Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours)

at Australian National University

Program Structure:

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:
 

78 units from completion of the following compulsory courses: 

• ENGN1211 Discovering Engineering 
• ENGN1217 Introduction to Mechanics
• ENGN1218 Introduction to Electronics 
• ENGN2217 Mechanical Systems and Design 
• ENGN2218 Electronic Systems and Design 
• ENGN2228 Signals and Systems 
• ENGN2300 Engineering Design 2: Systems Approaches for Design 
• ENGN2301 Engineering Design 3: Systems Approaches for Analysis
• ENGN2706 Engineering Research and Development Project (Methods) 
• ENGN3100 Practical Experience (0 units) 
• ENGN3300 Engineering Design 4A: Systems Approaches for Management
• ENGN3301 Engineering Design 4B: Systems Approaches for Operations
• ENGN4712 Engineering Research and Development Project (12 units) 
• 12 units from completion of R&D project courses from the following list: 
• ENGN2707 Engineering Research and Development Project 
• ENGN3706 Engineering Research and Development Project 
• ENGN3712 Engineering Research and Development Project (6 or 12 units) 
• ENGN4706 Engineering Research and Development Project 
   

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

• COMP1100 Programming as Problem Solving 
• COMP1130 Programming as Problem Solving (Advanced) 
• COMP1730 Programming for Scientists 
   

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

• PHYS1001 Foundations of Physics 
• PHYS1101 Physics 1 
   

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

• MATH1013 Mathematics & Applications 1 
• MATH1115 Advanced Mathematics & Applications 1 
   

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

• MATH1014 Mathematics and Applications 2
• MATH1116 Advanced Mathematics and Applications 2
   

A minimum of 6 units from completion of courses from the following list: 

• ENGN2219 Computer Architecture and Simulation 
• ENGN2222 Engineering Thermodynamics 
   

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

• Electronic and Communication Systems 
• Mechatronic Systems 
• Renewable Energy Systems 
• Environmental Systems 
• Aerospace Systems 
   

36 units from completion of elective courses offered by ANU.
 

Students must achieve a minimum 75% 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 75% weighted average mark will be transferred to the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) single degree.
 

Students must achieve a minimum 80% final Honours mark in order to graduate with the Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours). Students who do not achieve a minimum 80% final Honours mark will be transferred to the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree program.
 

Honours

Students must formally enrol in ENGN4100 Engineering Honours at the commencement of their intended final semester.
 

Honours Grade Calculation

ENGN4100 Engineering Honours Grade will be used to calculate the Class of Honours and the Mark. It will be calculated as the weighted average mark (WAM) of the courses listed below. The mark for each course is weighted by the units of credit (UoC) of the course, as well as a course weighting as indicated below. WAM is calculated as follows:
 

WAM = ( S Mark*UoC*Weighting) / (S UoC*Weighting)

• Science, Engineering and Computing Foundations (0.1 weighting): MATH1013 or MATH1115, MATH1014 or MATH1116, MATH1005, PHYS1001 or PHYS1101, ENGN1000-series courses and COMP1000-series courses.
• Engineering and Computing Fundamentals (0.2 weighting): ENGN2000-series courses (excluding ENGN2300, ENGN2301 and ENGN2707) and COMP2000-series courses.
• Professional Core (0.3 weighting): ENGN2300, ENGN2301, ENGN3300, ENGN3301, ENGN3200
• Engineering Discipline and R&D Project (0.4 weighting): ENGN2707, ENGN3000-series courses (excluding ENGN3300, ENGN3301 and ENGN3200), COMP3000-series courses, ENGN4000-series courses, and COMP4000-series 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.
 

Majors

• Aerospace Systems Engineering
• Electronic and Communication Systems
• Environmental Systems
• Mechatronic Systems
• Renewable Energy Systems

Minors

• Electronic and Communication Systems
• Mechatronic Systems
• Renewable Energy Systems
• Sustainable Systems

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.

Admission Requirements

At a minimum, all applicants must meet program-specific academic/non-academic requirements, and English language requirements. Admission to most ANU programs is on a competitive basis. Therefore, meeting all admission requirements does not guarantee entry into the program.

In line with the university's admissions policy and strategic plan, an assessment for admission may include competitively ranking applicants on the basis of specific academic achievement, English language proficiency and diversity factors.

The University reserves the right to alter or discontinue its programs and change admission requirements as needed.
 

International applicants

Applicants who complete a recognised secondary/senior secondary/post-secondary/tertiary sequence of study will be assessed on the basis of an equivalent selection rank that is calculated upon application. A list of commonly observed international qualifications and corresponding admission requirements can be found here. Applicants must also meet any program specific requirements that are listed below.
 

Diversity factors & English language proficiency  
As Australia's national university, ANU is global representative of Australian research and education. ANU endeavours to recruit and maintain a diverse and deliberate student cohort representative not only of Australia, but the world. In order to achieve these outcomes, competitive ranking of applicants may be adjusted to ensure access to ANU is a reality for brilliant students from countries across the globe. If required, competitive ranking may further be confirmed on the basis of demonstrating higher-level English language proficiency.
 

Adjustment Factors

Adjustment factors are additional points added to an applicant's Selection Rank (for example an applicant's ATAR). ANU offers adjustment factors based on performance and equity principles, such as for high achievement in nationally strategic senior secondary subjects and for recognition of difficult circumstances that students face in their studies. 
 

Selection Rank adjustments are granted in accordance with the approved schedules, and no more than 15 (maximum 5 subject/performance-based adjustment factors and maximum 10 equity-based adjustment factors) can be awarded. 
 

You may be considered for adjustment factors if you have:

• applied for an eligible ANU Bachelor degree program
• undertaken Australian Year 12 or the International Baccalaureate
• achieved an ATAR or equivalent at or above 70
• not previously attempted tertiary study.

The annual indicative fee provides an estimate of the program tuition fees for international students and domestic students (where applicable). The annual indicative fee for a program is based on the standard full-time enrolment load of 48 units per year (unless the program duration is less than 48 units). Fees for courses vary by discipline meaning that the fees for a program can vary depending on the courses selected. Course fees are reviewed on an annual basis and typically will increase from year to year. The tuition fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and the courses selected and are subject to increase during the period of study.
 

Annual indicative fee for international students

$48,803.00

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