‎The Bachelor of Engineering Technology requires three years of full-time study (or the equivalent part-time). A Bachelor of Engineering Science is available for students who do not have Year 12 Mathematics and Physics.

The course is offered by the School of Computer Science, Engineering and Mathematics, within the Faculty of Science and Engineering.

Admission requirements

The minimum requirements for consideration for entry to all undergraduate courses are specified in detail in the University Entry Requirements.

Successful completion of any of SACE Stage 2 (Year 12) Specialist Mathematics, Mathematical Studies or Mathematical Methods with a minimum grade of C- or better (or equivalent) is normally required for entry to the Bachelor of Engineering Technology. Knowledge of Physics equivalent to SACE Stage 2 (Year 12) Physics is assumed.

For students who do not have Year 12 Mathematics or Physics, or those planning to undertake a stream of topics oriented towards civil engineering, a Bachelor of Engineering Science is available.

Course aims

The course has been designed to provide graduates with:

  • a foundation in both the theoretical and the practical aspects of engineering
  • an awareness of social, economic, cultural and environmental aspects of engineering
  • an ability to critically analyse and evaluate information and solve problems
  • an understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities and a commitment to them
  • well-developed written and oral communication skills
  • structured engineering work experience
  • the ability to work and interact professionally as an individual and as a member of multi-disciplinary teams
  • an understanding of the need to undertake lifelong learning and the capacity to do so
  • preparation for future roles as an engineering technologist.

The course provides the foundations that will underpin ongoing professional development, preparing graduates for further study or for a career in an engineering related field or in other areas where the range of skills and knowledge acquired is needed or desirable.

Learning outcomes

On completion of the award, students will be able to:

  • competently use professional skills and knowledge in the systematic development of engineering systems
  • apply their skills and knowledge in a professionally responsible manner
  • communicate effectively with other engineers and the wider global community using a wide range of communication technologies
  • work professionally as an individual and in a team
  • understand and describe the processes through which current knowledge was developed
  • develop engineering solutions appropriate to the social, political, international, economic and environmental contexts in which they are applied
  • engage in the process of continuing learning needed to retain the necessary level of professional skills and knowledge
  • contribute successfully to project management.

On completion of the Bachelor of Engineering Technology students will be eligible for membership of Engineers Australia at the level of Engineering Technologist.

Program of study

To qualify for the Bachelor of Engineering Technology a student must complete 108 units with a grade of P or NGP or better in each topic, according to the program of study below.

This award may be started in either Semester 1 or Semester 2.

The following Specialisations are available:

Core - Year 1 topics

36 units comprising:

 COMP1102  Computer Programming 1  (4.5 units)
 ENGR1201  Digital Electronics 1  (4.5 units)
 ENGR1401  Professional Skills  (4.5 units)
 MATH1121  Mathematics 1A  (4.5 units)
 MATH1122  Mathematics 1B  (4.5 units)

Plus one of (see note 1):

 PHYS1332  Physics for Engineers (4.5 units)  E, S
 ENGR1732  Mechanical and Electrical Fundamentals  (4.5 units)  B, M

Plus sufficient of the following topics to total 36 units (see note 1):

 COMP1001  Fundamentals of Computing  (4.5 units)  S
 ENGR1202  Analog Electronics 1  (4.5 units) E, S
 ENGR1711  Engineering Design  (4.5 units) E, M
 ENGR1722  Engineering Materials  (4.5 units) B, M
 MMED1005  How Your Body Works: Human Physiology and Structure  (4.5 units) B
 STAT1412   Data Analysis Laboratory (4.5 units)  S

 B: Biomedical Engineering
 E: Electrical and Electronic Engineering
 M: Mechanical Engineering
 S: Software Engineering

PLUS

72 units of upper level study in one specialisation including 18 units of capstone studies.

  • Please note not all option topics are available in both semesters. Option topic choice at Level One will restrict choice of specialisation at upper level. Students should seek advice from the Director of Studies.
  • For students aiming to transfer to other engineering awards, other topics may be chosen with the permission of the Director of Study.
  • Assuming the correct choice of topics, transfer to most BEng is possible with no loss of time anytime until the end of year 2.

Specialisations

Specialisation - Biomedical Engineering - Year 2&3 topics

40.5 units comprising:

 COMP2711 Computer Programming 2 (4.5 units)
 ENGR2711  Engineering Mathematics  (4.5 units)
 ENGR2722  Signals and Systems  (4.5 units)
 ENGR2732  Biomechanics  (4.5 units)
 ENGR2742  Biomedical Instrumentation  (4.5 units)
 ENGR2772  Sensors and Actuators  (4.5 units)
 ENGR3711  Control Systems  (4.5 units)
 ENGR3741  Physiological Measurement  (4.5 units)
 MMED2931  Human Physiology  (4.5 units)

Option - Biomedical Engineering - Year 2&3 topics

Select 13.5 units from the following:

 ENGR2721  Microprocessors  (4.5 units)
 ENGR2731  Electronic Circuits  (4.5 units)
 ENGR2741  Mechanics and Structures  (4.5 units)
 ENGR2751  Fluid Mechanics  (4.5 units)
 ENGR3751  Solid Mechanics  (4.5 units)
 ENGR3721  Signal Processing  (4.5 units)

Specialisation - Biomedical Engineering -  Capstone topics

18 units comprising:

