You could learn to design self-driving farm machinery for ultra-efficient food production or develop the skills to tackle health issues by building revolutionary biomechanical solutions for people with disabilities.

Mathematics is fundamental to breakthrough engineering and can open up new, complementary fields like data mining, mathematical modelling, statistics and predictive analysis.

In this program at The University of Newcastle, you'll learn critical technical and engineering skills by studying courses in mathematics, physics, design and mechanics, advanced materials and manufacturing, bulk solids handling, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and computer-aided engineering

Gain invaluable practical experience through your industry placement.

Become job-ready by studying professional practice courses. 

You'll learn to tackle ‘wicked problems’ and develop essential workplace skills in finance, project management, sustainability, communication and entrepreneurism.

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Hands-on practical experience: 

build vital professional networks and hands-on industry experience with 12 weeks of professional practice throughout your degree.

Practical experience:

All University of Newcastle engineering students has the opportunity to complete 12 weeks of industrial experience during their degree. 

Through your work placement, you’ll build important professional networks and put your learning into practice.

• Academic transcript
• Completion certificate
• Evidence of English proficiency
• Passport biometric page
• For programs requiring work experience, a curriculum vitae (CV)/resume and/or letters of work experience are recommended.

Assumed Knowledge:

• HSC Mathematics (Band 5 or above) or equivalent.
• Study of one science-related subject would also be an advantage (Physics or Chemistry preferred).

Applicants who have achieved less than Mathematics Band 5 may be admitted to the program but may need additional study to complete the program's requirements successfully.

Applicants who have completed HSC Mathematics General 2 may be admitted to the program but can expect to undertake additional studies to complete the program's requirements successfully.

Recommended Studies:

• HSC Mathematics Extension 1 or equivalent.
• Study of one science-related subject would also be an advantage (Physics or Chemistry preferred).

Compulsory Program Requirements:

Industrial Experience is a compulsory requirement of the program. 

It includes 4 weeks undertaken as part of your in-program WIL experience (ENGG3000) and an additional 8 weeks (totalling 12 weeks).

Students are encouraged to obtain and report on a substantial block of this experience at one time. Still, several shorter periods, of not less than 2 weeks duration, will be accepted.

Entry requirements:

Admission to undergraduate degree programs usually requires successful completion of a senior secondary school qualification similar to the Higher School Certificate (HSC), the highest educational award in New South Wales schools. 

GPA:

China:

China (Peoples’ Republic) National Entrance Examination (Gaokao): 503    out of 750   (67%)

India:

• All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE): 14.5
• Indian School Certificate (CISCE): 88
• Board of Intermediate Education Andhra Pradesh - Intermediate Public Examination: 85
• Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board - Higher Secondary Certificate Examination: 85
• Government of Karnataka Department of Pre-University Education - Second Year PreUniversity Examination: 85

Canada:

• Ontario Secondary School Canada: 79

Foundation Studies

The University of Newcastle College of International Education Foundation Studies Program can be completed in either two or three trimesters and is designed to prepare international students for university study, both academically and socially.