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Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (ETB001.2)
Please note these are the 2024 details for this course
| Selection rank | English language requirements | Duration | UAC code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | 4.0 years | 365016 | |
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Location | Available teaching periods |
| Faculty of Science and Technology | Academic Program Area - Technology |
UC - Canberra, Bruce |
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Fees
English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.5 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Students enrolled in a Commonwealth Support Place (CSP) are required to make a contribution towards the cost of their education, which is set by the Commonwealth Government. Information on Commonwealth Supported Places, HECS-HELP and how fees are calculated can be found here.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
| Academic entry requirements | English language requirements | CRICOS code | Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|
| 099434M | Faculty of Science and Technology | ||
| Discipline(s) | Location | Available teaching periods | Duration |
| Academic Program Area - Technology |
UC - Canberra, Bruce |
View teaching periods | 4.0 years |
Fees
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Information on how fees are calculated can be found here.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.5 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Academic entry requirements
To study at UC, you’ll need to meet our academic entry requirements and any admission requirements specific to your course. Please read your course admission requirements below. To find out whether you meet UC’s academic entry requirements, visit our academic entry requirements page.
Engineer the future you’ve always dreamed of
Gain the knowledge, skills and experience to design and build the robotic, AI or Networking future you’ve always dreamed of creating with the highly respected UC Bachelor of Engineering (Honours).
Held over four years this course is has been created to help those students interested in exploring a career in either Robotics and Artificial Intelligence and/or Network Engineering by creating a platform from which to choose your specialisation.
- Robotics & Artificial Intelligence - this specialisation offers conceptual grounding in intelligent systems with the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge in a practical setting through direct access to humanoid robots, robotic arms, wheeled platforms and other hi-tech robotic equipment.
- Network Engineering - in this course you will gain in-depth knowledge and skills in the design, development and operation of software-based networked systems, including mobile and wireless data communications networks, network security applications and services relating to cloud computing, big data and multimedia networks.
Study a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) at UC and you will:
- gain highly desirable knowledge and skills in a future proof industry
- work with the latest computer aided software.
- learn how to design systems from the ground up
- become proficient in engineering research, design and management
- contribute your own ideas during site visits field work
- participate in numerous Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities
- learn professional ideologies such as professional ethics, expectations and teamwork
- choose to specialise in either Robotics and Artificial Intelligence or Network Engineering.
- be able to participate in the Engineers without Borders Challenge
- gain unrivalled access to industry and government stakeholders
- build extensive professional networks
- earn a globally recognised qualification
- be in-demand
Work Integrated Learning (WIL)
WIL is an integral component of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) course as it offers students the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience and build professional relationships through real work, or work-like placements.
As part of this course students will be invited to also participate in the Engineers without Borders Challenge which is a humanitarian-focused activity offered in all UC engineering honours degrees.
To ensure our students have access to the right people and places, UC works hard to foster close industry connections and regularly engages with industry partners who possess both the skills and experience to provide specialised knowledge and training opportunities.
All course content is reviewed annually by our Course Advisory Group which is made up of a panel of highly qualified and respected industry experts.
Career opportunities
Whether you’re pursuing a career in robotics and AI, or wish to specialise in Network Engineering, The UC Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) offers a natural progression into any one of the following careers:
- cyber security engineer
- network architect
- chief technology officer
- artificial intelligence engineer
- robotics engineer
- data scientist
- business intelligence analyst
- data analyst
- software engineer
- network engineer
- ICT manager
Professional accreditation
This course will pursue accreditation with Engineers Australia at Professional Engineer level and also with the Australian Computer Society at Professional level.
Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:
- Year 12 ATAR
- other Australian Qualification
- work experience
- overseas qualification
We also offer a number of entry initiatives that give you the opportunity to gain entry to the University via alternate pathway programs and admissions schemes.
More information is available on our Alternative Entry page: http://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/applications/apply-now/alternative-entry
Additional admission requirements
Year 12 Mathematical Methods (T) or equivalent.
Assumed knowledge
Basic knowledge and skills in ICT (Information and Communication Technology); Basic numeracy and literacy skills.
