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Bachelor of Engineering in Computational Engineering B.E(CE)
2010

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

Program Outline

This program entails computational modelling, simulation and optimisation within the engineering sciences. Globally, computational engineering is regarded as an indispensable partner, along with experimentation and theoretical predication, in engineering practice and the advancement of scientific knowledge. With advances in computer technology and the complex algorithms required to solve complex problems, computational engineering enables the development of complex engineering systems that are compatible with current trends of reduced emissions, fuel efficiency and the use of environmentally sustainable materials.

Program Structure

The first two years of the program build a scientific and engineering foundation, which is followed by more specialist Computational Engineering subjects in the third and fourth years.

Students are required to complete 12 weeks of approved work experience at some time during their four years of study.

Please note that each level of the program is intended to be rolled out progressively on an annual basis, therefore in 2010, only levels one through three are available.

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Admission Information

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Domestic applicants

Not a domestic applicant? ?

2009 CSP IB 43
SATAC Code 324511
2009 CSP TER 99.9
HESS group ? General
Annual tuition fees ?
Commonwealth-supported place: $7,567
Mid-year entry? Subject to availability
Enquiries Student Centre

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, Specialist Mathematics, Physics. IB: Mathematics (HL grade 3), Physics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3).
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 be 18 years or over before February 1st of the year that you will be studying, you must not have studied more than 2 years full-time equivalent higher education in the last 2 years and you must not hold a completed higher education level award. 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. 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: 324511

International applicants

Not an international applicant? ?

International TER 80
IB 26
IELTS Total 6 [more info]
Annual tuition fees ? International student place: $25,000
Mid-year entry? Yes
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Selection Criteria ?

Prerequisites ?
Mathematics and Physics
Equivalent Scores
International TER 80
IB 26
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: $25,000
Mid-year entry? Yes
Enquiries Student Centre

Selection Criteria ?

Prerequisites ?
SACE Stage 2: Mathematical Studies, Specialist Mathematics, Physics. IB: Mathematics (HL grade 3), Physics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3).
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Areas of Specialisation

Computational 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

Level II

Semester 1

Semester 2

  • MATHS 2202 Engineering Mathematics II (3 units)
  • MECH ENG 2002 Stress Analysis & Design (3 units)
  • MATHS 2104 Numerical Methods (3 units)
  • MECH ENG 2019 Dynamics & Control I (3 units)
Level III

Semester 1

Semester 2

Level IV

Semester 1

  • xxxx xxxx Computational Project Part 1 (3 units)
  • APP MTH 3000 Computational Mathematics III (3 units)
  • Electives (6 units)

Semester 2

  • xxxx xxxx Computational Project Part 2 (3 units)
  • xxxx xxxx  Engineering Management & Quality Systems (3 units)
  • Electives (6 units)
Electives
  • COMP SCI xxxx Distributed High Performance Computing (3 units)
  • Applied Mathematics Elective Course (3 units)
  • PHYSICS 3000 Computational Physics (3 units)
  • APP MTH 3017 Waves (3 units)
  • MECH ENG xxxx Finite Element Analysis of Structures (3 units)
  • MECH ENG xxxx CFD for Engineering Applications (3 units)

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Career Opportunities

Graduates can expect to work in defence industries, aviation industry, engineering design, manufacturing, research and software development.

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Work Placement

Students are required to complete 12 weeks of approved work experience.

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Further Information

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