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The University of Tasmania was officially established on 1st January 1890, by an Act of the Colony's Parliament and was only the fourth university to be established in nineteenth-century Australia. The University was originally located on the Domain in Hobart. As the University developed, it outgrew its original place and in the early 1940's began to transfer its departments to Sandy Bay, which became the new home for the institution.

Engineering

Introduction

The Bachelor of Engineering is offered by the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology at Hobart. The First Year of all Engineering disciplines can also be taken at Launceston, after which students transfer to Hobart to complete their final 3 years.

Note: Students intending to study at Launceston should contact the School for advice prior to enrolling.

Admission & Prerequisites

If students are entering first year Engineering in either Hobart or Launceston, they must have met the University admission requirements including a TCE Satisfactory Achievement (SA) result or higher in Mathematics Stage 2 *MT841 and Applied Science: Physical Science *SC786 or MME5C Mathematics Methods 5C and PSC5C Physical Sciences 5C.

Although not essential for entry, students are encouraged to study additional TCE science subjects such as Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics Specialised 5C, Physics, etc as they provide a useful background for first-year BE units.

A TAFE advanced diploma in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering may be accepted as an alternative prerequisite for admission to the Bachelor of Engineering course with advanced standing.

Interstate or overseas qualifications, which are deemed equivalent by the University, may also be accepted.

Course Objectives

The objectives of the Bachelor of Engineering degree are:

  • to provide a sound basis in the physical sciences, mathematics and basic engineering science in the first two years of study, along with some degree of specialisation;
  • to provide, in the final two years of study, specific theory and practice in one of the specialised engineering fields;
  • to train students to a graduate level whereby they meet the academic requirements for admission to the Institution of Engineers, Australia and like institutions;
  • to produce well-rounded graduates who can develop their professional and managerial skills in their places of employment; and
  • to impart the generic attributes of a graduate engineer as specified by the Institution of Engineers, Australia.


The engineering degree is interesting and challenging, requiring motivation and commitment from the student. In its final stages, students work and become familiar with the very latest developments in the various disciplines.

Career Outcomes

Engineers play a major role in improving living standards and the quality of life in our community. They have a major role to play in the protection of the environment. Students are prepared for careers covering a broad range of disciplines and skills in a world where there is an ever increasing demand for people in this profession., Engineers are well paid and get interesting positions in government, private companies, industry and consulting firms. After starting in technical positions, Engineers often move into management roles within companies and organisations.


Articulation to/from Course

In certain circumstances the Faculty may grant status in units of the BE degree course to students who have completed equivalent work in other institutions. All such cases are treated on their merits.

Special admission conditions apply to the acceptance of some overseas students. Approved diplomates of certain overseas polytechnics may be granted advanced standing of up to four semesters toward the four-year Bachelor of Engineering degree.


If students wish to specialise in other branches of Engineering (eg Aeronautical, Agricultural, Chemical, Manufacturing, Maritime, Materials, Mining, Naval Architecture, Petroleum), it is generally possible for them to start their studies at the University of Tasmania and later transfer to an institution offering the course. If this is the student's intention, it is important that the students see the Degree Coordinator before starting their University studies as it may be necessary to follow a specially prescribed course.

Professional Recognition

The Bachelor of Engineering is accredited by The Institution of Engineers Australia (IEAust) as providing qualification for Graduate membership of the Institution. It is also recognised in a number of other countries such as UK and USA through agreements between the IEAust and like professional bodies overseas.

The computer systems engineering specialisation is also accredited by the Australian Computer Society for graduate entry.

Miscellaneous Information


Specimen courses


Specimen courses are outlined below. Students should note that their choice of units should conform with the specimen courses, unless otherwise determined by the Degree Coordinator.

If students have previously attempted all or part of an examination they will not be permitted to count units with overlapping content.

Policy on use of calculators in examinations


Engineers use calculators a great deal, and it is essential that each engineering student has a calculator.

Because of the advantage that advanced (and generally expensive) calculators might give in examinations, a uniform policy on calculators for use in engineering examinations in the earlier years of the course has been adopted. Only the following types of calculator will be permitted in first year engineering examinations: Hewlett-Packard HP6S and 32S, Sharp EL-5120, EL-520 Series and EL-531 Series, Casio FX-82 Series and FX 100S Series and FX-520 Series. Other calculators may be added to the list by the Head of School.
Students should note that this list includes some programmable, specialist scientific calculators as well as some more basic types. They should consider their options carefully. Students taking units taught by the Australian Maritime College in Launceston should note the particular calculator requirements of those units.
The list of permitted calculators will be kept as stable as possible, subject to the availability of the various models.

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