The Bachelor of Engineering includes a common first year, giving students time to learn about the engineering profession and different fields before choosing which discipline to follow. The common first years lays a foundation in the basic sciences of mathematics, physics and chemistry and introduces the disciplines available to students at level 2. Subject to quotas and academic performance at first year, students then pursue studies in one of the following engineering disciplines: chemical engineering, civil engineering, electrical and computer systems engineering, materials engineering, mechanical engineering or mechatronics engineering (Malaysia campus only). Students complete the final three years in their chosen branch of engineering. During one or more of the long breaks, students undertake 12 weeks practical experience in approved engineering work.
Those who want to make a difference and create a better world are attracted to engineering. It leads to diverse and well rewarded careers with international opportunities. Engineers construct solutions to everyday problems and therefore need imagination, judgment and technical skills and should enjoy working in teams. Career opportunities are wide and varied and depend on the engineering discipline studied.
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Attendance type Note: requirements for courses offered in Malaysia and South Africa will differ from those shown here. |
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| Intakes | First semester | First semester, second semester |
| Course Content | 2010 University handbook entry for this course | 2010 University handbook entry for this course |
| Duration | 4 years full-time, 8 years part-time | 4 years |
| Credit points | 192 total for course | 192 total for course |
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Fees for 2010
Fees are subject to change annually. Note: Fees for courses offered in Malaysia and South Africa will differ from those shown here. |
Commonwealth supported place (CSP) Average annual student contribution $6,800 AUD Note: see information on how average fee is calculated. |
International fee per 48 credit points 48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year $28,800 AUD |
| CRICOS code | Not applicable | 001722B |
| Monash course code | 0032 | 0032 |
| Faculty | Faculty of Engineering | Faculty of Engineering |
| Contact | Telephone +61 3 9905 3404, email eng.info@eng.monash.edu.au or visit http://www.eng.monash.edu.au. |
Malaysia Student Enquiries Telephone: +60 3 5514 6000 Email: info@monash.edu.my International Student Enquiries Telephone: +61 3 9627 4852 Email: study@monash.edu.au |
Australian: Engineers Australia. The Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering) is accredited at the professional level by the Australian Computer Society.
International: The Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) and all double degrees with chemical engineering are also fully accredited with the Institution of Chemical Engineers (UK).
Equivalent Australian Year 12.
TAFE
A pathway exists between the Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) at Holmesglen and Monash's Bachelor of Technology (Infrastructure- Design, Construction and Management). Students who complete one and a half years of this TAFE course or equivalent can apply to enter the second year of the three-year technology degree.
University
Monash offers three single units in the areas of mathematics, chemistry and physics that provide a suitable preparation for engineering courses:
ENG1070 Foundation Chemistry
ENG1080 Foundation Physics
ENG1090 Foundation Mathematics
(this unit assumes knowledge equivalent to VCE Mathematical Methods).
These units are similar in content to the VCE units of Chemistry, Physics and Specialist Mathematics or their equivalents. Students undertaking similar units through other institutions should ensure their studies also satisfy the course prerequisites.
Background studies
Because of its specific prerequisite requirements in the areas of English, mathematics and at least one of chemistry or physics, the faculty believes that VCE provides the most suitable preparation for all applicants. However, it recognises the other pathways outlined here.
Units 3 and 4 a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English and a study score of at least 20 in mathematical methods (either) and in one of chemistry or physics.
English, Mathematics (SL or HL) or Further Mathematics and one of Chemistry or Physics at a minimum of grade four at standard level.
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
| Qualification | Clayton |
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| ENTER clearly in* | 91.15(CSP); 85.00 (International) |
* The "clearly in" score is based on January 2009 selection and can be used as a guide only.
Applications for on campus studies should be made online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre.
Applicants for the Malaysia campus should apply directly to the campus. More information can be found by visiting the campus website
Applications for this course are made directly to the Faculty. Contact information can be found by visiting the Monash faculties website
Applicants for the Malaysia campus should apply directly to the campus. More information can be found by visiting the campus website
TAFE
A pathway exists between the Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) at Holmesglen and Monash's Bachelor of Technology (Infrastructure- Design, Construction and Management). Students who complete one and a half years of this TAFE course or equivalent can apply to enter the second year of the three-year technology degree.
University
Monash offers three single units in the areas of mathematics, chemistry and physics that provide a suitable preparation for engineering courses:
ENG1070 Foundation Chemistry
ENG1080 Foundation Physics
ENG1090 Foundation Mathematics
(this unit assumes knowledge equivalent to VCE Mathematical Methods).
These units are similar in content to the VCE units of Chemistry, Physics and Specialist Mathematics or their equivalents. Students undertaking similar units through other institutions should ensure their studies also satisfy the course prerequisites.
Background studies
Because of its specific prerequisite requirements in the areas of English, mathematics and at least one of chemistry or physics, the faculty believes that VCE provides the most suitable preparation for all applicants. However, it recognises the other pathways outlined here.
