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Bachelor of Engineering - Bachelor of Commerce

The Faculties of Commerce and Engineering offer a double degree courses over five years of full-time or eight years of part-time study, leading to the degrees of Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Engineering. These courses provide education in a discipline of Engineering, together with a major study in a Commerce specialisation to broaden the knowledge base of the graduate thereby enhancing career prospects. The Engineering courses are accredited by the Institution of Engineers, Australia.

Requirements for admission to the double degree is a Tertiary Entrance Rank, or the equivalent, which is equal to or greater than the rank required for admission to the course for the degree of Bachelor of Commerce, or the course for the degree of Bachelor of Engineering, whichever is the higher. English and Mathematics pre-requisites for both degrees must be satisfied.

Because of the very large number of possible combinations between the two faculties student study programs will be determined via a contract signed by the student and the appropriate course coordinators and Sub-Deans.

Bachelor of Commerce

Candidates are required to complete core subjects and subjects which satisfy the requirements of one of the Commerce Specialisations. Candidates need to be aware that the number of credit points required by each specialisation varies and that they must seek advice and approval from the Sub Dean and relevant Head of Department of Commerce before enrolment. Students should be aware that it may not be possible to complete all Commerce specialisations with the usual 264 credit points required for a double degree.

Bachelor of Engineering

To qualify for the award of the degree of Bachelor of Engineering, a candidate must complete a total of 192 credit points. Of the 192 credits points, 174 credits points must be Engineering subjects taken from the following:

Bachelor of Engineering - Core Subjects
plus subjects leading to one of the following specialisations:

A candidate must complete at least 12 weeks of approved professional engineering experience during the course. A part-time candidate in approved full-time engineering employment may be exempted from up to three specified subjects in accordance with the provisions of the Professional Options subjects, thereby enabling the joint course to be completed in a shorter time.

All students should discuss their Engineering program with the relevant Course Coordinator at enrolment.