faculty of engineering, computing and mathematics

empower people to change the world

Engineering at UWA

A world changing engineering educationAt the University of Western Australia, we have created a unique learning experience that empowers our students to change the world.

At the core of our curriculum is an understanding of how students learn and the difficulties they may face when studying engineering. Our engineering education is informed by extensive international research on student learning and is led by UWA’s Chair in Engineering Education, Winthrop Professor Caroline Baillie. Caroline has worked for many years on the development of creative and critical thinking in engineering students. Our courses are structured to provide the very best opportunity for our students to excel.

Our engineering courses are designed to address changes in the world. From developing smarter energy solutions, providing clean water across the globe or improving medicine and healthcare, to sustaining the environment, creating smarter technologies and renewing and maintaining diverse infrastructure, we are challenged to provide solutions that fulfil the demands of our 21st century expectations.

These challenges require new ways of thinking and greater ability to put those ideas into practice. This is why we are focused on providing the best possible learning environments for the leaders of tomorrow. With practical and theoretical learning, we provide the exciting and engaging environment required to inspire creativity, innovation and collaboration.

Our approach to learning not only improves retention and self-learning, but produces well-rounded graduates with the communication, problem solving and leadership skills that are in demand from industry.

We look forward to welcoming you to Engineering at UWA. We invite you to participate in an exciting and rewarding experience that will make you a sought-after graduate, with an internationally recognised education, ready to change the world.

John DellDean Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

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Make an impactUWA engineering students and graduates are constantly involved in innovative, exciting and meaningful projects.

RobogalsVolunteers from our Faculty visit high schools across the State to run robotics workshops. in these dynamic and educational classes, students learn the basics of engineering and computer programming. Through these workshops, high school students get enthused about what engineering and computing are about, whilst enjoying a fun, hands-on learning experience.

Engineers Without Borders(EWB)EWB’s High School Outreach Program received the 2012 Science Engagement initiative of the Year Award workshops. Our students deliver workshops in schools which focus on improving understanding of issues related to water, climate change, sustainability and appropriate technology.

The UWA Motorsport Team Formula SAE World Champions in 2007 and continuing to achieve local and international recognition by pushing the barriers of mechanical engineering design and high-performance endurance.

The Renewable Energy Vehicle (REV) Project Students and researchers work together to tackle the problems created by rising fuel prices and vehicle pollution head-on. The REV team aims to revolutionise personal transport by building zero emission vehicles, powered by electricity from renewable sources, charged from any plug point and viable to both the performance and commercial markets.

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smaller proportion of civil engineers that work in research activities and teach in industrial, government and university research establishments.

Electrical/Electronic EngineeringThe field of electrical and electronic engineering is extremely dynamic, particularly due to the rapid proliferation of new discoveries, products and markets in this discipline.

Through the electrical and electronic engineering specialisation at UWA you will learn to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems concerned with the generation and transmission of information and electric power, and the design and testing of electrical and electronic devices, circuits and systems. You will also consider the context of the broader system application within which all of this falls.

As an electrical or electronic engineer, you may develop sustainable energy solutions, design technologies to improve our health, create systems that support industry or communities, or design electronics that transform our lives. You can also work in fields as diverse as communications, aviation, aerospace, defence, robotics, minerals, information technology, home appliances, manufacturing, biomedical engineering and meteorology.

Environmental EngineeringEnvironmental engineers apply their understanding of natural systems with engineering skills and principles to find creative solutions to pressures facing our environment.

We live in a world where our environment is under increasing pressure from population growth, development and uncertainty created by climate change. The sustainable management and protection of scarce resources requires innovation and an ability to balance competing interests.

and state authorities concerned with gas, electricity, water supply and environmental protection.

Civil EngineeringCivil engineering deals with the design, construction and maintenance of the physical and naturally-built environment, including roads, bridges, canals, dams and buildings. Civil engineers have an impact on almost every aspect of our lives.

With the civil engineering specialisation at UWA you may choose to study such sub-disciplines as geotechnical engineering, earthquake engineering, structural engineering, surveying, construction engineering and transportation engineering.

