• Length 5 years full-time
  • Minimum 240 Units
Admission requirements
  • Academic plan AENRD / BASIA
  • CRICOS code 079094C
  • UAC code 135010
  • Academic contact
Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours) / Bachelor of Asian Studies

Do you want to make solar energy more efficient, create new technology in robotics or even develop materials to support the growth of human cells? Are you a high-achieving student interested in becoming an innovator and a future leader in engineering?

Our research and development (R&D) degree is right choice for you.

This elite engineering degree will give you access to an innovative structure that allows you to get involved in many project based research courses in engineering.

You can study the fundamental engineering courses while you are immersed in research groups covering mechatronics, solar energy, materials and manufacturing or computer vision.

This exceptional degree will not only allow you to excel in your career, but to also make a real difference and help to solve some of the world's largest problems.

An undergraduate degree offered by the ANU College of Asia and the Pacific

Australia is increasingly looking to Asia - strategically, economically, politically, and culturally - and all eyes are on the graduates of tomorrow to take us there. Watch our video to find out how this degree will prepare you for a successful career in the Asian Century.

With a Bachelor of Asian Studies you will master an Asian language, acquire in-depth contextual knowledge, and graduate with the kind of Asian literacy that gets you noticed by employers.

And if you love adventure, we offer you a variety of study opportunities in the region so you can experience Asia first hand. Plus we’ll provide you with funding to help get you there.

Career Options

ANU provides you with more choice for your entrance score by offering the new Flexible Double Degree program.

The ANU Flexible Double Degree lets you build skills for your chosen career without forfeiting your passion.  It's your choice to build a double degree partnership that suits your head and your heart.http://students.anu.edu.au/applications/

Employment Opportunities

Organisations invest in R&D in order to gain a competitive advantage over others. R&D is at the forefront of new product design and development and is a wealth and change generator. Innovative solutions to many of the problems in society today will come from those working in R&D.

After graduation you will be skilled to work in R&D roles in industry, government, and academia, or as an accredited engineer.

Careers in engineering are diverse. Engineers are in high demand in Australia and overseas, and as an ANU graduate with a systems engineering background, you will bring extra value to future employers.

The skills and abilities you gain while studying are highly sought after in engineering companies, and also across many other professions and organisations.

Because of the unique systems approach at ANU many of our graduates quickly progress to senior management roles due to their skills and knowledge in more than one engineering discipline. For this reason engineering at ANU is often considered a springboard into the wider corporate world.

Our graduates work in many organisations including:

  • Toyota
  • Telstra
  • Qantas
  • Accenture
  • IBM
  • Northrop Consulting Engineers
  • Department of Defence
  • Energy Australia
  • GHD
  • CEA Technologies
  • Cochlear Limited
  • ABB
  • Thales
  • Ford.

Organisations invest in R&D in order to gain a competitive advantage over others. R&D is at the forefront of new product design and development and is a wealth and change generator. Innovative solutions to many of the problems in society today will come from those working in R&D.

After graduation you will be skilled to work in R&D roles in industry, government, and academia, or as an accredited engineer.

Careers in engineering are diverse. Engineers are in high demand in Australia and overseas, and as an ANU graduate with a systems engineering background, you will bring extra value to future employers.

The skills and abilities you gain while studying are highly sought after in engineering companies, and also across many other professions and organisations.

Because of the unique systems approach at ANU many of our graduates quickly progress to senior management roles due to their skills and knowledge in more than one engineering discipline. For this reason engineering at ANU is often considered a springboard into the wider corporate world.

Our graduates work in many organisations including:

  • Toyota
  • Telstra
  • Qantas
  • Accenture
  • IBM
  • Northrop Consulting Engineers
  • Department of Defence
  • Energy Australia
  • GHD
  • CEA Technologies
  • Cochlear Limited
  • ABB
  • Thales
  • Ford.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the skills and knowledge to:

  1. Engage with Asia linguistically and culturally as a basis for independent lifelong learning from Asia and with Asia.
  2. Use concepts and methods from the humanities and social sciences to develop, review, analyse and synthesise knowledge about Asia, its regions, and its place in the world.
  3. Use engagement with Asia’s diversity as a basis for critically reflecting on concepts, methods and knowledge in the humanities and social sciences.
  4. Communicate knowledge of Asia to diverse audiences using academic and applied styles, in both English and an Asian language.
  5. Exercise critical thinking and judgment in identifying and solving problems, individually and in groups.

