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D ESIGN & TECH N O LO GY IN N OVATI O N

BI OMED I C A L

CIV IL

COMPUTER & N E T WO RK SYSTEMS

ELEC TRI C A L

ELEC TRO N I CS

MECH A N I C A L

N AVA L A RCH ITEC TURE

RO BOTI CS

SO F T WA RE

ENGIN EERING SCIEN CE

ENGIN EERING TECH N O LO GY

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04 ENGINEERING & DESIGN 08 DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY

INNOVATION 10 BIOMEDICAL 12 CIVIL

13 COMPUTER & NETWORK SYSTEMS 16 ELECTRICAL 18 ELECTRONICS 20 MECHANICAL 24 NAVAL ARCHITECTURE 26 ROBOTICS 28 SOFTWARE 30 ENGINEERING SCIENCE 31 ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

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University should be about much more than classes, coursework and exams.

You deserve the chance to extend your learning, and develop new networks, skills and expertise that will enable you to succeed in your future career.

At Flinders we are enhancing our courses to offer an educational experience that you will enjoy and that will be valued by future employers.

Our new Student Plaza and Hub will open in Semester One in 2016 with state-of-the-art facilities, creating an inspirational space for you to learn, study and socialise. The new development incorporates individual and group study areas, cafés and student kitchens, outdoor performance areas, all embedded with the latest in technology and internet access. Simply put, we are investing in creating the best possible facilities for you at Flinders.

We encourage you to compare the quality of our courses with those offered at other universities and hope that you will recognise the value of undertaking a Flinders University degree.

Professor Colin Stirling Vice-Chancellor and President

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HANDS-ON

Flinders researchers teach cutting-edge theories and practices, maintaining close links with local employers to create learning experiences to equip you for your career.

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_{CENTURY LEARNING ENVIRONMENT}

Students in the School of Computer Science, Engineering and Mathematics enjoy a world-class learning environment, with social learning spaces to problem solve with friends, and state-of-the-art learning laboratories in the new $120 million Tonsley campus of Flinders.

INDUSTRY LINKS

Our degrees are shaped by industry to equip you with the skills you need to be competitive in the employment market – or as a foundation for more specialised postgraduate qualifications.

FLEXIBILITY

Our degrees can be tailored to suit those who already know what they want to specialise in and those who are not yet sure. The wide variety of specialisations allows you to narrow down your interests to establish the field best suited to you.

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Flinders has a world-class reputation for research and innovation, informing the professions that shape our society and developing technologies that are transforming people’s lives. Flinders is ranked among the top 2% of research universities in the world, and the discoveries of our researchers drive what you learn in the classroom.

The $63 million Plaza Redevelopment and Student Hub will provide an extraordinary new facility for students commencing in 2016, with a 2,000 seat outdoor amphitheatre, new social learning spaces where students can gather to study and a range of services tailored to deliver an all-round campus experience for students.

Whether you are relaxing in the leafy surrounds of the Bedford Park campus, immersed in the CBD at the Victoria Square campus or contemplating the future of Australia’s economy at our brand new Tonsley building, Flinders prides itself on offering students a great on-campus experience.

Flinders has close connections with industry, reflected in the relevance of our curriculum and the connections that a Flinders University experience offers students. Every year some Flinders students choose to do an internship at the US congress, study part of their degree in London or undertake work integrated learning opportunities with employers in Adelaide. Flinders courses are renowned for being rigorous and also work-oriented, providing graduates with a clear set of knowledge and skills that they will be able to use throughout their career.

Flinders was ranked among the world’s top 400 universities by the 2014 Academic Ranking of World Universities and in the top 100 universities under the age of 50 by the Times Higher Education rankings. Flinders has earned a reputation for delivering high-impact research and courses that students love.

Flinders offers an excellent staff-student ratio – rated as 5 stars by the 2015 Good Universities Guide, reflecting the University’s commitment to teaching. Flinders students frequently comment that they value access to lecturers and the learning environment created on campus. Our academics and teachers are connected to the current issues of the day, guiding you to question, challenge and think beyond the limits of convention, and equipping you with important skills for a successful career.

Pictured bottom left: Plaza Redevelopment and Student Hub

Pictured below: Innovative working spaces at Tonsley.

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FLINDERS UNIVERSITY’S

SCHOOL OF COMPUTER

SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND

MATHEMATICS IS PREPARING

THE ENGINEERS OF THE FUTURE

FOR THIS IMPORTANT WORK.

ENGINEERING AND DESIGN

COURSES AT FLINDERS ARE

CLOSELY INTEGRATED WITH

RESEARCH AND INDUSTRY

THROUGH THE SCHOOL’S

LOCATION AT THE INNOVATIVE

TONSLEY PRECINCT.

OFFERING ACCREDITED COURSES,

HIGH QUALITY TEACHING, AND

INSPIRING AND INNOVATIVE

RESEARCH, FLINDERS BOASTS

ONE OF THE FASTEST GROWING

ENGINEERING DEPARTMENTS

IN AUSTRALIA.

ENGINEERING & DESIGN

AT FLINDERS

Engineering and design is offered at Flinders in the following areas:

• design and technology innovation • biomedical engineering

• civil engineering

• computer and network systems engineering • electrical engineering • electronics engineering • mechanical engineering • naval architecture • robotics engineering • software engineering • engineering technology • engineering science

Flinders University’s engineering and design courses have been designed in close collaboration with industry to meet future development needs. You will gain specialist knowledge in key areas and develop an integrated “toolkit” of skills. This will enable you to meet the technical criteria required by industry and to engage professionally with ongoing technical developments.

Most Flinders University Bachelor of Engineering courses (excluding the Bachelor of Design and Technology Innovation) have common core topics, enabling you to transfer to another engineering course if you are performing well. By obtaining credit for your previous studies, you can transfer with no or minimal loss of time.

