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Bachelor of Research - Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences | 2018

Testamur Title of Degree:

 Bachelor of Research

Abbreviation:

 BRes

UOW Course Code:

380

CRICOS Code:

 091515G

Total Credit Points:

 48 credit points

Duration:

 1 year full time or 2 years part time

Home Faculty:

 Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences

Intake Session(s):

 Autumn 

Delivery Mode:

 On-Campus (Face-to-face)

Delivery Campus / UAC Code:

 Wollongong

Overview

The Bachelor of Research degree offers a specialisations in Mathematics, Applied Statistics, Physics, Medical Radiation Physics, Computer Science, Information Technology, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, Mining Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering. The Bachelor of Research comprises research training and coursework, requiring students to complete 48 credit points of subjects.

Students completing the Bachelor of Research will receive 48 credit points of advanced standing and be able to enroll in the 2nd year of the Master of Research and undertake the 48 credit point thesis.

Entry Requirements and Credit Arrangements

Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder. 

Course Structure

The Bachelor of Research degree comprises of both research and research training, requiring students to complete 48 credit points of subjects, as specified in the chosen area of study.   

The Bachelor of Research from the Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences is available in the following areas:

Areas of Study

Mathematics 

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
RESH402 Responsible Research 6 Autumn
MATH491 Mathematics Honours Thesis 12 Annual, Spring 2018/Autumn 2019
MATH451 Advanced Topics in Mathematics A 12 Autumn
MATH452 Advanced Topics in Mathematics B 12 Spring
Elective MATH/STAT/300/400 Subjects 6  

Applied Statistics

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
RESH402 Responsible Research 6 Autumn
STAT491 Statistics Honours Thesis 12 Annual, Spring 2018/Autumn 2019
STAT451 Advanced Topics in Statistics A 12 Autumn
STAT452 Advanced Topics in Statistics B 12 Spring
Elective MATH/STAT 300/400 Subjects 6 Spring

Physics

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
RESH402 Responsible Research 6 Autumn
PHYS458 Advanced Project 12 Annual
PHYS474 Quantum Mechanics 6 Annual
PHYS476 Solid State Physics 6 Annual
PHYS473 Electromagnetism 3 Autumn
Plus one of the following    
PHYS471 Theoretical Mechanics 3 Autumn
PHYS472 Cosmology 3 Offered next in 2019
Plus     
Elective MATH/PHYS/300/400 Subjects 12 Spring

Medical Radiation Physics

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
RESH402 Responsible Research 6 Autumn
PHYS458 Advanced Project 12 Annual
PHYS365 Detection of Radiation: Neutrons, Electrons and X-Rays 6 Autumn
PHYS366 Physics of Radiotherapy 6 Autumn
PHYS463 Nuclear Medicine 6 Spring
PHYS462 Medical Imaging 6 Autumn
PHYS461 Radiobiology and Radiation Protection 6 Spring

Computer Science

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
RESH402 Responsible Research 6 Autumn
CSCI400 Computer Science Honours Project 18 Annual, Spring 2018/Autumn 2018
CSCI441 CS Research Methodology 6 Not offered in this year
Electives CSCI/300/400 Subjects 18 Autumn/Spring

Information Technology

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
RESH402 Responsible Research 6 Autumn
ISIT440 IT Research Methodology 6 Not offered in this year
ISIT450 Information Systems & Technology Research Report 18 Not offered in this year
Elective ISIT/300/400 Subjects 18 Autumn/Spring

Civil Engineering

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
RESH402 Responsible Research 6 Autumn
ENGG451 (New) Engineering Research Methods 6 Autumn
ENGG452 Thesis A 12 Annual, Spring 2018/Autumn 2019
ENGG942 Professional Practice 12 Annual, Spring 2018/Autumn 2019
Elective 2 400 level CIVL 12 Spring

Computer Engineering

Subject CodeSubject NameCredit PointsSession(s)
RESH402Responsible Research6Autumn
ENGG451 (New)Engineering Research Methods6Autumn
ECTE458Engineering Project 212Autumn, Spring
ECTE975Communication and ICT Workplace Practice6Autumn
ECTE432Computer Architecture6Spring
ECTE471Robotics and Flexible Automation6Spring
Plus an elective6Autumn or Spring

Electrical Engineering

Subject CodeSubject NameCredit PointsSession(s)
RESH402Responsible Research6Autumn
ENGG451 (New)Engineering Research Methods6Autumn
ECTE458Engineering Project 212Autumn, Spring
ECTE975Communication and ICT Workplace Practice6Autumn
ECTE412Power Electronics and Drives6Spring
ECTE426Power Distribution Systems6Spring
Plus an elective6Autumn or Spring

Environmental Engineering

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
RESH402 Responsible Research 6 Autumn
ENGG451 Engineering Research Methods 6 Autumn
ENGG452 Thesis A 12 Annual, Spring 2018/Autumn 2019
ENGG942 Professional Practice 12 Annual, Spring 2018/Autumn 2019
Electives 2x ENVE/400 Subjects 12 Spring

Materials Engineering

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
RESH402 Responsible Research 6 Autumn
ENGG451 Engineering Research Methods 6 Autumn
ENGG452 Thesis A 12 Annual, Spring 2018/Autumn 2019
ENGG942 Professional Practice 12 Annual, Spring 2018/Autumn 2019
Electives 2x MATE/ENGG/400 Subjects 12 Spring 

Mechanical Engineering 

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
RESH402 Responsible Research 6 Autumn
ENGG451 Engineering Research Methods 6 Autumn
ENGG452 Thesis A 12 Annual, Spring 2018/Autumn 2019
ENGG942 Professional Practice 12 Annual, Spring 2018/Autumn 2019
Electives 2x MECH/ENGG 400 Subjects 12 Spring

Mechatronic Engineering  

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
RESH402 Responsible Research 6 Autumn
ENGG451 Engineering Research Methods 6 Autumn
ENGG452 Thesis A 12 Annual, Spring 2018/Autumn 2019
ENGG942 Professional Practice 12 Annual, Spring 2018/Autumn 2019
Electives 2x MECH/ECTE/400 Subjects 12 Spring

Mining Engineering  

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
RESH402 Responsible Research 6 Autumn
ENGG451 Engineering Research Methods 6 Autumn
ENGG452 Thesis A 12 Annual, Spring 2018/Autumn 2019
ENGG942 Professional Practice 12 Annual, Spring 2018/Autumn 2019
Electives 2x MINE/ENGG/400 Subjects 12 Spring

Telecommunications Engineering 

Subject CodeSubject NameCredit PointsSession(s)
RESH402Responsible Research6Autumn
ENGG851Engineering Research Methods6Autumn, Spring
ECTE458Engineering Project 212Autumn, Spring
ECTE975Communication and ICT Workplace Practice6Autumn
Plus two (2) of the following electives
ECTE465Wireless Communication Systems6Spring
ECTE469Queuing Theory and Optimization6Spring
ECTE331Real-time Embedded Systems6Spring
Plus an elective6Autumn or Spring

 

Other Information

For further information please email: eis@uow.edu.au

Last reviewed: 13 April, 2018