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Bachelor of Engineering Science

Study Engineering Science at Flinders

Get a broad foundation in engineering principles.

Gain the foundations for further study in engineering or for a career in an engineering-related field. The degree offers specialisations in biomedical engineering, civil engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, mechanical engineering, and software engineering.

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Prerequisites

None

Assumed knowledge

None

2019 selection rank

60.00

Guaranteed selection rank

70.00

TAFElink

Certificate IV or above

Adjustment factors available

Yes

SATAC code

214811

Delivery mode
On campus:
  • – Tonsley
Online: No.
Duration

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

Annual indicative fee
  • 2019: $9,352
How are these fees calculated?
Start dates
  • – March
  • – July

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Why study Engineering Science at Flinders

  • Learn the fundamental science that underpins engineering and how to apply those principles in practice
  • Choose a specialisation in biomedical, civil, electrical and electronic, mechanical, or software engineering
  • Provides a pathway to a four-year accredited Bachelor of Engineering in an engineering field of your choice
  • No prerequisites or assumed knowledge
  • Provides additional topics and support for students who do not have a background in mathematics and physics
  • Access purpose-built state-of-the-art teaching and laboratory facilities at Tonsley

Your career

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

Potential occupations include:

  • junior quality assurance officer
  • construction materials technician
  • graduate consultant
  • laboratory assistant
  • graduate process improver.

What you will study

First year

A typical first year may include:
  • core topics in areas such as electronics, professional skills, engineering physics and materials, engineering mechanics, mathematics, mathematics fundamentals, and physics for the modern world
  • option topics based on your choice of specialisation.

Second year

A typical second year may include:
  • a broad range of topics in your choice of specialisation: biomedical, civil, electrical and electronic, mechanical, or software.

Third year

A typical third year may include:
  • further topics in your specialisation
  • elective topics
  • an engineering project or industry practicum.

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Practical experience

The degree provides you with practical experience that prepares you for the workforce.

  • Develop practical skills in applying engineering principles.
  • Undertake an engineering project or industry placement.

Innovation and
enterprise topics

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 changes in the global job market.

These innovation and enterprise electives prepare you for the careers of tomorrow by developing what we like to call ‘personal enterprise skills’ – the innate ability to adapt to whatever life throws at you, professionally and personally.

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

1

Choose your preferred course.

 

2

Check the entry requirements and admission pathways available to you.

 

3

Choose other courses to include in your preferences.

 

4

Visit SATAC and submit your application online.

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).

Find the entry path that’s right for you.

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How to apply

1

Select your course.

 

2

Check entry requirements.

 

3

Check your eligibility for credit.

 

5

Obtain certified documents.

 

6

Submit your application and documents.

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If you don’t meet our English language entry requirements and need to improve your English language proficiency, you can do so through 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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If you don’t meet our academic entry requirements, you can still gain entry to Flinders University through academic pathways programs provided by the Flinders International Study Centre.

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Course enquiries

Want more information about studying at Flinders University? Contact us to find out more – we’d love to help you decide if Flinders University is the right choice for you.

Course enquiries

For all course enquiries phone or email us or complete the course enquiry form.

1300 354 633

askflinders@flinders.edu.au

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Last Updated: 15 May 2019
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