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Overview
Help to engineer the future. CDU's Bachelor of Engineering Science will encourage you to think independently and find creative and logical solutions for real world challenges.
The degree will provide both the scientific knowledge that underpins each discipline and hands-on practical experience in specialist areas of civil and structural, electrical and electronics or mechanical engineering.
Study 100% online or on-campus with flexibility to study full-time or part-time, and learn from award-winning engineers and lecturers.
This course has been developed in consultation with, and is supported by, industry leaders so you will graduate with engineering skills that directly align with international industry requirements.
As an engineering technologist in:
- Civil and Structural, you will be able to work with other engineers and technologists on the design and maintenance of structures for the modern world. Key areas include water resources, roads and traffic, bridges and marine structures. Your studies will focus on developing sustainable and ethical civil and structural solutions in areas such as structural engineering, water and its uses and the principles of sustainability.
- Electrical and Electronics, you will be able to work together with engineers and technologists on the design, automation and control of the devices which make modern life convenient. You are involved in electronics, telecommunications, biomedical applications and power generation and distribution, including renewable energy.
- Mechanical, you will be able to collaborate with other engineers and technologists in the design and build of large and small devices which improve transportation and provide affordable manufacturing and production solutions. Key areas include mechatronics, robotics, biomechanical applications, aeroplanes, cars, pumps and pipelines.
You can combine this course with the two-year Master of Engineering to become a professional engineer. This pathway is similar to engineering programs offered in Europe and is an alternative to the traditional four-year Bachelor of Engineering Honours course.
Career opportunities
Graduating from the Civil and Structural specialisation of this course may lead to career opportunities in areas such as design, construction, water supply and treatment, infrastructure development, roads and traffic and project management.
Graduating from the Electrical and Electronics specialisation of this course may lead to career opportunities in areas such as electronics, renewable energy, power generation and distribution, manufacturing, process control, mining, oil and gas, consultation, and project management.
Graduating from the Mechanical specialisation of this course may lead to career opportunities in areas such as design, machinery, manufacturing and fabrication, process control, mining, oil and gas, consultation, and project management.
Professional recognition
ENGINEERS AUSTRALIA
The Bachelor of Engineering Science (all specialisations) is accredited by Engineers Australia at the level of engineering technologist and therefore recognised internationally under the Sydney Accord.
Credit transfers and advanced standing
Pathways
Pathways for VET to Higher Education
Credit transfer arrangements are available to students commencing a bachelor degree at Charles Darwin University with completed Certificate IV, Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree qualifications in the same field or discipline, subject to meeting criteria. Students who hold completed qualifications should refer to the additional information provided about Advanced Standing and Credit Transfer and Pathways using the links below:
Pathways for Higher Education to Higher Education
For information about credit transfer available to students with complete or incomplete study at this or other Institutions refer to Pathways for Higher Education to Higher Education
Credit transfer
For further information on credit transfer and how to apply visit ASK CDU
Credit transfers and advanced standing
Credit transfer
For further information on credit transfer and how to apply visit ASK CDU
Fees
Commonwealth supported places
Commonwealth Supported places are available in this course to students who meet one of the following residency requirements:
(a) be an Australian citizen, who will complete some of your course of study while resident in Australia; or
(b) a New Zealand citizen; or an Australian permanent visa holder; or an eligible former permanent humanitarian visa holder; who studies the entire course while living in Australia.
Further information about fees and charges can be found at Fees and Payments.
International tuition fees
Why study engineering at CDU?
Our internationally-accredited engineering degree is for problem solvers like you. Think creatively to find solutions to real-world challenges, from uniquely Top End issues like cyclones to systems and designs with wider impact like renewable energy, transport, building construction, electronics, and more.
- #3 in Australia for engineering and technology employment outcomes (GUG 2024)
- #4 in Australia for engineering and technology starting salary (GUG 2024)
- Choose to study online, on campus, part-time or full-time as it suits you
- Take part in projects and graduate with real work experience
Why study an undergraduate course at CDU?
Study an undergraduate course at Charles Darwin University to turn your passion into a profession. Choose from hundreds of certificates, diplomas and degrees and enjoy a flexible, supportive learning environment. Whatever you're interested in, there's a place for you at CDU.
- Top 100 university globally for quality education (THE Impact Rankings 2021)
- Five-star Australian university for graduate employment outcomes (GUG 2024)
Why study engineering at CDU?
Our internationally-accredited engineering degree is for problem solvers like you. Think creatively to find solutions to real-world challenges, from uniquely Top End issues like cyclones to systems and designs with wider impact like renewable energy, transport, building construction, electronics, and more.
- #3 in Australia for engineering and technology employment outcomes (GUG 2024)
- #4 in Australia for engineering and technology starting salary (GUG 2024)
- Choose to study online, on campus, part-time or full-time as it suits you
- Take part in projects and graduate with real work experience
Why study an undergraduate course at CDU?
Study an undergraduate course at Charles Darwin University to turn your passion into a profession. Choose from hundreds of certificates, diplomas and degrees and enjoy a flexible, supportive learning environment. Whatever you're interested in, there's a place for you at CDU.
- Top 100 university globally for quality education (THE Impact Rankings 2021)
- Five-star Australian university for graduate employment outcomes (GUG 2024)
What will I study?
The first year of study introduces basic engineering skills common to all engineering specialisations. In subsequent years, students follow a study path specifically developed for your chosen specialisation of civil and structural, electrical and electronics or mechanical engineering.
Course structure
A feature of the program is twelve weeks of industrial work experience, ensuring that you are familiar with current engineering practice and begin to create your network of engineering contacts for future employment.
