Program Requirements

The Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours) requires completion of 192 units, of which:

A maximum of 60 units may come from completion of 1000-level courses

The 192 units must include:

108 units from completion of the following compulsory courses:

ENGN1211 Discovering Engineering

ENGN1215 Engineering Science

ENGN1217 Introduction to Mechanics

ENGN1218 Introduction to Electronics

ENGN2217 Mechanical Systems & Design

ENGN2218 Electronic Systems & Design

ENGN2225 Systems Engineering Design

ENGN2226 Systems Engineering Analysis

ENGN2706 R&D Project (Methods)

ENGN2707R&D Project(6 units)*

ENGN3100 Practical Experience (0 unit)

ENGN3221 Engineering Management

ENGN3230 Engineering Innovation

ENGN3712 R&D Project (12 units)

ENGN4221 Systems Engineering Project

ENGN4712 R&D Project (12 units)

PHYS1101 Advanced Physics I

6 units from completion of a core course from the following list:

COMP1100 Introduction to Programming and Algorithms

COMP1730 Programming for Scientists

6 units from completion of a core course from the following list:

MATH1013 Mathematics & Applications 1

MATH1115 Mathematics & Applications I Honours

6 units from completion of a core course from the following list:

MATH1014 Mathematics & Applications 2

MATH1116 Mathematics & Applications II Honours

48 units from completion of one of the following Engineering majors, of which 12 units contribute towards meeting the compulsory course requirements above:

Electronic and Communication Systems

Mechanical and Material Systems

Mechatronic Systems

Photonic Systems

Renewable Energy Systems

30 units from completion of elective courses offered by ANU

Students must achieve a minimum 80% weighted average mark across all compulsory courses undertaken in each period (Summer/First Semester/Autumn) and (Winter/Second Semester/Spring) in order to continue in the Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development)(Honours). Students who do not achieve a minimum of 80% weighted average mark will be transferred to the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) single degree.

To qualify for the degree the Honours component must be completed with first class honours. Students who do not achieved this grade will graduate with the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

Honours

The Bachelor of Engineering (Research & Development) degree with Honours

Students must formally enrol in ENGN4100 Engineering Honours at the commencement of their intended final semester. Graduation from the Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) program will require award at 1st class honours level. To award 1st class honours, the weighted average percentage mark (APM) must be in the range 80-100%. The APM is calculated using four clusters of courses, which are defined and weighted as follows:

Science and Engineering Foundations (0.1 weighting): ENGN1211, ENGN1215, COMP1110 or 1730, MATH1013 or 1115, MATH1014 or 1116 and PHYS1101.

Engineering Fundamentals (0.2 weighting): ENGN1217,1218,2217,2218, 2706 and ENGN2000-series electives.

Professional Core (0.3 weighting): ENGN2225,2226, 3200*,3221, 3230 and 4221 (*not compulsory).

Engineering Discipline (0.4 weighting): ENGN3000-series and 4000-series electives, and R&D project courses.

Elective Study

Once you have met the program requirements of your degree, you may have enough electives to complete an additional elective major, minor or specialisation.

Study Options

Admission Requirements

Admission to all programs is on a competitive basis, taking into account all relevant academic qualifications. If you hold more than one qualification, admission will be based on your overall record. Tertiary qualifications are generally weighted more heavily than secondary. If you have completed an approved tertiary preparation course or alternative entry scheme, you will be assessed on the results of that scheme alone, unless you have undertaken subsequent study.

Click HERE for further information about domestic admission pathways.

The table below is a guide to the entry level required for domestic applicants. Exact entry level will be set at time of offer.

Domestic applicant entry requirements

From 2010, the UAI/ENTER/TER will be referred to as ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank) for admission. See http://www.uac.edu.au/undergraduate/atar/ for further information.

Queensland Band equivalents are a guide only - selection is made on a UAI equivalent that is not available to students.

International applicant entry requirements

International applicants may view further information on admissions requirements at Entry Requirements for International Undergraduate Applicants

The University reserves the right to alter or discontinue its programs as required.

Pathways

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) might be a pathway for students who meet the Maths pre-requisites but do not have the required score for direct entry into this program.

Eligible students should enrol into a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and if they can maintain a High Distinction average in their first year, they may be approved to transfer into the R&D program in their second year.

Prerequisites

ACT: Specialist Mathematics (major/minor).

NSW: HSC Mathematics Extension 1.

Assumed Knowledge: Physics

Adjustment Factors

Bonus points to do not apply to programs with an ATAR cutoff of 98 or higher.  They do not apply to this program.

Scholarships

ANU offers a wide range of scholarships to current and future students to assist with the cost of their studies. The University is committed to enabling all students, regardless of their background, to achieve their best at ANU and realise their potential. 

Eligibility for ANU scholarships varies depending on the specifics of the scholarship and can be categorised by the type of student you are.  Specific scholarship application process information is included in the relevant scholarship listing.

For further information see the Scholarships website.

Employment Opportunities

Organisations invest in R&D in order to gain a competitive advantage over others. R&D is at the forefront of new product design and development and is a wealth and change generator. Innovative solutions to many of the problems in society today will come from those working in R&D.

After graduation you will be skilled to work in R&D roles in industry, government, and academia, or as an accredited engineer.

Careers in engineering are diverse. Engineers are in high demand in Australia and overseas, and as an ANU graduate with a systems engineering background, you will bring extra value to future employers.

The skills and abilities you gain while studying are highly sought after in engineering companies, and also across many other professions and organisations.

Because of the unique systems approach at ANU many of our graduates quickly progress to senior management roles due to their skills and knowledge in more than one engineering discipline. For this reason engineering at ANU is often considered a springboard into the wider corporate world.

Our graduates work in many organisations including:

• Toyota
• Telstra
• Qantas
• Accenture
• IBM
• Northrop Consulting Engineers
• Department of Defence
• Energy Australia
• GHD
• CEA Technologies
• Cochlear Limited
• ABB
• Thales
• Ford.