Units 3 and 4 a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English and a study score of at least 20 in mathematical methods (either) and in one of chemistry or physics.
English, Mathematics (SL or HL) or Further Mathematics and one of Chemistry or Physics at a minimum of grade four at standard level.
IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.5 in Reading and Listening and 6.0 in Writing and Speaking; or TOEFL 580 with a TWE of 4.5; or an Internet-based TOEFL score of 90 with 22 in Writing and no section lower than 20.
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
| Qualification | Clayton |
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| International Baccalaureate | 28 |
| GCE A level | 10 |
| All Indian Senior Secondary Certificate | 80% |
| Hong Kong A level | 9 |
| ISC of the CISCE India | 75% |
| MUFY (best eight units made up from Parts A and B) | 305 |
| Ontario Grade 12 | 80% |
| RMIT & La Trobe Foundation Year | 85% |
| Sri Lanka A level | 12 |
| STPM Malaysia | 9.33 |
| Uni of Melbourne Foundation Year | 80% |
| UNIPREP Indonesia | 8 |
| UNSW Foundation Year | 8 |
Current VCE or IB students studying in Victoria should apply online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre
Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.
Applicants for the Malaysia campus should apply directly to the campus. More information can be found by visiting the campus website
Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.
Applicants for the Malaysia campus should apply directly to the campus. More information can be found by visiting the campus website
Chemical engineering involves the invention, development, design and operation of processes in which raw materials are converted to useful and valuable products by chemical and physical means, with minimal environmental impact. Computer chips, toothpaste, pharmaceuticals, mobile phones, paint, plastic, petrol, paper, instant coffee and clean power, like many everyday things we take for granted, all involve chemical engineering at some stage of their manufacture. After the common first year students who choose to specialise in chemical engineering undertake units in fluid dynamics, mass and heat transfer, thermodynamics and chemical engineering principles and advanced engineering mathematics. In levels three and four, in addition to core units, students choose to complete electives from three main streams: biotechnology, sustainable processing or nanotechnology. Students also have the opportunity to undertake a final year research project in their chosen stream.
Civil engineers design, build, maintain, manage and operate infrastructure for the benefit of society. Modern societies could not function without civil engineering. Various types of infrastructure within the civil engineering discipline include highways and railways, buildings and structures of all kinds, foundations, tunnels, airports, road systems and harbour facilities for transportation of goods and people, space stations, power generation facilities and water and wastewater treatment plants and distributions systems. After the common first year students who choose to specialise in civil engineering are introduced to basic analysis techniques in each of the four disciplines in civil engineering: geotechnical, transport, water and structural engineering. In levels three and four core units extend studies in engineering design and analysis, with increasingly complex tasks and a focus on tackling real engineering problems. In level four students undertake a thesis project in addition to core units and electives in their chosen civil engineering specialisation.
Electrical and computer systems engineering is an extremely diverse field, taking in bioengineering, computer systems, electronics, electrical power engineering, robotics and telecommunications. Electrical and computer systems engineering spans all scales of electrical end electronic engineering, from the fundamentals of circuits, electronic signals and signal processing; through digital electronics and systems on a chip; to the design of large scale power and telecommunication systems. After the common first year students who choose to specialise in electrical and computer systems engineering undertake core unites including signal processing, electromagnetism and telecommunications. Professional level units in systems engineering and reliability analysis, optimisation estimation and numerical methods and engineering design are studied from level three. Electives can be chosen from a range of fields including biomedical engineering, computer systems, robotics, power engineering, electronics, electro-magnetics, telecommunications and control systems. In level four students undertake a full year thesis project in addition to core and elective units.
Materials engineering plays a significant role in just about every industry you can imagine. It is a very broad field fundamental to all forms of engineering. Materials engineering is all about making new materials and improving existing ones. It is about making things stronger, lighter, and more functional, sustainable and cost effective. After the common first year students who choose to specialise in materials engineering are introduced to fundamental aspects of the nanostructure of materials and their relationship to both engineering properties and functional properties. Levels three and four involve aspects of both materials science and materials engineering and wide treatment is given to the properties of metallic alloys, plastics, ceramics, nanomaterials, biomaterials, corrosion and composites. In level four students complete a thesis project.
Mechanical engineering is about turning energy into motion and power. It covers the generation, conversion, transmission and use of mechanical and thermal energy, and includes the design, construction and operation of devices and systems. It also involves the behaviours of solids, liquids and gases when forces are applied and when they are heated and cooled. After the common first year students who choose to specialise in mechanical engineering study engineering practice and mechanical engineering sciences at a professional level and cover areas including fluid mechanics, engineering design, dynamics, thermodynamics and solid mechanics. At level four students undertake a full year independent project in their area of interest in addition to elective units offering scope for further specialisation.
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