Professionally, engineers are held in high esteem and paid well. Level 1 engineers enjoy starting salary packages of around $64,000 (Graduate Careers Australia), while the average Australian engineering salary is nearly $130,000 (engineeringjobs.com.au, 2014). To this can be added substantial benefits such as international travel, great career prospects, and the chance to work on projects that are transforming Australia and the world.

PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE

A distinctive feature of Flinders Bachelor of Engineering courses is the nationally recognised 20-week industry placement program. This industry placement is available in the following engineering degrees: biomedical, computer and network systems, electrical, electronics, mechanical, civil, robotics, software, engineering technology, and engineering science.

More than 100 local, national and international organisations support the program, which provides you with 20 weeks of structured industrial work experience either in Australia or overseas. By undertaking this practical experience, you will complete your degree with a first-hand understanding of the role of a graduate engineer.

The Bachelor of Design and Technology Innovation offers you the opportunity to undertake an integrated high-technology design consulting project with a company or a 12-week practical work experience placement. Our students graduate with proven on-the-job experience and many go on to work full-time with the company that provided their placement, or with another in the same industry.

ACCREDITATION

The Bachelor of Engineering courses have been developed to meet the requirements for accreditation by Engineers Australia (EA) and other engineering bodies. Accreditation with EA means that this course is recognised interstate and in various countries around the world, and that the studies undertaken have been thoroughly reviewed for quality and depth. All courses apart from the Bachelor of Engineering Science and Bachelor of Design and Technology Innovation have Engineers Australia accreditation.

This important accreditation status also means courses are recognised interstate and in many countries around the world under the Washington or Sydney Accords.

HONOURS

All of Flinders University’s Bachelor of

Engineering degrees are AQF Level 8 compliant, meaning all students undertake study consistent with a full honours degree and will graduate with honours. Honours study includes an in-depth investigation into an area that interests you under the guidance and support of a supervisor. It provides valuable research, communication, technical and analytical skills which many employers value. It also includes a major research project allowing high-performing students to progress to a higher degree by research.

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TAKE INNOVATIVE, HIGH-TECH

PRODUCTS AND PROCESSES

FROM CONCEPT TO REALITY WITH

A BACHELOR OF DESIGN AND

TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION.

The collaboration, innovation and

entrepreneurship at the heart of Tonsley are embodied in the University’s Bachelor of Design and Technology Innovation.

It takes more than just a great idea or invention to change the world. To put new technologies in the hands of the people who need them, you must be able to take technology concepts and make them a reality. The Bachelor of Design and Technology Innovation offers a holistic approach to designing, developing and commercialising advanced technology solutions.

The course is designed for people who possess or who would like to develop skills in creativity and problem solving, and who are interested in technology, science or engineering. If you are interested in how things work, and have good 2D visualisation, 3D modelling/prototyping and verbal communication skills, the bachelor of Design and Technology Innovation provides a great opportunity to work with people and create new things.

More information on the Bachelor of Design and Technology Innovation, including admissions details, can be found on page 8.

TONSLEY EMBODIES WORLD’S

BEST PRACTICE IN EDUCATION,

TEACHING AND RESEARCH.

IT’S A PLACE WHERE

INNOVATION, COLLABORATION

AND ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT

COMBINE TO CREATE THE

PRODUCTS AND PROCESSES OF

THE 21

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With more than 150 staff and 2,000 students – and a 2,000-square-metre pod for heavy engineering equipment – this new precinct is a place where Flinders University students interact with business and where business interacts with Flinders researchers in areas such as engineering, medical devices and nanoscale technologies.

Flinders at Tonsley centrally locates the University’s School of Computer Science, Engineering and Mathematics,

New Venture Institute, Flinders Partners, Medical Device Research Institute, and Centre for Nanoscale Science and Technology alongside some of Adelaide’s biggest businesses and industries, including South Australian-owned technology and communications company Hills.

Tonsley is located centrally between Flinders University’s Bedford Park campus and Adelaide city. It is connected to the city by train, offering convenient access 15 minutes from the city’s CBD.

It is a 5-minute car ride, a 15-minute ride on the Flinders loop bus, or a 30-minute walk from the Bedford Park campus.

Pictured left: Tonsley building. Pictured below: Innovative working space at Tonsley.

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BACHELOR OF

DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY

INNOVATION

DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY

INNOVATION AT FLINDERS

The Bachelor of Design and Technology Innovation prepares you to take innovative, high-tech products from concept to reality. You will be equipped with an understanding of design processes and innovation

management, supported by a strong background in science or engineering. The course enables you to contribute to design, innovation and technology commercialisation in an organisation, to carry out management tasks in a science or engineering–based enterprise, and to understand a company’s strategic development of competitive products and services.

The course integrates theoretical studies in design, engineering, science, technology, innovation management and business methods with practical projects with the University’s industry partners – allowing you to apply the knowledge you acquire throughout the course. The degree provides opportunities to design, develop and commercialise advanced technology products or services.

Design and technology innovation is concerned with problem solving and meeting user’s needs through design. It aims to solve problems using engineering, science, technology, marketing and innovation, and specifically focuses on aspects of design, innovation and technology: • The design component involves design theory, methods, processes and creativity; human factors, ergonomics and user centred design; design for manufacturing; and design communication, documentation and simulation.

• The innovation component involves entrepreneurship and small business, innovation management, business planning and feasibility, strategic marketing, and consumer behaviour.

• The technology component involves science, engineering, mathematics, and data analysis. This course brings these three areas together to prepare you with the knowledge and skills you need to change the world through advanced technology and manufacturing.

STUDY PROGRAM

FIRST YEAR

First year provides you with a base from which to develop your knowledge and skills with topics including professional skills, engineering design and mathematics. You will then select topics in science, engineering or business to attach your design skills to a particular field. SECOND AND THIRD YEARS

Second and third years enable you to specialise further by taking topics in innovation

management, design for manufacture, product development and commercial viability assessment, and innovation in manufacturing devices. There is the opportunity to select from other areas including strategic marketing, entrepreneurship, consumer behaviour, and business planning.