Admission Requirements

Admission to all programs is on a competitive basis. Admission to undergraduate degrees is based on meeting the ATAR requirement or an equivalent rank derived from the following qualifications:

• An Australian year 12 qualification or international equivalent; OR
• A completed Associate Diploma, Associate Degree, AQF Diploma, Diploma, AQF Advanced Diploma, Graduate Certificate or international equivalent; OR
• At least one standard full-time year (1.0 FTE) in a single program of degree level study at an Australian higher education institution or international equivalent; OR
• An approved tertiary preparation course unless subsequent study is undertaken.

Click HERE for further information about domestic admission.

The table below is a guide to the entry level required for domestic applicants. Exact entry level will be set at time of offer.

ATAR:
99
QLD Band:
1
International Baccalaureate:
42

Domestic applicant entry requirements

From 2010, the UAI/ENTER/TER will be referred to as ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank) for admission. See http://www.uac.edu.au/undergraduate/atar/ for further information.

Queensland Band equivalents are a guide only - selection is made on a UAI equivalent that is not available to students.

International applicant entry requirements

International applicants may view further information on admissions requirements at Entry Requirements for International Undergraduate Applicants

The University reserves the right to alter or discontinue its programs as required.

Pathways

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) might be a pathway for students who meet the Maths pre-requisites but do not have the required score for direct entry into this program.

Eligible students should enrol into a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and if they can maintain a High Distinction average in their first year, they may be approved to transfer into the R&D program in their second year.

Prerequisites

ACT: Specialist Mathematics (major/minor).

NSW: HSC Mathematics Extension 1.

Assumed Knowledge: Physics

Adjustment Factors

Bonus points to do not apply to programs with an ATAR cutoff of 98 or higher.  They do not apply to this program.

Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours) - Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)

Bachelor of Asian Studies - Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)

For more information see: http://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/costs-fees

Annual indicative fee for international students
$33,168.00

Scholarships

ANU offers a wide range of scholarships to students to assist with the cost of their studies.

Eligibility to apply for ANU scholarships varies depending on the specifics of the scholarship and can be categorised by the type of student you are.  Specific scholarship application process information is included in the relevant scholarship listing.

For further information see the Scholarships website.

Program Requirements

This double degree requires the completion of 240 units.

The Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development)(Honours) flexible double degree component requires completion of 156 units, of which:

A maximum of 48 units may come from completion of 1000-level courses

12 units contribute towards the requirement of the other double degree component

The 156 units must include:

102 units from completion of the following compulsory courses:

ENGN1211 Discovering Engineering

ENGN1215 Engineering Sciences

ENGN1217 Introduction to Mechanics

ENGN1218 Introduction to Electronics

ENGN2217 Mechanical Systems and Design

ENGN2218 Electronic Systems and Design

ENGN2225 Systems Engineering Design

ENGN2226 Systems Engineering Analysis

ENGN2706 Engineering Research and Development Project (Methods)

ENGN3100 Practical Experience

ENGN3221 Engineering Management

ENGN3230 Engineering Innovation

ENGN3712 Engineering Research and Development Project

ENGN4221 Systems Engineering Project

ENGN4712 Engineering Research and Development Project

PHYS1101 Physics I

6 units from completion of a core course from the following list:

COMP1100 Introduction to Programming and Algorithms

COMP1730 Programming for Scientists

6 units from completion of a core course from the following list:

MATH1013 Mathematics and Applications 1

MATH1115 Mathematics and Applications 1 Honours

6 units from completion of a core course from the following list:

MATH1014 Mathematics and Applications 2

MATH1116 Mathematics and Applications 2 Honours

48 units from completion of one of the following Engineering majors, of which 12 units contribute towards meeting the compulsory course requirements above:

Biomedical Systems

Electronic and Communication Systems

Mechanical and Material Systems

Mechatronic Systems

Photonic Systems

Renewable Energy Systems

Students must achieve a minimum 80% weighted average mark across all compulsory courses in the Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours) component undertaken in each period (Summer/First Semester/Autumn) and (Winter/Second Semester/Spring) in order to continue in the Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours). Students who do not achieve a minimum of 80% weighted average mark will be transferred from the Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours) double degree to the equivalent to the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) double degree.

