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

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.

Do you want to work on tangible problems such as investigating the economy, monitoring our environment, understanding disease or even improving the next generation of Xbox? Then become an expert in the most important skill for virtually all fields of study – statistics.

ANU Bachelor of Statistics graduates use their rigorous training in core statistical application and theory to deliver crucial insight.

You will be a desired professional in diverse areas including biology, economics, actuarial studies, psychology, physics, archaeology, medicine and information technology. There is always a need for a qualified statistician to make sense of the data.

Google’s Chief Economist agrees that “the sexy job in the next ten years will be statisticians.”

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

  • Recognise the importance of proper collection and management of quantitative information to the scientific process, including appreciation of the importance of data accuracy, verifiability and context.
  • Understand, explain and contextualise the importance of quantitative analysis in at least one major area of application.
  • Understand the theoretical and mathematical underpinnings of statistical theory and practice.
  • Apply data analytic techniques that are appropriate to inquiry context, including demonstrating appreciation for the underlying assumptions and data requirements for these techniques to be valid.
  • Communicate the principles and results of data analyses using the language and conventions of the discipline.
  • Apply a wide range of statistical testing and estimation techniques, including modern and computer based modelling, in appropriate contexts.
  • Develop the skills necessary to critically engage with and evaluate literature on data analysis.
  • Explain and convey findings and information from data analysis.

Develop the skills necessary to work independently and collaboratively to collect, process, interpret and represent data and inferential outcomes.

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

ACT: Specialist Mathematics (major/minor) (160+) Recommended Studies:  Specialist Mathematics (double major)
NSW: HSC Mathematics Extension 1 with a minimum performance band of E3
QLD: Mathematics B and Mathematics C, with a grade of 'H' in each
SA/NT: Mathematics 1 (Double) and Mathematics 2 with a score of at least 15/20 in both subjects
TAS: Mathematics Stage 2 and Mathematics Stage 3 with a score of at least 15/20 in both subjects
VIC: Mathematical Methods 3&4 and Specialist Mathematics 3/4 with at least 36/50 in each subject
WA: Applicable Mathematics and Calculus with a score of at least 72/100
IB: Mathematics (HL) with at least 6

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 Statistics - 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 Statistics flexible double degree component requires completion of 96 units, of which:

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

The 96 units must consist of:

66 units from completion of the following compulsory courses

COMP1100 Introduction to Programming and Algorithms

MATH1115 Mathematics and Applications 1 Honours

MATH1116 Mathematics and Applications 2 Honours

MATH3511 Scientific Computing

STAT2001 Introductory Mathematical Statistics

STAT2008 Regression Modelling

STAT3004 Stochastic Modelling

STAT3011 Graphical Data Analysis

STAT3012 Design of Experiments and Surveys

STAT3013 Statistical Inference

STAT3015 Generalised Linear Modelling

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

STAT1003 Statistical Techniques

STAT1008 Quantitative Research Methods

24 units from the completion of a List from List 3 of the ANU College of Business and Economics

If your flexible double degree is within the College of Business and Economics (for example Commerce and Economics), the below study plan may show the same course twice. If this is the case, you must only do the course once and replace the other course with a CBE List 1 elective.

Students enrolled in Bachelor of Statistics/Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Hons) degree will need to enrol in MATH1115 and MATH1116, instead of MATH1013 and MATH1014. Also, in the Bachelor of Statistics, these students should replace COMP1100 with an elective, as they will completing COMP1130 in the BAC (Hons) degree, which is an incompatible course

For majors and minors offered by the ANU College of Business and Economics, students may count a course towards multiple majors and minors. If a minor is a subset of all stated courses and/or prerequisites for a major, then completion of the major overrides completion of the minor, and only the major is regarded as having been completed. If all courses in a major and/or minor are compulsory courses in the degree, the major and/or minor will not be listed on the transcript.

Majors

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

Bachelor of Statistics Majors

Minors

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

Bachelor of Statistics 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 CBE Course 6 units
ENGN1217 Introduction to Mechanics 6 units ENGN1218 Introduction to Electronics 6 units MATH1116 Advanced Mathematics and Applications 2 6 units OR MATH1014; CBE Course 6 units
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 CBE Course 6 units
COMP1730 Programming for Scientists 6 units Engineering Major course 6 units CBE Course 6 units CBE 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 CBE Course 6 units
ENGN2226 Systems Engineering Analysis 6 units Engineering major course 6 units CBE Course 6 units CBE Course 6 units
Year 4 ENGN3221 Engineering Management 6 units ENGN3712 ENGN3712 R&D Project Engineering Major course 6 units CBE Course 6 units
ENGN3230 Engineering Innovation 6 units ENGN3712 ENGN3712 R&D Project CBE Course 6 units CBE Course 6 units
Year 5 ENGN4712 ENGN4712 R&D Project ENGN4221 Systems Engineering Project 6 units Engineering Major course 6 units CBE Course 6 units
ENGN4712 ENGN4712 R&D Project Engineering Major course 6 units CBE Course 6 units CBE 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.

