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Test Edith Cowan University (ECU)

  • 19% international / 81% domestic

Bachelor of Technology (Engineering)

  • Bachelor

Suitable for students who may not achieve the entrance requirements for the Bachelor of Engineering Honours but who aspire to have a career in an engineering-related area. This course can also be used as a pathway to the Bachelor of Engineering Honours courses.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 years full-time, 6 years part-time
Course Code
Y62, 083190B
Domestic Fees
$7,850 per year / $23,550 total
International Fees
$38,900 per year / $116,700 total

About this course

Suitable for students who may not achieve the entrance requirements for the Bachelor of Engineering Honours but who aspire to have a career in an engineering-related area.

This course can also be used as a pathway to the Bachelor of Engineering Honours courses.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 7 Bachelor Degree Award.

Entry requirements

Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.

  • The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.

    It is desirable that all applicants have passed Mathematics: Methods ATAR, with equivalents considered. Alternatively applicants can complete a bridging unit during the first year of their studies if they have not passed Mathematics: Methods ATAR.

    All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

    • AQF Cert IV;
    • Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
    • Undergraduate Certificate;
    • Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*
    • University Preparation Course;*
    • Indigenous University Orientation Course;*
    • Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment; or*
    • Experience Based Entry Scheme.*

    * Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.

    For international students, requirements include your secondary school results.

  • English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

    • Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
    • Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*
    • IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0);
    • Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
    • University Preparation Course;
    • Indigenous University Orientation Course;*
    • Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment;*
    • AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree;
    • Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or
    • Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.

    * Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.

Study locations

Joondalup

What you will learn

  1. Apply broad discipline knowledge of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and in depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering domain.
  2. Think critically, and apply established engineering methods to broadly defined engineering problems.
  3. Apply systematic engineering synthesis and design processes to conduct and manage small-scale projects in the engineering domain, with some intellectual independence.
  4. Demonstrate conceptual understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline and fluently apply engineering techniques, tools and resources.
  5. Demonstrate clear and coherent oral and written communication in technical and lay domains.
  6. Demonstrate a global outlook and knowledge of contextual factors impacting the engineering domain, including respect for cultural diversity and indigenous cultural competence.
  7. Demonstrate effective team membership and team leadership to implement engineering projects according to relevant standards of ethical conduct, sustainable practice and professional accountability.
  8. Demonstrate responsibility for own learning, professional judgement and an understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary practice in the engineering domain.
  1. Apply broad discipline knowledge of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and in depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering domain.
  2. Think critically, and apply established engineering methods to broadly defined engineering problems.
  3. Apply systematic engineering synthesis and design processes to conduct and manage small-scale projects in the engineering domain, with some intellectual independence.
  4. Demonstrate conceptual understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline and fluently apply engineering techniques, tools and resources.
  5. Demonstrate clear and coherent oral and written communication in technical and lay domains.
  6. Demonstrate a global outlook and knowledge of contextual factors impacting the engineering domain, including respect for cultural diversity and indigenous cultural competence.
  7. Demonstrate effective team membership and team leadership to implement engineering projects according to relevant standards of ethical conduct, sustainable practice and professional accountability.
  8. Demonstrate responsibility for own learning, professional judgement and an understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary practice in the engineering domain.

Career pathways

Graduates of the course will find employment opportunities in engineering and technology related industries.

Possible future job titles

Engineering Technologist, Engineering Technician

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Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Engineering courses at Test Edith Cowan University (ECU).
76.5%
Overall satisfaction
88.2%
Skill scale
57.8%
Teaching scale
71.1%
Employed full-time
$60k
Average salary
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