To qualify for the Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development)(Honours) component the Honours component must be completed with first class honours. Students who do not achieve this grade will graduate with the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours).

*ENGN2707 is not undertaken in a Flexible Double Degree, with the exception of the double degree with Information Technology.

The major in Photonic Systems Is not available in a Flexible Double Degree, with the exception of the double degree with the Bachelor of Science

For Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours)/Bachelor of Actuarial Studies:

12 units from completion of courses from the following list required for the Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours) contribute towards the Bachelor of Actuarial Studies component of this double degree:

MATH1013 Mathematics & Applications 1 or MATH1115 Mathematics & Applications I Honours

MATH1014 Mathematics & Applications 2 or MATH1116 Mathematics & Applications II Honours

For Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours)/Bachelor of Arts:

12 units from completion of courses from the following list required for the Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours) contribute towards the Bachelor of Arts component of this double degree:

MATH1013 Mathematics & Applications 1 or MATH1115 Mathematics & Applications I Honours

MATH1014 Mathematics & Applications 2 or MATH1116 Mathematics & Applications II Honours

For Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours)/Bachelor of Asia-Pacific Security:

12 units from completion of courses required for the Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours) contribute towards the electives for the Bachelor of Asia-Pacific Security component of this double degree:

For Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours)/Bachelor of Asia-Pacific Studies:

12 units from completion of courses required for the Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours) contribute towards the electives for the Bachelor of Asia-Pacific Studies component of this double degree:

For Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours)/Bachelor of Biotechnology:

12 units of 3000-level ENGN courses required for the Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours) contribute towards the requirement to complete “12 units of elective Science courses at 3000/4000 level’ in the Bachelor of Biotechnology

For Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours)/Bachelor of Business Administration:

12 units from completion of courses from the following list required for the Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours) contribute towards the Bachelor of Business Administration component of this double degree:

MATH1013 Mathematics & Applications 1 or MATH1115 Mathematics & Applications I Honours

MATH1014 Mathematics & Applications 2 or MATH1116 Mathematics & Applications II Honours

For Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours)/Bachelor of Commerce:

12 units from completion of courses from the following list required for the Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours) contribute towards the Bachelor of Commerce component of this double degree:

MATH1013 Mathematics & Applications 1 or MATH1115 Mathematics & Applications I Honours

MATH1014 Mathematics & Applications 2 or MATH1116 Mathematics & Applications II Honours

It is not possible to complete the Professional Accounting requirements in the Bachelor of Commerce in the double degree.

For Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours)/Bachelor of Economics:

12 units from completion of courses from the following list required for the Bachelor of Engineering contribute towards the Bachelor of Economics component of this double degree:

MATH1013 Mathematics & Applications 1 or MATH1115 Mathematics & Applications I Honours

MATH1014 Mathematics & Applications 2 or MATH1116 Mathematics & Applications II Honours

For Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours)/Bachelor of Finance:

12 units from completion of courses from the following list required for the Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours) contribute towards the Bachelor of Finance component of this double degree:

MATH1013 Mathematics & Applications 1 or MATH1115 Mathematics & Applications I Honours

MATH1014 Mathematics & Applications 2 or MATH1116 Mathematics & Applications II Honours

For Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours)/Bachelor of Genetics:

In the Bachelor of Genetics the requirement to complete

6 units from completion of a course from the following list:

BIOL1009 Diversity of Life

COMP1100 Introduction to Programming and Algorithms

is satisfied by completion of COMP1730 Programming for scientists in the Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours)

In addition 6 units of 3000-level ENGN courses required for the Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours) contribute towards the requirement to complete “6 units of elective Science courses at 3000/4000 level’ in the Bachelor of Genetics

For Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours)/Bachelor of Information Technology:

In the Bachelor of Information Technology component the requirement to complete COMP3120 is replaced by ENGN3221 undertaken in the Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development)(Honours).

In the Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development)(Honours) component, the requirement to complete COMP1730 is replaced by COMP1100 undertaken in the Bachelor of Information Technology.

For Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours)/Bachelor of Pacific Studies:

12 units from completion of courses required for the Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours) contribute towards the electives for the Bachelor of Pacific Studies component of this double degree:

For Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours)/Bachelor of Science:

12 units from completion of courses from the following list required for the Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours) contribute towards the Bachelor of Science component of this double degree:

MATH1013 Mathematics & Applications 1 or MATH1115 Mathematics & Applications I Honours

MATH1014 Mathematics & Applications 2 or MATH1116 Mathematics & Applications II Honours

PHYS1101 Advanced Physics I

For Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours)/Bachelor of Science (Forest Sciences):

12 units from completion of courses from the following list required for the Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours) contribute towards the Bachelor of Science (Forest Sciences) component of this double degree:

MATH1013 Mathematics & Applications 1 or MATH1115 Mathematics & Applications I Honours

MATH1014 Mathematics & Applications 2 or MATH1116 Mathematics & Applications II Honours

PHYS1101 Advanced Physics

For Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours)/Bachelor of Science (Psychology):

12 units from completion of courses from the following list required for the Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours) contribute towards the Bachelor of Science (Psychology) component of this double degree:

MATH1013 Mathematics & Applications 1 or MATH1115 Mathematics & Applications I Honours

MATH1014 Mathematics & Applications 2 or MATH1116 Mathematics & Applications II Honours

PHYS1101 Advanced Physics

For Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours)/Bachelor of Science (Resource and Environmental Management):

12 units from completion of courses from the following list required for the Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours) contribute towards the Bachelor of Science (Resource and Environmental Science) component of this double degree:

MATH1013 Mathematics & Applications 1 or MATH1115 Mathematics & Applications I Honours

MATH1014 Mathematics & Applications 2 or MATH1116 Mathematics & Applications II Honours

PHYS1101 Advanced Physics

For Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours)/Bachelor of Statistics:

12 units from completion of courses from the following list required for the Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours) contribute towards the Bachelor of Statistics component of this double degree:

MATH1013 Mathematics & Applications 1 or MATH1115 Mathematics & Applications I Honours

MATH1014 Mathematics & Applications 2 or MATH1116 Mathematics & Applications II Honours

The Bachelor of Asian Studies flexible double degree component requires completion of 96 units, of which:

A maximum of 36 units may come from completion of 1000-level courses

The 96 units must include:

12 units from the completion of the following compulsory courses:

ASIA1025 Culture and Society in Asia and the Pacific

ASIA1030 Asia in Motion: Dynamics of Asian Societies

A minimum of 24 units from one of the following language subject areas:

ARAB Arabic

CHIN Chinese

FREN French

HIND Hindi

INDN Indonesian

JPNS Japanese

KORE Korean

SKRT Sanskrit

SPAN Spanish

THAI Thai

URDU Urdu

VIET Vietnamese

A minimum of 12 units from the completion of discipline courses from the following list:

ASIA2026 The Politics of China

ASIA2065 Comparative Politics (Asia Pacific)

ASIA2109 Politics of South Asia

ASIA2301 The Peopling of Asia & the Pacific

ASIA2302 Culture & Modernity in Asia

ASIA2303 Ethnography & Religion in Asia

ASIA2304 What is Literature? Asian Perspectives

ASIA2307 Empire in Asia

ASIA2308 Language & History in Asia & the Pacific

ASIA2310 Comparative Politics

ASIA2311 Gender and Cultural Studies in Asia and the Pacific

ASIA2516 Indonesia: Politics, Society and Development

INTR2010 International Relations of the Asia-Pacific

STST2001 International Security Issues in the Asia-Pacific

STST2002 Internal Security

A minimum of 6 units from the completion of regional courses from the subject area ASIA at 1000, 2000 or 3000 level – Asian Studies or from the following list:

