade 5/HL grade 3) and Physics (SL grade 5/HL grade 4)
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Areas of Specialisation

Avionics & Electronic Systems Engineering

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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.

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

  • ELEC ENG 3016 Control III (3 units)
  • ELEC ENG xxxx Signal Processing III (3 units)
  • ELEC ENG 3018 RF Engineering III (3 units)
  • ELEC ENG xxxx Practical Electrical and Electronic Design III Part 1 (3 units)

Semester 2

  • ELEC ENG xxxx Complex Systems (3 units)
  • ELEC ENG xxxx Digital Systems (3 units)
  • COMP SCI 3006 Software Engineering & Project (3 units)
  • MECH ENG 3100 Aeronautical Engineering (3 units)
Level IV

Semester 1

  • ELEC ENG xxxx Design Project Part 1 OR
    ELEC ENG xxxx Honours Design Project Part 1# (3 units)
  • ELEC ENG xxxx Financial Management for Engineers (3 units)
  •    xxxx      xxxx Avionics Sensors & Systems (3 units)
  • Elective (3 units)

Semester 2

  • ELEC ENG xxxx Design Project Part 2 OR
    ELEC ENG xxxx Honours Project Part 2# (3 units)
  • ELEC ENG xxxx Management & Professional Practice for Engineers (3 units)
  • ELEC ENG xxxx Systems Engineering (3 units)
  • Elective (3 units)

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

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Career Opportunities

The program will prepare graduates for employment in all types of industries involved in the specification, design, integration, manufacture or maintenance of complex electronic systems. Emphasis on the avionics application area will prepare graduates particularly for roles in the defence and aviation industries, but graduates could also expect to find employment in the telecommunications, automotive, commercial electronics and energy industries.

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Further Information

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