Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechatronic) / Bachelor of Arts (BE(Hons)(Mecht) BA)

Program Code
BEBA7

Program Faculty
Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology

Academic Year
2018

These Program Rules should be read in conjunction with the University's policies (https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies).

Overview

Through this combined degree program students can combine the concepts of mechatronic engineering with arts. The mechatronic program combines courses in mechanical engineering and electrical and electronic engineering together with courses in computing, mechatronics and robotics. It includes the study of design, microprocessors, electronics, sensors, actuators, signal processing and control. There is a strong focus on design and project work throughout the program. In the arts program, students are able to specialise in areas of their choice by taking a ‘major’ (from one of 25 areas) and potentially a ‘minor’ (from a range of areas).
Students are also required to complete 12 weeks of approved practical experience during their study. Graduates of the program qualify for professional membership of Engineers Australia.
The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechatronic) / Bachelor of Arts is an AQF Level 8 qualification with a standard full-time duration of 5 years.

Conditions

Condition of enrolment
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.

Academic Program Rules for Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechatronic) / Bachelor of Arts

There shall be a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechatronic) / Bachelor of Arts.

Qualification Requirements

To qualify for the combined degree of Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechatronic) and Bachelor of Arts, the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following requirements with a combined total of not less than 120 units, comprising:

  1. Core courses to the value of 90 units from the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechatronic)
  2. Arts courses to the value of 30 units, including Core courses to the value of 3 units, Elective courses to the value of 27 units and a major from the Bachelor of Arts
  3. A total of 12 weeks practical experience approved by the Faculty and of which a minimum 6 weeks should be under the supervision of a professional engineer
  4. Unless exempted, international students are required to take ENG 3003 Engineering Communication EAL in lieu of either a core or elective course as advised by the Faculty
  5. 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 of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

Core Courses