ARCH2050 Archaeology of Southeast Asia

ARTH2056 Art and Architecture in Southeast Asia

ARCH3024 In the footprints of Siddartha: The Archaeology of Buddhism

CHIN1012 Modern Chinese 1A: Spoken

CHIN1013 Modern Chinese 1B: Written

CHIN1202 Continuing Chinese - Chinese Extension

CHIN2022 Modern Chinese 2A: Spoken

CHIN2023 Modern Chinese 2B: Written

CHIN3022 Modern Chinese 5

CHIN3023 Modern Chinese 6

CHIN3024 Modern Chinese 7

CHIN3025 Modern Chinese 8

CHIN3035 Readings in Chinese History

CHIN3041 Case Studies in Translation: Chinese/English

CHIN3201 Cantonese A

CHIN3202 Cantonese B

CHIN3203 Cantonese C

CHIN3211 Advanced Readings in Chinese A

CHIN3212 Advanced Readings in Chinese B

CHIN3216 Chinese English Interpreting

ENVS2005 Island Sustainable Development: Fiji Field School

ENVS2017 Vietnam Field School

GEND2031 Cinema in South East Asia: Genre and Cultural Identities

INTR2012 China's New Approaches to Asia Pacific Security

INTR2014 Indian Foreign & Security Policy

INTR2016 US Security Policy in Asia

INTR2018 Japan's Security Dilemmas

INTR2020 Security and Stability on the Korean Peninsula

INTR2024 Nuclear Politics in Asia

INTR2028 Southeast Asia - ASEAN & Regional Order

JPNS2024 Japanese Grammar and Expressions

JPNS3012 Teaching Japanese: Content

JPNS3023 Advanced Readings in Japanese History

JPNS3102 Debating Japan: Contemporary Intellectual Debates

KORE1020 Modern Korean 1

KORE1021 Modern Korean 2

KORE2521 Modern Korean 3

KORE2522 Modern Korean 4

KORE3012 Modern Korean 5

KORE3013 Modern Korean 6

LING1001 Introduction to the Study of Language

LING2003 Introduction to Syntax

LING2005 Language Change and Linguistic Reconstruction

LING2007 Morphology

LING2010 Phonetics: Sounds of the World's Languages - Later Year

LING2028 Japanese Linguistics

LING3012 Field Methods

LING3030 Austronesian languages

LING3031 Papuan Languages

LING3032 Advanced Forensic Linguistics

LING3013 Issues in Advanced Japanese Linguistics

LING6009 Field Methods

PASI2002 Australia in Oceania in the 19th and 20th centuries

PASI2006 War in the Islands: The Second World War in the Pacific

PASI3003 Oceanic Encounters: Gender and Sexuality in the Pacific

POLS2070 Politics in Central Asia

SKRT3002 Sanskrit 4A

SKRT3003 Sanskrit 4B

SOCY2022 Environmental Sociology and History

SOCY2061 Contemporary Chinese Society

STST2003 Securing Australia's Asia-Pacific Arch of Instability

STST3002 Australia's Security in the Asian Century

TIBN1002 Tibetan 1A

TIBN1003 Tibetan 1B

6 units from the completion of 3000-level courses from the subject area ASIA – Asian Studies

12 units from the completion of courses from any courses or subject areas listed

24 units from completion of elective courses offered by ANU

Majors

Bachelor of Asian Studies Majors

Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours) Majors

Minors

Bachelor of Asian Studies Minors

Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours) Minors

Study Options

Year 1 ENGN1211 Discovering Engineering 6 units MATH1115 Advanced Mathematics and Applications 1 6 units OR MATH1013; PHYS1101 Physics I 6 units
ENGN1217 Introduction to Mechanics 6 units ENGN1218 Introduction to Electronics 6 units MATH1116 Advanced Mathematics and Applications 2 6 units OR MATH1014;
Year 2 ENGN1215 Engineering Sciences 6 units ENGN2217 Mechanical Systems and Design 6 units OR ENGN2218; ENGN2706 Engineering Research and Development Project (Methods) 6 units
COMP1730 Programming for Scientists 6 units Engineering Major course 6 units
Year 3 ENGN2217 Mechanical Systems and Design 6 units OR ENGN2218; ENGN2225 Systems Engineering Design 6 units Engineering Major course 6 units
ENGN2226 Systems Engineering Analysis 6 units Engineering major course 6 units
Year 4 ENGN3221 Engineering Management 6 units ENGN3712 ENGN3712 R&D Project Engineering Major course 6 units
ENGN3230 Engineering Innovation 6 units ENGN3712 ENGN3712 R&D Project
Year 5 ENGN4712 ENGN4712 R&D Project ENGN4221 Systems Engineering Project 6 units Engineering Major course 6 units
ENGN4712 ENGN4712 R&D Project Engineering Major course 6 units

