Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) with the degree of Bachelor of Arts
| Minimum number of credit points for the degree | 120 |
| Of your 120 credit points, complete a maximum of 42 credit points at 100 level | |
| Minimum number of credit points at 200 level or above | 78 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 300 level or above | 48 |
| Minimum number of credit points designated as Engineering | 87 |
| Completion of a qualifying major for the Bachelor of Arts | |
| 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 |
In order to graduate students must ensure that they have satisfied all of the general requirements of the award.
Electrical Engineering
EAEL18V1
Specific minimum requirements:
Credit points
100 level
200 level
300 level
400 level
Balance of credit points required:
TOTAL CREDIT POINTS REQUIRED FOR THIS PROGRAM
Electronics Engineering
EAEE18V1
Specific minimum requirements:
Credit points
100 level
200 level
300 level
or
400 level
Balance of credit points required:
TOTAL CREDIT POINTS REQUIRED FOR THIS PROGRAM
Mechanical Engineering
EAME18V1
Specific minimum requirements:
Credit points
100 level
200 level
300 level
400 level
Balance of credit points required:
TOTAL CREDIT POINTS REQUIRED FOR THIS PROGRAM
Mechatronic Engineering
EAMC18V1
Specific minimum requirements:
Credit points
100 level
200 level
300 level
400 level
Balance of credit points required:
TOTAL CREDIT POINTS REQUIRED FOR THIS PROGRAM
Software Engineering
EASE18V1
Specific minimum requirements:
Credit points
100 level
200 level
300 level
400 level
Balance of credit points required:
TOTAL CREDIT POINTS REQUIRED FOR THIS PROGRAM
Telecommunications Engineering
EATE18V1
Specific minimum requirements:
Credit points
100 level
200 level
300 level
400 level
Balance of credit points required:
TOTAL CREDIT POINTS REQUIRED FOR THIS PROGRAM
Qualifying Majors for the Bachelor of Arts
Code
Major
| AQF Level | Level 8 Bachelor Honours Degree |
| CRICOS Code | 087877E |
| Overview and Aims of the Program | Refer to relevant section of each of the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Engineering with Honours degrees |
| Graduate Capabilities | The Graduate Capabilities Framework articulates the fundamentals that underpin all of Macquarie’s academic programs. It expresses these as follows: Interpersonal or social capabilities |
| Program Learning Outcomes | Refer to relevant section of each of the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Engineering with Honours degrees |
| Learning and Teaching Methods | Refer to relevant section of each of the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Engineering with Honours degrees |
| Assessment | Refer to relevant section of each of the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Engineering with Honours 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 (see www.mq.edu.au/policy) and its associated Procedures and Guidelines. The RPL pages contain information on how to apply, links to registers, and the approval processes for recognising prior learning for entry or credit. Domestic Students International Students |
| 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. |
| 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 with Honoours 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. |
| 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 majors. o The general review cycle is nominally every five years o Last general review was 2016. Further information can be found at https://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/About-Us/Accreditation/Accreditation-Overview which includes a list of accredited courses. |
Inherent requirements are the essential components of a course or program necessary for a student to successfully achieve the core learning outcomes of a course or program. Students must meet the inherent requirements to complete their Macquarie University course or program.
Inherent requirements for Macquarie University programs fall under the following categories:
Physical: The physical inherent requirement is to have the physical capabilities to safely and effectively perform the activities necessary to undertake the learning activities and achieve the learning outcomes of an award.
Cognition: The inherent requirement for cognition is possessing the intellectual, conceptual, integrative and quantitative capabilities to undertake the learning activities and achieve the learning outcomes of an award.
Communication: The inherent requirement for communication is the capacity to communicate information, thoughts and ideas through a variety of mediums and with a range of audiences.
Behavioural: The behavioural inherent requirement is the capacity to sustain appropriate behaviour over the duration of units of study to engage in activities necessary to undertake the learning activities and achieve the learning outcomes of an award.
For more information see https://students.mq.edu.au/study/my-study-program/inherent-requirements