As a graduate, you may be employed by a government department or agency, municipal authority, civil engineering contractor or mining company, or you may be a part of the

Engineering specialisationsExplore the different areas of engineering and then choose the pathway that interests you most.

Chemical EngineeringChemical engineers design the methods and equipment that are used in the transformation of basic, raw materials into useful products.

The chemical engineering specialisation at UWA will allow you to gain an understanding of advanced gas processing technologies, combustion science and technologies and mineral processing technologies. You can also explore mineral processing, oil and gas engineering, or fundamental chemical engineering to suit your interests.

The major employing industries include manufacturers of iron and steel products, organic industrial chemicals, the minerals industry and petroleum refiners. Opportunities also exist to move into related areas including biotechnology, food engineering and mineral engineering. Other employment options include government agencies

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the most environmentally responsible methods to minimise environmental impact.

As a mining engineer you may work as a technical specialist with a service company, or as a consultant (in Australia or overseas), in mine management and production, in banking or finance, in research, or in the government sector.

Software EngineeringSoftware engineering involves the application of computer science principles and mathematical analysis to the design, development, testing, deployment, maintenance and evaluation of software and systems that make computers work. Software Engineers require a diverse set of skills including design, modelling, negotiation, team management, estimation and programming. The specific tasks they perform evolve quickly, reflecting new areas of specialisation and changes in technology.

The software engineering specialisation at UWA has a solid foundation in software requirements, design, implementation, testing and professional engineering standards. it also includes advanced topics in mobile computing, cloud computing and artificial intelligence. Upon graduation you will be a capable problem solver, designing and delivering software solutions.

As a software engineer you may develop robotic software to be used in large mining equipment, create mathematical modelling programs to track the spread of disease, use computer-aided techniques to review, test and validate financial data and calculations, or analyse the security of iT security frameworks in large corporations.

between industries. Career pathway options range from offshore and petroleum engineering through to the building, minerals, construction, power, manufacturing and processing industries, where you will design and oversee the development, installation, operation and maintenance of machinery, solve practical engineering problems and improve efficiency.

Mining EngineeringMining engineering encompasses all the processes involved in extracting ore from the ground, including activities such as deposit evaluation, mine design, mine production, and waste disposal. To achieve their goals, mining engineers need to use a breadth of technical and business knowledge to adapt and apply new technologies for ‘smarter’ mining.

The mining engineering specialisation at UWA encompasses exposure to geology, finance and management, as well as detailed knowledge of surface mining, underground mining, rock mechanics and mine design. You will acquire the skills needed to analyse and design the most suitable mining method for a project, the best equipment to efficiently perform the task and the most appropriate blasting technique. integrally, you will take on the challenge of selecting

With the environmental engineering specialisation at UWA you will gain an in-depth understanding of environmental management and design, ecological engineering and design, environmental modelling, contaminant fate and transport, hydrology, physical oceanography, environmental fluid mechanics, and advanced environmental systems engineering.

As an environmental engineer you will be highly sought after by employers in the public and private sectors including regulatory authorities, mining and construction companies, consultancies and government agencies.

Mechanical EngineeringMechanical engineering is one of the oldest disciplines of engineering and involves the production and use of heat and mechanical power for the design, production, and operation of machines and tools.

The mechanical engineering specialisation at UWA covers core theories, methods and practices used in sound and vibration, control, tribology, fluids and materials.

As a mechanical engineer you will develop broad-based knowledge which will enable you to move easily

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Engineering the futureEnhance your career prospectsUWA aims to produce well-rounded graduates, equipped with both a broad education base and in-depth knowledge in their subject(s) of choice, as well as highly developed communication and research skills. You can easily combine the Engineering Science major with most of the University’s other undergraduate majors, for example: Applied Computing; Mathematics & Statistics; Physics; Geology; Chemistry; Management; indigenous Knowledge; History and Heritage; Languages and Finance.

in the first two years of your Engineering Science studies, you will gain a broad understanding of engineering and science, before moving into your third year where you will focus on one area of engineering. This gives you the freedom to sample diverse engineering units to discover areas that you enjoy most and would like to pursue in the Master of Professional Engineering. You also have the option to tailor your undergraduate study plan to enable a choice between two postgraduate engineering specialisations. This exciting option will increase your specialist engineering knowledge and open up a wider range of career pathways.

