C09068v1 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Bachelor of Arts in International Studies
Award(s): Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in (name of Engineering major) (BE(Hons))Bachelor of Arts in International Studies (BA)
UAC code: 609032 (Autumn session)
CRICOS code: 084089B
Commonwealth supported place?: Yes
Load credit points: 246
Course EFTSL: 5.125
Location: City campus
Overview
Course aims
Course intended learning outcomes
Career options
Admission requirements
Assumed knowledge
Credit recognition
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course program
Levels of award
Transfer between UTS courses
Professional recognition
Other information
Overview
This combined degree, offered jointly by UTS: Engineering and UTS: International Studies, links the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (C09066) with the study of a language and culture other than English.
This combined degree offers a shortened version of the Bachelor of Arts International Studies together with a shortened version of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours). Students who choose this course have less opportunity to elect specialist areas of study. On completion, students receive separate testamurs for each degree.
Course aims
The purpose of the course is to develop skills for leadership in the professional practice of engineering while at the same time providing an opportunity to acquire knowledge and understanding of another language and culture. 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.
Course intended learning outcomes
| A.0 | Engineering and IT take place within the larger context of society and the environment, which encompasses social, economic and sustainability needs. |
| A.1 | Identify, interpret and analyse stakeholder needs. |
| A.2 | Establish priorities and goals |
| A.3 | Identify constraints, uncertainties and risk of the system (social, cultural, legislative, environmental, business etc.) |
| A.4 | Apply principles of sustainability to create viable systems |
| A.5 | Apply systems thinking to understand complex system behavior including interactions between components and with other systems (social, cultural, legislative, environmental, business etc.) |
| B.0 | Engineering and IT practice focuses on problem-solving and design where artifacts are conceived, created, used, modified, maintained and retired. |
| B.1 | Identify and apply relevant problem solving methodologies |
| B.2 | Design components, systems and/ or processes to meet required specification |
| B.3 | Synthesise alternative/innovative solutions, concepts and procedures |
| B.4 | Apply decision-making methodologies to evaluate solutions for efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability |
| B.5 | Implement and test solution |
| B.6 | Demonstrate research skills |
| C.0 | Abstraction, modelling, simulation and visualization inform decision-making, and are underpinned by mathematics, as well as basic and discipline sciences. |
| C.1 | Apply abstraction, mathematics and/or discipline fundamentals to analysis, design and operation |
| C.2 | Develop models using appropriate tools such as computer software, laboratory equipment and other devices |
| C.3 | Evaluate model applicability, accuracy and limitations |
| D.0 | Graduates must have capabilities for self-organisation, self-review, personal development and lifelong learning. |
| D.1 | Manage own time and processes effectively by prioritising competing demands to achieve personal goals (Manage self) |
| D.2 | Reflect on personal and professional experiences to engage in independent development beyond formal education for lifelong learning |
| E.0 | Engineering and IT practice involves the coordination of a range of disciplinary and interdisciplinary activities to arrive at problem and design solutions. |
| E.1 | Communicate effectively in ways appropriate to the discipline, audience and purpose. |
| E.2 | Work as an effective member or leader of diverse teams within a multi-level, multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural setting |
| E.3 | Identify and apply relevant project management mothodologies |
| F.0 | Graduates must possess skills, knowledge and behaviours to operate effectively in culturally-diverse workplaces and a chnaging global environment. |
| F.1 | Be able to conduct critical self-review and performance evaluation agiainst appropriate criteria as a primary means of tracking personal development needs and achievements |
| F.2 | Appreciate ethical implications of professional practice |
| F.3 | Understand cross-cultural issues (regions or workplaces) |
| F.4 | Be aware of global perspectives (needs, rules/regulations, and specifications) |
Career options
Career options depend on the major chosen. Options are enhanced by international experience, making students more marketable to prospective employers.
Admission requirements
Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.
Admission to the combined degree is on merit according to the admissions policy for the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (C09066).
There is a range of entry levels to the various language and culture programs. Students are admitted to the international studies program with no guarantee of entry to a specific major, although every effort is made to meet students' preferences.
Current school leavers are advised to submit an Engineering Year 12 Bonus Scheme Questionnaire to UTS.
Non-current school leavers are advised to complete the employment question on their UAC application as bonus points may be awarded on the basis of relevant work experience.
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64; or CAE: 176-184.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
Local students
Entry to individual engineering majors is subject to ATAR requirements.
International students
Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.
Assumed knowledge
Mathematics Extension 1; Physics; and English Standard.
English Advanced is recommended.
There are no prior language requirements for the international studies program.
Credit recognition
Students who have previously undertaken study at a university or other recognised tertiary education institution may be eligible for some academic credit recognition for their prior study if the subjects previously completed are deemed by the faculty to be equivalent to subjects in the course.
The prior study must have been completed before commencement of this course, but no earlier than 10 years before commencement. Students must be able to demonstrate that their knowledge is current.
Course duration and attendance
The course duration is normally five years of full-time study, although it may be possible to complete the degree in less time than this. Students spend two sessions of study at a university or other higher education institution in the country of their major.
Course structure
The program comprises a total of 246 credit points, made up of 150 credit points relating to engineering and 96 credit points relating to international studies. The Bachelor of Arts in International Studies requires students to study a region or country major over a minimum of three years. The Bachelor of Arts in International Studies is not offered as a separate degree, but is completed only in combination with the professional degree program. The engineering component is made up of subjects selected from the engineering core, the engineering fields of practice (majors) and professional engineering practice program. The international studies component is made up of subjects in language and culture, foundations in international studies, and contemporary society, and study undertaken in the country of the student's chosen international studies major.
Overseas study
Students spend their fourth year of study at a university overseas.
Industrial training/professional practice
Students graduating without the Diploma in Professional Engineering Practice are required to obtain the equivalent of at least 12 weeks exposure to professional engineering work experience, preferably outside the university environment.
Course completion requirements
| CBK90005 Country major choice | 96cp | |
| STM90107 Core subjects (Engineering) | 42cp | |
| CBK90174 Major choice (Engineering) | 102cp | |
| STM90994 Professional Engineering Practice stream | 6cp | |
| Total | 246cp |
Course program
The program for this course is the same as that for the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Bachelor of Arts in International Studies Diploma in Professional Engineering Practice (C09069), but without the two session-long internships and associate Diploma in Professional Engineering Practice subjects.
Levels of award
The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) may be awarded with first or second class honours, which does not require an additional honours year.
Transfer between UTS courses
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 (Honours) Diploma in Professional Engineering Practice (C09067).
Professional recognition
The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) is professionally accredited by Engineers Australia. Under the Washington Accord the degree is internationally recognised by the following countries: Canada, China, Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong China, India, Ireland, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Turkey, United Kingdom, and the United States.
Other information
Students enrolled in UTS: Engineering degrees (undergraduate and postgraduate coursework) are advised to direct all their course-related inquiries to:
Building 10 Student Centre
Building 10, level 2, foyer (Jones St entrance)
telephone 1300 ask UTS (1300 275 887) or +61 2 9514 1222
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