Bachelor of Engineering Technology
Why study the Bachelor of Engineering Technology at UNE?
This para-professional degree comprises two majors: Civil and Environmental. Subjects covered include soil mechanics, structural analysis and design, civil engineering materials, surveying, water engineering or environmental chemistry, ecology, chemical process technology, systems analysis and design. The program can include specialised electives from the University of Southern Queensland which is completed from UNE on a cross-institutional basis.
On completion of the degree, graduates can articulate to a four-year engineering degree at the University of Southern Queensland (or other postgraduate awards). Graduates satisfactorily completing a four-year engineering degree are eligible for full professional recognition, subject to meeting other requirements of Engineers Australia
Students can complete their second and subsequent years of study either on a full-time internal or on a part-time external basis with an employer with a cadetship. The major completed will appear on the academic record and testamur.
I would like to know more about this course.Career Opportunities
Positions available in local government , state government agencies, consultants, mining sector, etc, working in water supply and waste water treatment; road and bridge design and construction; waste management; environmental control, planning and development; parks and gardens; project management of environmental, local government, agricultural, major transport infrastructure projects, etc.; in the mining industry in infrastructure development, environmental control and rehabilitation works.
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Degree Snapshot
DURATION
3 Years Full-timeUp to 10 years Part-time
FEES
CSPInternational
ATAR / OP
72.55 / 122012 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Trimester 1, Off CampusTrimester 1, On Campus
Trimester 2, Off Campus
Trimester 2, On Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
New domestic students to UNE apply to study on-campus through UAC or QTAC
For more information, click hereNew domestic students to UNE apply to study off-campus direct to UNE
Former and current domestic UNE students apply to study on campus or off campus direct to UNE
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International Students
International students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and PathwaysFor more information, click here
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| Official Abbreviation | BEngTech | |||||||||||||||
| Course Type | Undergraduate | |||||||||||||||
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| 2011 ATAR | 72.55 | |||||||||||||||
| 2011 OP | 12 | |||||||||||||||
| Fees | CSP / International | |||||||||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 144 | |||||||||||||||
| Benefits | The program is designed to enable students to complete the second and third years on a part-time off-campus basis. Those students completing in this way will have the opportunity to apply their university studies in a work environment whilst using the skills of the work environment to enhance their university studies. BEngTech graduates are eligible to enrol for a range of Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and course work Master programs. |
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| How to apply |
New domestic students to UNE apply to study on-campus through UAC or QTAC For more information, click here
New domestic students to UNE apply to study off-campus direct to UNE Former and current domestic UNE students apply to study on campus or off campus direct to UNE For more information, click here
International students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and Pathways For more information, click here |
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| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
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| Entry Requirements | A candidate shall be qualified for admission (see Admission Rule Undergraduate Policy). Assumed knowledge is Mathematics and a science subject. For students without the recommended background knowledge, the Faculty offers Foundation units in Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics. It is strongly recommended that these units be completed in preparation for university study in mathematics, chemistry and physics, if these units have not been studied at the appropriate HSC level. |
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| Practical, Clinical or Work Experience | 12 weeks of approved practical industry experience during university vacation periods. For further information contact the School of Environmental and Rural Science at ersteach@une.edu.au |
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| Advanced Standing | The maximum advanced standing shall be for units counting 72 credit points which are deemed to be equivalent to units offered by the University and approved for the course. |
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| Honours | There is no Honours year for the Bachelor of Engineering Technology, however, well-qualified graduates may apply to complete the Bachelor of Science with Honours. BSc(Hons) graduates who achieve the appropriate level of Honours are eligible to apply to enrol for a research Master degree or the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). |
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| Academic Colours |
Copper Brown (BCC 59) |
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| Further Information | 
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Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall be qualified for admission (see Admission Rule Undergraduate Policy).
Advanced Standing
The maximum advanced standing shall be for units counting 72 credit points which are deemed to be equivalent to units offered by the University and approved for this course.
Period of Candidature
The period of candidature shall be:
(a) three years as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to ten years as a part-time candidate.
Course Requirements
To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 144 credit points.
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
| Course Structure | Credit Points |
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| Core Units | 108 cps |
| Practical Experience: 12 weeks | - |
| Complete ONE Major | 30 cps |
| Elective Units | 6 cps |
| Total | 144 cps |
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Approved Majors
Award of Degree
Candidates who meet the course requirements including one approved major shall be award the Bachelor of Engineering Technology.
Exit Pathways
Candidates who discontinue their studies in the course may be eligible to exit with the Diploma in in The Sciences on completion of 48 credit points.
Candidates who discontinue their studies in the course may be eligible to exit with the Advanced Diploma in The Sciences on completion of 72 credit points.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the Student Coursework Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct Rules.