WA is the fastest growing state in Australia, and as ‘Australia’s engine room’, has an abundance of iron ore, coal and natural gas deposits, resulting in more than $140 billion worth of construction projects secured for the immediate future, with potential developments bringing the figure closer to $267 billion. The oil and gas sector of WA, in particular, is seeking skilled, professional engineering graduates across all fields.

You can be confident that studying engineering at UWA will be an investment in your future career aspirations. Western Australia (WA) has the highest level of graduate engineering employment in Australia and some of the biggest projects this country has ever seen in an industry that is exciting and dynamic. UWA graduates consistently gain full-time employment at a higher rate than graduates from other Western Australian universities.

Fast factsÌÌ WA’s economy is driven by

the abundance of natural resources found in the state.

ÌÌ WA contributes close to 60% of Australia’s mineral and energy exports.

ÌÌ WA’s economic growth is well above the national average

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Engineering graduate starting salaries per annum, by discipline

Employment opportunities for engineers are endless, with many graduates opting to travel the world and work in diverse industries, including pharmaceutical manufacturing; power and water utilities; sustainability and the environment; energy; offshore processing and electronics and communications industries. There has never been a better time to enter the dynamic and exciting world of engineering.

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graduates with a bachelor’s degree in a non-engineering area of study to complete the required undergraduate studies in Engineering Science (or Computer Science) prior to entering the Master of Professional Engineering. The course usually ranges from one semester to three semesters of full-time study, depending on prior study. This pathway allows a graduate with a bachelor’s degree in any field to become a professionally

How to become a professional engineer with UWAThe pathway to professional engineering is easier and more accessible than ever before at UWA.

The undergraduate Engineering Science major at UWA will open up a world of opportunity and importantly, grant you direct entry into the Master of Professional Engineering.

The Master of Professional Engineering Preliminary is a non-award course that enables

Pathway options

Graduates with a UWA bachelor’s degree and major

in Engineering Science or Computer Science

Graduates with a bachelor’s degree in a non-engineering

area of study (e.g. Bachelor of Science)

Master of Professional Engineering Preliminary

usually between 1 semester – 1.5 years

(3 semesters) full-time]

Students who successfully complete a UWA undergraduate degree, with a major in Engineering Science or Computer Science (for the Software Engineering specialisation) will be guaranteed a place in the Master of Professional Engineering. For more detail on the Computer Science and Mathematics majors, see the Outstanding Opportunities in Computing and Mathematics booklet (including the pathway to Software Engineering).”

Graduates without previous studies in engineering must satisfy prerequisites for the MPE Preliminary. See page 13 for details.

A student who has completed prior studies in engineering, mathematics, physics or computing to an appropriate level within their undergraduate bachelor’s degree may be eligible to have these studies recognised. This will allow them to either enter the Master of Professional Engineering directly, or reduce the length of the preliminary course. Recognition of prior learning and/or application for credit (‘advanced standing’) will be assessed by the University on a case-by-case basis at the time of application.

Graduates with a bachelor’s degree and prior studies in engineering, maths, physics

or computing

qualified engineer in 2.5 – 3.5 years (depending on prior study and whether the course is studied full-time or part-time).

Subject to successful completion of the Engineering Science (or Computer Science) major.

A non-award course is a course of study which does not lead to a formal award. it may comprise a unit or units from an award course and may be counted as credit towards an award course in some cases.

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UNDERGRADUATE BACHELOR’S DEGREEFirst time university students

PROFESSIONAL POSTGRADUATE DEGREEMaster of Professional Engineering (2 years full-time/4 semesters)

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Undergraduate: Engineering ScienceUWA’s three-year undergraduate degrees consist of 24 units where you will complete a degree-specific major and a number of broadening units chosen from outside your primary degree area, designed to enhance your education experience. in most cases, you will also have the option to complete a second major, and study electives within the one degree. The Engineering Science major consists of units spread across levels one, two and three. in your third year of your Engineering Science major you will focus on a particular area of Engineering, preparing you for further study at postgraduate level leading to professional accreditation.

