UWA Handbook 2024

Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures

1.(1) The Student Rules apply to students in this course.

(2) The policy, policy statements and guidance documents and student procedures apply, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.

Academic Conduct Essentials module

2. Because this course is offered exclusively by way of a series of Micro-Credentials this rule is not applicable.

English Language competency requirements

3.(1) To be considered eligible for consideration for admission to this course an applicant must satisfy the University's English language competence requirement as set out in the University Policy on Admission: Coursework, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.

(2) Applicants can meet the English language competence requirement for this course by demonstrating the successful completion of six Tailings Management micro-credentials that contribute to the UWA Graduate Certificate in Tailings Management.

Admission requirements

4.(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—

(a) a Bachelor of Engineering or Master of Professional Engineering, or a degree in a related field, as recognised by UWA;

and

(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent;

or

(2) At least five years professional work experience in tailings engineering and management.

Admission ranking and selection

5. Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

Articulations and exit awards

6. This course does not form part of an articulated sequence.

Course structure

7.(1) The course consists of units to a total value of 24 points.

(2) Units must be selected in accordance with the course structure, as set out in these rules.

Additional rules

Completion of Award

14. This Graduate Certificate is only available to students who have successfully completed twelve Tailings Management micro-credentials and associated assessment.

Entry into the Award

15. Students can apply for entry into the certificate upon the successful completion of six Tailings Management micro-credentials.

Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures

1.(1) The Student Rules apply to students in this course.

(2) The policy, policy statements and guidance documents and student procedures apply, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.

Academic Conduct Essentials and Communication and Research Skills modules

2.(1) Except as stated in (2), a student who enrols in this course for the first time irrespective of whether they have previously been enrolled in another course of the University, must undertake the Academic Conduct Essentials module (the ACE module) and the Communication and Research Skills module (the CARS module).

(2) A student who has previously achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the CARS module is not required to repeat the module.

(3) A student must successfully complete the ACE module within the first teaching period of their enrolment. Failure to complete the module within this timeframe will result in the student's unit results from this teaching period being withheld. These results will continue to be withheld until students avail themselves of a subsequent opportunity to achieve a passing grade in the ACE module. In the event that students complete units in subsequent teaching periods without completing the ACE module, these results will similarly be withheld. Students will not be permitted to submit late review or appeal applications regarding results which have been withheld for this reason and which they were unable to access in the normally permitted review period.

English Language competency requirements

3. To be considered eligible for consideration for admission to this course an applicant must satisfy the University's English language competence requirement as set out in the University Policy on Admission: Coursework.

Admission requirements

4. To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—

(a) a Master of Professional Engineering, or a Bachelor of Engineering(Honours), or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;

and

(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 65 per cent.

Admission ranking and selection

5. Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

Articulations and exit awards

6.(1) This course has the following exit awards:

• 60260 Graduate Certificate in Low Emission Energy Technologies (24 points)
• 60330 Graduate Diploma in Low Emission Energy Technologies (48 points)

(2) A student who withdraws from the Master of Low Emission Energy Technologies course before completing it, A student who withdraws from the Master of Low Emission Energy Technologies before completing it, but after completing level 4 and 5 core units to the value of 24 points, including at least one or all of CHPR4408, CHPR5520, CHRP5521 or CHPR5522 either in-semester or through micro-credentials where available, may apply to the School to be awarded the Graduate Certificate in Low Emission Energy Technologies, may apply to the School to be awarded the Graduate Certificate in Low Emission Energy Technologies.

(3) A student who withdraws from the Master of Low Emission Energy Technologies course before completing it, A student who withdraws from the Master of Low Emission Energy Technologies before completing it, but after completing level 4 and 5 core units to the value of 48 points, including at least one or all of CHPR4408, CHPR5520, CHRP5521 or CHPR5522 either in-semester or through micro-credentials where available, may apply to the School to be awarded the Graduate Diploma in Low Emission Energy Technologies, may apply to the School to be awarded the Graduate Diploma in Low Emission Energy Technologies.

Course structure

7.(1) The course consists of units to a total value of 96 points (maximum value) which include conversion units to a value of 48 points.

(2) Units must be selected in accordance with the course structure, as set out in these rules.

(3) Students who have completed an Engineering degree in a cognate area, or equivalent as recognised by the School are granted credit for conversion units up to a value of 48 points.

Satisfactory progress

8. To make satisfactory progress a student must pass units to a point value greater than half the total value of units in which they remain enrolled after the final date for withdrawal without academic penalty.

9. A student who has not achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the Communication and Research Skills module (the CARS module) when their progress status is assessed will not have made satisfactory progress even if they have met the other requirements for satisfactory progress in Rule 8.

Progress status

10.(1) A student who makes satisfactory progress in terms of Rule 8 is assigned the status of 'Good Standing'.

