Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/ Bachelor of Arts

Overview

Swinburne’s Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Arts double degree is the ideal study option for those whose interest in science and maths is matched by a fascination of how people and societies interact. It’s progress with a conscience—people and technology working together to build a better future.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the Bachelor of Design/Bachelor of Business, graduates will be able to: 

• demonstrate knowledge and cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge and apply this with initiative and judgment in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship
• demonstrate technical and practical skills, and a broad understanding of key concepts in their chosen field of study
• demonstrate knowledge and cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgment in identifying and solving problems independently and collaboratively, in diverse contexts
• apply communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas to different audiences and stakeholders
• with responsibility and accountability, apply their knowledge, cognitive and technical skills, and principles of sustainability and respectful design, to the development of design solutions
• exercise organisational and leadership skills, and demonstrate the ability to plan and execute a project and/or piece of research with groups that may include academics, industry professionals and students
• define and integrate theoretical principles applicable to business and apply those principles in a range of practices
• systematically review and critically evaluate research from a variety of sources in order to make informed judgements on options for innovatively solving a range of problems that arise in business contexts
• formulate creative solutions that are fit for purpose and demonstrate cognisance of the impact of business decisions on the triple bottom line
• coherently articulate a line of reasoning demonstrating cultural sensitivity and apply a framework to analyse and offer solutions to ethical dilemmas
• communicate a range of business arguments by evaluating and implementing alternative communication strategies as appropriate to the audience.

Career opportunities

The graduates from this double degree course are well equipped to find work in both technical and administrative areas. Besides being a professional engineer in a chosen area of expertise such as Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering, or Product Design Engineering, graduates develop critical and creative reasoning skills that can be employed in areas such as policy analysis and development, research, community development, administration, public relations, publishing or media.

Course rules

To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Arts, students must complete 500 credit points comprising:

• 10 - 11 Engineering core units of study (125 - 137.5 credit points)**
• 17 units of study from one Engineering major (212.5 credit points)
• 4 Arts core units of study (50 credit points)
• 8 units of study from one Arts Major (100 credit points)
• 1 Elective unit of study (12.5 credit points)**
• EAT20008 Professional Experience in Engineering (Compulsory non-credit unit) #.
   

Domestic students also have an opportunity to undertake a WIL Professional Placement. Please note that due to government regulation international students holding a student visa are not able to undertake Professional Placements in this course.

** Students who have completed VCE Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics are not required to complete MTH00007 Preliminary Maths and will instead receive an additional 12.5 credit points to use towards their other studies as an elective.

# Students who undertake a 6 or 12-month Professional Placement may receive an exemption for EAT20008. Where units are shared between majors and/or minors, students must choose an approved alternative unit.

Professional placements

Professional Placements are subject to a competitive selection process.

Students who undertake a 12-month professional placement are subject to the following course rules and must complete 587.5 - 600 credit points comprising:

• 10 - 11 Engineering core units of study (125 - 137.5 credit points)**
• 17 units of study from one Engineering major (212.5 credit points)
• 4 Arts core units of study (50 credit points)
• 8 units of study from one Arts Major (100 credit points)
• 4 units from the Professional Placement Co-Major (100 credit points)
• EAT20008 Professional Experience in Engineering (Compulsory non-credit unit) #.
   

Students who elect to undertake a 6-month professional placement are subject to the following course rules and must complete 537.5 - 550 credit points comprising: 

• 10 - 11 Engineering core units of study (125 - 137.5 credit points)**
• 17 units of study from one Engineering major (212.5 credit points)
• 4 Arts core units of study (50 credit points)
• 8 units of study from one Arts Major (100 credit points)
• 2 units from the Professional Placement Minor (50 credit points). 
• EAT20008 Professional Experience in Engineering (Compulsory non-credit unit) #.
   

** Students who have completed VCE Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics are not required to complete MTH00007 Preliminary Maths and will instead receive an additional 12.5 credit points to use towards their other studies as an elective.

# Students who undertake a 6 or 12-month Professional Placement may receive an exemption for EAT20008. Where units are shared between majors and/or minors, students must choose an approved alternative unit.

Students who undertake a 6 or 12-month Professional Placement may receive an exemption for EAT20008. Where units are shared between majors and/or minors, students must choose an approved alternative unit. Honours merit calculation for Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) component in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Arts double degree Honours merit calculation will be based on the averaged results of 12 units in the final two years of the course with the following descriptive outcomes:

• BEng (Hons) with High Distinction; for students who achieve ≥ 80 
• BEng (Hons) with Distinction; for students who achieve 70 – 79 
• BEng (Hons) with Credit; for students who achieve 60 – 69 
• BEng (Hons); for students who achieve < 60.
   

Students who transfer with advanced standing are required to undertake at least 9 of these units at Swinburne, including all 6 outcome units, to qualify for an honours merit calculation. This honours merit calculation will be based only on units completed at Swinburne. If a student has not completed at least 9 of the specified units, they will graduate with a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) as an award title, but not be eligible for a merit-based honours description.

Maximum Academic Credit

The maximum level of credit that can be granted for the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) component is 225 credit points (normally 18 units). The maximum level of credit that can be granted for the Bachelor of Arts component is 100 credit points (normally eight units). This is based on exit award requirements of 500 credit points.

Professional Recognition

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) is designed to produce graduates who have the technological skills and knowledge expected of professional engineers. Graduates are eligible to apply for graduate membership of Engineers Australia.

B. Applicants with higher education study

Educational history 

An applicant's entire academic history from the past seven years, including complete and/or incomplete post-secondary VET studies, will be considered for entry into this course. Only graded results will be considered.

Meeting course prerequisites 

As for Year 12 or equivalent.

STAT/Bridging courses 

Applicants who do not meet the English prerequisites can sit STAT Written English. STAT results are valid for two years.

Applicants who do not meet the mathematics prerequisites for this course will be required to successfully complete Swinburne's MathsLink: General bridging program. Mathematics prerequisites older than five years are not considered to have met course requirements.

C. Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study

Educational history 

An applicant's entire academic history from the past seven years, including complete and/or incomplete post-secondary VET studies, will be considered for entry into this course. Only graded results will be considered. 

Meeting course prerequisites 

As for Year 12 or equivalent. 

STAT/Bridging courses 

Applicants who do not meet the English prerequisites can sit STAT Written English. STAT results are valid for two years.

Applicants who do not meet the mathematics prerequisites for this course will be required to successfully complete Swinburne's MathsLink: General bridging program. Mathematics prerequisites older than five years are not considered to have met course requirements.

D. Applicants with work and life experience

Entire academic record 

This course uses an applicant's entire academic record as part of its selection considerations, including an applicant's ATAR results from the last seven years can be considered for entry into this course.

Meeting course prerequisites 

As for Year 12 or equivalent. 

STAT/Bridging courses 

Applicants who do not meet the English prerequisites can sit STAT Written English. STAT results are valid for two years.

Applicants who do not meet the mathematics prerequisites for this course will be required to successfully complete Swinburne's MathsLink: General bridging program. Mathematics prerequisites older than five years are not considered to have met course requirements.