The five UWA undergraduate degreesÌÌ Bachelor of ArtsÌÌ Bachelor of CommerceÌÌ Bachelor of DesignÌÌ Bachelor of ScienceÌÌ Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours)

Studying Engineering Science either as your degree-specific major in the Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours), or as a second major in any of the five degrees you must take four additional units, either as complementary units or co-requisite units, to provide important supplementary knowledge and expertise in areas required to successfully complete the major.

if you are interested in pursuing a career in software engineering you must complete the Computer Science major in place of the Engineering Science major during your undergraduate course, before progressing to the Master of Professional Engineering.

You may also choose to study a major in Engineering Science within the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours).

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Engineering Science Major Degree-specific Major: BP004 Bachelor of Science BP005 Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours)

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Level 1: Students complete two core units and three complementary units in the Engineering Science major.

Engineering Challenges in a Global World

Physics for Scientists and Engineers OR Chemistry – Structure & Reactivity

Mathmatical Methods 1 Elective/Second Major Unit

Material Behaviour from Atoms to Bridges

Broadening Unit A or B Mathmatical Methods 2 Elective/Second Major Unit

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Level 2: Students complete two core units and one complementary unit in the Engineering Science major

Motion Computer Analysis and Visualisation Broadening Unit A or B Elective/Second Major Unit

Energy Broadening Unit A or B Broadening Unit A or B Elective/Second Major Unit

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Level 3: Students complete four option units in one engi neering specialisa tion in the Engineering Science major. This choice will deter mine which engineering specialisation you will study in the Master of Profes sional Engineering.

Elective/Second Major Unit Elective/Second Major Unit Elective/Second Major Unit Elective/Second Major Unit

if specialising in Mechanical engineering students also coMplete

Fluid Mechanics Solid Mechanics Mechanisms & Machines Materials & Manufacturing

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Fluid Mechanics Mass & Energy Balances Heat & Mass TransferCHEMiCAL PROCESS THERMODYnAMiCS & KinETiCS

or if specialising in ciVil engineering students also coMplete

Geomechanics Solid Mechanics Hydraulics Structural Analysis

or if specialising in Mining engineering students also coMplete

Geomechanics Solid Mechanics Data Collection & Analysis Resource Extraction

or if specialising in enVironMental engineering students also coMplete

Geomechanics Data Collection & Analysis Hydraulics Environmental Systems

or if specialising in electrical & electronic engineering students also coMplete

Physical Electronics Signals & Systems Electric Machines Electric Circuits

Degree-specific Major Unit Complementary Unit Elective /Second Major Unit Broadening Unit

Course structure diagrams for illustrative purposes only. Refer to the UWA Handbook (www.handbooks.uwa.edu.au) for full details.

Students who are interested in Chemical Engineering will select the Chemistry unit. All other students will select the Physics unit. Students are also required to complete the units Process Synthesis & Design and Unit Operations & Unit Processes either as electives in their undergraduate

degree or as part of a Master of Professional Engineering Preliminary concurrently with the first year of their Master of Professional Engineering. it is anticipated that a change will be introduced in 2014 students wishing to specialise in Software Engineering will complete the Engineering Science major

before continuing to the Software Engineering specialisation in the Master of Professional Engineering. Refer to the ‘Outstanding Opportunities in Computing and Mathematics’ booklet or visit www.studyat.uwa.edu.au/courses/computer-science for more information.

Students are also required to complete the unit Frontiers in Biology either as an elective in their undergraduate degree, or as part of the MPE.

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a substantial, real-world design challenge. Examples of design challenges include producing biodiesel from waste oil, capturing CO2 from power plants for sequestration, studying the environmental and social impact of the proposed Perth Waterfront Development and developing a sustainable water strategy for Geraldton’s future growth.

Research project units will develop your ability to conduct independent research. A wide range of project opportunities will allow you to pursue projects in our world-leading research groups, participate in addressing real-world engineering problems with industry (sponsored by the major engineering and resources companies) or develop your own project with the support of an academic staff member.