In the third year you will undertake a capstone topic, design studio, which is an integrated high-technology design consulting project with a company, involving the design of revolutionary technology solutions. Alternatively, you can undertake a 12-week practical work experience placement in industry in Australia or internationally including in North America, Europe or Asia.

PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE

You will be able to take advantage of Flinders University’s new technology precinct at Tonsley, where collaboration and entrepreneurship are at the heart of the University’s activities. This will give you hand-on exposure to the cutting-edge equipment and facilities that are useful in product design and development.

The course lets you participate in a 12-week industry work experience placement or an integrated high-technology design consulting project to put what you learn into practice.

COMBINED DEGREES

You can combine the Bachelor of Design and Technology Innovation with any other bachelor degree in the Faculty of Science and Engineering, subject to meeting entry requirements.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Graduates from the Bachelor of Design and Technology Innovation may be employed by a product/service based commercial organisation, a design consultancy or they may develop their own product/service based intellectual property and start their own business.

Some potential occupations for graduates include product designer, business development manager, commercialisation specialist, graduate consultant, innovation strategist, and technology transfer specialist. Potential employers include Electrolux, Hills Industries, Google, Defence Science and Technology Organisation, the Department of State Development, and self-employment. For more information on careers services and potential career opportunities go to:

flinders.edu.au/careers

FIND OUT MORE

More course information can be found by navigating to the Bachelor of Design and Technology Innovation on our undergraduate courses page via:

flinders.edu.au/courses/undergrad

PREREQUISITES None

ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE None

SATAC CODE 224771

2015 ATAR No offers made

GUARANTEED ENTRY ATAR 75.00

TAFELINK Cert IV or above

BONUS POINTS UEQ, LLM

# _{1-2 years if taken as a combination with an} engineering, science, IT or environment degree

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PREPARES YOU TO TAKE

INNOVATIVE, HIGH-TECH

PRODUCTS AND PROCESSES

FROM CONCEPT TO REALITY

PROVIDES AN UNDERSTANDING

OF INDUSTRIAL DESIGN,

PRODUCT DESIGN AND

THE MANAGEMENT OF

INNOVATION IN ONE DEGREE

PRODUCES GRADUATES

WHO WILL POSSESS

HIGHLY ATTRACTIVE, VITAL

SKILLS IN THE RAPIDLY

CHANGING ADVANCED

MANUFACTURING SECTOR

LETS YOU PARTICIPATE IN A

12-WEEK INDUSTRY WORK

EXPERIENCE PLACEMENT

OR AN INTEGRATED

HIGH-TECHNOLOGY DESIGN

CONSULTING PROJECT

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BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING

BIOMEDICAL

(HONOURS)

PREREQUISITES Yes#

ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE Yes*

2015 ATAR 75.70

TAFELINK Diploma or above

BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

AT FLINDERS

The Flinders Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical) (Honours) equips you with the skills to investigate, plan, design, manufacture and maintain systems and equipment that are used in all aspects of health care. You will gain a solid education in both engineering and medical science. Throughout the course, there is a strong emphasis on practical skills and teamwork.

The biomedical engineering program enables you to choose a course of study with either an electronics or mechanical focus. Flinders also offers a five-year Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical) (Honours)/Master of Engineering (Biomedical). Only students who have completed the first three years with a credit average or higher will be permitted to continue in this combined pathway.

Students who do not meet a credit average will be able to transfer to the single Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical) (Honours).

Biomedical engineering involves using electronics, computer systems and mechanical devices to improve health care and health services to enhance the quality of human life. It covers a range of fields including medical devices, rehabilitation engineering, medical imaging, physiological signal processing, biomechanics and biomaterials.

STUDY PROGRAM

FIRST YEAR

First year comprises topics in fundamental science and engineering including electronics, mechanics, mathematics, engineering physics and materials, engineering programming, and human physiology and structure.

SECOND YEAR

Second year builds on first year with topics from a variety of areas including biomechanics, human physiology and biomedical instrumentation. You will begin to select elective topics from the electronics or mechanical focus and continue to have choices in these focus areas throughout your degree. THIRD YEAR

Third year offers further core studies in engineering and medical science including physiological measurement and engineering project management. You will also undertake the Flinders nationally recognised industry placement program, which can be taken in Australia or overseas.

FOURTH YEAR

Fourth year includes a major biomedical engineering honours thesis researching a topic of your interest in depth. The year also provides an opportunity to choose further biomedical, engineering, computing or mathematics elective topics.

ACCREDITATION

This program is fully accredited by Engineers Australia at the level of professional engineer. Professional engineering courses accredited by Engineers Australia are recognised internationally under the Washington Accord. Graduates meet the academic requirements for attaining chartered professional engineering status.

COMBINED DEGREES

You can combine the Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical) (Honours) with any other bachelor degree within the Faculty of Science and Engineering, subject to meeting entry requirements.

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING

(BIOMEDICAL)

(HONOURS)/MASTER

OF ENGINEERING

(BIOMEDICAL)

2015 ATAR 95.95

TAFELINK NA

# SACE stage 2 specialist mathematics, mathematical methods, mathematical studies or equivalent

*SACE stage 2 physics or equivalent

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Some potential occupations for graduates include biomedical engineer, clinical support specialist consultant, field service engineer – pathology, instrumentation engineer, trainee patent attorney, and research biomedical engineer.

Potential employers include Chemtronics Biomedical Engineering, Philips Healthcare Customer Care Centre, The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute, Phillips Ormonde Fitzpatrick, BrainLAB, and The Queen Elizabeth Hospital. For more information on careers services and potential career opportunities go to:

FURTHER STUDY

Further study options include Master of Engineering and PhD (research).

