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Bachelor of Engineering with the degree of Bachelor of Arts

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Faculty:
Faculty of Science and Engineering
Award:
Bachelor of Engineering with the degree of Bachelor of Arts (BEBA)
English Language Proficiency:
IELTS of 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 in each band, or equivalent
Study Mode:
Full-time, Part-time
Attendance Mode:
Internal
Candidature Length:
Full-time: 5 years
Study Period Offerings:
Session 1 (February), Session 2 (July)
Volume of Learning:
Equivalent to 5 years
General requirements:
Minimum number of credit points for the degree 120
Minimum number of credit points at 200 level or above 75
Minimum number of credit points at 300 level or above 48
Minimum number of credit points at 400 level or above 18
Minimum number of credit points designated as Engineering 87
Completion of a Qualifying Major for the Bachelor of Arts
Completion of a Qualifying Major for the Bachelor of Engineering
Completion of a designated People unit
Completion of a designated Planet unit
Completion of a designated PACE unit
Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below
Note:
Students must complete one designated People unit and one designated Planet unit. Those units must be taken in two different Faculties. Any unit which is listed below or as part of the student's qualifying major(s) will not satisfy the People unit requirement or Planet unit requirement.

In order to graduate students must ensure that they have satisfied all of the general requirements of the award.

Specific minimum requirements:

Credit points

100 level

Required
3
Introduction to Engineering (3)
 

200 level

Required
3
Engineering Practice (3)
 

300 level

Required
3
Engineering Project Practices (3)
 

400 level

Required
0
Industry Experience (0)
P
Required
12
Engineering Research Thesis (12)
 
Required
3
Systems Design and Engineering (3)
 
Required
3
Engineering Principles and Practice (3)
 
Note:
Units marked with a P are PACE units.
Qualifying Majors for the Bachelor of Arts

Code

 

Major

Qualifying Majors for the Bachelor of Engineering
Additional Information
AQF Level Level 7 Bachelor Degree
CRICOS Code 067857G
Overview and Aims of the Program Refer to relevant section of each of the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Engineering degrees
Graduate Capabilities

The Graduate Capabilities Framework articulates the fundamentals that underpin all of Macquarie’s academic programs. It expresses these as follows:

Cognitive capabilities
(K) discipline specific knowledge and skills
(T) critical, analytical and integrative thinking
(P) problem solving and research capability
(I) creative and innovative


Interpersonal or social capabilities
(C) effective communication
(E) engaged and ethical local and global citizens
(A) socially and environmentally active and responsible

Personal capabilities
(J) capable of professional and personal judgement and initiative
(L) commitment to continuous learning

Program Learning Outcomes Refer to relevant section of each of the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Engineering degrees
Learning and Teaching Methods Refer to relevant section of each of the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Engineering degrees
Assessment Refer to relevant section of each of the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Engineering degrees
Recognition of Prior Learning

Macquarie University may recognise prior formal, informal and non-formal learning for the purpose of granting credit towards, or admission into, a program. The recognition of these forms of learning is enabled by the University’s Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Policy and its associated Procedures and Guidelines. For recognition of prior informal and non-formal learning, please refer to the relevant RPL Plan, which describes the evidential requirements and approval processes for recognising prior learning for entry or credit in this program.


For undergraduate RPL plans visit www.goto.mq.edu.au/nonschoolrpl
For postgraduate RPL plans visit www.goto.mq.edu.au/pgrpl

Support for Learning

Macquarie University aspires to be an inclusive and supportive community of learners where all students are given the opportunity to meet their academic and personal goals. The University offers a comprehensive range of free and accessible student support services which include academic advice, counselling and psychological services, advocacy services and welfare advice, careers and employment, disability services and academic skills workshops amongst others. There is also a bulk billing medical service located on campus.

Further information can be found at www.students.mq.edu.au/support/

Campus Wellbeing contact details:
Phone: +61 2 9850 7497
Email: campuswellbeing@mq.edu.au
www.students.mq.edu.au/support/health_and_wellbeing/contact_us

Program Standards and Quality

The program is subject to an ongoing comprehensive process of quality review in accordance with a pre-determined schedule that complies with the Higher Education Standards Framework. The review is overseen by Macquarie University's peak academic governance body, the Academic Senate and takes into account feedback received from students, staff and external stakeholders.

Graduate Destinations and Employability Refer to relevant section of each of the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Engineering degrees.

Additionally, destinations and employability may be enhanced by the combination of the two degrees so as to make the graduate more desirable by the combination or synergies of the two degrees and two majors.
Assessment Regulations

This program is subject to Macquarie University regulations, including but not limited to those specified in the Assessment Policy, Academic Honesty Policy, the Final Examination Policy and relevant University Rules. For all approved University policies, procedures, guidelines and schedules visit www.mq.edu.au/policy.

External Benchmarks Stage 1 Competency Standard for the Professional Engineer (https://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/about-us/program-accreditation)
Accreditation This is an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) accredited qualification.

For details of the status of accreditation as a Professional Engineering Stage 1 Qualification by Engineers Australia, refer to the specific engineering majors.
• The general review cycle is nominally every five years
• The last general review was in 2011