Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Bachelor of Arts in International Studies Diploma in Professional Engineering Practice

Note

There is no direct admission to this course. Current UTS students in combined Bachelor of Arts in International Studies courses may be able to submit an Internal Course Transfer (Continuing) application to transfer into this course. Check with the Student Centre.

This combined degree, offered jointly by UTS: Engineering and UTS: International Studies, links the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Diploma in Professional Engineering Practice (C09067) with the study of a language and culture other than English and the opportunity for students to study overseas for an academic year, pursuing a major research project in a field of their choice.

The course allows students to complete the three qualifications of Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Diploma in Professional Engineering Practice and Bachelor of Arts in International Studies in six-and-a-half years of full-time study. On completion, students receive separate testamurs for each award.

Course aims

The purpose of the program is to develop skills for leadership in the professional practice of engineering while at the same time providing an opportunity to acquire knowledge and understanding of another language and culture, intercultural awareness and engagement, resilience and adaptability, and stronger communication skills. It reflects a belief in the international character of engineering, and the conviction that Australian professionals can benefit from the early development of an international perspective and a fluency in cross-cultural interactions.

Typical study program

The sample program below shows a suggested sequence of subjects for an electrical engineering/Germany major for a full-time student commencing the course in Autumn session. Students in other majors follow a similar sequence. The program is intended as a guide only and does not take into account such factors as recognition of prior learning, changes in attendance mode and subject availability, or satisfactory academic progress. Students should consult the Timetable Planner to confirm the availability of subjects in the current academic year.

Autumn or Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Biomedical Engineering maj03473 114
Civil Engineering maj03025 114
Data Engineering maj03517 114
Electrical Engineering maj03028 114
Mechanical Engineering maj03030 114
Mechatronic Engineering maj03505 114
Software Engineering maj03522 114
Flexible Engineering BE (Hons) BBus BSc BAIS maj03541 114
Electronic Engineering maj03525 114
Autumn or Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Canada maj09432 96
China maj09434 96
France maj09435 96
Germany maj09436 96
Italy maj09437 96
Japan maj09438 96
Spain maj09440 96
Switzerland maj09441 96
Latin Americas maj09445 96

First year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Mathematical Modelling 1 33130 6
Engineering Communication 48230 6
Physical Modelling 68037 6
Introduction to Electrical and Electronic Engineering 48510 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Mathematical Modelling 2 33230 6
Introductory Digital Systems 48441 6
Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering 48521 6
Electronics and Circuits 48520 6

Second year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Foundations in International Studies 976001 8
Engineering Practice Preparation 1 41035 3
German Language and Culture 1 97601 8
Circuit Analysis and Design 48530 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Engineering Professional Experience 1 41036 6
Work Integrated Learning 1 41037 12
German Language and Culture 2 97602 8

Third year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
German Language and Culture 3 97603 8
Engineering Practice Reflection 1 41038 3
Fundamentals of C Programming 48430 6
Electromechanical Automation 48531 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Design and Innovation Fundamentals 48240 6
German Language and Culture 4 97604 8
Contemporary Germany 976421 8

Fourth year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
In-country Study and Fieldwork Project 1: Germany 977420 24
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
In-country Study and Fieldwork Project 2: Germany 978420 24

Fifth year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Engineering Economics and Finance 48250 6
Engineering Practice Preparation 2 41045 3
Advanced Mathematics and Physics 68038 6
Select 12 credit points from the following: 12
Advanced Robotics 49274 6
Embedded Systems Studio A 48451 6
Embedded Systems Studio B 48570 6
Embedded Software 48434 6
Electrical Machines 48571 6
Power Circuit Theory 48572 6
Control Studio A 48560 6
Control Studio B 48580 6
Renewable Energy Systems Studio A 48561 6
Renewable Energy Systems Studio B 48550 6
Power Systems Studio A 48582 6
Power Systems Studio B 48583 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Engineering Professional Experience 2 41046 6
Work Integrated Learning 2 41047 12

Sixth year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Engineering Project Management 48260 6
Engineering Practice Reflection 2 41048 3
Signals and Systems 48540 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Advanced Robotics 49274 6
Embedded Systems Studio A 48451 6
Embedded Systems Studio B 48570 6
Embedded Software 48434 6
Electrical Machines 48571 6
Power Circuit Theory 48572 6
Control Studio A 48560 6
Control Studio B 48580 6
Renewable Energy Systems Studio A 48561 6
Renewable Energy Systems Studio B 48550 6
Power Systems Studio A 48582 6
Power Systems Studio B 48583 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Control Studio A 48560 6
Power Systems Studio A 48582 6
Renewable Energy Systems Studio A 48561 6
Embedded Systems Studio A 48451 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Engineering Research Preparation 41029 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Control Studio A 48560 6
Power Systems Studio A 48582 6
Renewable Energy Systems Studio A 48561 6
Embedded Systems Studio A 48451 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Control Studio B 48580 6
Power Systems Studio B 48583 6
Renewable Energy Systems Studio B 48550 6
Embedded Systems Studio B 48570 6

Seventh year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Engineering Capstone 41030 6
Professional Studio A 41088 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Control Studio B 48580 6
Power Systems Studio B 48583 6
Renewable Energy Systems Studio B 48550 6
Embedded Systems Studio B 48570 6

Course fees

For relevant fee information, please choose from the following:

Local student

All students at UTS pay tuition fees to contribute towards the cost of their studies.

