Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Engineering Pathway

Your way into a top engineering degree

Do you have a selection rank of 70 or above? Did you complete Mathematical Methods* or equivalent?

At the University of Adelaide, we want to make sure everyone with a passion for engineering can pursue it. If you have not completed the prerequisites to directly enter one of our engineering degrees, you can still study with us in a supportive environment.

What will you do?

Our new Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) – Engineering Pathway is designed for students with a foundation in maths and a passion for engineering. You will:

  • fulfil any prerequisite requirements
  • study core Bachelor of Engineering subjects in your chosen engineering discipline
  • prepare to enter the engineering program of your choice.

Our staff will support you in choosing the right topics within the pathway option to make sure you transition successfully.

Where could it take you?

With guaranteed transfer into your chosen engineering degree following successful completion of the pathway program, you’ll be ready to pursue what matters most to you at South Australia’s highest ranked university for engineering**.

*For students who have not completed Mathematical Methods or equivalent, please see our MathTrack X option.

**Academic Ranking of World Universities 2020





  • Complete missing SACE Stage 2 prerequisites* in a supportive environment
  • Study core subjects in your chosen engineering discipline
  • Guaranteed transfer into your chosen engineering degree, on completion

*Specialist Mathematics, physics or chemistry

Entry Requirements

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Admissions information

SATAC Code 334141
2023 CSP ATAR 65
2023 CSP IB 24
Guaranteed Entry Score - ATAR 70
Guaranteed Entry Score - IB 25.5
Deferment Yes - 2 year
Intake February and July* *Students commencing in July may have a slightly limited selection of courses.
Prerequisites SACE Stage 2: Mathematical Methods . IB: Mathematics: Applications and Interpretations (HL) or Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches (SL). MathTrackX is an online bridging program available as a recognised alternative to Mathematical Methods.
Selection Criteria
Recent Secondary Education Applicants with recent secondary education are those whose admission is primarily based on the completion of Year 12 within the last two years, however if you completed your secondary education more than two years ago, you may still be able to be considered on the basis of your secondary schooling. You must not have completed more than 2 years full time equivalent university study (48 units). You compete for a place with your Selection Rank (ATAR plus any applicable adjustment factors). Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Pathway. See Wirltu Yarlu for further information.
Higher Education Study You must have completed at least six months full time equivalent higher education study (the number of courses and units will vary depending on your prior institution however at the University of Adelaide, this equates to 4 courses / 12 units). 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. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Pathway. See Wirltu Yarlu for further information.
Vocational Education and Training (VET) study You must have completed an AQF Certificate IV or above from a Registered Training Organisation. Your application will be ranked according to the level of the award. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Pathway. See Wirltu Yarlu for further information.
Work and life experience To be eligible to sit the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) as as pathway for entry, you must be 18 years or over before 1 February 2024. If you have studied at higher education level in the last two years (for 2024 entry this means you were enrolled in either 2023 or 2022), you must not have accumulated more than a TOTAL of 2 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) higher education study (ie. including any study prior to 2022). If you meet this criteria, you will be ranked according to your result in the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Your STAT result is not weighted between verbal and quantitative components. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Pathway. See Wirltu Yarlu for further information.
Other Entry Pathways

2023 Admissions Data for school leavers
ATAR
(raw ATAR, excluding any applicable adjustment factors)
Lowest ATAR to receive an offer 59.65
Median ATAR to receive an offer 83.7
Highest ATAR to receive an offer 99.95
Selection Rank
(ATAR plus any adjustment factors)
Lowest Selection Rank to receive an offer 65
Median Selection Rank to receive an offer 88.7
Highest Selection Rank to receive an offer 99.95
Minimum eligibility score 65
Additional criteria considered Selection rank only

Fees and Scholarships

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Indicative annual tuition fees
Commonwealth-supported place: $7,805

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Scholarships

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Degree Structure

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) – Engineering Pathway has a standard full-time duration of one year. Students must transfer to a named Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree of their choice on completion of the program of study of 24 units. It is not an award from which students can graduate.

Academic Program Rules

The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.

Example Study Plan

Core Courses
Students must complete all of the following:

Core Course, choice of
Students must complete one of the following:
  • ENG 1002 Programming (Matlab and C) or;
  • ENG 1003 Programming (Matlab and Excel)
Electives

Note: Depending on your missing prerequisite subjects, some of the following subjects may be mandatory to successfully transfer into your preferred named degree. Faculty staff are available during the enrolment process to provide guidance.

Assessment

Assessment can include examinations, group work, project work, online assessment, peer assessment, attendance and participation.

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Last updated: Tuesday, 5 Mar 2024