Domestic students: this course is available externally by distance learning if you are not able to attend classes on campus on a regular basis. Access to the internet is required for distance learning, with access to high speed broadband highly recommended.
A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 240 credit points (cp) as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless otherwise indicated.
| Unit type | Credit Points | Specific requirements |
| Core Units (14 units) | 140cp | Compulsory Core units totalling 140 credit points as detailed below. CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating Technology |
| Specialist Elective (8 units) | 80cp | Units totalling 80 credit points selected from one of the specialist streams. Civil and Structural Engineering (80 credit points) Electrical and Electronics Engineering (80 credit points) Mechanical Engineering (80 credit points) |
| Electives (2 units) | 20cp | Units totalling 20 credit points at 100 - 300 level selected from undergraduate units offered by the University. > Students should contact the Faculty to confirm their elective unit selection if unsure if their unit is appropriate. > When selecting elective units ensure the maximum 100 credit points from 100-level units for the course is not exceeded. |
| 240cp | Total Credit Points |
Course Rules (unless otherwise indicated in the above course structure) (240cp)
- A maximum of 100 credit points may be taken from 100 level units.
- A minimum of 60 credit points must be taken from 300 level units or above.
- See the Higher Education Course Rules (Award Requirements) in the Units and Courses Policy.
If course commenced prior to 2023:
No more than 20 credit points shall be counted with a grade of "PC" in a Bachelor AQF Level 7 course award and no more than 10 credit points at "PC" may be received at the highest level of the program of learning.
COURSE CHANGES AND TRANSITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS - 2026
Students who commenced the Bachelor of Engineering Science prior to 2026 will note there have been some changes.
Core units have increased from 120 credit points to 140 credit points.
IAS201 Cultural Capabilities and CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating Technology have moved from Common Units to Core Units from 2026.
A new 20 credit point core unit, ENG423 Research and Design for Technologists, is introduced, replacing the two core units ENG303 and ENG304 from 2025.
- Students who have not completed both ENG303 and ENG304 before 2026 are required to complete the new core unit ENG423 Research and Design for Technologists.
- Students who have completed both ENG303 and ENG304 before 2026 are not required to complete ENG423.
- Students who have completed only one of the two units (ENG303 or ENG304) before 2026 must complete the other unit during 2026 to satisfy the core requirements. ENG423 will not substitute for one unit only.
Civil and Structural Engineering
New specialist elective unit ENG367 Hydraulics and Soil Mechanics replaces specialist elective unit ENG267 Hydraulics and Soil Mechanics
- Students who have not completed ENG267 prior to 2026 must complete ENG367
- Students who have completed ENG267 prior to 2026 do not need to complete ENG367
- Students who have completed ENG267 prior 2026 but have not completed both ENG303 and ENG304 prior to 2026 need to complete 10 credit point elective from 300 level units
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
The unit code for HIT235 Digital Systems and Computer Architecture has changed to ENG229.
The unit code for HIT365 C Programming has been changed to ENG365.
The unit code for HIT332 Embedded and Mobile Systems has been changed to ENG320
- Students who have not already complete HIT235 or HIT365 or HIT332 prior to 2026 will be required to complete the units under the new unit codes.
- Students who have completed HIT235 or HIT365 or HIT332 prior to 2026 will not be required to complete the units under the new unit codes.
Mechanical Engineering
The unit code for HIT365 C Programming has been changed to ENG365.
- Students who have not already complete HIT365 prior to 2026 will be required to complete the unit under the new unit code.
- Students who have complete HIT365 prior to 2026 will not be required to complete the unit under the new unit code.
COURSE CHANGES AND TRANSITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS - 2024
Students who commenced the Bachelor of Engineering Science prior to 2024 will note there have been some changes.
- HIT137 has been added as a Core unit increasing the Core unit requirements from 110 credit points to 120 credit points.
- All students who have not already completed 3 elective units prior to 2024 will be required to complete the new core unit HIT137.
- Students who have completed all 3 elective units prior to 2024 will not be required to complete HIT137.
- IPM303 replaces IPM300 as a core unit from 2024. Students who have completed IPM300 prior to 2024 should not complete IPM303.
- Elective units have been reduced from 30 credit points to 20 credit points.
- Civil and Structural Engineering and Mechanical Engineering - the specialist elective unit ENG364 Materials Engineering has been replaced with ENG265 Concepts of Materials Engineering. Students who have already completed ENG364 should not complete ENG265.
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering - the specialist elective unit ENG377 Electromagnetics and Communication Technology has been replaced with ENG275 Communication Technologies. Students who have already completed ENG377 should not complete ENG275.
COURSE CHANGES AND TRANSITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS - 2021
Students who commenced the Bachelor of Engineering Science prior to 2021 will note there have been some changes.
Core Unit Changes
The following units have been replaced or removed as core units:
ENG174 Electrical Engineering
SMA211 Mathematics 2B
ENG252 Dynamics
The following units have been added as core units:
ENG175 Internet of Things
SMA104 Concepts of Mathematics
SPH141 Concepts of Physics
Specialisation Changes
Civil and Structural Engineering - ENG252 Dynamics has been added as a specialist elective (previously a core unit)
Electrical and Electronics Engineering - ENG227 has been recoded ENG377 Electromagnetics and Communication Technology
Mechanical Engineering - ENG252 Dynamics added as a specialist elective (previously a core unit); ENG342 Instrumentation and Control has been removed and HIT365 C Programming added as a specialist elective.
