Faculty of Engineering Courses
The Faculty of Engineering offers degrees in Engineering and Science.
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What is a Bachelor of Engineering (BE)?
It is an undergraduate academic degree awarded to a student after four years of study in engineering at an accredited university.
Bachelors of Engineering (BE) programs offered by the Faculty of Engineering at UNSW are:
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What is the Diploma in Science, Engineering and Technology?
This diploma program has been designed by the Faculties of Engineering and Science for potential students of these Faculties' degree programs. More...
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What is a Bachelor of Science (BSc)?
It is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for courses taken over three years (for a pass degree) or four years (for an honors degree).
Bachelor of Science (BSc) programs offered by the Faculty of Engineering at UNSW are:
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Combined Degrees
The Faculty of Engineering offers a range of combined degree options and many engineering students choose to do a combined degree to broaden the scope of their careers - especially those with an eye on management positions. More detailed listings of combined degrees can be found on the pages related to the individual engineering programs.
Options include:
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UNSW Handbook
The UNSW Online Handbook (www.handbook.unsw.edu.au) is a "one-stop shop" for prospective and current students seeking information about studying at UNSW (Sydney). It contains detailed information about all the programs (degrees), plans (disciplinary streams) and courses (subjects) offered at the University.
The Handbook offers the latest information on approved programs and courses and provides extensive details of program content, rules and structure, credit point requirements and course information. Previous editions of the Handbook are also available online.
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UNSW Engineering Course Overview
Year 1 - The first year of an engineering degree at UNSW is fairly general and provides students with the basic foundations of engineering studies. Students undertake courses such as mathematics, physics, design and computing, as well as introductory courses in their chosen discipline. A design course has been introduced into first year in order for students to get a better feel for what engineering is about from the very beginning.
Year 2 - In second year, engineering degrees start to diverge. Students start focusing on the core underlying principles of their chosen discipline. They are introduced to new concepts and practical skills used further on in the course. Second year subjects also consolidate the essential skills students gained in first year.
Year 3 - Third year incorporates advanced core engineering subjects as well as a major design project. Here students have the opportunity to apply their theoretical knowledge to the real world. By this stage, students are familiar with the laboratory equipment and have developed competent practical skills. In a design project, students get valuable hands-on experience in project management, problem-solving, marketing, budgeting and teamwork - all qualities necessary that make a good engineer. In third year, students also start thinking about streams they wish to specialise in and have the chance to start choosing some electives.
Year 4 - The final year of an engineering program encompasses substantial choice. Students choose professional electives in areas where they wish to specialise. The main component of final year is the thesis project. This is typically a year-long project where students complete a research paper in a subject matter of their choice. A student's thesis has the largest weighting in their whole degree. Engineering management and ethics subjects are also taken in final year as UNSW believes in well-rounded graduates.
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Faculty of Engineering Student Centre
When you are a student within the Faculty of Engineering at UNSW your School Office will be your first point of contact regarding any administrative questions or problems you may have. The Engineering Student Centre can provide additional assistance in these matters as well as a number of other services and advice. For further information about what services are available from the Engineering Student centre please visit: http://www.eng.unsw.edu.au/studentcentre/index.htm
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