Periods course is open for new admissions
| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Domestic | International |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 1 | 05 February 2024 | ||
| 2024 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 2 | 29 July 2024 |
Credit arrangements
There are currently no formal credit transfer arrangements for entry to this course. Any previous study or work experience will only be considered as part of the application process in accordance with current course rules and university policy. Credit is not permitted towards completion of a graduate certificate.
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (ETB001) | 96 credit points
- The course award is determined by the selected specialist major. E.g. Completing the Robotics & AI major leads to the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Robotics & AI award name.
- Network Engineering Specialisation: Students must pass 6 credit points from anywhere in the University.
- Robotics and AI Specialisation: Students must pass 3 credit points from anywhere in the University.
In addition to course requirements, in order to successfully complete your course you must meet the inherent requirements. Please refer to the inherent requirements statement applicable to your course
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Course duration
Standard 4 years full time, or part time equivalent. Maximum duration is 10 years.
Learning outcomes
| Learning outcomes | Related graduate attributes |
|---|---|
| Understand and proficiently apply the relevant sciences and scientific methods in engineering specialisation area, to design solutions to complex problems. | UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; communicate effectively; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; take pride in their professional and personal integrity. UC graduates are global citizens: Think globally about issues in their profession; adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives; behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; be self-aware; adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; evaluate and adopt new technology. |
| Demonstrate an understanding of contemporary engineering, including the role of standards and the need for the continuing professional development of engineers, and identify, formulate, solve and manage innovative methods in the context of solving a complex problem involving the development of new knowledge. | UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; communicate effectively; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; take pride in their professional and personal integrity. UC graduates are global citizens: Think globally about issues in their profession; adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives; behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; be self-aware; adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; evaluate and adopt new technology. |
| Demonstrate advanced knowledge of contextual factors, research direction, and underpinning information impacting the engineering discipline, including risk identification and management, and design and implement design metrics and alternatives, systems measurement, simulation, modelling and analysis, and environmental constraints and safety issues. | UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; communicate effectively; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; take pride in their professional and personal integrity. UC graduates are global citizens: Think globally about issues in their profession; adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives; behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; be self-aware; adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; evaluate and adopt new technology. |
| Research, identify, conceptualise, investigate, and interpret knowledge from modern engineering specialisation tools and techniques to synthesise a coherent approach to the solution of a problem and/or the design of a project. | UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; communicate effectively; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; take pride in their professional and personal integrity. UC graduates are global citizens: Think globally about issues in their profession; understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives; behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; be self-aware; adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; evaluate and adopt new technology. |
| Identify, interpret and critically appraise current developments and advanced technologies and apply knowledge of these to engineering specialisation area. | UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; communicate effectively; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; take pride in their professional and personal integrity. UC graduates are global citizens: Think globally about issues in their profession; adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives; behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; be self-aware; adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; evaluate and adopt new technology. |
Placements requirements
450 hours of practical work experience, which can be reduced by participation in CPD, professional practice units and other practical experiences in alignment with Engineers Australia requirements.
Majors
- Core Major in Engineering (57cp) (CM0032)
- Specialist Major in Network Engineering (SM0087)
- Specialist Major in Robotics and AI (Engineering) (SM0062)
Awards
| Award | Official abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence | BE (Hons) Robotics&AI |
| Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Network Engineering | BE (Hons) NetworkEng |
Honours
The Bachelor of Engineering in Network and Software Engineering (Honours) is an Honours degree. The Honours merit calculation will be based on the Honours Grade Point Average (Honours GPA) defined as the GPA in the required UG Level 3 and Level 4 units of the course and other conditions:
- First Class: Honours GPA >6, and High Distinction in Engineering Project (Part A) and Engineering Project (Part B);
- Second Class Division I: Honours GPA >5.25, and Distinction in Engineering Project (Part A) and Engineering Project (Part B);
- Second Class Division II: Honours GPA >4.5, and Credit in Engineering Project (Part A) and Engineering Project (Part B).
- The rest of students who pass the course take out honours without a class.
Enquiries
| Student category | Contact details |
|---|---|
| Prospective Domestic Students | Email study@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1800 UNI CAN (1800 864 226) |
| Prospective International Students | Email international@canberra.edu.au or Phone +61 2 6201 5342 |
| Current and Commencing Students | In person, Student Centre Building 1 or Email Student.Centre@canberra.edu.au |
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