• 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.

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 and regional 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.

Our community of scholars, policymakers, researchers and students is proudly interdisciplinary and interregional. Our teaching and research drives Australia’s engagement and understanding of its neighbouring regions. Majors and minors in the Bachelor of Asian Studies can be based on a language, a region or a discipline – for example, Modern Chinese Language, Asia-Pacific Politics, Japanese Studies and many others. We encourage students who begin the study of an Asian language at university to complete a full language major in order to graduate with the proficiency required to function as an Asia specialist in the increasingly competitive job market. Placement testing allows students with existing expertise in a language to enter at their current proficiency level.

Career Options

Graduates from ANU have been rated as Australia's most employable graduates and among the most sought after by employers worldwide.

The latest Global Employability University Ranking, published by the Times Higher Education, rated ANU as Australia's top university for getting a job for the fourth year in a row.

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 be able to:

1. Critically apply theoretical frameworks and research techniques to understand the global significance of Asia as a region and as a composite of diverse societies and cultures;

2. Demonstrate an understanding of different disciplinary approaches and methods drawn from the humanities and social sciences, to synthesise knowledge about Asia, its regions, and its place in the world;

3. Demonstrate a nuanced understanding of the regional diversity of the societies and cultures that make up Asia;

4. Evaluate ideas and debate issues 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.

More information about ATAR requirements for individual programs can be found HERE.

The National Register of higher education providers is an authoritative source of information that will help you confirm your institution of choice is registered to deliver higher education in Australia.

The Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT) website is HERE. Based on surveys done by thousands of students across Australia you can find out about universities that interest you, doing side-by-side comparisons.

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

Queensland Band equivalents are a guide only - selection is made on an ATAR 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: Mathematical Methods (Major)/Further Mathematics (Major)/Specialist Mathematics/Specialist Methods (Major), NSW: Mathematics or equivalent. More information about interstate subject equivalencies can be found here.

Adjustment Factors

A maximum of 5 equity adjustments apply to programs with a minimum selection rank of 98 or higher. Visit the ANU Adjustment Factors website for further information.

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
$45,168.00

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.

 

Students must achieve a minimum 80% final Honours mark in order to graduate with the Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours). Students who do not achieve a minimum 80% final Honours mark will be transferred to the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) single degree program.

 

HONS4700 Final Honours Grade will be used to calculate the Class of Honours and the Mark. It will be calculated as the weighted average mark of the following courses, with further weightings as indicated:

Science and Engineering Foundations (0.1 weighting): ENGN1211, ENGN1215, COMP1110 or COMP1730, MATH1013 or MATH1115, MATH1014 or MATH1116 and PHYS1101.

Engineering Fundamentals (0.2 weighting): ENGN1217, ENGN1218, ENGN2217, ENGN2218, ENGN2706 and ENGN2000-series electives.

Professional Core (0.3 weighting): ENGN2225, ENGN2226, ENGN3200, ENGN3221, ENGN3230 and ENGN4221.

Engineering Discipline (0.4 weighting): ENGN3000-series and ENGN4000-series electives, and R&D project courses.

 

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

MATH1014 Mathematics & Applications 2

MATH1115 Mathematics & Applications I Honours

MATH1116 Mathematics & Applications II Honours

 

For Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours)/ Bachelor of Applied Data Analytics:

12 units required for the Bachelor of Engineering contribute towards the Bachelor of Applied Data Analytics component of this double degree:

6 units from completion of courses from the following list:

MATH1014 Mathematics and Applications 2

MATH1116 Advanced Mathematics and Applications 2

 

6 units from completion of courses from the following list:

COMP1100 Programming as Problem Solving

COMP1730 Programming for Scientists

 

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

MATH1014 Mathematics & Applications 2

MATH1115 Mathematics & Applications I Honours

MATH1116 Mathematics & Applications II Honours

 

For Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Asian Studies:

12 units from completion of courses required for the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) contribute towards the requirement to complete 48 units from majors, minors and courses offered by the ANU College of Asia and the Pacific.

 

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

MATH1014 Mathematics & Applications 2

MATH1115 Mathematics & Applications I Honours

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

MATH1014 Mathematics & Applications 2

MATH1115 Mathematics & Applications I Honours

MATH1116 Mathematics & Applications II Honours

 

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

MATH1014 Mathematics & Applications 2

MATH1115 Mathematics & Applications I Honours

MATH1116 Mathematics & Applications II Honours

 

For Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Environment and Sustainability

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

 

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

MATH1014 Mathematics & Applications 2

MATH1115 Mathematics & Applications I Honours

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

BIOL1009 Diversity of Life

COMP1100 Introduction to Programming and Algorithms

 

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 (Honours)/Bachelor of International Security Studies:

12 units from completion of courses required for the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) contribute towards the electives for the Bachelor of International Security Studies component of this double degree.