Core units are those that provide essential knowledge relative to the engineering specialisation of your choice.

You will also have the opportunity to complete Option units, which provide scope for you to explore your own interests or strengthen your knowledge within your specialisation.

Postgraduate: Master of Professional Engineering

Professional PracticumThe Masters program is focussed on delivering hands-on industry-related learning. As part of your engineering studies you will complete a total of 12 weeks work experience. This can be done with an engineering firm of your choice, and should be relevant to your MPE specialisation.

The Master of Professional Engineering (MPE) is a two-year postgraduate course specialising in a field of engineering. it will equip you with the advanced technical expertise, critical thinking and professional skills required to remain competitive in a global workforce, and the ability to work creatively as part of a team across the breadth of an engineering project. The MPE will also equip you to pursue further research studies in engineering.

During the MPE you will complete core units (including advanced technical engineering units), design and research projects, specialisation units and a professional practicum. Upon completion you will receive an internationally recognised qualification, enabling you to practice as a professional engineer.

Technical/Professional units include the transferrable skills and capabilities shared between Master’s specialisations, for example Project Management and Engineering Practice; Risk, Reliability and Safety; and numerical Methods and Modelling.

Design project units will involve teamwork to integrate and apply the knowledge and skills you have acquired in earlier units to

MPE unit outline

Course structure diagram for illustrative purposes only. The number of core, elective and specialisation units varies between MPE specialisations. Refer to the UWA Handbook (handbooks.uwa.edu.au) for full details.

The seven MPE specialisationsÌÌ Chemical engineeringÌÌ Civil engineeringÌÌ Electrical & electronic engineeringÌÌ Environmental engineeringÌÌ Mechanical engineeringÌÌ Mining engineeringÌÌ Software engineering

The Master of Professional Engineering has been assessed for accreditation at the level of Professional Engineer by Engineers Australia. As is standard practice for new courses, accreditation is provisional until graduation of the first cohort of students from the MPE in 2014/2015.See the Computing and Mathematics

booklet or visit www.studyat.uwa.edu.au/courses/computer-science

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Pioneering the city, the state, and the worldEngineering was one of UWA’s three foundation faculties, established in 1911. UWA’s research and teaching staff have helped to provide the technical backbone for Perth, the state and the nation’s development, and have even made significant contributions on a global scale.

Did you know that UWA engineers…ÌÌ Helped bridge the divide

between north and south Perth through their involvement in the construction of the narrows Bridge

ÌÌ Developed a 3D brain mapping program to improve neurological surgical techniques

ÌÌ installed the first computer into UWA

ÌÌ Provided the key technical information needed to safely operate LnG platforms in WA’s north West Shelf in the 1980s

ÌÌ Contributed to the design of the international sporting complex for the London Olympics

ÌÌ Worked with the WA institute of Sport and the Australian institute of Sport to improve athlete performance by using a 3D motion analysis system

ÌÌ Are pioneering a new surgical technique that will make breast cancer treatments less invasive and more effective

ÌÌ Are working towards the redevelopment of LnG gas processing to maximise the capture of energy

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“ I helped design and develop a photo frame made from 100% recycled plastic bags that can be sold by the impoverished residents of Buenos Aires to tourists for a large profit. The Waste for Life organisation, with whom we collaborated, is interested in producing our product – so that’s pretty satisfying!”

Sophie Parkinson-Stewart Student

“ At Monadelphous we give our graduates the opportunity to work independently on real projects. UWA’s learning environment supports the development of job-ready graduates and helps them make a successful transition into employment.”

Rob Velletri UWA graduate and Managing Director of Monadelphous

Industry networksHigh profile collaborations and research projects between UWA and engineering companies such as Apache, BHP, Chevron, Clough, Monadelphous, Rio Tinto and Woodside present you with a range of opportunities, such as vacation work, internships, volunteer work and graduate careers. These relationships have also enabled the creation of purpose-specific engineering study facilities such as the Monadelphous integrated Learning Centre and the Clough Engineering Student Centre. Throughout your degree programs you will gain valuable work experience by undertaking projects that address real-life industry issues. Past collaborations have involved organisations such as JP Kenny, Main Roads WA, Rio Tinto, WA Waste Authority, WA Water Corporation, Wesfarmers, Kleenheat Gas and Woodside.

