Overview

Career Outcomes

Graduates of this course have numerous career options including technologist, designer, specialist technician, and managing officer in your respective discipline. Engineers are in demand particularly in the fields of mining and resources, defence, civil infrastructure, construction and environmental engineering.

Eligibility

To be eligible for selection, applicants are required to have:

Completed the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE); and

• completed 200 credits of subjects;
• achieved a grade of C* or better in the Personal Learning Plan, 20 credits of literacy, 10 credits of numeracy and the Research Project at Stage 2;
• achieved a grade of C- or better in an additional 60 credits at Stage 2;
• obtained a competitive ATAR of 60 or higher

* For Stage 2 subjects with a grade of C- or better is required

OR

• successfully complete the ATN Engineering aptitude test AND

NOTE: students should have achieved SACE Stage 1 passes, or an equivalent TAFE or other approved qualification, in Mathematics and one Science course.

Alternatively, the minimum educational requirements may be met by those who have fulfilled prerequisite requirements;

• completed the equivalent secondary education qualifications as required for University entry under SACE:
• completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma, obtaining a minimum score of 24 points;
• completed or partly completed a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution;
• completed at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) units and maintained a GPA of 4.0 or higher.  Any units at an Undergraduate level or higher would be considered.
• completed an award from TAFE or from another registered training organisation at AQF Certificate IV level or above;
• qualified for Special Entry

How to Apply

With the exception of four Entry level and two Engineering level 1 open enrolment units, this is a restricted course. Continuing enrolment is only available to students who have been accepted into this degree. Students are required to apply and be approved by UniSA before they can enrol in restricted units through OUA.

Applications for the Associate Degree in Engineering are due 2 weeks before the close of enrolment.

Students who are applying for credit and exemptions should submit their application 6 weeks before the close of enrolment.

The first six units of this degree are available as open enrolment units using FEE-HELP and can be accessed by clicking on the Enrol Now button.

To complete this degree, you will need to apply for a Commonwealth supported place (CSP). To apply for admission for a CSP please select the link below.  The eligibility criteria for admission into a CSP through prior learning can be found under Course Admission Eligibility Criteria.

Commonwealth supported place applications (including HECS-HELP)

Commonwealth supported place students (including applying with HECS-HELP), please click the button below:

Apply online

If you require an application form in an alternative format please phone a CSP Student Advisor on 1800 870 322.

Open Enrolment Units

MATHEMATICS requirements - Open Enrolment units

• Students with little recent background in Mathematics are strongly advised to enrol in ENR101 Essential Mathematics 1 : Algebra and Trigonometry before they enrol in ENR 102 : Essential Mathematics Calculus.
• Students with a reasonable background in mathematics but who require a single unit to strengthen their mathematics background before taking ENR114 Mathematical Methods for Engineers 1 are advised to enrol in ENR102 Essential Mathematics 2.

ENTRY LEVEL UNITS
All four of the Entry level units are Open Enrolment units and no application form is required to enrol in these units:
ENR101 Essential Mathematics 1: Algebra and Trigonometry (UniSA)
*ENR102 Essential Mathematics 2: Calculus (UniSA)
*SCI16 General Physics (Murdoch)
SCI18 Introduction to Chemistry (Murdoch)

*Students are advised that these units are prerequistes for some Engineering - Level 1 core units.

ENGINEERING - Level 1 core units
These two Level 1 core units are Open Enrolment units and no application form is required to enrol in these units
ENR110 Computer Techniques
ENR112 Sustainable Engineering Practice
 

Special Requirements

MATLAB Software

In ENR114 Mathematical Methods for Engineers 1 we will use the powerful professional version of MATLAB, which contains MATLAB and the Symbolic Math Toolbox, along with other toolboxes. The same software is used in other follow on units such as ENR115 Mathematical Methods for Engineers 2 and ENR208 Engineering Modelling.

You need to obtain a copy of MATLAB software as soon as possible. You can purchase a student version of MATLAB through Mathworks.com for approximately $120, or through UniSA at a discounted price of approximately $75. We recommend that you install and activate the MATLAB software as early as possible and start working through the MATLAB Practicals guide, backed up with the Introduction to MATLAB guide, both available online through the UniSA website.

On-campus Requirements

Due to the specialist nature of this degree, you will be required to attend University of South Australia in Adelaide to complete practical and laboratory classes.

• The laboratory classes will be offered in block mode typically requiring two days per unit. Classes will be scheduled so that students can usually complete the requirements for two units in a four day block. There will be one week of block practicals in each Study Period.
• These classes are compulsory. Students wanting further information about the laboratory and practical classes schedule should contact UniSA.

In 2012 the following units have laboratory, and/or practical classes:
• ENR111 Electrical and Energy Systems
• ENR117 Mechanics and Physics

Please note: There is no on-campus attendance for the Entry level units ENR101, ENR102, SCI16; SCI18.