 

For Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours)/Bachelor of Languages

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 Languages component of this double degree:

MATH1013 Mathematics & Applications 1

MATH1014 Mathematics & Applications 2

MATH1115 Mathematics & Applications I Honours

MATH1116 Mathematics & Applications II Honours

 

For Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours)/Bachelor of Mathematical 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 Mathematical Sciences component of this double degree:

MATH1115 Mathematics & Applications I Honours

MATH1116 Mathematics & Applications II Honours

 

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

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

 

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

MATH1014 Mathematics & Applications 2

MATH1115 Mathematics & Applications I Honours

MATH1116 Mathematics & Applications II Honours

PHYS1101 Advanced Physics I

 

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

MATH1014 Mathematics & Applications 2

MATH1115 Mathematics & Applications I Honours

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

MATH1014 Mathematics & Applications 2

MATH1115 Mathematics & Applications I Honours

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 consist of:

12 units from completion of the following compulsory courses:

ASIA1025 Asia and the Pacific: Power, diversity and change
ASIA1030 Asia and the Pacific in Motion

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

ASIA2065 Asian Politics: From Concepts to Causes
ASIA2067 Economies of Emerging Asia
ASIA2301 Human Migration and Expansion in the Rise of the Asia-Pacific
ASIA2302 Culture and Modernity in Asia: Anthropological Perspectives
ASIA2304 What is Literature? Asian Perspectives
ASIA2307 History of Empire in Asia
ASIA2001 Language in Asia and the Pacific
ASIA2311 Gender and Cultural Studies in Asia and the Pacific
INTR2010 International Relations in the Asia-Pacific
STST2001 International Security issues in the Asia Pacific
 

24 units from completion of language courses from one of the following lists :

Burmese Language
BURM1002 Burmese 1
BURM1003 Burmese 2
BURM2001 Burmese 3
BURM2002 Burmese 4
 
Chinese Language
CHIN1012 Modern Chinese 1: Spoken
CHIN1013 Modern Chinese 1: Written
CHIN2022 Modern Chinese 2: Spoken 
CHIN2023 Modern Chinese 2: Written 
CHIN2014 Modern Chinese 3
CHIN2017 Modern Chinese 4
CHIN3022 Modern Chinese 5
CHIN3023 Modern Chinese 6
CHIN2525 Learning Language Locally: China
CHIN3024 Advanced Modern Chinese A
CHIN3025 Advanced Modern Chinese B
CHIN3041 Chinese-English Translation 
CHIN3211 Chinese for Native Speakers A
CHIN3212 Chinese for Native Speakers B
CHIN3216 Chinese-English Interpreting
ASIA2103 Language in Asia and the Pacific (L)

Hindi Language
HIND1100 Hindi 1
HIND1200 Hindi 2
HIND2300 Hindi 3
HIND2400 Hindi 4
HIND3500 Hindi 5
HIND3600 Hindi 6
HIND2525 Learning Language Locally: India
ASIA3083 Research Topics in South and Southeast Asian Languages A
ASIA3108 Research Topics in South and Southeast Asian Languages B
ASIA2103 Language in Asia and the Pacific (L)

Indonesian Language
INDN1002 Indonesian 1
INDN1003 Indonesian 2
INDN2002 Indonesian 3
INDN2003 Indonesian 4
INDN3002 Indonesian 5
INDN3003 Indonesian 6
INDN2525 Learning Language Locally: Indonesia
INDN3104 Advanced Indonesian: History and Development of the Language
INDN3015 Advanced Indonesian: Translation into English
ASIA3083 Research Topics in South and Southeast Asian Languages A
ASIA3108 Research Topics in South and Southeast Asian Languages B
ASIA2103 Language in Asia and the Pacific (L)

Japanese Language
JPNS1012 Japanese 1: Spoken
JPNS1014 Japanese 1: Written
JPNS2003 Japanese 2: Spoken
JPNS2005 Japanese 2: Written
JPNS2012 Japanese 3
JPNS2013 Japanese 4
JPNS3022 Japanese 5
JPNS3028 Japanese 6
JPNS2024 Japanese Grammar and Expressions 
JPNS2525 Learning Language Locally: Japan
JPNS3005 Advanced Japanese: Issues in Contemporary Japan
JPNS3006 Advanced Japanese: Language in Context
JPNS3007 Advanced Japanese: Readings in Culture and Society
JPNS3008 Advanced Japanese: Readings in Literature
JPNS3012 Teaching Japanese: Content
JPNS3014 Teaching Japanese: Method
JPNS3013 Japanese - English Translation
JPNS3102 Debating Japan: Contemporary Intellectual Debates
JPNS3023 Research Topics in Japanese A
JPNS3024 Research Topics in Japanese B
ASIA2103 Language in Asia and the Pacific (L)

Korean Language
KORE1020 Korean 1
KORE1021 Korean 2
KORE2521 Korean 3
KORE2522 Korean 4
KORE3012 Korean 5
KORE3013 Korean 6
KORE3015 Advanced Korean: Film and Society
KORE3018 Advanced Korean: Literature and Media
ASIA2103 Language in Asia and the Pacific (L)
 
Literary Chinese Language
CHIN2019 Literary Chinese 1
CHIN2021 Literary Chinese 2
CHIN3015 Advanced Literary Chinese*