Chemical Engineering - this specialisation was discontinued at the end of 2019. Any student still enrolled should contact the course coordinator for assistance.
Transition Arrangements
Students who have completed core unit ENG174 should not complete ENG175 Internet of Things. Students who have not completed ENG174 will need to complete ENG175.
Students who have completed core unit SMA211 should not complete SMA104 Concepts of Mathematics or SPH141 Concepts of Physics but must complete an additional elective. Students who have not completed SMA211 will need to complete SMA104 or SPH141 or SMA212.
Students who have completed core unit ENG252 may count this unit as a specialist elective in the Civil and Structural or the Mechanical specialisations. Students in the Electrical and Electronics specialisation may include this unit as an elective. Continuing students enrolled in the Electrical and Electronics specialisation who have not completed ENG252 are not required to complete this unit.
Students in the Electrical and Electronics specialisation who have completed ENG227 should not complete ENG377 Electromagnetics and Communication Technology. Students in this specialisation who have not completed ENG227 will need to complete ENG377.
Students in the Mechanical engineering specialisation who have completed ENG342 Instrumentation and Control should not complete HIT365. Students who have not completed ENG342 will need to complete HIT365.
Any student still enrolled in the Chemical Engineering specialisation who has not completed ENG342 Instrumentation and Control will need to complete ENG325 System Modelling and Control (see below).
Any student who believes they will be disadvantaged by these changes should contact the course coordinator for assistance.
COURSE CHANGES AND TRANSITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS - 2020
Course Structure: Core units have been reduced from 120 credit points to 110 credit points and an Elective unit totalling 10 credit points has been added.
Specialisation: The Chemical Engineering specialisation is no longer be available for entry from 2020. Students who have commenced Chemical Engineering prior to 2020 should liaise with the course coordinator to ensure they are able to complete.
Unit discontinuation: ENG142 Concepts of Chemical Engineering has been discontinued from 2020 and removed as a required core unit. Students who have already completed ENG142 will count this unit as one of their elective units.
Students enrolled in the Chemical Engineering specialisation and have not yet completed should liaise with the course coordinator.
Chemical Engineering (80 credit points) (no longer available for entry from 2020)
SCH101 Chemical Concepts
SCH102 Organic and Inorganic Chemistry
ENG246 Process Analysis
ENG247 Fluid and Thermodynamics
ENG248 Unit Operations
ENG341 Separation Process Principles
ENG364 Materials Engineering
ENG342 Instrumentation and Control (students who have not already completed this unit should do ENG325 System Modelling and Control)
COURSE CHANGES AND TRANSITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS - 2016
ENG154 has been replaced by a specialist unit in each of the streams:
Chemical Engineering - ENG248
Civil and Structural Engineering - ENG368
Electrical and Electronics Engineering - ENG227
Mechanical Engineering - ENG338
Students who have not completed ENG154 should complete either ENG227 or ENG248 or ENG338 or ENG368 as the appropriate specialist elective for their chosen stream.
Students who have completed ENG154 will not need to complete any of the units listed above.
Students who have completed ENG315 will receive 10cp towards an elective.
Unit Title Changes
| Unit Code | Previous Title | New Title (2016) |
| ENG325 | Systems Modelling | Systems Modelling and Control |
Discontinued Units from 2016:
| Unit Code | Unit Title |
| ENG154 | Engineering Foundations |
| ENG315 | Engineering Computing |
Study plan
STUDENTS COMMENCING IN SEMESTER 1
The Recommended Study Plans provided below are suitable for students enrolling in a full-time or part-time study load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use the table as a guide to create an individual study plan.
When designing an individual study plan:
- maintain the basic order in which units are to be attempted; and
- check the prerequisite and assumed knowledge for each unit as some units assume you have completed foundation unit/s in the unit area at a lower level.
CIVIL AND STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective | Elective = General Elective |
Full-Time Study Plan
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating Technology | CU | HIT137 Software Now (new from 2024) | CO |
| IAS201 Cultural Capabilities (replaces CUC107) | CU | ENG151 Statics | CO |
| SMA104 Concepts of Mathematics | CO | ENG175 Internet of Things | CO |
| SPH141 Concepts of Physics | CO | SMA101 Mathematics 1A | CO |
| Year 2 | |||
| ENG215 Surveying and Construction | SE | ENG212 Mechanics of Solids | SE |
| ENG247 Fluid and Thermodynamics | SE | ENG252 Dynamics | SE |
| ENG265 Concepts of Materials Engineering (replaces ENG364 from 2024) | SE | ENG367 Hydraulics and Soil Mechanics (replaces ENG267 from 2026) | SE |
| SMA102 Mathematics 1B | CO | PMO201 Project Management | CO |
