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.
To be eligible for selection, applicants are required to have:
Completed the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE); and
completed 200 credits of subjects;
achieved a grade of C* or better in the Personal Learning Plan, 20 credits of literacy, 10 credits of numeracy and the Research Project at Stage 2;
achieved a grade C- or better in an additional 60 credits at Stage 2;
obtained a competitive ATAR.
* For Stage 2 subjects a grade of C- or better is required
Alternatively, the minimum educational requirements may be met by those who have fulfilled prerequisite requirements and:
completed the equivalent secondary education qualifications as required for University entry under SACE;
completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma;
completed or partly completed a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution;
completed at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at the appropriate level;
completed an award from TAFE or from another registered training organisation at AQF Diploma level or above;
qualified for Special Entry;
completed University Foundation Studies program, Applied Science and Engineering stream;
completed the Associate Degree in Engineering program at the University of South Australia.
Essential requirements for admission
Prerequisites
SACE Stage 2 Math Studies
Assumed Knowledge
SACE Stage 2 Physics
English language entry requirements
In addition, international students who speak English as a foreign language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at the University of South Australia. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.
English language test
IELTS total [6.0]
IELTS reading [6.0]
IELTS writing [6.0]
Please access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by UniSA and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements:
English Language Equivalence Table (PDF)
The program aims to prepare students for professional careers in engineering and robotics and develop skills to investigate, plan, design, manufacture and all applications of robots in a wide range of fields and equipment used in all aspects of robotics.
Content & Structure
The program has been devised to give a very broad engineering knowledge in the first two years so that graduates have an extensive understanding of basic fundamentals and an appreciation of the diversity of engineering. The first year contains study in fundamental science and engineering courses including electrical and energy systems and mathematics. The second year builds on this base with courses dealing with a variety of areas including electronics, microprocessors and instrumentation. Students then transfer to Flinders University to complete their award.
1. The first two years of this award are undertaken at University of South Australia Mawson Lakes and City East campuses and the third and fourth years are undertaken at Flinders University. The award is conferred by Flinders University.
2. The first year of the program is similar to the first year of all other University of South Australia Engineering awards and students may transfer to another University of South Australia Engineering award after one year with no loss of time.
3. Students achieving a credit level average or better at the end of third year will be allowed to enrol in the honours degree progam in Engineering in their final year. Other students will be able to complete the ordinary degree program. Students admitted to the honours degree program and maintaining a credit average or better, will be awarded the degree of Bachelor of Engineering with Honours. Students who complete the honours degree program but who fail to maintain a credit average and students who complete the ordinary degree program will be awarded the ordinary degree of Bachelor of Engineering.
4. Students who have successfully completed the first three years of the program (108 units) (plus Engineering Work Experience (0 units) if the practicum has not been completed) may exit with a Bachelor of Engineering Science.
Notes
1. CSEM Options are chosen from a specified list of topics.
2. ENGR 3403 may be taken any time after the student has completed 72 units, plus 13.5 units of CSEM upper-level topics. CSEM upper-level topics must be selected from COMP, ENGR, MATH and STAT topics at 2000-level and above.
3. Elective topic can be selected from across the University where entry requirements are met.