Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Architectural and Structural) (BE(Hons) (ArchStruct))
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Architectural and Structural) (BE(Hons) (ArchStruct))
Program Code
BENGH
Program Faculty
Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology
Academic Year
2025
These Program Rules should be read in conjunction with the University's policies (https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies).
Overview
This program will provide students with skills and knowledge in the planning, design, construction and operation of engineered systems for a diverse range of constructions. This program combines civil and structural engineering and the creative design aspects from architecture. The first two years of the program build a scientific, architectural design and engineering foundation for the more specialist architectural engineering courses.
The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Architectural and Structural) is an AQF Level 08 qualification with a standard full-time duration of 4 years.
This program is accredited by Engineers Australia and graduates of the program qualify for professional membership of Engineers Australia.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Contribute to the design of creative, sustainable, economic and safe solutions, which satisfy the objectives of clients and stakeholders.
- Demonstrate a broad, theory-based understanding of the mathematical, natural and physical sciences underpinning engineering practice, and evaluate the differences between theoretical and applied system behaviour.
- Demonstrate a conceptual understanding of the computer and information sciences that underpin engineering practice.
- Demonstrate a substantial and contemporary body-of-knowledge of engineering methods, tools and processes for a specific discipline, complemented by relevant knowledge from related disciplines.
- Professionally and ethically conduct themselves and their work, respecting the communities and cultural norms within which that work is carried out.
- Communicate objectively and effectively, in written and oral forms, to lay and expert audiences.
- Apply critical and independent thinking to make sound judgements, based on evidence, theory and logical reasoning.
- Maintain and develop knowledge of advancements in engineering practice and research in the specific discipline, and apply this knowledge innovatively when devising solutions.
- Be an effective, emotionally and culturally intelligent team member, with leadership potential.
- Apply a systems approach to managing and developing solutions to complex problems.
Conditions
Interruption of program: Students must apply for permission from the Executive Dean or delegate before taking a Leave of Absence. Any extension of the leave without approval will result in the loss of place in the program but an application may be made to be re-admitted to the program subject to the admission procedures in place at the time.
Program Maximum Duration: As specified in Table 1 of the Coursework Academic Programs Policy, this program must be completed within a Maximum Duration which includes any periods of non-enrolment, leave of absence or approved study at other institutions for credit towards a Program.
Academic Program Rules for Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Architectural and Structural)
There shall be a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Architectural and Structural).
Qualification Requirements
To qualify for the degree of Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Architectural and Structural), the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following requirements with a combined total of not less than 96 units, comprising:
- Core courses up to the value of 93 units.
- Electives courses to the value of 3 units.
- A total of 8 weeks of approved engineering work placement is required. Students will need to enrol into the ENG 3100 Engineering Internship UG (0 units) course to complete this requirement.
- Unless exempted, International students are required to take ENG 1011 Introduction to Engineering EAL in lieu of ENG 1001 Introduction to Engineering.
- Students who have not undertaken SACE Stage 2 Specialist Mathematics (or equivalent) will be required to enrol in Mathematics IM, followed by Mathematics IA with Mathematics IB taken in Summer Semester to complete the Mathematics requirements at Level I. The satisfactory completion of Mathematics IM is in addition to the normal requirements for the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
Core Courses
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Core Courses
To satisfy the requirements for Core Courses students must complete courses to the value of 93 units.
Level I
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value CIVILENG 1004 Engineering Mechanics -Statics 3 DESST 1503 Design Studio I 6 DESST 1504 Representation I 3 DESST 1507 Construction I 3 ENG 1001 Introduction to Engineering 3 ENG 1003 Programming (Matlab and Excel) 3 MATHS 1011 Mathematics IA 3 MATHS 1012 Mathematics IB 3 and
Courses to the value of up to 3 units may be taken from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value MECH ENG 1007 Engineering Mechanics - Dynamics 3 PHYSICS 1510 Physics IE: Mechanics and Thermodynamics 3 Level II
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value CIVILENG 2001 Strength of Materials 3 CIVILENG 2002 Structural Mechanics 3 CIVILENG 2004 Introduction to Geo-engineering 3 DESST 2517 Environment II 3 DESST 2521 History Theory II 3 MATHS 2106 Differential Equations for Engineers II 3 MATHS 2107 Statistics & Numerical Methods II 3 Level III
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value CIVILENG 3001 Computer Analysis of Structures and Structural Dynamics 3 CIVILENG 3002 Reinforced Concrete Design 3 CIVILENG 3003 Structural Steel Design 3 CIVILENG 3006 Geotechnical Engineering 3 DESST 3513 Design Studio V 6 DESST 3514 Construction III 3 DESST 3517 Environment III 3 ENG 3004 Systems Engineering and Industry Practice 3 ENG 3005 Research Methods and Project Management 3 Level IV
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value CIVILENG 4001 Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design 3 CIVILENG 4050 Design Practice 3 and
Research Project
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ENG 4002A Honours Engineering Research Project - Part A 0 ENG 4002B Honours Engineering Research Project - Part B 6 -
Work Based Learning
To satisfy the requirements for Work Based Learning students must adhere to the following:
A total of 8 weeks of approved engineering work placement is required. Students will need to enrol into the ENG 3100 Engineering Internship UG (0 units) course to complete this requirement.
Electives
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Electives
To satisfy the requirements for Electives students must complete courses to the value of 3 units.
Courses to the value of 3 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value CHEM ENG 4051 Water and Wastewater Engineering 3 CIVILENG 4002 Finite Element Theory and Practice 3 CIVILENG 4003 Wind and Earthquake Engineering 3 CIVILENG 4007 Unsaturated Soils 3 DESST 3518 History Theory III 3 ENG 4020 Complex Systems Engineering 3 ENV ENG 4006 Climate Risk and Resilience 3 ENV ENG 4008 Remediation of Soil & Groundwater Pollution 3 ENV ENG 4009 Decision Making for Sustainable Solutions 3 ENV ENG 4010 Water Resource Systems for Changing Climates 3 MECH ENG 4118 Finite Element Analysis of Structures 3