FIND OUT MORE

More course information can be found by navigating to the Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical) (Honours) and Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical) (Honours)/Master of Engineering (Biomedical) on our undergraduate courses page via:

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EQUIPS GRADUATES WITH

THE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

TO DEVELOP ELECTRONICS,

MECHANICS AND COMPUTER

SYSTEMS TO IMPROVE HEALTH

CARE AND THE QUALITY OF

HUMAN LIFE

IS ACCREDITED BY

ENGINEERS AUSTRALIA

AND IS RECOGNISED

INTERNATIONALLY

ALLOWS YOU TO PARTICIPATE

IN FLINDERS UNIVERSITY’S

NATIONALLY RECOGNISED

20-WEEK INDUSTRY PLACEMENT

PROGRAM

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BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING

CIVIL (HONOURS)

2015 ATAR 77.45

PREPARES YOU TO PLAN,

DESIGN, BUILD AND

MAINTAIN BUILDINGS,

INFRASTRUCTURE AND

RESOURCES

PROVIDES YOU WITH

OUTSTANDING WORK

EXPERIENCE THROUGH OUR

NATIONALLY-RECOGNISED

20-WEEK INDUSTRY PLACEMENT

PROGRAM

HAS BEEN DESIGNED IN

CLOSE COLLABORATION WITH

INDUSTRY TO MEET FUTURE

DEVELOPMENT NEEDS IN

CIVIL ENGINEERING

EQUIPS YOU WITH THE

SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE AND

SKILLS THAT WILL ENABLE

YOU TO GAIN ENGINEERS

AUSTRALIA MEMBERSHIP

CIVIL ENGINEERING AT FLINDERS

Civil engineers are highly creative and innovative problem solvers who plan, design, construct, manage, maintain and rehabilitate all aspects of physical infrastructure such as bridges, buildings, airports, roads, railways, ports, mine sites, as well as water and wastewater supply, treatment and reuse systems.

The Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours) at Flinders is designed to teach you to develop technical, creative and innovative solutions to civil engineering problems, taking into account social, economic and environmental concerns. As a graduate, you will be equipped with skills and knowledge that will enable you to pursue careers in the construction industry, engineering consultancies, government agencies, local government and related areas. Third year incorporates our nationally recognised industry placement program, which provides you with 20 weeks of structured industry work experience with a local, national or international organisation.

STUDY PROGRAM

FIRST YEAR

Flinders’ engineering degrees in civil, computer and network systems, electrical, electronics, mechanical, naval architecture and robotics engineering have a common first year. This means that you can transfer between degrees at the end of first year with no loss of time. First year comprises topics in fundamental science and engineering including engineering design, mechanics, electronics, materials, computer programming, mathematics, physics and professional skills.

SECOND YEAR

The second year focuses on core civil engineering studies including mechanics and structures, structural engineering, engineering geology and geomechanics, fluid mechanics, infrastructure systems engineering, and civil engineering design.

THIRD YEAR

Third year then provides studies in five core areas of civil engineering, which include structural, transport systems, water and geotechnical engineering, as well as project management. You will also undertake Flinders’ nationally recognised industry placement program, which can be taken in Australia or overseas. FOURTH YEAR

Fourth year includes a major civil engineering honours thesis conducting in-depth research on an engineering topic of your choice. All students in fourth year have the opportunity to enrol in further advanced civil engineering topics that build on their skills and knowledge in areas of interest.

ACCREDITATION

This program has been designed to be accredited by Engineers Australia at the level of professional engineer. Professional engineering courses accredited by Engineers Australia are recognised internationally under the Washington Accord.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Some potential occupations for graduates include graduate civil engineer, graduate civil design engineer, traffic and road safety officer, graduate project manager, graduate engineer (planning and support), and laboratory engineer.

Potential employers include state government departments (eg SA Department for Planning, Transport and Infrastructure), local councils, Lend Lease, Aurecon, GHD, and Parsons Brinkerhoff. For more information on careers services and potential career opportunities go to:

FURTHER STUDY

FIND OUT MORE

More course information can be found by navigating to the Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours) on our undergraduate courses page via:

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BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING

COMPUTER &

NETWORK SYSTEMS

(HONOURS)

2015 ATAR New for 2016

COMPUTER AND NETWORK

SYSTEMS ENGINEERING

AT FLINDERS

Flinders University’s Bachelor of Engineering (Computer and Network Systems) (Honours) is a highly respected program that prepares you to combine technical knowledge with the dexterity and agility to respond to the rapidly changing needs and opportunities of the marketplace. It combines study in both computer systems and the networks within which computer systems operate.

Computer and network systems engineering is a blend of electronic engineering and computer science. Computer and network systems engineers build the computer-based systems required to meet the future needs of a networked world in which technology is constantly evolving. With computers performing ever more sophisticated tasks, these engineers must draw on their imagination, creativity and analytical skills to design and build tomorrow’s interconnected computer systems.

Specifically, computer systems engineers are interested in the integration of computer hardware and software. As a result, computer systems engineers have a good understanding of electronics as well as software, network and operating system design. Knowledge of network systems is crucial, as computers operate in a complex interconnected network, and computer systems must often be able to communicate, using network and telecommunications technology, to function effectively.

STUDY PROGRAM

FIRST YEAR

SECOND YEAR

Second year builds on this base with topics from a variety of areas including microprocessors, design, computer programming, signal processing, computer networks and further study in digital and analogue electronics. THIRD YEAR

Third year provides in-depth computer and network systems material such as computer organisation and design, network engineering, and incorporates an industry placement program. FOURTH YEAR

Fourth year includes a major computer and network systems engineering honours thesis researching a topic of your interest in depth, a capstone topic in computer and network systems, and other specialised electives.

ACCREDITATION

This program is fully accredited by Engineers Australia at the level of professional engineer. Professional engineering courses accredited by Engineers Australia are recognised internationally under the Washington Accord. Graduates meet the academic requirements for attaining chartered professional engineering status. This course is also accredited by the Australian Computer Society at the professional level. Courses accredited by the Australian Computer Society are recognised internationally under the Seoul Accord.