In 2021 all offers made to domestic undergraduate students will be for Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP), which means that the Australian government makes a substantial contribution towards the cost of your education, and you pay the balance through student contributions.

The amount you pay depends on your area of study and the number of credit points (cp) in which you enrol. At UTS 48 credit points is considered to be one Equivalent Full Time Study Load (EFTSL).

The table to the right shows the amount a student can expect to pay for one year of full-time study (1.0 EFTSL).

Students can choose to pay their student contribution upfront, or if eligible, can defer their fees through HECS-HELP.

In addition to tuition fees, students are required to pay a Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). The purchase of textbooks and other course materials may also result in additional cost.

You can calculate your student contribution as a percentage of the amounts shown on the table. Fee rates are divided into four bands covering broad discipline areas.  It is important to note that a particular subject within a course may fall within a different band.

For example, if you are enrolled in a 6 credit point Architecture subject, your contribution would be 6/48 x $7,950 = $993.

Note: The Student Contribution amounts displayed are still subject to the passage of legislation.

Student contribution amounts for 2021 commencing students

Area of study and student contribution band

Student contribution (per EFTSL or 48 cp)
Law, Accounting, Administration, Economics, Commerce, Communications, Society and Culture $14,500
Medicine, Dental and Veterinary Science $11,300
Allied Health, Other Health, Built Environment, Computing, Visual & Performing Arts, Professional Pathway Psychology, Professional Pathway Social Work, Engineering, Surveying, Environmental Studies, Science and Pathology $7,950
Education, Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, English, Mathematics, Statistics, Nursing, Foreign Languages and Agriculture $3,950

International student

Tuition fees for international undergraduate students can be found using tuition fees search.

Tuition fees must be paid in advance each session and are subject to annual increase. Fees for future year(s) published in fees search, whilst unlikely to change, are estimates only. UTS makes every effort to provide up to date future year(s) fee estimates and to limit any changes, however, UTS reserves the right to vary fees for future year(s) at any time.

For this course, the cost per credit point for 2021 is $909. The total credit points are 300.


All international students should familiarise themselves with the following documents:

In addition to tuition fees, students may be required to pay a Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). Textbooks and other course materials will also result in additional costs.

UTS Alumni save 10%: alumni.uts.edu.au/advantage

For further information on costs related to your study at UTS, visit the international students' fees information page.

Careers

Career options depend on the major chosen. Options are enhanced by international experience, making students more marketable to prospective employers.

Course structure

Course structure explained

Students are required to complete 300 credit points, comprising 204 credit points in engineering and 96 credit points in international studies. The engineering component consists of core (42 credit points), major (field of practice) (114 credit points) and the professional engineering practice program (48 credit points). The international studies component consists of foundation studies and contemporary society (16 credit points), language and culture (32 credit points) and in-country study (48 credit points).

The Bachelor of Arts in International Studies is completed over a minimum of three years and is not offered as a separate degree; it is completed only in combination with the professional degree program.

Overseas study

Students spend their fourth year of study at a university overseas.

Industrial training/professional practice

Students undertake a minimum of 48 weeks of professional engineering internship. Some students choose to take their first period of engineering internship overseas, during their second or third year of enrolment. Most take this first period in Australia. This course is also available without the Diploma in Professional Engineering Practice. For details, refer to the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Bachelor of Arts in International Studies (C09123).

Course completion requirements
Requirement Credit Points
CBK90005 Country major choice 96
STM90107 Core subjects (Engineering) 42
STM90993 Professional Engineering Practice Program subjects 48
CBK90905 Major choice (Engineering) 114
Total 300

Additional information

Course duration

The course duration is normally six-and-a-half years of full-time study, although it may be possible to complete the degree in less time than this.

The program involves four years of academic work in Australia, one year of academic work overseas and two periods of professional engineering internship. The periods of engineering internship can be taken in Australia, or one in Australia and one overseas.

Full time, on campus

Admission requirements

Admission requirements

Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.

There is a range of entry levels to the various language and culture programs. Students are admitted to the international studies program with no guarantee of entry to a specific major, although every effort is made to meet students' preferences.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64; or CAE: 176-184.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

International students

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.

Check to see if there are additional admission requirements for this course.

Additional information relating to this course, including the ATAR profile of domestic students who commenced this course in Autumn 2018, is located under UTS' admissions requirements, alongside information relating to the commencing student cohort who were enrolled in this course past the Autumn 2018 census date.

If you don't meet the admission requirements for this course, there may be alternative pathways to help you gain admission.

Year 12 adjustment factor scheme

To see a list of courses where HSC subjects provide adjustment factors, please refer to the Year 12 adjustment factors page.

Recognition of prior learning

Students who have previously undertaken relevant study at a recognised tertiary education institution may be eligible for recognition of prior learning (RPL) if the subjects completed are deemed by the faculty to be equivalent to subjects in the course. Study completed more than 10 years prior to the date of admission cannot be recognised. Limits apply to the number of credit points of RPL granted.

Scholarships and prizes

Scholarships

For Engineering and International Studies - 2 students

Only for international students

For all domestic students

Only for Aboriginal Australian or Torres Strait Islander students

Prizes and awards

For Engineering and International Studies - 2 students

Professional recognition

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) is accredited by Engineers Australia at the Graduate Professional Engineer level. The degree is recognised internationally by signatories to the Washington Accord.

Transfer between UTS courses

Students in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (C09066) or Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Diploma in Professional Engineering Practice (C09067) may transfer to this course after completing the first year (full-time equivalent) of their current course, subject to achieving a minimum weighted average mark of 65.

Students in this combined degree may transfer to the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Diploma in Professional Engineering Practice (C09067). International students may transfer to the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (C09066).

UTS: Handbook

See the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Bachelor of Arts in International Studies Diploma in Professional Engineering Practice in the UTS: Handbook for comprehensive course details.

Information for international students

Find out about support services, the Australian education system, accommodation and more to help you get the most out of your study at UTS.

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Domestic students

Before you apply

Here are a few important things for you to check out before you apply:

How to apply

This course is not available via direct entry. Current UTS students wishing to transfer may submit an Internal Course Transfer - Continuing application. To confirm eligibility, check with the UTS Student Centre.

Important dates

JANUARY 2020
5
Closing date (midnight) for UAC change of preference for January Round 1 undergraduate offers
6
Closing date (midnight) for UAC change of preference for 11 January undergraduate offer round
10
Last day to lodge an application for review of final assessment result for December session 2019
10
UAC January Round 1 undergraduate offers e-released (from 7.30am)
11
UAC 11 January undergraduate offers e-released (from 7.30am)
11
Closing date (midnight) for UAC change of preference for 16 January undergraduate offer round
16
UAC 16 January undergraduate offers e-released (from 7.30am)
20
Closing date (midnight) for UAC change of preference for January Round 2 undergraduate offers
23
UAC January Round 2 undergraduate offers e-released (from 7.30am)
26
Closing date (midnight) for UAC change of preference for 31 January undergraduate offer round
31
UAC 31 January undergraduate offers e-released (from 7.30am)
FEBRUARY 2020
2
Closing date (midnight) for UAC change of preference for February Round 1 undergraduate offers
6
UAC February Round 1 undergraduate offers e-released (from 7.30am)
7
Final closing date (midnight) for undergraduate UAC applications for main calendar Spring session and Calendar B Spring session 2020
8
Closing date (midnight) for UAC change of preference for 14 February undergraduate offer round
9
Closing date (midnight) for UAC change of preference for February Round 2 undergraduate offers
13
UAC February Round 2 undergraduate offers e-released (from 7.30am)
14
UAC 14 February undergraduate offers e-released (from 7.30am)
17
Orientation for main calendar Autumn session 2020 commences (ends 6 March)
17 - 21
Orientation for Calendar B Autumn 2020
24
Calendar B Autumn Session 2020 commences (ends 27 June)
MARCH 2020
6
Orientation for main calendar Autumn session 2020 ends (commenced 17 February)
9
Last day to be admitted into a course and last day to enrol in (add) subjects for Calendar B Autumn session 2020
9
Main calendar Autumn session 2020 commences (ends 27 June)
23
Last day to be admitted into a course and last day to enrol in (add) subjects for main calendar Autumn session 2020
APRIL 2020
7
Census date for main calendar Autumn session and Calendar B Autumn session 2020 – last day to withdraw from coursework subjects or apply for leave of absence
13
Applications for internal course transfer for main calendar Spring session and Calendar B Spring session 2020 open (close 28 June 2020)
JUNE 2020
28
Applications for internal course transfer for main calendar Spring session and Calendar B Spring session 2020 close (opened 13 April)
28
Closing date for direct applications for specified undergraduate courses and for non-award and cross-institutional applications in main calendar Spring session and Calendar B Spring session 2020
JULY 2020
3
Closing date for international exchange outbound applications for Autumn session 2021
20 - 24
Orientation for Calendar B Spring session 2020
27
Main calendar Spring session 2020 commences (ends 14 November)
27
Calendar B Spring session 2020 commences (ends 28 November)
27 - 31
Orientation for main Calendar Spring session 2020
AUGUST 2020
10
Last day to be admitted into a course and last day to enrol in (add) subjects for Calendar B Spring session 2020
10
Last day to be admitted into a course and last day to enrol in (add) subjects for main calendar Spring session 2020
25
Census date for main calendar Spring session, Calendar B Spring session and August session 2020 – last day to withdraw from coursework subjects or apply for leave of absence
TBC
Applications open for non-award and cross-institutional subjects for main calendar Autumn session and Calendar B Autumn session 2021
TBC
Applications for internal course transfer for main calendar Autumn session and Calendar B Autumn session 2021 open (close 15 November 2020)
NOVEMBER 2020
13
Applications for internal course transfer for main calendar Autumn session and Calendar B Autumn session 2021 close (opened 30 August)
13
Closing date for international exchange outbound applications for Spring session 2021
16
Summer session 2020 commences (ends 27 February 2021)
DECEMBER 2020
TBC
NSW Higher School Certificate (HSC) results released (from 6am)
TBC
Australian Tertiary Admission Ranks (ATARs) released by UAC (from 9am)
TBC
Closing date (midnight) for UAC change of preference for December Round 2 undergraduate offers
TBC
UAC December Round 2 undergraduate offers e-released (from 7.30am)

