BH076 - Bachelor of Engineering (Sustainable Systems Engineering) (Honours)
Plan: BH076P23 - Bachelor of Engineering (Sustainable Systems Engineering) (Honours)
Campus: City Campus
Overview
Program detailsPurpose of the ProgramArticulation and pathwaysEntrance requirementsExternal accreditation and industry linksStudent expenses and charges in addition to feesLibrary, IT and specialist resourcesProgram details
Award title: Bachelor of Engineering (Sustainable Systems Engineering) (Honours)
Award abbreviation: BEng(SustSysEng)(Hons)
Total credit points: 384
Career: UGRD
Duration: 4 years full-time, 8 years part-time
Location: RMIT University, City Campus
Owning school: Engineering (172H)
Owning school URL: www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools-colleges/engineering
ASCED code: 030799
CRICOS code: 110994D
Top of pagePurpose of the Program
The overall objective of the Bachelor of Engineering (Sustainable Systems Engineering) (Honours) is for graduates to be employable and effective sustainable technology and systems engineers in national and international contexts. The program is designed to prepare you for a wide range of career possibilities by developing graduate attributes which will be of on-going benefit to you, industry and society as a whole.
The program prepares you upon graduation for employment in a wide range of industries, such as: energy efficiency and renewable energy, sustainable transport systems and vehicles, logistics, product design, and manufacturing and infrastructure. You could be employed in roles that work with technologies and engineering approaches to ensure global development is sustainable, and the development of clean manufacturing processes, and improvements in technology.
The first two years of the program are focused on the sustainable development technologies and systems approach. You will also be exposed to the fundamentals of sustainability, sustainable systems design, engineering sciences, mathematics, engineering design, and professional practice. In the final years of the program, and especially year 4, you will have the opportunity to study various specialisations - all taught with a sustainable development technologies and systems engineering focus.
The program is designed to provide you with a number of opportunities for industrial interaction and the academic staff members teaching the program are engineering practitioners with expertise in the specialisations. You will learn how to protect, restore and create engineered and natural systems that are socially, environmentally, and economically sustainable.
The teaching approach in this program is designed to foster your development as an independent learner so you will be able to extend your capabilities once you graduate. The teaching method includes lectorial, seminar, tutorial, workshop, practical and laboratory sessions, and provision of online materials.
OENG1167 Engineering Capstone Project Part A and OENG1168 Engineering Capstone Project Part B provide you with a capstone experience, in which you will conduct a research project that can be analytical, experimental, design or computational in nature (or some combination). The capstone experience will give you the opportunity to integrate, critically reflect on and consolidate what you have learnt in your program.
While most courses in the program are delivered on campus, others are delivered via a combination of predominantly online activities supported by some campus-based activities.
Top of pageArticulation and pathways
Articulation:
Articulation agreements between RMIT programs enable students graduating from an RMIT qualification to achieve advanced standing in a higher-level qualification.
Graduates from the RMIT Associate Degree in Engineering Technology (Mechanical Major) AD026 can articulate into BH076 Bachelor of Engineering (Sustainable Systems Engineering) (Honours) with 192CP of advanced standing credit. Credit will be assessed consistent with the principles of the RMIT University Credit Policy.
Pathways:
Outstanding graduates from this program may be able to proceed to a research degree including Masters by Research or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), subject to meeting the general admission criteria.
Top of pageEntrance requirements
Very Important:
BH076 Bachelor of Engineering (Sustainable Systems Engineering) (Honours) will be discontinued and will no longer accept new students from Semester 2, 2023.
Program Entry Requirements
Successful completion of an Australian Year 12 senior secondary certificate of education or equivalent.
For information on international qualifications and corresponding entry requirements that are equivalent to Australian academic entry requirements, see the Country equivalency web page.
Prerequisites
Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) prerequisite units 3 and 4 — a study score of at least 20 in one of Maths: Further Mathematics or Maths: Mathematical Methods or Maths: Specialist Mathematics, or equivalent studies, and a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in any other English.
English language requirements
A minimum IELTS (Academic module) overall score of 6.5, with no band below 6.0 or equivalent.
For equivalents to English entry requirements, see the English requirements web page.
Top of pageExternal accreditation and industry links
External Accreditation
The Bachelor of Engineering (Sustainable Systems Engineering) (Honours) is fully accredited by Engineers Australia. Engineers Australia is the professional body responsible for the accreditation of higher education programs that prepare students to practise as professional engineers. Engineers Australia is a signatory to the Washington Accord. This means that the program is internationally recognised and graduates are able to practise as professional engineers in many countries around the world. Graduates of the Bachelor of Engineering (Sustainable Systems Engineering) (Honours) are eligible for graduate and/or professional membership of Engineers Australia.
Industry Links
The Bachelor of Engineering (Sustainable Systems Engineering) (Honours) program has an Industry Advisory Committee (IAC). Membership is diverse and drawn from external industry and professional institutions. These committees help inform program development and ensure that program content and student learning outcomes remain closely aligned with the needs of future employers. In addition, academic staff maintain connections with industry to develop and deliver work integrated learning experiences as well as offer advice on professional careers.
Industry links are also encouraged through industry sponsored design projects usually undertake in your final year (as part of OENG1167 Engineering Capstone Project Part A and OENG1168 Engineering Capstone Project Part B). You also have the opportunity of undertaking an Industry Placement for six or twelve months: either locally as advertised by local businesses, or internationally through the RMIT International Industry Experience and Research Program (RIIERP).
Top of pageStudent expenses and charges in addition to fees
Once you are enrolled as a student in this program you will need to allow for expenses other than university tuition fees. Additional expenses may relate to the purchase of lecture notes, textbooks, stationery, consumables such as printer paper, fees levied by commercial internet service providers for internet access outside of the university campus, and other relevant costs.
Top of pageLibrary, IT and specialist resources
RMIT Library provides extensive resources, services and study space. All RMIT students have access to scholarly resources including course related material, books, e-books, journals and databases. Computers and group study rooms are available at each Library. One-on-one study support is available for assistance with assignment preparation, academic writing, referencing, maths and study skills. To contact Library staff for help, phone, email or chat via the Ask the Library service.
For recommended texts and databases relevant to your discipline, refer to https://rmit.libguides.com/engineering.
Find more information on Library resources and services at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/library.
IT and Wireless
If you have a laptop or other wireless-enabled device you can connect to RMIT’s fast Wi-Fi. While on campus, no matter how you work or where you work, you’re able to connect, collaborate and create using this secure network.
In addition, with myDesktop, you can access your RMIT desktop and applications from home or wherever you have an internet connection.
Online learning tools and content
As a student in this program you may access online learning tools and content for your program and associated courses from the student portal https://www.rmit.edu.au/students.
Specialist Laboratories
As well as standard word processing and data anlaysis software, the School also provides engineering specific computer software related to such areas as fluid dynamics, engineering drawing, design, stress analysis, project management, materials selection and automated systems.
Learning services available to you as a student at RMIT
RMIT provides a wide range of resources and opportunities to assist your learning and wellbeing so you can achieve your study and career goals.
Services are available face to face and online assisting with:
- transition to tertiary study and learning
- study skills, academic skills including literacy, mathematics and basic sciences if relevant
- enabling assistance if you have a disability, long term medical condition or other form of disadvantage which may impact on your learning
- career development and employment
- living and wellbeing (including advice on health, housing and financial matters)
- opportunities for scholarships, leadership and study abroad
- opportunities for participating in arts, sport, recreation, fitness activities as well as student activism and university governance
We also offer a friendly and supportive environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. You can find more information at: www.rmit.edu.au/students.
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