 ENGR3704  Project Management for Engineering and Science  (4.5 units)
 ENGR4710A Engineering Project A (4.5/9 units)
 ENGR4710B Engineering Project B (4.5/9 units)
 ENGR4781 Innovation in Medical Devices (See notes 4) (4.5 units)
 ENGR3403  Engineering Work Experience  (0 units)

Specialisation - Electrical and Electronic Engineering - Year 2&3 topics

40.5 units comprising:

 COMP2711 Computer Programming 2 (4.5 units)
 ENGR2702  Electrical Circuits and Machines  (4.5 units)
 MATH2702 Linear Algebra and Differential Equations (4.5 units)
 ENGR2712  Electronic Design and Automation  (4.5 units)
 ENGR2721  Microprocessors  (4.5 units)
 ENGR2722  Signals and Systems  (4.5 units)
 ENGR2731  Electronic Circuits  (4.5 units)
 ENGR2772  Sensors and Actuators  (4.5 units)
 ENGR3711  Control Systems  (4.5 units)

Option - Electrical and Electronic Engineering - Year 2&3 topics

Select 13.5 units from the following:

 ENGR3861 Electrical Energy Systems (4.5 units)
 ENGR2861 Electromagnetics (4.5 units)
 ENGR2782  Computer Networks  (4.5 units)
 ENGR3701  Computer Organisation and Design  (4.5 units)
 ENGR3721  Signal Processing  (4.5 units)
 ENGR3731  Communication Systems  (4.5 units)

Specialisation - Electrical and Electronic Engineering - Capstone topics

18 units comprising:

 ENGR3704  Project Management for Engineering and Science  (4.5 units)
 ENGR4710A Engineering Project A  (4.5/9 units)
 ENGR4710B Engineering Project B  (4.5/9 units)
 ENGR3403  Engineering Work Experience  (0 units)

AND

Fourth Year Engineering Selective (see notes 4) (4.5 units)

Specialisation - Mechanical Engineering - Year 2&3 topics

54 units comprising:

 ENGR2703  Mechanical Practice Certificate  (0 units) (see note 2)
 ENGR2711  Engineering Mathematics  (4.5 units)
 ENGR2722  Signals and Systems  (4.5 units)
 ENGR2741  Mechanics and Structures  (4.5 units)
 ENGR2751  Fluid Mechanics  (4.5 units)
 ENGR2752  Mechanics of Machines  (4.5 units)
 ENGR2771  Dynamics  (4.5 units)
 ENGR2812 Engineering Materials 2 (4.5 units)
 ENGR2781 Mechanical Design Project (4.5 units)
 ENGR3711  Control Systems  (4.5 units)
 ENGR3712  Thermodynamics and Energy Systems  (4.5 units)
 ENGR3751  Solid Mechanics  (4.5 units)
 ENGR3761 Applied Thermo-Fluid Dynamics (4.5 units)

Specialisation - Mechanical Engineering - Capstone topics

18 units comprising:

 ENGR3704  Project Management for Engineering and Science  (4.5 units)
 ENGR4811 Advanced Mechanical Design (see note 3) (4.5 units)
 ENGR4710A Engineering Project A  (4.5/9 units)
 ENGR4710B Engineering Project B  (4.5/9 units)
 ENGR3403  Engineering Work Experience  (0 units)

Specialisation - Software Engineering - Year 2&3 topics

40.5 units comprising:

 COMP2711 Computer Programming 2 (4.5 units)
 COMP2731  Software Engineering 1  (4.5 units)
 COMP2761  Database and Conceptual Modelling  (4.5 units)
 COMP2781  Computer Mathematics  (4.5 units)
 COMP3712  Computer Programming 3  (4.5 units)
 ENGR2792  Software Engineering 2  (4.5 units)
 ENGR3791  Software Engineering 3  (4.5 units)
 ENGR4791 Software Engineering 4 (4.5 units)
 MATH2702 Linear Algebra and Differential Equations

Option - Software Engineering - Year 2&3 topics

 Select 13.5 units from the following:

 COMP2762 Operating Systems (4.5 units)
 COMP3751 Interactive Computer Systems (4.5 units)
 COMP3771 Advanced Database (4.5 units)
 ENGR2712  Electronic Design and Automation  (4.5 units)
 ENGR2721  Microprocessors  (4.5 units)
 ENGR2722  Signals and Systems  (4.5 units)
 ENGR2782  Computer Networks  (4.5 units)
 ENGR3701  Computer Organisation and Design  (4.5 units)

Specialisation - Software Engineering - Capstone topics

18 units comprising:

 ENGR3704  Project Management for Engineering and Science  (4.5 units)
 ENGR4710A Engineering Project A  (4.5/9 units)
 ENGR4710B Engineering Project B  (4.5/9 units)
 ENGR3403  Engineering Work Experience  (0 units)

AND

Fourth Year Engineering Selective (see notes 3) (4.5 units)

Notes

  1. Students should select topics that are consistent with the specialisation they are planning to select.
  2. ENGR2703 Mechanical Practice Certificate is taught intensively outside of the normal teaching periods. Students must ensure that they are available for this topic.
  3. The fourth year selective must be selected from Table A and must be consistent with the specialisation chosen.
  4. Variations to these programs of study that are consistent with the specialisations may be agreed with the Director of Studies. Such variations might, for example, be consistent with one of Flinders University's Bachelor of Engineering awards.

Combined degrees

The Bachelor of Engineering Technology may also be studied in a combined degrees program with a: