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The admission criteria have been grouped to assist you to easily find the information most relevant to your circumstances. However, you may fit into more than one and the university will consider applicants against each of the relevant criteria.
Applicants are required to meet one of the following criteria with a competitive result, and demonstrate that they fulfil any prerequisite requirements and essential requirements for admission:
Recent secondary education
Meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C- or equivalent
AND
Qualify for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE), and achieved a competitive Selection Rank (ATAR), or
Complete secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE, or
Complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24 points
Applicants who have not achieved the Selection Rank required for automatic selection may be selected for any remaining places based on the grades of their year 12 subjects.
OR
Higher education study
Complete or partly complete a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution, or
Complete at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at undergraduate level or above, or
Complete the Associate Degree in Engineering at the University of South Australia
OR
Vocational Education and Training (VET)
Complete an award from a registered training organisation at Certificate IV or above
OR
Work and life experience
Qualify for Special Entry, or
Complete a UniSA Foundation Studies program or equivalent, or
Hold completed secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE obtained more than 2 years in the past
To prepare graduates for a professional career in the electrical engineering discipline with particular emphasis on
mechatronic engineering.
Content & Structure
The Bachelor of Engineering requires completion of courses totalling 144 units, and comprises a common first
year across all Engineering disciplines. The first two years of the program lay the foundation of mathematics,
physics, computing, signal analysis, circuit analysis, electronics communications principles, and mechanical
engineering practice. In the third year, students concentrate on mechatronic systems and their dynamics, as well
as taking a set of common courses in electrical machines, control systems and embedded systems.
The program provides students with the opportunity to integrate these studies into the development of
mechatronic systems in areas such as power systems, transportation systems, biomedical systems,
manufacturing, automation and robotics. An integrating project course is taken in the second half of the third
year, which enables students to synthesise and apply the skills and knowledge accumulated throughout the
program. Work-integrated learning is facilitated through the UniSA STEM Professional Practice Program,
requiring students to gain at least 450 hours (60 days FTE) of skills and competencies through a range of
engagement activities such as placements, internships, guest lectures, industry panels, site visits, networking
and events.
Further specialist courses are offered in the final year. There is an emphasis throughout the program on preparing students for professional engineering practice and on the application of knowledge to practical engineering problems, including the application of systems engineering principles to designing and implementing complex systems. The degree develops professional engineering skills in a capstone experience project, and research abilities in an honours project, both of which spanning the full duration of the final year.
1. It is a requirement of Engineers Australia that students achieve at least 450 hours (60 days FTE) of discipline and/or industry related skills and competencies by completing the UniSA STEM Professional Practice Program (PPP) prior to graduation. These hours can be gained through a range of professional engagement activities such as placements, internships, guest lectures, industry panels, site visits, networking and industry events. For more information please contact the UniSA STEM Industry Experience team at STEM.PPP@unisa.edu.au.
2. Upon completion of the UniSA STEM Professional Practice Program (PPP) students will be invited to enrol in this course and complete the required assessment for the course. The student will not be eligible to graduate until they have obtained a Non-Graded Pass (NGP) for this course.
Notes
1. With Program Director approval, students may enrol in Engineering Honours Project B Extended and complete an extended 9 unit project. Students will complete this course in lieu of Engineering Honours Project B and Engineering Capstone Experience B.
2. Students can gain UniSA STEM Professional Practice Program hours by completing a 13.5 unit or 18 unit Internship placement. Contact the Program Director for more information.
3. Please refer to the LMEB Master of Engineering (Engineering Management) program home page for information relating to the courses that will be studied in the Master program.
Entry Requirements The rules that specify the level of attainment required to qualify for consideration for admission to university. For example selection rank is your ATAR plus any adjustment factors. (e.g. Bonus Points)