COMBINED DEGREES

You can combine the Bachelor of Engineering (Computer and Network Systems) (Honours) with any other bachelor degree within the Faculty of Science and Engineering, subject to meeting entry requirements.

FURTHER STUDY

FIND OUT MORE

More course information can be found by navigating to the Bachelor of Engineering (Computer and Network Systems) (Honours) on our undergraduate courses page via:

ALLOWS YOU TO PARTICIPATE

IN FLINDERS UNIVERSITY’S

NATIONALLY RECOGNISED

20-WEEK INDUSTRY PLACEMENT

PROGRAM

IS ACCREDITED BY BOTH

ENGINEERS AUSTRALIA AND

THE AUSTRALIAN COMPUTER

SOCIETY AND IS RECOGNISED

INTERNATIONALLY

PROVIDES A UNIQUE

COMBINATION OF COMPUTER

SYSTEMS ENGINEERING AND

STUDY IN NETWORKS AND

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES

FOR EMPLOYMENT IN

COMPUTER AND NETWORK

SYSTEMS, WHICH ARE

INTEGRAL TO MOST ASPECTS

OF MODERN LIFE

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Rebekah’s position has seen her work

offsite in Whyalla, perform audits

for BHP and provide advice on coal

handling facilities for the Newcastle

Coal Infrastructure Group.

Strength in maths and science at

school influenced Rebekah to consider

studying engineering. Rebekah felt

that the Bachelor of Engineering

(Computer Systems) reflected “where

technology was at”. This, along with

the broad range of subjects on offer,

including electrical, electronic, control

and instrumentation, gave her a

well-rounded understanding of engineering.

Rebekah is very grateful to have

undertaken work experience

in software development for a

defence operation; it sharpened her

sense of what was and wasn’t right

for her.

“The work experience component

of the Bachelor of Engineering

(Computer Systems) at Flinders

is really valuable. Finding out

what you don’t want to do is as

important as working out what you

do want to do.”

REBEKAH IS A TUV-CERTIFIED FUNCTIONAL SAFETY ENGINEER.

SHE PROVIDES SPECIALIST ENGINEERING EXPERTISE FOR

AURECON, A GLOBAL ENGINEERING CONSULTANT.

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BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING

ELECTRICAL

(HONOURS)

2015 ATAR 80.15

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

AT FLINDERS

Flinders University’s Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) (Honours) is designed to make you well-rounded and capable of working across the electrical engineering industry while also giving you the opportunity to focus on niche areas. These areas include sustainable energy systems, including renewable technologies such as windfarms and electrical drive systems used on ships, submarines and emission-free vehicles.

We strive to ensure a balance between theory and practice. Our aim is that all our graduates should leave with not only an exceptional understanding of theoretical principles, but also the ability to practically apply their theoretical knowledge to design and build electrical systems and devices.

Electrical engineering is a professional engineering field which deals with various electric-related issues like electric power engineering, power electronics, renewable power generation and the theory and applications of a wide range of electrical machines, devices and drives. The discipline aims to provide knowledge about generation, distribution, transmission and application of electrical energy.

STUDY PROGRAM

Throughout this degree you will be taught how to develop electrical engineering solutions appropriate to the social, political, international, economic and environmental contexts to which they are applied. FIRST YEAR

Most Flinders engineering degrees have a common first year meaning students in civil, computer and network systems, electrical, electronics, mechanical, naval architecture and robotics engineering complete the same core subjects. This makes it possible for you to transfer between degrees at the end of first year with no loss of time. First year comprises topics in fundamental science and engineering including engineering design, mechanics, electronics, materials, computer programming, mathematics, physics and professional skills SECOND AND THIRD YEAR

Second and third year enables you to specialise by undertaking studies in areas such as electrical circuits and machines, electromagnetics, electrical energy systems, and control systems.

In third year, you will undertake a key topic in project management and participate in Flinders University’s nationally-recognised 20-week industry placement. There is opportunity for this placement to be taken in Australia or overseas.

FOURTH YEAR

Fourth year includes a major electrical engineering honours thesis researching a topic of your interest in depth, a capstone topic in electrical, and other specialised electives.

ACCREDITATION

This program is provisionally accredited by Engineers Australia at the level of professional engineer. Full accreditation is normally granted when the first cohort of students graduate from the program. Professional engineering courses accredited by Engineers Australia are recognised internationally under the Washington Accord. Once fully accredited graduates will meet the academic requirements for attaining chartered professional engineering status. # SACE stage 2 specialist mathematics,

mathematical methods, mathematical studies or equivalent

COMBINED DEGREES

You can combine the Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) (Honours) with any other bachelor degree within the Faculty of Science and Engineering, subject to meeting entry requirements.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Some potential occupations for graduates include electrical engineer, power systems engineer, transmission line designer,

distribution line designer, distribution planning engineer, and transmission planning engineer. Potential employers include SA Power Networks, Electranet, TXU Torrens Island Power Station, Flinders Power, ElectraNet, and DSTO.

For more information on careers services and potential career opportunities go to:

FURTHER STUDY

FIND OUT MORE

More course information can be found by navigating to the Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) (Honours) on our undergraduate courses page via:

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PREPARES GRADUATES FOR

THE JOBS OF THE FUTURE,

WITH AN EMPHASIS ON

SUSTAINABLE ENERGY

SYSTEMS, ELECTRICAL

MACHINES AND DRIVES

ALLOWS YOU TO PARTICIPATE

IN FLINDERS UNIVERSITY’S

NATIONALLY RECOGNISED

20-WEEK INDUSTRY

PLACEMENT PROGRAM

PRODUCES GRADUATES WHO

ARE IN HIGH DEMAND IN

INDUSTRY IN AUSTRALIA

AND WORLDWIDE

IS PROVISIONALLY

ACCREDITED BY ENGINEERS

AUSTRALIA AT THE LEVEL OF

PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER

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ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING

AT FLINDERS

The Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics) (Honours) is designed to give you the skills and knowledge to plan, design and build the electronic circuitry that is integral to an extensive range of high technology applications. Electronics engineering is founded in a field previously known as electrical engineering.

