Course Overview

About This Course

This double degree program provides students with the opportunity to become qualified engineers with a strong background in a complementary branch of applied science. There is a growing demand in high-technology industries and research centres for engineers with multidisciplinary skills in technology, management, and relevant sciences. This program broadens the overall knowledge of students in areas which are complementary to their technical skills. It offers a high level of flexibility as students are able to choose from a number of engineering and science specialist areas to select a combination that best suits their personal career aspirations.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Joondalup Campus, Edith Cowan University, 100 Joondalup Drive, Joondalup WA 6027City Campus, Edith Cowan University, 2 Bradford Street, Mount Lawley WA 6050Joondalup Campus, Edith Cowan University, Joondalup, WAJoondalup

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

All applicants are required to have Mathematics: Methods ATAR, with equivalents considered
And Physics ATAR or Engineering Studies ATAR or Chemistry ATAR or Mathematics: Specialist ATAR, with equivalents considered
It is desirable that all applicants have Physics ATAR or Engineering Studies ATAR, with equivalents considered; students without Physics ATAR or Engineering Studies ATAR may need to take a bridging unit in the first year of their studies
One or more of the majors in this course has admission requirements. Refer to the major for more information
Indicative ATAR: 80 (Domestic)
Academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following: AQF Diploma or equivalent; Undergraduate Certificate; Successfully completed 0.5 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test; University Preparation Course; Indigenous University Orientation Course
For international students, requirements include your secondary school results
English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent
- Special Tertiary Admissions Test
- IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0)
- Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada
- University Preparation Course
- Indigenous University Orientation Course
- AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree
- Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent)
- Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page
Applications for this course are not accepted through ECU's Experience Based Entry Scheme

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Possible future job titles include: Chemical Engineer, Design Engineer, Plant Engineer, Petrochemical Engineer, Civil Engineer, Environmental Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Mechatronics Engineer, Oil and Gas Engineer, Process Engineer.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Professional Body

Engineers Australia (EA)

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

Engineers Australia

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units23 units

ENM1102

Engineering Drawing and Computer Aided Design

ENS1154

Introduction to Engineering

ENS1253

Electrical Engineering Fundamentals

MAT1250

Mathematics 1

MAT1114

Introductory Statistics

ENS1115

Materials and Manufacturing 1

ENS2159

Engineering Innovation and Ethics

CSP2151

Programming Fundamentals

SCC1123

Chemistry for the Life Sciences

For Chemical Engineering major students without ATAR Chemistry

SCC1111

General Chemistry

For Petroleum Engineering major students

ENS1101

Engineering Mechanics

MAT1251

Mathematics 2

ENS1180

Introduction to Energy and Resource Engineering

ENS2120

Engineering Systems

ENS5111

Engineering Professional Practice

ENS5253

Control Systems

ENS4152

Project Development

ENS5145

Engineering Honours Thesis 1

For students undertaking the graded Honours pathway

ENS5106

Hydrology and Hydraulics

For Civil Engineering major students

ENS5556

Heat and Mass Transfer

For Petroleum Engineering major students

ENS5543

Engineering Management

ENS4253

Engineering Project

ENS5146

Engineering Honours Thesis 2

For students undertaking the graded Honours pathway

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What engineering and science majors can I choose from in this double degree?

Students can choose from the following Engineering majors: Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Systems, Electrical Power, Electronics and Communications, Instrumentation Control and Automation, Mechanical Engineering, and Mechatronics. Science majors available include: Chemistry, Conservation Biology, Data Science, Environmental Management, Marine and Freshwater Science, Mathematics, and Sustainability.

How does the Honours grading work in this course?

Students who receive a WAM of 70 percent or above for the Engineering units at the end of their fourth year of study will be invited to complete a graded Engineering Honours degree by taking the two Honours Thesis units (ENS5145 and ENS5146) in place of the standard project units in their fifth year. Students below this cut-off, or who decline the offer to undertake the Honours Thesis, will graduate with an ungraded Engineering Honours degree.

Is there a work experience requirement for this course?

Yes. Before being eligible to graduate from this course, students must meet the requirement of accumulating and being credited with a minimum 12 weeks professional practice in a relevant industry environment. This can be commenced at any point in the course.

What are the estimated fees for this course?

For domestic students, the estimated first year indicative fee is AUD $9,350 (Commonwealth supported). For international students, the estimated first year indicative fee is AUD $42,600.

Are there any special timetable requirements I should be aware of?

Yes. This course has a modified timetable. Students should also be aware that unit overloads will be required in some semesters in order to complete the course within the standard five year duration.

Application

How to Apply

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Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $58,000 to $75,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $75,000 to $95,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $95,000 to $120,000 per year

Career Paths

Environmental ScientistLaboratory Scientist / Medical ScientistResearch ScientistEcologistMicrobiologist

Key Skills

Scientific reasoning and critical thinkingLaboratory techniques and safety protocolsData collection, analysis, and statistical interpretationScientific writing and research report preparationFieldwork and environmental sampling methods

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