| IPM303 Professional Practice for Engineering Technologists (0cp) replaces (IPM300 from 2024) | CO | ||
| Year 3 | |||
| ENG423 Research and Design for Technologists (20cp) (replaces ENG303 and ENG304 from 2026) | CO | Elective 1 | E |
| ENG311 Geomechanics | SE | ENG305 Safety, Risk and Reliability | CO |
| SMA209 Mathematics 2A | CO | ENG368 Steel and Concrete Structures | SE |
| Elective 2 | E | ||
CIVIL AND STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective | Elective = General Elective |
Part-Time Study Plan
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating Technology | CU | HIT137 Software Now (new from 2024) | CO |
| SMA104 Concepts of Mathematics | CO | SPH141 Concepts of Physics | CO |
| Year 2 | |||
| ENG151 Statics | CO | ENG175 Internet of Things | CO |
| SMA101 Mathematics 1A | CO | SMA102 Mathematics 1B | CO |
| Year 3 | |||
| IAS201 Cultural Capabilities (replaces CUC107) | CU | ENG212 Mechanics of Solids | SE |
| SMA209 Mathematics 2A | CO | ENG252 Dynamics | SE |
| Year 4 | |||
| ENG215 Surveying and Construction | SE | ENG367 Hydraulics and Soil Mechanics (replaces ENG267 from 2026) | SE |
| ENG265 Concepts of Materials Engineering (replaces ENG364 from 2024) | SE | PMO201 Project Management | CO |
| Year 5 | |||
| ENG311 Geomechanics | SE | ENG368 Steel and Concrete Structures | SE |
| ENG247 Fluid and Thermodynamics | SE | ENG305 Safety, Risk and Reliability | CO |
| IPM303 Professional Practice for Engineering Technologists (0cp) replaces (IPM300 from 2024) | CO | ||
| Year 6 | |||
| ENG423 Research and Design for Technologists (20cp) (replaces ENG303 and ENG304 from 2026) | CO | Elective 1 | E |
| Elective 2 | E | ||
ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective | Elective = General Elective |
Full-Time Study Plan
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating Technology | CU | HIT137 Software Now (new from 2024) | CO |
| IAS201 Cultural Capabilities (replaces CUC107) | CU | ENG151 Statics | CO |
| SMA104 Concepts of Mathematics | CO | ENG175 Internet of Things | CO |
| SPH141 Concepts of Physics | CO | SMA101 Mathematics 1A | CO |
| Year 2 | |||
| ENG223 Electrical Circuit Analysis | SE | ENG221 Analogue Electronics | SE |
| ENG229 Digital Systems and Computer Architecture (replaces HIT235 from 2026) | SE | ENG224 Electrical Machines and Power Systems | SE |
| ENG365 C Programming (replaces HIT365 from 2026) | SE | PMO201 Project Management | CO |
| SMA102 Mathematics 1B | CO | SMA209 Mathematics 2A | CO |
| IPM303 Professional Practice for Engineering Technologists (0cp) replaces (IPM300 from 2024) | CO | ||
| Year 3 | |||
| ENG423 Research and Design for Technologists (20cp) (replaces ENG303 and ENG304 from 2026) | CO | ENG275 Communication Technologies (replaces ENG377 from 2024) | SE |
| ENG325 Systems Modelling and Control | SE | Elective 1 | E |
| ENG320 Embedded and Mobile Systems (replaces HIT332 from 2026) | SE | ENG305 Safety, Risk and Reliability | CO |
| Elective 2 | E | ||
ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective | Elective = General Elective |
Part-Time Study Plan
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating Technology | CU | IAS201 Cultural Capabilities (replaces CUC107) | CU |
| SMA104 Concepts of Mathematics | CO | SPH141 Concepts of Physics | CO |
| Year 2 | |||
| ENG151 Statics | CO | ENG175 Internet of Things | CO |
| SMA101 Mathematics 1A | CO | SMA102 Mathematics 1B | CO |
| Year 3 | |||
| ENG229 Digital Systems and Computer Architecture (replaces HIT235 from 2026) | SE | HIT137 Software Now (new from 2024) | CO |
| SMA209 Mathematics 2A | SE | PMO201 Project Management | CO |
| Year 4 | |||
| ENG223 Electrical Circuit Analysis | SE | ENG221 Analogue Electronics | SE |
| HIT365 C Programming | SE | ENG224 Electrical Machines and Power Systems | SE |
| Year 5 | |||
| ENG325 Systems Modelling and Control | SE | ENG275 Communication Technologies (replaces ENG377 from 2024) | SE |
| ENG320 Embedded and Mobile Systems (replaces HIT332 from 2026) | SE | ENG305 Safety, Risk and Reliability | CO |
| IPM303 Professional Practice for Engineering Technologists (0cp) replaces (IPM300 from 2024) | CO | ||
| Year 6 | |||
| ENG423 Research and Design for Technologists (replaces ENG303 and ENG304 from 2026) | CO | Elective 1 | E |
| Elective 2 | E | ||
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective | Elective = General Elective |
Full-Time Study Plan
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating Technology | CU | HIT137 Software Now (new from 2024) | CO |
| IAS201 Cultural Capabilities (replaces CUC107) OR Elective 1 | CU | ENG151 Statics | CO |
| SMA104 Concepts of Mathematics | CO | ENG175 Internet of Things | CO |
| SPH141 Concepts of Physics | CO | SMA101 Mathematics 1A | CO |
| Year 2 | |||
| ENG238 Manufacturing Technologies (title change from 2026) (replaces ENG235 from 2023) | SE | ENG212 Mechanics of Solids | SE |
| ENG247 Fluid and Thermodynamics | SE | ENG252 Dynamics | SE |
| ENG265 Concepts of Materials Engineering (replaces ENG364 from 2024) | SE | PMO201 Project Management | CO |
| SMA102 Mathematics 1B | CO | SMA209 Mathematics 2A | CO |
| IPM303 Professional Practice for Engineering Technologists (0cp) replaces (IPM300 from 2024) | CO | ||
| Year 3 | |||
