Melbourne School of Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering

The Bachelor of Engineering integrates the social and environmental applications
of science and technology. It equips students with the analytical skills to identify
problems and the technical skills to provide innovative solutions.

Engineering majors in this course: Chemical, Chemical and Biomolecular, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Software

Sample course plan: Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical)*

Year 1 Sem 1 Engineering Systems Design 1 Calculus 2 Physics 1 Managing People and Organisations A (Breadth)
Sem 2 Engineering Systems Design 2 Linear Algebra Physics 2: Physical Science & Technology Business in the Global Economy (Breadth)
Year 2 Sem 1 Engineering Computation Engineering Maths Science Elective Consumer Behaviour (Breadth)
Sem 2 Electrical Systems Mechanical Systems Science Elective Managing the Multinationals (Breadth)
Year 3 Sem 1 Thermofluids Mechanics & Materials Dynamic Systems Finance & HR for Engineers
Sem 2 Fluid Dynamics Solid Mechanics Dynamics of Machines Mechanical Design
Year 4 Sem 1 Thermodynamics Control Systems Materials Design & Manufacturing 1
Sem 2 Industry Project Industry Project Elective Design & Manufacturing 2


* This sample course plan is provided as a guide only. Subjects may vary from year to year and the availability of particular subjects is not guaranteed. Students who have not completed VCE Specialist Mathematics should seek advice from a Course Adviser as to which mathematics to undertake.

Entry standards – 2009

VCE OR AUSTRALIAN
YEAR 12 EQUIVALENT
 IB DIPLOMA TRINITY COLLEGE
FOUNDATION STUDIES		 GCE CAMBRIDGE A
LEVELS
Minimum ENTER for Australian students /Guaranteed ENTER for
International Students		 Guaranteed entry standard for International Students Guaranteed entry standard for International Students Guaranteed entry standard for International Students
85 31 80 BCC (10)

Entry standards – Prerequisite subjects

VCE OR AUSTRALIAN YEAR 12 EQUIVALENT1 IB DIPLOMA2 TRINITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION STUDIES GCE CAMBRIDGE A LEVELS3
A study score of at least 25 in English/English Language/ Literature or at least 30 in ESL, and at least 32 in Mathematical Methods (either). English and Standard Mathematics. Mathematics must be passed to at least Grade 6 at Standard Level or at least Grade 5 at Higher Level. English requires achievement of at least Grade 5 at Standard Level or Grade 4 at Higher Level. EAP (a score of at least 50%), English and one of Mathematics 1A or 1B (a score of 80%). Prerequisite must be included in the ‘Best 4’ calculation. Mathematics (at least grade B) and at least grade C in an accepted AS level English subject.
  1. Students who studied English as a Second Language are required to achieve a study score of at least 30.
  2. Unless otherwise indicated, all prerequisite IB subjects require achievement of at least Grade 5 at Standard Level or Grade 4 at Higher Level. For non-English speaking students, a pass at Grade 5 Standard Level or Grade 4 Higher Level in English B will be accepted as satisfying the English prerequisite.
  3. Accepted GCE AS-Level English subjects are: General Paper, General Studies, English Language and Literature, English Literature, English Language.

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