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University of Western Australia

The Engineering Science major provides students with fundamental engineering knowledge and develops scientific, communication and problem solving skills through a combination of theoretical foundations and practical, hands-on courses and industry projects. In first and second years of study students will complete a strong, broad foundation of engineering and science units, before moving into third year to study a more specialized area of engineering. Students will then have the opportunity to gain deeper understanding and application of this specialization in the postgraduate Master of Professional Engineering where students can choose to specialize in one of the following areas: Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Software Engineering. The Engineering Science major is developed in consultation with a wide range of industry leaders and provides students with the opportunity to work on creative real-world projects from concept through to design and client presentation in modern learning environments such as the Monadelphous Integrated Learning Centre and Clough Engineering Student Centre.
Good analytial skills.
Major studies includes development of intellectual, practical, scientific and project management skills along with imagination, creativity, inspiration, communication and problem solving skills through a combination of theoretical foundations and practical, hands-on courses and industry projects.
Students who have successfully completed the Engineering Science major within an appropriate undergraduate degree will be guaranteed having entry to the Master of Professional Engineering. The Master of Professional Engineering will be an accredited degree allowing students graduate entry to Engineers Australia.
Many engineers have the opportunity to travel the world and employment opportunities are endless, with work available in the mining and resources industry, pharmaceutical manufacturing, power and water utilities, and electronics and telecommunications industries. The booming Australian resources sector offers a wealth of graduate opportunities in mining and oil and gas engineering. If student is interested in a career in mining engineering, then he/she would opt to specialize in mining engineering in the Engineering Science major. The oil and gas industry offers a diverse range of career opportunities, including structural engineering, electrical power, construction management, reliability, process engineering, subsea engineering, mechanical systems, pipelines design and construction and instrument and controls. Alternatively, students who complete the Engineering Science major without proceeding to master's study may also be eligible for technical jobs, including project management roles within these industries as well as other professions that require a strong scientific and mathematical background. This course leads student to become a: Civil Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Electronics Engineer, Engineer, Environmental Engineer, Geotechnical Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Mining Engineer , Program or Project Manager, University Lecturer.
$30980, per year.
3 years (BSc), 4 years (BPhil(Hons))