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Scholarships, prizes and awards

Scholarships

For Engineering and International Studies - 2 students

Only for international students

For all domestic students

Only for Aboriginal Australian or Torres Strait Islander students

Prizes and awards

For Engineering and International Studies - 2 students

International students

Before you apply

Here are a few important things for you to check out before you apply:

You can meet an international student advisor at one of our events worldwide to ask questions and submit an application.

How to apply

This course is not available via direct entry. Current UTS students wishing to transfer may submit an Internal Course Transfer - Continuing application. To confirm eligibility, check with the UTS Student Centre.

Apply online

Download an application form

Important dates

JANUARY 2020
6
Closing date (midnight) for UAC change of preference for 11 January undergraduate offer round
11
UAC 11 January undergraduate offers e-released (from 7.30am)
16
UAC 16 January undergraduate offers e-released (from 7.30am)
26
Closing date (midnight) for UAC change of preference for 31 January undergraduate offer round
31
UAC 31 January undergraduate offers e-released (from 7.30am)
FEBRUARY 2020
8
Closing date (midnight) for UAC change of preference for 14 February undergraduate offer round
14
UAC 14 February undergraduate offers e-released (from 7.30am)
17
Orientation for main calendar Autumn session 2020 commences (ends 6 March)
17-21
Orientation for Calendar B Autumn session 2020
24
Calendar B Autumn session 2020 commences (ends 27 June)
MARCH 2020
6
Orientation for main calendar Autumn session 2020 ends (commenced 17 February)
9
Main calendar Autumn session 2020 commences (ends 27 June)
APRIL 2020
7
Census date for main calendar Autumn session and Calendar B Autumn session 2020 – last day to withdraw from coursework subjects or apply for leave of absence
30
Closing date for applications for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate coursework from international students based outside Australia for Spring session 2020
MAY 2020
31
Closing date for applications for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate coursework from international students based in Australia for Spring session 2020
JULY 2020
3
Closing date for international exchange outbound applications for Autumn session 2021
20-24
Orientation for Calendar B Spring session 2020
27
Main calendar Spring session 2020 commences (ends 14 November)
27
Calendar B Spring session 2020 commences (ends 28 November)
27-31
Orientation for main calendar Spring session 2020
AUGUST 2020
25
Census date for main calendar Spring session and Calendar B Spring session – last day to withdraw from coursework subjects or apply for leave of absence
NOVEMBER 2020
13
Closing date for international exchange outbound applications for Spring session 2021
DECEMBER 2020
TBC
Australian Tertiary Admission Ranks (ATARs) released by UAC (from 9am)
TBC
Closing date (midnight) for UAC change of preference for December Round 2 undergraduate offers
TBC
UAC December Round 2 undergraduate offers e-released (from 7.30am)
JANUARY 2021
15
Closing date for application for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate coursework from international students based outside Australia for Autumn session 2021
15
Closing date for application for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate coursework from international students based in Australia for Autumn session 2021

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Scholarships, prizes and awards

Scholarships

For Engineering and International Studies - 2 students

Only for international students

For all domestic students

Only for Aboriginal Australian or Torres Strait Islander students

Prizes and awards

For Engineering and International Studies - 2 students