C10062 Bachelor of Engineering Bachelor of Arts in International Studies Diploma in Engineering Practice v2

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Overview

Course aims

The purpose of the program is to develop skills for leadership in the professional practice of engineering in an international setting. It reflects a belief in the international character of engineering, and the conviction that Australian professionals can benefit from the early development of an international perspective and a fluency in cross-cultural interactions.

Career options

Career options depend on the major chosen. Career options will be enhanced by international experience, making students more marketable to prospective employers.

Articulation

It is not possible to complete either degree at an intermediate point. However, a student unable for any reason to continue with International Studies could transfer to the Bachelor of Engineering, Diploma in Engineering Practice.

Additional admission requirements

Additional assumed knowledge

There are no prior language requirements, except for programs within the Heritage major.

Course duration and attendance

The course duration is normally six years of full-time study, although it may be possible to complete the degree in less time than this.

The program involves four years of academic work in Australia, one year of academic work overseas, and two periods of engineering internship. The periods of engineering internship can be taken in Australia, or one in Australia and one overseas.

Course structure

Course completion requirements

Industrial training/professional practice

Students undertake a minimum of 48 weeks of engineering internship. Some students choose to take their first period of engineering internship overseas, during their second or third year of enrolment. Most take this first period in Australia.

Course program

The example program below is for a full-time, Autumn-commencing student with Civil Engineering as the Engineering major and the Indonesia major as the International Studies major, with internships taken in Spring semester of Years 2 and 5.

Honours

The Bachelor of Engineering, Diploma in Engineering Practice may be awarded with First or Second Class Honours for meritorious performance in the course as a whole.

Professional recognition

Institution of Engineers, Australia

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