Study the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - General Entry

Study Engineering (General entry) at Flinders

A feeder to Engineering for those with less mathematics.

Flinders’ General Entry pathway to the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) provides a guaranteed entry pathway for students who have passed SACE Stage 2 General Mathematics or SACE Stage 1 Mathematics.

The course includes additional mathematics and physics, enabling students to transfer into and complete any of Flinders Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degrees in 4.5 years.

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Prerequisites

SACE stage two general mathematics or SACE stage one mathematics

Assumed knowledge

None

2024 selection rank

70.00

Guaranteed selection rank

80.00

TAFElink

Diploma or above

Adjustment factors available

Yes

SATAC code

244441 (Tonsley) 284311 (Festival Plaza)

Delivery mode

In person:

– Tonsley
– Festival Plaza*

Online: No

Duration

1.5 years full-time
(or part-time equivalent)
Deferrable: Yes

Annual indicative fee

2024: $8,948

How are these fees calculated?

Start dates

– March
– July

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*Available at Festival Plaza in the Adelaide CBD from 2024. Years 1 and 2 undertaken at Festival Plaza, years 3 and 4 undertaken at Tonsley. Some specialisations not available at Festival Plaza.

Why study Engineering (General Entry) at Flinders

Provides guaranteed entry to all of Flinders engineering degrees
Students can transfer to a named Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree as soon as they can demonstrate competence in mathematics and physics
Extends the normal completion time for a full Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) by at most one semester
No upfront fees

Your career

Graduates obtain employment in sectors such as telecommunications, robotics, automotive electronics, smart instrumentation, security and defence.

Potential occupations include:

civil engineer
biomedical engineer
electronic engineer
electrical engineer
environmental engineer
mechanical engineer
robotics engineer
software engineer

What you will study

First and Second semester

A typical first and second semester may include:

additional topics in mathematics and physics, if required
standard engineering topics including studies in electronics, engineering design, professional skills, engineering programming, engineering physics and materials, engineering mechanics, and more mathematics.

Third semester

A typical third semester may include:

topics enabling the successful completion of year 1 of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours). Students then transfer to the second year of any named Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree.

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Practical experience

The degree provides you with practical experience, helping you graduate work-ready.

You'll have the opportunity to undertake a 20-week industry placement as part of your degree. One of the longest work placements offered in Australia, it enables you to work alongside professional engineers tackling real-world problems.
Gain hands-on exposure to the cutting-edge equipment and facilities of Flinders University’s new technology precinct at Tonsley.
Undertake an integrated high-technology design consulting project, putting what you learn into practice.

ATAR and Student Profile Information

ATAR and Selection Rank profile

The table below shows ATAR and Selection Rank data for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR commencing in Semester 1, 2023. It is limited to applicants that have recently completed secondary education (within the last two years). Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.

Notes:
<5 – less than 5 ATAR based offers made
N/A – This course uses additional selection criteria and therefore Selection Rank is not published

ATAR-based offers only across all offer rounds	ATAR - Excluding adjustment factors	Selection Rank - ATAR plus any adjustment factors
Highest rank to receive an offer	99.80	99.95
Median rank to receive an offer	83.30	88.97
Lowest rank to receive an offer	60.95	70.05

Student Profile

The table below gives an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students in this course. It provides data on students who commenced study in this course in Semester 1, 2023 including those admitted through all offer rounds and international students studying in Australia. Applicant background groupings are based on educational background, not basis of admission. Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.

Notes:
<5 – the number of students is less than 5
N/P – Not published: the number is hidden to prevent calculation of numbers in cells with less than 5 students

Applicant background (Semester 1, 2023)	Number of students	Percentage of all students
Higher education study (includes a bridging or enabling course)	45	25%
Vocational education and training (VET) study	<5	<5
Work and life experience	0	0
Recent secondary education - Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR (regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points)	80	44%
Recent secondary education - Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered (e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test)	10	6%
Recent secondary education - Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor (e.g. special consideration pathways)	19	11%
International Students	23	13%
All students	180	100%

Add Innovation and Enterprise
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At Flinders University, we recognise that careers are evolving and the workplace of the future will look very different from today.

Whatever undergraduate course you are studying at Flinders, you can add innovation and enterprise electives to your degree to gain new, adaptable and transferrable skills that will equip you for the careers of tomorrow.

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Pursue multiple passions with a combined degree.

You can combine this degree with any other bachelor degree within the College of Science and Engineering, subject to meeting entry requirements.

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How to apply

Choose your preferred course.

Check the entry requirements and admission pathways available to you.

Choose other courses to include in your preferences.

Visit SATAC and submit your application online.

Flinders students can apply to transfer to this course internally. Visit: www.flinders.edu.au/internaltransfer for more information.

Admission pathways

Applicants can apply for this course using Year 12 qualifications, previous higher education study, TAFE/VET qualifications, or through adult entry (STAT/Foundation Studies/tertiary preparation course).

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How to apply

Select your course.

Check entry requirements.

Check your eligibility for credit.

Apply online

Obtain certified documents.

Submit your application and documents.

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English language pathways

If you don’t meet our English language entry requirements and need to improve your English language proficiency, you can do so through Flinders University Academy – or our approved English Language Instruction Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) providers.

This means that you can attend the required English language tuition at approved ELICOS providers and gain direct entry into university without an IELTS or TOEFL test.

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Academic program pathways

If you don’t meet our academic entry requirements, you can still gain entry to Flinders University through Flinders University Academy. With a range of diplomas, foundation and English language courses, students can find a direct pathway into the destination degree of their choice.

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