Electronics is the enabling technology for today’s society. It is embedded in most facets of life ranging from consumer goods to the sophisticated instrumentation used in electronic circuits, electronic devices, telecommunications and computer systems. Electronics engineers are involved in developing technology used in areas such as aircraft systems, media and sound broadcasting, traffic and urban management, medical equipment, robotics, broadband systems and scientific devices.

STUDY PROGRAM

FIRST YEAR

Most Flinders engineering degrees have a common first year meaning students in civil, computer and network systems, electrical, electronics, mechanical, naval architecture and robotics engineering complete the same core subjects. This makes it possible for you to transfer between degrees at the end of first year with no loss of time. First year comprises topics in fundamental science and engineering including engineering design, mechanics, electronics, materials, computer programming, mathematics, physics and professional skills. SECOND YEAR

Second year builds on this base with topics from a variety of areas including microprocessors, electronic circuits, analysis of engineering systems, design and automation.

THIRD YEAR

Third year further develops your knowledge and skills in areas such as signal processing, computer organisation and design, project management, communication systems and control systems. It also includes Flinders University’s nationally recognised 20-week industry placement program. FOURTH YEAR

Fourth year includes a major electronics engineering honours thesis researching a topic of your interest in depth, a capstone topic in electronics, and other specialised electives.

ACCREDITATION

COMBINED DEGREES

You can combine the Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics) (Honours) with any other bachelor degree within the Faculty of Science and Engineering, subject to meeting entry requirements.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Some potential occupations for graduates include electronics engineer, test engineer, instrument engineer, instrumentation sales professional, communications engineer, and network engineer. Potential employers include REDARC Electronics, Saab Systems, GPA

Engineering, Adelaide Brighton Cement, Australian Submarine Corps (ASC), and BAE Systems.

FURTHER STUDY

FIND OUT MORE

More course information can be found by navigating to the Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics) (Honours) on our undergraduate courses page via:

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING

ELECTRONICS

(HONOURS)

2015 ATAR 78.80

INVOLVES IN-DEPTH

STUDY OF THE ENABLING

TECHNOLOGY FOR TODAY’S

SOCIETY

IS RECOGNISED

INTERNATIONALLY AND

ACCREDITED BY ENGINEERS

AUSTRALIA

ALLOWS YOU TO PARTICIPATE

IN FLINDERS UNIVERSITY’S

NATIONALLY RECOGNISED

20-WEEK INDUSTRY

PLACEMENT PROGRAM

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“I’ve got a specialist role as a safety

engineer – making sure safety has been

considered in designs and all hazards

have been mitigated. In the past nine

years, I have found myself sequestered

on remote islands in the Torres Strait

implementing radar solutions while

working with both deployable and fixed

air traffic control systems.

I have come a long way from my time at

Flinders. As a senior engineer, I now find

myself in a leadership role, managing

and mentoring young engineers. That’s

where I’ll draw from the other skills I

picked up at Flinders – how to learn.

At Uni they teach the curriculum

but they also show you how to pick

up new concepts and how to apply

that to other fields. I’ve seen how

projects work and what to do when

things don’t always go right. That’s

when the uni lessons come in – you

need to use your mind to solve a lot

of problems.”

“I ENJOYED THE HANDS-ON PART OF MY ENGINEERING STUDIES.

ENGINEERING COURSES AT FLINDERS HAVE A REALLY GOOD

BALANCE BETWEEN THE THEORETICAL SIDE AND ITS APPLICATION.

THAT BETTER PREPARES YOU FOR THE REAL WORLD.”

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BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING

MECHANICAL

(HONOURS)

2015 ATAR 76.80

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

AT FLINDERS

The Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) (Honours) at Flinders builds professional skills and knowledge, and develops creative and practical skills, in the design and development of complex mechanical devices and systems. Flinders also offers a five-year Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) (Honours)/Master of Engineering (Biomedical). Biomedical engineering involves using electronics and computer systems to improve health care and health services to enhance the quality of human life.

Mechanical engineering applies the principles of physics, materials science and mathematics to designing, developing, researching, evaluating, manufacturing, installing, testing, operating, maintaining and managing mechanical systems.

STUDY PROGRAM

FIRST YEAR

Most Flinders engineering degrees have a common first year meaning students in civil, computer and network systems, electrical, electronics, mechanical, naval architecture and robotics engineering complete the same core subjects. This makes it possible for you to transfer between degrees at the end of first year with no loss of time. First year comprises topics in fundamental science and engineering including engineering design, mechanics, electronics, materials, computer programming, mathematics, physics and professional skills.

SECOND AND THIRD YEARS

The second and third years focus on core mechanical engineering studies including dynamics, mechanics and structures, mechanics of machines, thermodynamics and energy systems, solid mechanics, control systems, project management, and fluid mechanics. You will also complete a mechanical engineering certificate and undertake Flinders University’s nationally recognised 20-week industry placement. In second year, you will be required to design and build a device/vehicle to compete in the Annual Warman Design and Build Competition. Students who perform well in the topic and at the campus heats have the chance to then compete in the national competition held in Sydney. At the national competition, Flinders University has experienced a number of successes, including coming first place in 2012 and winning design awards in 2011 and 2012. The national competition provides an opportunity to network with industry and peers from across the country.

FOURTH YEAR

Fourth year includes a major mechanical engineering honours thesis researching a topic of your interest in depth.

ACCREDITATION

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING

MECHANICAL

(HONOURS)/MASTER

OF ENGINEERING

(BIOMEDICAL)

2015 ATAR 97.65

TAFELINK NA

COMBINED DEGREES

You can combine the Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) (Honours) with any other bachelor degree within the Faculty of Science and Engineering, subject to meeting entry requirements.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Some potential occupations for graduates include graduate mechanical engineer, graduate project engineer (mechanical), associate technical professional, mechanical design engineer, graduate production engineer, and graduate process engineer.