Students may proceed to the fourth honours year in Statistics. Entry to the honours year program is subject to an appropriately high average grade (generally distinction level or above) in the 3000-level compulsory subjects described in the course listings and requires the approval of College. Other conditions may also apply. Students who are interested in the honours program should seek further advice from the Convenor of the Program in the Research School of Finance, Actuarial Studies and Applied Statistics.

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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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The Bachelor of Statistics offers a rigorous program of training in the theory and application of statistics. The program involves a core mainstream statistical application and theory, supplemented by studies in specialist streams. You may choose to specialise in any of a number of areas including: Business Statistics, Econometrics, Financial Statistics, Statistical Methodology, Applied Probability and Psychological or Sociological Research Methods.

Single degree

  • This degree requires 24 courses (144 units)
  • A maximum of 10 courses (60 units) of 1000 level courses
  • 16 compulsory courses
  • 8 electives

Double degree

  • This degree requires 16 courses (96 units) of CBE courses
  • A maximum of 8 courses (48 units) of 1000 level CBE courses
  • 16 compulsory courses.

About this degree

Single degree
In a Bachelor of Statistics single degree program you will study a total of 144 units.  Typically you will take 4 courses per semester (total of 24 units) as a full time student giving you a total of 24 courses across your whole degree. You will need to complete a minimum of 16 CBE courses (96 units) but will also get to choose 8 courses (48 units) from other ANU Colleges.  You can try a range of courses or take a major or minor in a non-CBE subject, the choice is yours.

Double degree
In a Bachelor of Statistics double degree program you will study a total of 96 units.  Typically you will take 4 courses per semester (total of 24 units) as a full time student giving you a total of 16 courses across your whole degree.  However, for each semester you are likely to take 2 courses from your Statistics degree and then 2 courses from the other half of you degree - still a total of 4 courses a semester.



Enrolment Status

It is possible to enrol in fewer courses per semester but it will take you longer to finish your program and get your degree. If you are an international student you must always be enrolled full-time in 24 units each semester.

 


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 BUSN1001.

Please also note that:

  • You need to enrol in courses for both First Semester and Second Semester.
  • You cannot 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) in total towards your single degree.
  • You can change your enrolment in courses up until the end of week 2 of each semester without penalty.

Electives

You can use your electives to enrol in any courses that you like, provided you meet prerequisite requirements.

Remember that you can choose up to 8 courses from another ANU College if you are undertaking the single Bachelor of Statistics degree.

If you are in a double degree, your electives must be CBE courses.

Don't forget the maximum number of 1000 level courses is 10 in a single degree.






Study Options

Bachelor of Statistics

This is a typical study plan for the first year of a student undertaking a Bachelor of Statistics

Study Options

Year 1 48 units COMP1100 Introduction to Programming and Algorithms 6 units MATH1115 Advanced Mathematics and Applications 1 6 units STAT1003 Statistical Techniques 6 units Elective course 6 units
MATH1116 Advanced Mathematics and Applications 2 6 units Sequence pre-requisite (List 3) course 6 units Elective course 6 units Elective course 6 units

Bachelor of Statistics - Double Degree

This is a typical study plan for the first year of a student undertaking a Bachelor of Statistics degree with another degree, such as the Bachelor of Arts (degree B)

Study Options

Year 1 48 units COMP1100 Introduction to Programming and Algorithms 6 units MATH1115 Advanced Mathematics and Applications 1 6 units Degree B course 6 units Degree B course 6 units
STAT1003 Statistical Techniques 6 units MATH1116 Advanced Mathematics and Applications 2 6 units Degree B course 6 units Degree B course 6 units

Disciplines

For further information on specific discipline you can:


Academic Advice

At least 24 units from the completion of a sequence from List 3 of the Bachelor of Statistics.  Sequence pre-requisites can be taken in the first year of study.

If after reading through these guidelines you are unsure about your which courses to enrol in, you can come to an academic advice session at Melville Hall during Orientation week.

If you are seeking status (credit) from previous study at another university you will need to come to an academic advice session at Melville Hall during Orientation week, and we will help you choose the correct courses for your first year.

Do you want to talk to someone before enrolling?

Contact info.cbe@anu.edu.au

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