Honours

The Bachelor of Engineering (Research & Development) degree with Honours

Students must formally enrol in ENGN4100 Engineering Honours at the commencement of their intended final semester. Graduation from the Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) program will require award at 1st class honours level. To award 1st class honours, the weighted average percentage mark (APM) must be in the range 80-100%. The APM is calculated using four clusters of courses, which are defined and weighted as follows:

Science and Engineering Foundations (0.1 weighting): ENGN1211, ENGN1215, COMP1110 or 1730, MATH1013 or 1115, MATH1014 or 1116 and PHYS1101.

Engineering Fundamentals (0.2 weighting): ENGN1217,1218,2217,2218, 2706 and ENGN2000-series electives.

Professional Core (0.3 weighting): ENGN2225,2226, 3200*,3221, 3230 and 4221 (*not compulsory).

Engineering Discipline (0.4 weighting): ENGN3000-series and 4000-series electives, and R&D project courses.

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As a high-achieving student in the Bachelor of Engineering (Research & Development) (Honours)  (BE(R&D) program you have chosen a unique and exciting 'systems engineering' degree.  This four year degree will give you access to an innovative structure that allows you to study a number of research projects, giving you exposure to cutting edge research with leading researchers, as well as studying the fundmental engineering courses.
This degree can be also studied as a double degree with many complementary disciplines.

Single degree

  • This degree requires 192 units
  • One Engineering major (48 units)
  • 36 units of research projects
  • 30 units of elective courses which may be used to study an Engineering minor (24 units) or a range of courses from any ANU College.

Double degree

  • This degree requires a total of 144 units
  • One Engineering major (48 units)
  • 36 units of research projects

About this degree

  • Typically you will study four courses per semester (total of 24 units) as a full time student giving you a total of 32 courses across your whole degree of four years duration
  • BE(R&D) has many compulsory courses due to its professional accreditation
  • In the single degree you will have 36 units (six courses) of electives. You may use these to study an Engineering minor or a range of courses from any ANU College
  • There are no electives in the double degree - your other degree requirements use up all of these.

Enrolment Status

While it’s possible to enrol in fewer courses per semester, which is called studying part-time, it will take you longer to finish your program and get your degree. If you are an international student you must always be full-time.





Important things to keep in mind when choosing your 1000-level courses

  • IF YOU ARE COMMENCING IN JULY YOU SHOULD SEND AN EMAIL TO <studentadmin.cecs@anu.edu.au> FOR ADVICE ABOUT YOUR ENROLMENT OR YOU SHOULD ATTEND AN ENROLMENT ADVICE SESSION AT THE UNIVERSITY IN THE WEEK BEFORE SEMESTER COMMENCES.

  • Students who excel in maths and have done the highest level of maths available to them at school should read the following: You may choose to enrol in MATH1115 and MATH1116 (honours maths) in place of MATH1013 and MATH1014. There is no particular advantage to doing this, and there is additional workload, but students who are passionate and talented may like to choose this option.
  • You need to enrol in courses for both First Semester and Second Semester.
  • You can’t study more than four courses (24 units) per semester, eight for the year.
  • You may take 1000-level courses later in your program. But remember you can’t count more than ten 1000-level courses (60 units) towards your single degree or six 1000-level courses (36 units) towards your BE(R&D) half of the double degree.


Majors and Minors

See available majors and minors for this program

There are a number of Engineering majors and minors for you to choose from. The good news is that you do not need to make any decisions about these until after first year. Just follow the first year enrolment pattern for single and double degrees. If you want more information about majors and minors you can have a look at the BE(R&D) Degree Requirements on the 'Programs and Courses' website.

Electives

There are no electives in your first year of study.