Potential employers include BAE Systems, Airservices Australia, Halliburton, Sedgman, Transpacific Industries, Carbon Revolution, and SA Water.

For more information on careers services and potential career opportunities go to

FURTHER STUDY

FIND OUT MORE

More course information can be found by navigating to the Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) (Honours) and Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) (Honours)/Master of Engineering (Biomedical) on our

undergraduate courses page via:

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IS CONCERNED WITH THE

DESIGN, MANUFACTURE

AND OPERATION OF A WIDE

RANGE OF MECHANICAL

DEVICES AND SYSTEMS

ALLOWS YOU TO PARTICIPATE

IN FLINDERS UNIVERSITY’S

20-WEEK INDUSTRY

PLACEMENT PROGRAM

PROVIDES SPECIALIST

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

THAT WILL ENABLE YOU TO

WORK PROFESSIONALLY IN A

RANGE OF INDUSTRIES

IS ACCREDITED BY ENGINEERS

AUSTRALIA AT THE LEVEL OF

PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER

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In 2014 Professor John Arkwright lead his team to win the highest overall award, the Bradfield Award, in the NSW Engineering Excellence Awards for the development of a fibre-optic catheter which is set to revolutionise the ability of healthcare professionals to measure the muscular activity deep within the body.

Flinders biomedical engineer Professor Karen Reynolds was named South Australian Scientist of the Year in 2012 for her outstanding engineering practice, ethics and contribution to the community. In 2012 and 2013 she was named one of Australia’s ‘Top 100 most influential engineers’ and in 2014 was awarded the Outstanding Achievement Award by the Medical Technology Association of Australia. In 2011 Professor Reynolds was also elected as a fellow of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering, and was named Australian Professional Engineer of the Year in 2010. In 2010 Dr Paul Gardner-Stephens won an episode of the ABC’s The New Inventors program for his work on the Serval Phone Technology, which allows mobile phones to operate in remote areas without mobile networks. In 2011, this open source mobile phone technology earned Dr Gardner-Stephen a fellowship from the prestigious philanthropic Shuttleworth Foundation.

Professor David Powers led the Flinders team of robotics specialists into the Multi Autonomous Ground-robotic International Challenge (MAGIC) 2010 finals: an international challenge to develop the next generation of battlefield robots. The challenge was a joint initiative of Australia’s Defence Science and Technology Organisation and the US Department of Defence.

Flinders University engineering graduates include:

• Rodney Brooks – a former Director of the Artificial Intelligence Laboratory at MIT and designer of the first Mars robots • David Hobbs – a Churchill Fellowship and Fulbright Scholarship winner

Inspiring and innovative engineering research conducted at Flinders includes:

• the Medical Device Research Institute – a $3.3 million collaborative initiative with the South Australian State Government and partners to accelerate the development of new medical devices in South Australia

• a Flinders-designed Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) project – part of the CSIRO Wealth from Oceans Flagship aimed at finding science-based engineering solutions for the safe and economic design and operation of subsea pipelines in Australia’s deep water frontiers

• the Thinking Head – the product of an artificial intelligence research program which made its international debut in Beijing during the Olympic Games

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BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING

NAVAL ARCHITECTURE

(HONOURS)

2015 ATAR 75.25

NAVAL ARCHITECTURE

AT FLINDERS

The Bachelor of Engineering (Naval

Architecture) (Honours) has been developed to serve the needs of the maritime engineering design, construction and related industries by preparing you to become a professional engineer specifically educated in the field. The course allows you to specialise in one of the following areas:

• Naval architecture involves the shipbuilding industry, high-speed ferry industry, marine consultancy firms and in government in areas of commercial shipping, transport policy and administration and in insurance sector. A particular focus of this area for South Australian students will be on the developing naval industry in Adelaide. • Marine and offshore engineering involves the selection, deployment and commissioning of machinery, machinery systems and

operational systems for merchant and naval vessels plus offshore floating and

fixed vessels/structures. Building on core fundamental engineering units, this area specialises in associated mechanical and mechanical-electrical power generation, machinery and operational systems. • Ocean engineering involves the design, construction, installation and management of offshore fixed, floating, subsea and coastal structures. This area integrates a core set of fundamental engineering units that focus on wave mechanics, hydrodynamics, structural mechanics and dynamics of offshore and subsea structures and coastal technologies. By studying naval architecture at Flinders, you will undertake the first two years of your degree in South Australia and then complete the remaining two years of your degree at the Australian Maritime College (AMC) in Launceston, which is part of the University of Tasmania. The Bachelor of Engineering (Naval Architecture) (Honours) is conferred by the University of Tasmania.

Although originally focused on the

development of Naval Architects, the course now also enables you to specialise in marine and offshore engineering or ocean engineering. Maritime engineering focuses on careers related to the design, construction and maintenance of boats, ships, oil rigs and any other marine vessel or structure. The course is designed to prepare you for a career specialising in coastal engineering, underwater vehicles, and port and harbour design, and there are opportunities available in Australia, Europe, USA, UK and Asia designing and managing huge installations for the offshore oil and gas industry.

STUDY PROGRAM

FIRST AND SECOND YEARS

During the first two years you will study topics such as professional skills, mechanics and structures, ship design, hydrostatics and fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and energy engineering. You will gain a strong theoretical understanding with an emphasis on developing practical skills and teamwork through laboratory and project work. THIRD AND FOURTH YEARS

You will transfer to the Australian Maritime College to complete the third and fourth years of your degree where you will continue on to study advanced topics in your selected naval architecture specialisation: ships and underwater vehicles or yachts and small craft. You can also choose to switch to other degree specialisations, namely marine engineering and offshore structures or ocean engineering. You will also have access to specialised hydrodynamic test facilities for your project and laboratory work.

PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE

This course involves practical work on board a maritime vessel. It is an Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) requirement that students undertake a medical assessment and have a valid Elements of Shipboard Safety (ESS) certificate prior to going to sea. This certificate will be arranged during the second year of study.