Our courses are developed in consultation with industry and the wider community. networking and engaging with industry are important components of the UWA experience. Throughout the engineering course, you will work in multidisciplinary teams of students to solve real-world problems, moving from concepts through to completing a design and delivering your design to the client. Working with industry representatives will assist your transition from student to graduate. You will have access to their technical expertise, gain understanding and experience of professional engineering, and acquire a diverse set of skills.

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innovation, industry, Science and Research.

ÌÌ Professor Eric May – awarded the Malcolm Mcintosh Prize for Physical Scientist of the Year as part of the 2012 Prime Ministers Prizes for Science.

ÌÌ Winthrop Professor Karol Miller and Associate Professor Adam Wittek – winners of the 2012 Engineers Australia Sir George Julius Medal for their paper “Patient-Specific Model of Brain Deformation”

ÌÌ The former Chairman and Managing Director of Perth-based, international civil engineering company Clough Ltd

ÌÌ The Managing Director of Monadelphous Limited

ÌÌ Professor Cheryl Praeger – recipient of the 2013 Australian Academy of Science Award - the ‘Thomas Ranken Lyle Medal’, the first female to receive this award in its 78-year history.

ÌÌ Ananth Tayal – Winner of the prestigious 2012 Menzies Engineering Scholarship

ÌÌ Mark Cassidy – accepted a 2013 Australian Laureate Fellowship from Senator Kim Carr, Minister for

Follow in their footstepsOver the past 100 years, the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics has helped define the careers of many world-changing students, researchers and leaders, including Rhodes Scholars, Fulbright Scholars, Eureka Prize winners, influential engineers and CEOs, including:ÌÌ The CEO of the Water Corporation

of WA and Telstra Business Woman of the Year in 2000

ÌÌ The 32nd Governor of Western Australia

ÌÌ A former CEO of British Airways and Ansett Australia who is currently a director of news Corporation Ltd

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Admission requirementsAchieve international excellenceUWA’s vision is international excellence and high priority is given to the quality of teaching and research, the student experience and the real-world experience of graduates. Through our accreditation with Engineers Australia, UWA is part of the Washington Accord; an international accreditation agreement for professional engineering academic degrees. Established in 1989, the agreement recognises substantial equivalency between signatory nations and ensures that your degree is internationally recognised.

UWA is the only Western Australian University to belong to the Group of Eight, an initiative of the top research-intensive universities in Australia.

The Master of Professional Engineering has been conditionally granted provisional for accreditation at the level of Professional Engineer by Engineers Australia. As is standard practice for new courses, accreditation is provisional until graduation of the first cohort of students from the MPE in 2014/2015.

M E M B E R

Undergraduate: Engineering Science

When you accept your offer, you will be able to nominate which major/s you wish to enrol in. Please note in order to complete the professional accreditation requirements of this course, within the minimum timeframe, you will need to nominate your major at the time of enrolment.

Providing you complete the Engineering Science major satisfactorily (either as a degree-specific or second major) as part of your undergraduate course, you will be able to continue into the two-year Master of Professional Engineering course. Successful completion of this course will qualify you as a professional engineer.

international applicantsA minimum Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of 80 (or 98 for the Bachelor of Philosophy [Honours]), or equivalent, in addition to satisfying UWA’s English Language Competence requirement (see studyat.uwa.edu.au/elc) and meeting the prerequisites for the major in Engineering Science. Please refer to studyat.uwa.edu.au/courses/engineering-science for more details on prerequisites and minimum scores. Students with previous tertiary level qualifications will be considered for advanced standing (credit).

Depending on the number of units required, students may elect to undertake them as additional units, or as electives as part of their undergraduate degree. international students must take them as elective units. if taking units as electives, students may have a restricted choice of second major.

The Master of Professional Engineering has been conditionally granted provisional accreditation at the level of Professional Engineer by Engineers Australia. As is standard practice for new courses, accreditation is provisional until graduation of the first cohort of students from the MPE in 2014/15.