| ENG423 Research and Design for Technologists (replaces ENG303 and ENG304 from 2026) | CO | Elective 2 | E |
| ENG325 Systems Modelling and Control | SE | ENG305 Safety, Risk and Reliability | CO |
| ENG365 C Programming (replaces HIT365 from 2026) | SE | ENG338 Machine Design Principles | SE |
| Elective 2 | E | ||
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective | Elective = General Elective |
Part-Time Study Plan
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating Technology | CU | IAS201 Cultural Capabilities (replaces CUC107) | CU |
| SMA104 Concepts of Mathematics | CO | SPH141 Concepts of Physics | CO |
| Year 2 | |||
| ENG151 Statics | CO | ENG175 Internet of Things | CO |
| SMA101 Mathematics 1A | CO | SMA102 Mathematics 1B | CO |
| Year 3 | |||
| ENG238 Manufacturing Technologies (title change from 2026) (replaces ENG235 from 2023) | SE | HIT137 Software Now (new from 2024) | CO |
| SMA209 Mathematics 2A | CO | PMO201 Project Management | CO |
| Year 4 | |||
| ENG247 Fluid and Thermodynamics | SE | ENG212 Mechanics of Solids | SE |
| ENG265 Concepts of Materials Engineering (replaces ENG364 from 2024) | SE | ENG252 Dynamics | SE |
| Year 5 | |||
| ENG325 Systems Modelling and Control | SE | ENG338 Machine Design Principles | SE |
| ENG365 C Programming (replaces HIT365 from 2026) | SE | ENG305 Safety, Risk and Reliability | CO |
| IPM303 Professional Practice for Engineering Technologists (0cp) replaces (IPM300 from 2024) | CO | ||
| Year 6 | |||
| ENG423 Research and Design for Technologists (replaces ENG303 and ENG304 from 2026) | CO | Elective 1 | E |
| Elective 2 | E | ||
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STUDENTS COMMENCING IN SEMESTER 2
The Recommended Study Plans provided below are suitable for students enrolling in a full-time or part-time study load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use the table as a guide to create an individual study plan.
When designing an individual study plan:
- maintain the basic order in which units are to be attempted; and
- check the prerequisite and assumed knowledge for each unit as some units assume you have completed foundation unit/s in the unit area at a lower level.
CIVIL AND STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective | Elective = General Elective |
Full-Time Study Plan
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| HIT137 Software Now (new from 2024) | CO | ||
| ENG175 Internet of Things | CO | ||
| SMA104 Concepts of Mathematics | CO | ||
| SPH141 Concepts of Physics | CO | ||
| Year 2 | |||
| IAS201 Cultural Capabilities (replaces CUC107) | CU | ENG212 Mechanics of Solids | SE |
| CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating Technology | CU | ENG252 Dynamics | SE |
| ENG151 Statics | CO | ENG367 Hydraulics and Soil Mechanics (replaces ENG267 from 2026) | SE |
| SMA101 Mathematics 1A | CO | SMA102 Mathematics 1B | CO |
| Year 3 | |||
| ENG215 Surveying and Construction | SE | Elective 1 | E |
| ENG247 Fluid and Thermodynamics | SE | ENG305 Safety, Risk and Reliability | CO |
| ENG265 Concepts of Materials Engineering (replaces ENG364 from 2024) | SE | ENG368 Steel and Concrete Structures | SE |
| SMA209 Mathematics 2 | CO | PMO201 Project Management | CO |
| IPM303 Professional Practice for Engineering Technologists (0cp) replaces (IPM300 from 2024) | CO | ||
| Year 4 | |||
| ENG423 Research and Design for Technologists (replaces ENG303 and ENG304 from 2026) | CO | ||
| ENG311 Geomechanics | SE | ||
| Elective 2 | E | ||
CIVIL AND STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective | Elective = General Elective |
Part-Time Study Plan
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| SMA104 Concepts of Mathematics | CO | ||
| SPH141 Concepts of Physics | CO | ||
| Year 2 | |||
| CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating Technology | CU | ENG175 Internet of Things | CO |
| SMA101 Mathematics 1A | CO | SMA102 Mathematics 1B | CO |
| Year 3 | |||
| ENG151 Statics | CO | HIT137 Software Now (new from 2024) | CO |
| SMA209 Mathematics 2A | CO | ENG252 Dynamics | SE |
| Year 4 | |||
| IAS201 Cultural Capabilities (replaces CUC107) | CU | ENG212 Mechanics of Solids | SE |
| ENG215 Surveying and Construction | SE | PMO201 Project Management | CO |
| Year 5 | |||
| ENG265 Concepts of Materials Engineering (replaces ENG364 from 2024) | SE | ENG368 Steel and Concrete Structures | SE |
| ENG247 Fluid and Thermodynamics | SE | ENG367 Hydraulics and Soil Mechanics (replaces ENG267 from 2026) | CO |
| Year 6 | |||
| ENG311 Geomechanics | SE | Elective 2 | E |
| Elective 1 | E | ENG305 Safety, Risk and Reliability | CO |
| IPM303 Professional Practice for Engineering Technologists (0cp) replaces (IPM300 from 2024) | CO | ||
| Year 7 | |||
| ENG423 Research and Design for Technologists (replaces ENG303 and ENG304 from 2026) | CO | ||
ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective | Elective = General Elective |
Full-Time Study Plan
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating Technology | CU | ||
| ENG175 Internet of Things | CO | ||
| SMA104 Concepts of Mathematics | CO | ||
| SPH141 Concepts of Physics | CO | ||
| Year 2 | |||
| IAS201 Cultural Capabilities (replaces CUC107) | CU | HIT137 Software Now (new from 2024) | CO |
| ENG151 Statics | CO | ENG221 Analogue Electronics | CO |