# SACE stage 2 specialist mathematics, mathematical methods, mathematical studies *SACE stage 2 physics or equivalent

ACCREDITATION

This program is accredited by Engineers Australia at the level of professional engineer. Professional engineering courses accredited by Engineers Australia are recognised internationally under the Washington Accord. Graduates meet the academic requirements for attaining chartered professional engineering status. This course is also recognised by the Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA) and the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST).

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Some potential occupations for graduates include naval architect, marine accident investigator, project and installation engineer, marine engineering officer, graduate operations engineer, and graduate engineer. Potential employers include ASC, Shell, Technip Oceania, Defence Materiel Organisation, BAE Systems, and Subsea 7.

FURTHER STUDY

FIND OUT MORE

More course information can be found by navigating to the Bachelor of Engineering (Naval Architecture) (Honours) on our undergraduate courses page via:

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HAS BEEN DEVELOPED TO

SERVE THE NEEDS OF THE

MARITIME ENGINEERING

DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND

RELATED INDUSTRIES

PREPARES YOU FOR A CAREER

IN THE SHIPBUILDING AND

BOATBUILDING INDUSTRY,

OFF-SHORE INDUSTRY,

HIGH-SPEED FERRY INDUSTRY,

MARINE CONSULTANCY

FIRMS, OR IN GOVERNMENT

ENABLES YOU TO SPECIALISE

IN NAVAL ARCHITECTURE,

MARINE AND OFFSHORE

ENGINEERING, OR

OCEAN ENGINEERING

IS ACCREDITED BY

ENGINEERS AUSTRALIA

AND IS RECOGNISED BY

THE ROYAL INSTITUTE OF

NAVAL ARCHITECTS AND

THE INSTITUTE OF MARINE

ENGINEERING, SCIENCE

AND TECHNOLOGY

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BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING

ROBOTICS (HONOURS)

2015 ATAR 75.70

ROBOTICS ENGINEERING

AT FLINDERS

The Bachelor of Engineering (Robotics) (Honours) combines electronics, computer control, signal processing and programming in the design, development and application of robots, and their integration with other systems in the work environment. Flinders offers the only robotics course in South Australia based on electronics and autonomous intelligent systems - two of the key elements of the latest robotics technologies. Our robotics degree enables you to choose a course of study with either an intelligent robotics focus or a mechatronics focus.

Flinders also offers a five-year Bachelor of Engineering (Robotics) (Honours)/Master of Engineering (Electronics). This combined pathway adds only one year to the bachelor degree. Expectations are high and only students who have completed the first three years with a credit average or higher will be able to continue to the masters program.

Students who do not meet a credit average will be able to transfer to the single Bachelor of Engineering (Robotics) (Honours).

Robotics is the design, development and application of robots in fields as diverse as manufacturing, mining and medicine. Robots are designed to perform a variety of tasks aimed at making people’s lives easier. They are capable of undertaking tasks with a level of precision, strength and endurance beyond that of humans and are an ideal substitute for workers in repetitive, hazardous, and laborious jobs in manufacturing applications.

STUDY PROGRAM

FIRST YEAR

SECOND YEAR

Second year builds on this base with topics from a variety of areas including sensors and actuators, electrical circuits and machines, microprocessors, analysis of engineering systems, and electronic design and

automation. From second year you will begin to choose selected topics in either a mechatronics or intelligent robotics focus.

THIRD YEAR

During the third year you will study further topics in robotics, control systems and engineering project management. You will also undertake Flinders University’s nationally recognised 20-week industry placement. FOURTH YEAR

Fourth year includes a major robotics

engineering honours thesis researching a topic of your interest in depth, a capstone topic in robotics, and other specialised electives.

ROBOTICS COMPETITIONS

High achieving students have the opportunity to participate in various robotic competitions nationally and internationally. Flinders participates in robotic competitions such as the National Instrument Autonomous Robot Competition (NI-ARC), Autonomous Ground Vehicle Competition (AGVC), and Maritime RobotX Challenge.

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING

ROBOTICS

(HONOURS)/MASTER

OF ENGINEERING

(ELECTRONICS)

2015 ATAR No offers made

TAFELINK NA

ACCREDITATION

COMBINED DEGREES

You can combine the Bachelor of Engineering (Robotics) (Honours) with any other bachelor degree within the Faculty of Science and Engineering, subject to meeting entry requirements.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Some potential occupations for graduates include robotics engineer, robotics sensor integration specialist, mechatronic engineer, process and automation engineer, instrument engineer, and applications engineer.

Potential employers include Apex Automation and Robotics, Automation Solutions Australia, Applied Robotics Pty Ltd, ColeTEK Robotics, Freelance Robotics, and Machinery Automation & Robotics Pty Ltd (MAR).

FURTHER STUDY

FIND OUT MORE

More course information can be found by navigating to the Bachelor of Engineering (Robotics) (Honours) and Bachelor of Engineering (Robotics) (Honours)/Master of Engineering (Electronics) on our undergraduate courses page via:

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IS THE ONLY ROBOTICS

COURSE IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA

BASED ON KEY ELEMENTS

OF THE LATEST ROBOTICS

TECHNOLOGY

IS ACCREDITED BY

ENGINEERS AUSTRALIA

AND IS RECOGNISED

INTERNATIONALLY

ALLOWS YOU TO PARTICIPATE

IN FLINDERS UNIVERSITY’S

NATIONALLY RECOGNISED

20-WEEK INDUSTRY

PLACEMENT PROGRAM

It covers a wide range of

interesting topics, and has two

sequences – intelligent robotics

or mechatronics. This makes

it a great degree, especially if

you’re not sure exactly what

you want to do.

“

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Scott Penley

GRADUATE CONTROL SYSTEMS ENGINEER AT GPA ENGINEERING FLINDERS ENGINEERING (ROBOTICS) GRADUATE