Domestic applicantsTo be considered for entry into UWA’s Bachelor of Arts, Commerce, Design or Science you must achieve the University’s minimum entry score (ATAR of 80 or equivalent), demonstrate English Language Competence, and satisfy any prerequisites for your major(s).

To be considered for entry into the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) you must achieve an entry score (ATAR or equivalent) of at least 98 in addition to satisfying English Language Competence requirements and prerequisites for your major(s). Please note, places are limited and entry is competitive.

For more information on English language requirements, visit www.studyat.uwa.edu.au/elc

PrerequisitesÌÌ WACE Mathematics 3C/3D; andÌÌ WACE Mathematics Specialist

3C/3D; andÌÌ WACE Physics 3A/3B; andÌÌ WACE Chemistry 3A/3B;

orÌÌ WACE Mathematics 3C/3D with

up to four specified units taken in the first year depending on the number of missing prerequisite subjects.

TiSC entryif you are thinking of studying Engineering, you should use the TiSC code UWEnG (for studies in the Bachelor of Arts, Commerce, Design or Science) or UWPHE (for the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours).

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Overseas study opportunitiesThe UWA Student Exchange Program offers you an unparalleled global experience – the opportunity to study overseas at a renowned university for one or two semesters, with no additional tuition fees. As an Engineering Science student, you are eligible to apply for an exchange after completing your first academic year.

Whilst continuing to gain credit towards your UWA degree, you will not only benefit from an enriching learning experience that contributes to character development, but you will create an international network, developing new friendships and gaining a level of independence and confidence highly regarded by employers.

if you are thinking about participating in an overseas study experience, it is important to plan how to incorporate your time abroad into your course study plan right from your first semester at UWA. An approved overseas study experience can also be used to count as your Category A broadening unit and, if planned correctly, you should be able to complete your UWA degree in the original recommended timeframe.

The Study Abroad Office can provide all of the information you need to select the overseas university that is right for you. Some destinations you may consider include Queen’s University (Canada), Lund University (Sweden), UMB (norway), The University of Sheffield (UK), national University of Singapore and University of illinois (USA). The full list of universities recommended to UWA Engineering Science students can be found on the Student Exchange Agreement database: international.uwa.edu.au/students/exchange/options

Postgraduate: Master of Professional Engineering Domestic applicantsMaster of Professional EngineeringÌÌ A UWA bachelor’s degree with

a major in Engineering Science (or Computer Science for students seeking to do Software Engineering); or

ÌÌ The UWA Master of Professional Engineering Preliminary in the engineering field relevant to the choice of program; or

ÌÌ A recognised bachelor’s degree in an area of engineering relevant to the choice of program, and with the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of 65 per cent.

Master of Professional Engineering PreliminaryÌÌ A recognised bachelor’s degree

in any field, completed with the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of 65 per cent, or equivalent; and

ÌÌ prior study or prerequisite units equivalent to WACE Mathematics Specialist 3C/3D, Mathematics 3C/3D, Physics 3A/3B and Chemistry 3A/3B.

Candidates without these prerequisites should contact the ECM Student Office (see back cover) for advice on bridging options.

international applicantsin addition to the admission requirements listed below for each course, you must meet the University’s required level of English language competency (visit: www.studyat.uwa.edu.au/elc).

Master of Professional EngineeringÌÌ A recognised bachelor’s degree

or equivalent, completed in an area of engineering relevant to the choice or program, to an appropriate academic standard; or

ÌÌ A UWA bachelor’s degree with a major in Engineering Science (or Computer Science for students seeking to do Software Engineering); or

ÌÌ The UWA Master of Professional Engineering Preliminary in the engineering field relevant to the choice of program; or

Master of Professional Engineering PreliminaryA recognised bachelor’s degree or equivalent, completed to an appropriate academic standard; andPrior study of prerequisite units, completed to an appropriate academic standard.

international students should also visit www.international.uwa.edu.au/students/esos for more information about the study environment, course fees and refund policy, support services and schooling obligations for dependent children.

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