| ENG229 Digital Systems and Computer Architecture (replaces HIT235 from 2026) | SE | ENG305 Safety, Risk and Reliability | CO |
| SMA101 Mathematics 1A | CO | SMA102 Mathematics 1B | CO |
| Year 3 | |||
| ENG223 Electrical Circuit Analysis | SE | ENG224 Electrical Machines and Power Systems | SE |
| ENG365 C Programming (replaces HIT365 from 2026) | SE | ENG275 Communication Technologies (replaces ENG377 from 2024) | SE |
| SMA209 Mathematics 2A | CO | PMO201 Project Management | CO |
| ENG325 Systems Modelling and Control | SE | Elective 1 | E |
| IPM303 Professional Practice for Engineering Technologists (0cp) replaces (IPM300 from 2024) | CO | ||
| Year 4 | |||
| ENG423 Research and Design for Technologists (replaces ENG303 and ENG304 from 2026) | CO | ||
| ENG320 Embedded and Mobile Systems (replaces HIT332 from 2026) | SE | ||
| Elective 2 | E | ||
ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective | Elective = General Elective |
Part-Time Study Plan
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| SMA104 Concepts of Mathematics | CO | ||
| SPH141 Concepts of Physics | CO | ||
| Year 2 | |||
| CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating Technology | CU | ENG175 Internet of Things | CO |
| SMA101 Mathematics 1A | CO | SMA102 Mathematics 1B | CO |
| Year 3 | |||
| ENG151 Statics | CO | HIT137 Software Now (new from 2024) | CO |
| SMA209 Mathematics 2A | CO | IAS201 Cultural Capabilities (replaces CUC107) | CU |
| Year 4 | |||
| ENG223 Electrical Circuit Analysis | SE | ENG221 Analogue Electronics | SE |
| ENG229 Digital Systems and Computer Architecture (replaces HIT235 from 2026) | SE | ENG224 Electrical Machines and Power Systems | SE |
| Year 5 | |||
| ENG365 C Programming (replaces HIT365 from 2026) | SE | PMO201 Project Management | CO |
| ENG325 Systems Modelling and Control | SE | ENG275 Communication Technologies (replaces ENG377 from 2024) | SE |
| Year 6 | |||
| ENG320 Embedded and Mobile Systems (replaces HIT332 from 2026) | SE | Elective 2 | E |
| Elective 1 | E | ENG305 Safety, Risk and Reliability | CO |
| IPM303 Professional Practice for Engineering Technologists (0cp) replaces (IPM300 from 2024) | CO | ||
| Year 7 | |||
| ENG423 Research and Design for Technologists (replaces ENG303 and ENG304 from 2026) | CO | ||
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective | Elective = General Elective |
Full-Time Study Plan
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating Technology | CU | ||
| ENG175 Internet of Things | CO | ||
| SMA104 Concepts of Mathematics | CO | ||
| SPH141 Concepts of Physics | CO | ||
| Year 2 | |||
| IAS201 Cultural Capabilities (replaces CUC107) | CU | ENG212 Mechanics of Solids | SE |
| ENG151 Statics | CO | ENG252 Dynamics | SE |
| SMA101 Mathematics 1A | CO | PMO201 Project Management | CO |
| Elective 1 | E | SMA102 Mathematics 1B | CO |
| Year 3 | |||
| ENG238 Manufacturing Technologies (title change from 2026) (replaces ENG235 from 2023) | SE | Elective 2 | E |
| ENG247 Fluid and Thermodynamics | SE | ENG305 Safety, Risk and Reliability | CO |
| SMA209 Mathematics 2A | CO | ENG338 Machine Design Principles | SE |
| ENG265 Concepts of Materials Engineering (replaces ENG364 from 2024) | SE | HIT137 Software Now (new from 2024) | CO |
| IPM303 Professional Practice for Engineering Technologists (0cp) replaces (IPM300 from 2024) | CO | ||
| Year 4 | |||
| ENG423 Research and Design for Technologists (replaces ENG303 and ENG304 from 2026) | CO | ||
| ENG325 Systems Modelling and Control | SE | ||
| ENG365 C Programming (replaces HIT365 from 2026) | SE | ||
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective | Elective = General Elective |
Part-Time Study Plan
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| SMA104 Concepts of Mathematics | CO | ||
| SPH141 Concepts of Physics | CO | ||
| Year 2 | |||
| CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating Technology | CU | ENG175 Internet of Things | CO |
| SMA101 Mathematics 1A | CO | SMA102 Mathematics 1B | CO |
| Year 3 | |||
| ENG151 Statics | CO | HIT137 Software Now (new from 2024) | CO |
| SMA209 Mathematics 2A | CO | IAS201 Cultural Capabilities (replaces CUC107) | CU |
| Year 4 | |||
| ENG238 Manufacturing Technologies (title change from 2026) (replaces ENG235 from 2023) | SE | ENG212 Mechanics of Solids | SE |
| ENG265 Concepts of Materials Engineering (replaces ENG364 from 2024) | SE | ENG252 Dynamics | SE |
| Year 5 | |||
| ENG247 Fluid and Thermodynamics | SE | PMO201 Project Management | CO |
| ENG325 Systems Modelling and Control | SE | ENG338 Machine Design Principles | CO |
| Year 6 | |||
| ENG365 C Programming (replaces HIT365 from 2026) | SE | Elective 2 | E |
| Elective 1 | E | ENG305 Safety, Risk and Reliability | CO |
| IPM303 Professional Practice for Engineering Technologists (0cp) replaces (IPM300 from 2024) | CO | ||
| Year 7 | |||
| ENG423 Research and Design for Technologists (replaces ENG303 and ENG304 from 2026) | CO | ||
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STUDENTS COMMENCING IN SUMMER SEMESTER
The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student enrolling in a full-time study load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use the table as a guide to create an individual study plan.