Mongolian Language
MNGL1002 Mongolian 1
MNGL1003 Mongolian 2
MNGL2002 Mongolian 3
MNGL2003 Mongolian 4
 
Sanskrit Language
SKRT1002 Sanskrit 1
SKRT1003 Sanskrit 2
SKRT2103 Sanskrit 3
SKRT2104 Sanskrit 4
SKRT3004 Sanskrit 5
SKRT3005 Sanskrit 6
SKRT3002 Advanced Sanskrit Literature A
SKRT3003 Advanced Sanskrit Literature B
ASIA3083 Research Topics in South and Southeast Asian Languages A
ASIA3108 Research Topics in South and Southeast Asian Languages B
ASIA2103 Language in Asia and the Pacific (L)
 
Tetum Language
TETM1002 Tetum 1
TETM1003 Tetum 2
TETM2004 Tetum 3
TETM2005 Tetum 4
 
Thai Language
THAI1002 Thai 1
THAI1003 Thai 2
THAI2002 Thai 3
THAI2003 Thai 4
THAI3002 Thai 5
THAI3008 Thai 6
ASIA2103 Language in Asia and the Pacific (L)
THAI2525 Learning Language Locally: Thailand
ASIA3083 Research Topics in South and Southeast Asian Languages A
ASIA3108 Research Topics in South and Southeast Asian Languages B

Vietnamese Language
VIET1002 Vietnamese 1
VIET1003 Vietnamese 2
VIET2002 Vietnamese 3
VIET2003 Vietnamese 4
VIET3002 Vietnamese 5
VIET3003 Vietnamese 6 
VIET3015 Vietnamese–English Translation 
ASIA2103 Language in Asia and the Pacific (L)
VIET2525 Learning Language Locally: Vietnam
ASIA3083 Research Topics in South and Southeast Asian Languages A
ASIA3108 Research Topics in South and Southeast Asian Languages B
 

*CHIN3015 Advanced Literary Chinese may be completed up to 3 times in a different topic in each instance with permission of the Course Convenor.

48 units from completion of courses from the following subject areas, majors and minors, of which a minimum of 6 units must come from completion of 3000-level courses.    

Major
Archaeology major
Anthropology major
Arabic major
Asian History major
Asian and Pacific Culture, Media and Gender
Asia-Pacific International Relations major
Asia-Pacific Politics major
Asia-Pacific Security Studies major
Chinese Language major
Chinese Studies major
French Language and Culture major
Hindi Language major
India Studies major
Indonesian Language major
Indonesian Studies major
Japanese Language major
Japanese Linguistics major
Japanese Studies major
Korean Language major
Korean Studies major
Linguistics major
Northeast Asian Studies major
Pacific Studies major
Peace and Conflict Studies major
Sanskrit Language major
Southeast Asian Studies major
Spanish major
Thai Language major
Vietnamese Language major


Minor
Asian and Pacific Anthropology minor
Asia-Pacific Archaeology minor
Asian and Pacific Literature and Film minor
Burmese Language minor
Mongolian Language minor 
Classical Chinese minor 
Tetum Language minor


Portuguese Language (PORT)
Tibetan Language (TIBN)


A maximum of 6 units may come from the completion of courses from VCUG Vice Chancellor’s Undergraduate Courses, or the following list:

ANIP3003 Australian National Internships Program Internship A
ASIA2110 International Affairs Internship
ASIA2098 Asian and Pacific Studies Internship
ASIA3023 Asia Pacific Week Internship
ASIA3024 Editor’s practicum: online public engagement, academic blogging and digital disruption
ESEN1101 Essential University English
LING2107 Advanced Academic English

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

Students must formally enrol in ENGN4100 Engineering Honours at the commencement of their intended final semester.

Back to the Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours) page

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)
  • 30 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)
  • 30 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

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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

This degree requires the completion of 144 units, comprising of:

A maximum of 60 units of 1000 level courses
12 units of compulsory courses (ASIA1025 and ASIA1030)
24 units from the designated language core courses
12 units of discipline core courses
48 units from the completion of majors, minors and courses offered by the ANU College of Asia and the Pacific

48 units from the completion of elective courses offered by the ANU

Double degree

This degree requires the completion of 96 units, comprising of:
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
24 units from the completion of majors, minors and courses offered by the ANU College of Asia and the Pacific
24 units of elective courses offered by the ANU

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, search Programs and Courses. 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 Asia and the Pacific: Power, diversity and change 6 units Language Course 6 units Elective 6 units Elective 6 units
ASIA1030 Asia and the Pacific in Motion 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 Asia and the Pacific: Power, diversity and change 6 units Language Course 6 units Course from other Degree 6 units Course from other Degree 6 units
ASIA1030 Asia and the Pacific in Motion 6 units Language Course 6 units Course from other Degree 6 units Course from other Degree 6 units

Do you want to talk to someone before enrolling?

Contact Student Centre, ANU College of Asia and the Pacific at cap.student@anu.edu.au

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