Some of the Engineering Elective units to be introduced in 2013 will also require on-campus attendance and further information will be provided on the OUA website later in 2012.

Award Requirements

To qualify for the Associate Degree in Engineering from University of South Australia, students must meet the following requirements:

• A student must complete 16 units
• A student must complete at least 8 units through University of South Australia

Recognition of Prior Learning / Credit

Students may get credit or exemptions for previous study (including the mathematics and science requirements).

Students who have satisfactorily completed Year 12, TAFE or university study in Mathematics or Science equivalent to the Entry level units ENR101, ENR102, SCI16, SCI18 may apply for an exemption. Students granted an exemption will select an additional elective unit to replace the exemption for each Entry level unit. However, all students complete 16 units to qualify for the award.of Associate Degree in Engineering.

Credit and exemption applications should be submitted to UniSA at least six weeks prior to enrolling in any OUA units. Contact UniSA for further information ouainfo@unisa.edu.au

Recommended Study Pattern

To get the most out of this course students are recommended to follow these steps:

• All students complete a total of 16 units including the 8 Level 1 Engineering core units
• Students who have not completed the mathematics or science requirements should start with the relevant Entry Level units
• Students who have completed the mathematics and science requirements may start with the open enrolment Level 1 Engineering units while their application is being processed or with any Level 1 unit if admitted to the degree.
• Complete all eight Level 1 Engineering core units
• Complete Electives 

Course Admission Eligibility Criteria

In order to be eligible students must meet the following requirements:

Achieved SACE stage 1 passes, or an equivalent TAFE or other approved qualification in Mathematics and one Science Course. Additionally, have ONE of the following qualifications for entry into the Associate Degree:

1. Qualified for SACE: To be eligible for selection in 2012, applicants are required to have the following SACE qualifications:
   • completed 200 credits of subjects;
   • achieved a grade of C1 or better in the Personal Learning Plan, 20 credits of literacy, 10 credits of numeracy and the Research Project at Stage 2;
     1. For SACE stage 2 subjects a grade of C- or better
   • achieved a grade C- or better in an additional 60 credits at Stage 2; and
   • obtained a competitive ATAR of 60 or higher
2. Completed the equivalent secondary education qualifications as required for University entry under SACE.
3. Completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma, obtaining a minimum score of 24 points.
4. Completed or partly completed a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution.
5. Successfully completed at least 4 Open Universities Australia (OUA) Undergraduate units at the appropriate level.
6. Completed an award from TAFE or from another registered training organisation at AQF Diploma or above.
7. Qualified for Special Entry.
8. Completed the University Foundation Studies program or UniSA PAL.
9. Successfully completed the ATN Engineering aptitude test

To learn more about Commonwealth supported placess, please see Commonwealth supported places.

About Commonwealth supported places

A Commonwealth supported place is a higher education place for which the Australian Government provides funding to the university towards the cost of your education. Commonwealth supported places are only available for students who wish to enrol in a full course of study and are required to contribute to the cost of their higher education through a student contribution. Eligible students in Commonwealth supported places can also receive assistance with their student contribution in the form of HECS-HELP.

To be eligible for Commonwealth support, you must be:

• An Australian citizen OR;
• A New Zealand citizen who will be residing in Australia for the duration of your study OR;
• The holder of a permanent visa who will be residing in Australia for the duration of your study.

For more information and to download an information booklet on the eligibility requirements and the payment options available including the process for applying for HECS-HELP assistance, please visit http://studyassist.gov.au/sites/StudyAssist/

Alternatively if you do not wish to apply as a Commonwealth supported place student or are not eligible, you can still apply to study this course or units within this course. Click on the Course units tab above to find out more.

Please note that depending on the course eligibility requirements, you may be required to provide scanned and certified copies of the following supporting documents:

• Certified copies of academic transcripts - required in most cases but check course eligibility rules.(Please ensure you attach all pages of your academic transcript including both the front and back pages)

A “certified copy” is a copy of an original document which has been certified as being a true copy by an authorised person. These include a justice of the peace, lawyer, medical practitioner, pharmacist, accountant, school principal or minister of religion.

• English language test results - if your courses were not predominantly in English e.g. IELTS or equivalent test results.
• IMPORTANT:  Please do not send original documents as they will not be returned.

Pricing and Payment Options

The total cost of completing a degree will vary depending on the course you have chosen to study.

Fees can also vary according to the type of unit you enrol in and the applicable fee band. Below is a guide to help you find the fees applicable for your own study path.

Please also note that the fees listed here are only indicative costs for new students in 2012. These fees may vary depending on the units you choose and do not include incidental fees (such as lab coats or art supplies) or the cost of your textbooks.

Course Structure

Majors

Electives