When designing an individual study plan:
- maintain the basic order in which units are to be attempted; and
- check the prerequisite and assumed knowledge for each unit as some units assume you have completed foundation unit/s in the unit area at a lower level.
CIVIL AND STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective | Elective = General Elective |
Full-Time Study Plan
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Summer Semester | |||
| Year 1 | |||||
| CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating Technology | CU | ||||
| SMA104 Concepts of Mathematics | CO | ||||
| Year 2 | |||||
| IAS201 Cultural Capabilities (replaces CUC107) | CU | HIT137 Software Now (new from 2024) | CO | ||
| SPH141 Concepts of Physics | CO | ENG151 Statics | CO | ||
| SMA101 Mathematics 1A | CO | ENG175 Internet of Things | CO | ||
| SMA102 Mathematics 1B | CO | ||||
| Year 3 | |||||
| ENG215 Surveying and Construction | SE | ENG212 Mechanics of Solids | SE | ||
| ENG247 Fluid and Thermodynamics | SE | ENG252 Dynamics | SE | ||
| ENG265 Concepts of Materials Engineering (replaces ENG364 from 2024) | SE | ENG367 Hydraulics and Soil Mechanics (replaces ENG267 from 2026) | SE | ||
| SMA209 Mathematics 2A | CO | PMO201 Project Management | CO | ||
| IPM303 Professional Practice for Engineering Technologists (0cp) replaces (IPM300 from 2024) | CO | ||||
| Year 4 | |||||
| ENG423 Research and Design for Technologists (replaces ENG303 and ENG304 from 2026) | CO | Elective 2 | E | ||
| ENG311 Geomechanics | SE | ENG305 Safety, Risk and Reliability | CO | ||
| Elective 1 | E | ENG368 Steel and Concrete Structures | SE | ||
ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective | Elective = General Elective |
Full-Time Study Plan
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Summer Semester | |||
| Year 1 | |||||
| CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating Technology | CU | ||||
| SMA104 Concepts of Mathematics | CO | ||||
| Year 2 | |||||
| IAS201 Cultural Capabilities (replaces CUC107) | CU | HIT137 Software Now (new from 2024) | CO | ||
| SMA101 Mathematics 1A | CO | ENG151 Statics | CO | ||
| SPH141 Concepts of Physics | CO | ENG175 Internet of Things | CO | ||
| SMA102 Mathematics 1B | CO | ||||
| Year 3 | |||||
| ENG223 Electrical Circuit Analysis | SE | ENG221 Analogue Electronics | SE | ||
| ENG229 Digital Systems and Computer Architecture (replaces HIT235 from 2026) | SE | ENG224 Electrical Machines and Power Systems | SE | ||
| ENG365 C Programming (replaces HIT365 from 2026) | SE | PMO201 Project Management | CO | ||
| SMA209 Mathematics 2A | CO | Elective 1 | E | ||
| IPM303 Professional Practice for Engineering Technologists (0cp) replaces (IPM300 from 2024) | CO | ||||
| Year 4 | |||||
| ENG423 Research and Design for Technologists (replaces ENG303 and ENG304 from 2026) | CO | Elective 2 | E | ||
| ENG325 Systems Modelling and Control | SE | ENG275 Communication Technologies (replaces ENG377 from 2024) | SE | ||
| ENG320 Embedded and Mobile Systems (replaces HIT332 from 2026) | SE | ENG305 Safety, Risk and Reliability | CO | ||
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective | Elective = General Elective |
Full-Time Study Plan
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Summer Semester | |||
| Year 1 | |||||
| CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating Technology | CU | ||||
| SMA104 Concepts of Mathematics | CO | ||||
| Year 2 | |||||
| IAS201 Cultural Capabilities (replaces CUC107) | CU | HIT137 Software Now (new from 2024) | CO | ||
| SPH141 Concepts of Physics | CO | ENG151 Statics | CO | ||
| SMA101 Mathematics 1A | CO | ENG175 Internet of Things | CO | ||
| SMA102 Mathematics 1B | CO | ||||
| Year 3 | |||||
| ENG238 Manufacturing Technologies (title change from 2026) (replaces ENG235 from 2023) | SE | ENG212 Mechanics of Solids | SE | ||
| ENG247 Fluid and Thermodynamics | SE | ENG252 Dynamics | SE | ||
| ENG265 Concepts of Materials Engineering (replaces ENG364 from 2024) | SE | PMO201 Project Management | CO | ||
| SMA209 Mathematics 2A | CO | Elective 1 | E | ||
| IPM303 Professional Practice for Engineering Technologists (0cp) replaces (IPM300 from 2024) | CO | ||||
| Year 4 | |||||
| ENG423 Research and Design for Technologists (replaces ENG303 and ENG304 from 2026) | CO | Elective 2 | E | ||
| ENG325 Systems Modelling and Control | SE | ENG305 Safety, Risk and Reliability | CO | ||
| ENG365 C Programming (replaces HIT365 from 2026) | SE | ENG338 Machine Design Principles | SE | ||
Entry requirements
Admission criteria
Admission requirements are met by one of the following:
- Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) and the awarding of an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 60*.
- Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate IV level or higher.
- Successful completion of at least 0.5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma.
- Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications.
- Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 140.
- Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program, the Preparation for Tertiary Success courses, or other recognised tertiary preparation course.
- Submission of an acceptable personal competencies statement and/or employment experience.