Study Options

Bachelor of Engineering (Research & Development) (Honours)

Study Options

Year 1 48 units ENGN1211 Discovering Engineering 6 units ENGN1215 Engineering Sciences 6 units MATH1115 Advanced Mathematics and Applications 1 6 units PHYS1101 Physics I 6 units
COMP1730 Programming for Scientists 6 units ENGN1217 Introduction to Mechanics 6 units ENGN1218 Introduction to Electronics 6 units MATH1116 Advanced Mathematics and Applications 2 6 units

Bachelor of Engineering (Research & Development) (Honours)

Study Options

Year 1 48 units ENGN1211 Discovering Engineering 6 units MATH1115 Advanced Mathematics and Applications 1 6 units PHYS1101 Physics I 6 units Other Degree course
ENGN1217 Introduction to Mechanics 6 units ENGN1218 Introduction to Electronics 6 units MATH1116 Advanced Mathematics and Applications 2 6 units Other Degree course

Academic Advice

For assistance, please email: studentadmin.cecs@anu.edu.au

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A single three year undergraduate degree offered by the ANU College of Asia and the Pacific

Australia is increasingly looking to Asia - strategically, economically, politically, and culturally - and all eyes are on the graduates of tomorrow to take us there. Watch our video to find out how this degree will prepare you for a successful career in the Asian Century.

With a Bachelor of Asian Studies you will master an Asian language, acquire in-depth contextual knowledge, and graduate with the kind of Asian literacy that gets you noticed by employers.

 And if you love adventure, we offer you a variety of study opportunities in the region so you can experience Asia first hand. Plus we'll provide you with funding to help get you there.


Single degree

Three years full time (144 units)
Four Courses per semester
A maximum of 60 units of 1000 level courses
12 units of compulsory courses
24 units from the designated language core courses
12 units of discipline core courses
6 units of regional core courses
6 units of 3000 level ASIA coded courses
12 units of additional courses from any of the above mentioned lists
72 units of elective courses from the College of Asia and the Pacific and/or from another ANU College

Double degree

This degree requires 96 units
A maximum of 36 units of 1000 level courses
12 units of compulsory courses
24 units from the designated language core courses
12 units of discipline core courses
6 units of regional core courses
6 units of 3000 level ASIA coded courses
12 units of additional courses from any of the above mentioned lists
24 units of elective courses from the College of Asia and the Pacific and/or from another ANU College

Enrolment Status

While it's possible to enrol in fewer courses per semester, which is called studying part-time, it will take you longer to finish your program and get your degree. If you are an international student you must always be full-time.

Important things to keep in mind when choosing your 1000-level courses

When you enrol for the first time you will study ‘1000-level’ courses. These courses have ‘1’ as the first number in their course code, such as ASIA1234.

You need to enrol in courses for both First Semester and Second Semester. You can’t study more than four courses (24 units) per semester, eight for the year. You need to enrol in courses to meet the requirements of the program, including ASIA1025, ASIA1030, courses for the language requirement and electives. But remember you can’t count more than ten 1000-level courses (60 units) towards your single degree program.

Majors and Minors

See available majors and minors for this program

While you only need to enrol in courses to complete the requirements of your degree, you can use your core and compulsory courses to enrol in 1000-level courses for a major or minor. That way you keep your options open. Once you've selected courses for a major, and/or a minor or second major, you should choose electives to make up the balance of your courses.

Electives

While you only need to enrol in courses to complete the requirements of your degree, you can use your elective courses to enrol in 1000-level courses for a major or minor. That way you keep your options open. Once you've selected courses for a major, and/or a minor or second major, you should choose electives to make up the balance of your courses.
To find 1000-level courses, use the catalogue finder. Remember you can choose up to 8 courses from another ANU College at the University if you are undertaking the single Bachelor of Asian Studies program.

Study Options

Bachelor of Asian Studies Single Degree Study Plan

Study Options

Year 1 48 units ASIA1025 Culture and Society in Asia 6 units Language Course 6 units Elective 6 units Elective 6 units
ASIA1030 Lives in Motion: The Politics of Culture and Everyday Experience in Postcolonial Asia 6 units Language Course 6 units Elective 6 units Elective 6 units

Bachelor of Asian Studies Double Degree Study Plan

Study Options

Year 1 48 units ASIA1025 Culture and Society in Asia 6 units Language Course 6 units Course from other Degree 6 units Course from other Degree 6 units
ASIA1030 Lives in Motion: The Politics of Culture and Everyday Experience in Postcolonial Asia 6 units Language Course 6 units Course from other Degree 6 units Course from other Degree 6 units
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