Overview 2022
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Learning Outcomes
Course structure
Students study eight units at first year undergraduate level (four units each semester over two semesters): 1 core unit: English for Academic Purposes and 7 core Engineering units Units replicating the content, delivery and assessment of equivalent degree units at the University of Tasmania.
Semester One Units
The applicability of calculus and linear algebra is so broad that fluency in it is essential for a successful career in a variety of areas including science and engineering. This unit is devoted to the conceptual and logical development of…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
| Hobart | IPC Semester 1 | ||||
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| Hobart | IPC Semester 3 | ||||
This unit aims to introduce students to the profession of engineering and covers professional skills including design, communication (written, oral, visual and technical), teamwork and project management. This unit will help students clarify an engineering career path and will build…
Credit Points: 12.5
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The main objective of this unit is to develop in students the ability to analyse engineering statics problems in a simple and logical manner through the application of several basic principles. It will consolidate the fundamental concepts of Newton's Mechanics…
Credit Points: 12.5
This unit is currently unavailable.
The purpose of this unit is to develop your skills in reading, writing, listening to and speaking English at undergraduate university level with attention to academic vocabulary and common text types. You will read textbook sections and other material from…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
| Hobart | IPC Semester 1 | ||||
| Hobart | IPC Semester 2 | ||||
| Hobart | IPC Semester 3 | ||||
Semester Two Units
This unit is a continuation of XPD127 with emphasis on the application of single- variable calculus and linear algebra to problems in the physical and biological sciences, economics, and engineering. The units XDD127 and XPD128 also provide an excellent introduction…
Credit Points: 12.5
This unit is currently unavailable.
This unit aims to continue the introduction of design, and will cover professional engineering skills of communication (written, oral, visual and technical), teamwork, project management, sustainability, ethics and creativity and innovation. This unit will further enhance design in the context…
Credit Points: 12.5
This unit is currently unavailable.
The unit presents a fundamental introduction to electrical circuits, and is the first unit to cover this material for all engineers. It covers basic concepts used in the study of electricity and circuits, including the fundamental laws of electrical phenomena,…
Credit Points: 12.5
This unit is currently unavailable.
In this unit you will develop knowledge and skills for solving problems in engineering dynamics based on fundamental theory developed using Newtonian Mechanics with an introductory focus on particle kinematics and kinetics. This is undertaken by applying theory to solve…
Credit Points: 12.5
This unit is currently unavailable.
Entry requirements
For Domestic students
English Language Requirements:
Students must meet the existing stated academic entry requirements set by UTAS Admissions and have an IELTS of 5.5 (with no band less than 5.5) or equivalent.
Academic entry requirements:
Entry to the UTAS International First Year Diploma programme requires completion of high school and an overall grade equivalent to ATAR 70.
Credit transfer
N/A
Articulation
On successful completion of the Diploma students may articulate into second year of Bachelor of Science degrees: Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering) with Honours • Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics and Communications) with Honours; Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronics) with Honours ; Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical Power) with Honours ; Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) with Honours
Detailed Admissions Information
Detailed admissions information and advice for all undergraduate courses, including comprehensive, course-level student profiles, is available from UTAS Admissions.
Fees & scholarships
Domestic students
This is a full-fee course, which means you’ll need to pay the full amount for your studies. Commonwealth Supported Places are not available in this course. However, there are still support options available for eligible students to help you manage the cost of studying this course.
You may be able to fund all or part of your tuition fees by accessing a FEE-HELP loan from the Australian Government. FEE-HELP is a loan scheme that assists domestic full-fee students to pay for University, which is repaid through the Australian Tax System once you earn above a repayment threshold. This means you’ll only have to start repaying the loan once you start earning above a specific amount
Our scholarships and prizes program also offers more than 400 scholarships across all areas of study. You can even apply for multiple scholarships in one easy application.
Further informationDetailed fee information for domestic students is available at Scholarships, fees and costs, including additional information in relation to the compulsory Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
Scholarships
For information on general scholarships available at the University of Tasmania, please visit the scholarships website.
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