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Bachelor of Engineering Technology

Official Abbreviation BEngTech
Course Type Undergraduate
Commencement Semester 1 and Semester 2
Study Mode On and Off Campus
Course Duration
  • 3 Years Full-time
  • 6 Years Part-time
2007 UAI New Course
2007 OP New Course
Fees Commonwealth Supported Place
Total Credit Points 144
Overview

Students can complete their second and subsequent years of study either on a full-time internal or on a part-time external basis with an employer with a cadetship. The major completed will appear on the academic record and testamur. For external study contact the UNE Student Centre.
Intensive Schools Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements.
Entry Requirements

Normal admission requirements apply. Assumed knowledge is Mathematics and recommended studies in Chemistry and/or Physics.

For students without the recommended background knowledge, the Faculty offers a Foundation unit in Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics.
Additional Entry Requirements N/A
Course Rules

Credit Point Requirements

To qualify for the award a candidate shall complete a total of 144 credit points of which at least 108 credit points must be completed from units offered by the University of New England.

Program of Study

Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:

Course Structure

 Credit Points
Core Units 84 cps
One Major 60 cps
12 weeks of practical experience as prescribed by the Faculty -
Total 144 cps

To view complete Program of Study click here

Approved Majors

Civil
Environmental

Exit Pathways

Candidates who wish to discontinue their studies in the course may be eligible to exit with the Diploma in The Sciences on completion of 48 credit points or the Advanced Diploma in The Sciences on completion of 72 credit points.

Period of Candidature

The maximum period of candidature shall be 5 years as a full-time candidate and 10 years as a part-time candidate.
Career Opportunities

Positions in local government working in water supply and sewerage; road and bridge design and construction; waste management and disposal; environmental control, planning and development; parks and gardens; with consultants working in design and project management of environmental, local government, agricultural, major transport infrastructure projects, etc.; in the mining industry in infrastructure development, environmental control and rehabilitation works.
Practical, Clinical or Work Experience

12 weeks of approved practical industry experience during university vacation periods.
Double Degree Opportunities None
Advanced Standing Advanced standing may be granted on the basis of previous study.
Fast Track None
Other Benefits

The program is designed to enable students to complete the second and third years on a part-time off-campus basis. Those students completing in this way will have the opportunity to apply their university studies in a work environment whilst using the skills of the work environment to enhance their university studies.

BEngTech graduates are eligible to enrol for a range of Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and course work Master programs.
Honours There is no Honours year for the Bachelor of Engineering Technology, however, well-qualified graduates may apply to complete the Bachelor of Science with Honours. BSc(Hons) graduates who achieve the appropriate level of Honours are eligible to apply to enrol for a research Master degree or the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Scholarships None
Further Information

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