- Defence members with service of 1 year or more at the following ranks (or higher) meet the academic entry requirement for this course:
- Navy: Seaman, Able Seaman, Leading Seaman
- Air Force: Aircraftmen/Aircraftwoman, Leading Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman, Corporal
- Army: Private, Lance Corporal, Corporal
* After any applicable adjustment factors have been applied.
International entry pathway
International applicants who have completed the CDU Foundation Studies Program and achieved a minimum mark of 65% in the Foundation English units A and B are eligible to apply.
Essential requirements
There are eight domains of inherent requirements for the engineering suite of courses. All the Inherent requirement domains and statements can be found from the link below.
Inherent requirement for Engineering
English language requirements
DOMESTIC STUDENTS
To gain entry into Charles Darwin University, all Higher Education applicants must satisfy the University's English Language Proficiency Requirements for their chosen course of study. All applicants will be required to supply evidence of this at the time of application.
The minimum English language requirement for this course can be met by evidencing of one of the following:
| Year 12 | Successful completion of Year 12 within Australia, or an equivalent qualification from an approved country where English is the official language (refer to our approved standard and extended lists included below). |
| 0.5 FTE Higher Education Study | Successful completion of at least 0.5FTE of higher education study from Australia or an approved country where English is the official language (refer to our approved standard and extended lists included below). If studies were completed from a country on the extended list, they must have been completed within the past five (5) years. |
| CDU Enabling Course | Successful completion of a Charles Darwin University enabling program of at least 0.5FTE (40 credit points). |
| TAFE Qualification | Successful completion of a recognised TAFE qualification at a Certificate III level or higher from Australia. |
| AHPRA Registration | Current AHPRA registration as a Division 1 or Division 2 nurse. Registration must be current at the time of course commencement. |
| English Test^ | Completion of an approved English test within two years of commencement, meeting the minimum scores outlined in the table below. |
^ Minimum Requirements for English Tests:
| Postgraduate requirements | Undergraduate requirements | |
| CDU ELICOS - English for Academic Purposes | Successful completion of EAP004 | Successful completion of EAP003 |
| International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic test | Overall minimum: 6.5 No band below: 6.0 | Overall minimum: 6.0 No band below 6.0 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) | Overall minimum: 176 No skill below: 169 | Overall minimum: 169 No skill below 169 |
| Pearson Tests of English (PTE) Academic | Overall minimum: 58 No score below 50 | Overall minimum: 50 No score below: 50 |
| Test of English as a Foreign language | Overall minimum: 79 Minimum writing score: 21 | Overall minimum: 60 Minimum writing score: 21 |
IELTS One Skill Retake is accepted, allowing candidates to retake a single skill within 60 days of sitting their initial test. One Skill Retake results are valid for two years from the date of the first test (not from the date of the Retake test) to the date of commencement at CDU.
CDU accepts combined results from two test sittings of IELTS Academic, PTE Academic, or TOEFL, taken within a six-month period, if:
- Both tests were under the same testing system; and
- The overall score in both tests meets the overall minimum; and
- The applicant achieved the section minimum for each section in at least one test.
Recognised English-speaking countries:
| Standard List | Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Barbados, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States of America. |
| Extended List | Bermuda, Botswana, Cayman Islands, Ethiopia, Fiji, Kenya, Malawi, Malta, Mauritius, Seychelles, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Tanzania, Trinidad and Tobago, Vanuatu, Zimbabwe. |
For further details on the English requirements for CDU courses, please refer to the CDU English Language Proficiency Policy.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
To gain entry into Charles Darwin University, all Higher Education applicants must satisfy the University's English Language Proficiency Requirements for their chosen course of study.
The minimum English language requirement for this course is met by either undertaking previous education from an English-speaking country or undertaking one of the following English language tests and obtaining the minimum requirements listed below.
| CDU English for Academic Purposes 3 (ZEAP30) | Successful completion of EAP003 English for Academic Purposes 3 |
| IELTS Academic Module (including One Skill Retake) | A minimum overall score of 6.0 with no band less than 6.0. |
| Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) | A minimum overall score of 169, with no skill below 169. |
| Common European Framework Certificate of English Proficiency | A minimum overall grade of B2. |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic module | A minimum overall score of 50 with no score lower than 50. |
| TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT) | A minimum overall score of 60 and a minimum writing score of 21. |
* All tests are valid for two years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU, unless otherwise specified.
* Where applicable, international applicants must also satisfy the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) English language requirements for student visa applications.
Do you have a question regarding English requirements at CDU? Please email: international@cdu.edu.au.
ATAR profile
The following table represents the ATAR and selection rank profile for applicants offered a place on the basis of their ATAR in semester 1, 2025
| ATAR based offers only | ATAR (excluding adjustment factors) | Selection Rank (ATAR plus any adjustment factors) |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | 56.90 | 62.05 |
| Median rank to receive an offer | 63.85 | 67.85 |
| Highest rank to receive an offer | 79.10 | 90.15 |
Notes
"<5" indicates less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
Assumed knowledge
Stage 1 Mathematical Methods or equivalent.
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I always encourage the young generation towards STEM fields, especially females. The other good thing about engineering or other STEM fields is that they are interconnected, meaning there are multiple career opportunities.
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Course details
Accreditation
This course is accredited by the University in accordance with the Higher Education Standards.
Inherent Requirements
There are inherent requirements for this course. Students must read and understand the requirements for this course.
Australian qualification framework
This course is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 7.
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Applications must be submitted online through our application portal, Studylink. You'll need a valid email address to create your online account. Once you have started your application, you will be able to save it and resume it later. There is no application fee when you apply online.
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