(2) Unless the relevant board determines otherwise because of exceptional circumstances—

(a) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the first time under Rule 8 is assigned a progress status of 'On Probation';

(b) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the second time under Rule 8 is assigned a progress status of 'Suspended';

(c) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the third time under Rule 8 is assigned a progress status of 'Excluded'.

11. A student who does not make satisfactory progress in terms of Rule 9 is assigned the progress status of 'On Probation', unless they have been assigned a progress status of 'Suspended' or 'Excluded' for failure to meet other satisfactory progress requirements in Rule 8.

Award with distinction

12. To be awarded the degree with distinction a student must achieve a course weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 80 per cent which is calculated based on—

(a) all units above Level 3 attempted as part of the course that are awarded a final percentage mark;

(b) all relevant units above Level 3 undertaken in articulating courses of this University that are awarded a final percentage mark;

and

(c) all units above Level 3 completed at this University that are credited to the master's degree course.

Deferrals

13. Applicants awarded admission to the course are entitled to a deferral of up to 12 months, as per the University Policy on: Admissions (Coursework).

Note: This course is only available to re-enrolling students.

Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures

1.(1) The Student Rules apply to students in this course.

(2) The policy, policy statements and guidance documents and student procedures apply, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.

Academic Conduct Essentials and Communication and Research Skills modules

2.(1) Except as stated in (2), a student who enrols in this course for the first time irrespective of whether they have previously been enrolled in another course of the University, must undertake the Academic Conduct Essentials module (the ACE module) and the Communication and Research Skills module (the CARS module).

(2) A student who has previously achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the CARS module is not required to repeat the module.

(3) A student must successfully complete the ACE module within the first teaching period of their enrolment. Failure to complete the module within this timeframe will result in the student's unit results from this teaching period being withheld. These results will continue to be withheld until students avail themselves of a subsequent opportunity to achieve a passing grade in the ACE module. In the event that students complete units in subsequent teaching periods without completing the ACE module, these results will similarly be withheld. Students will not be permitted to submit late review or appeal applications regarding results which have been withheld for this reason and which they were unable to access in the normally permitted review period.

English Language competency requirements

3. To be considered eligible for consideration for admission to this course an applicant must satisfy the University's English language competence requirement as set out in the University Policy on Admission: Coursework.

Admission requirements

4. To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—

(a) a bachelor's degree with a major in Engineering Science, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;

or

(b) a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and

(i) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 65 per cent; and

(ii) prior studies in engineering, physics or mathematics;

or

(c) completed units in the Master of Professional Engineering Preliminary course at UWA as prescribed by the Faculty.

Admission ranking and selection

5. Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

Articulations and exit awards

6.(1) This course has the following exit awards:

• GCertEng Graduate Certificate in Engineering (24 points)
• GDipEng Graduate Diploma in Engineering (48 points)

(2) A student who withdraws from the Master of Professional Engineering course before completing it, but after completing units to the value of 24 points, may apply to the School to be awarded the Graduate Certificate in Engineering.

(3) A student who withdraws from the Master of Professional Engineering course before completing it, but after completing units to the value of 48 points, may apply to the School to be awarded the Graduate Diploma in Engineering.

Course structure

7.(1) The course consists of units to a total value of 96 points which must include course core units and specialisation units. The course comprises the following specialisations:

• SP-ECHEM Chemical Engineering
• SP-ECIVI Civil Engineering
• SP-EELEC Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• SP-EENVI Enviromental Engineering
• SP-EMECH Mechanical Engineering
• SP-EMINI Mining Engineering
• SP-ESOFT Software Engineering

(2) Units must be selected in accordance with the course structure, as set out in these rules.

Satisfactory progress

8. To make satisfactory progress a student must pass units to a point value greater than half the total value of units in which they remain enrolled after the final date for withdrawal without academic penalty.

9. A student who has not achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the Communication and Research Skills module (the CARS module) when their progress status is assessed will not have made satisfactory progress even if they have met the other requirements for satisfactory progress in Rule 8.

Progress status

10.(1) A student who makes satisfactory progress is assigned the status of 'Good Standing'.

(2) Unless the relevant board determines otherwise because of exceptional circumstances—

(a) a student who does not make satisfactory progress under Rule 8 for the first time is assigned a progress status of 'On Probation';

(b) a student who does not make satisfactory progress under Rule 8 for the second time is assigned a progress status of 'Suspended';

(c) a student who does not make satisfactory progress under Rule 8 for the third time is assigned a progress status of 'Excluded'.

11. A student who does not make satisfactory progress in terms of Rule 9 is assigned the progress status of 'On Probation', unless they have been assigned a progress status of 'Suspended' or 'Excluded' for failure to meet other satisfactory progress requirements in Rule 8.

Award with distinction

12. To be awarded the degree with distinction a student must achieve a course weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 80 per cent which is calculated based on—

(a) all units above Level 3 attempted as part of the course that are awarded a final percentage mark;

(b) all relevant units above Level 3 undertaken in articulating courses of this University that are awarded a final percentage mark;

and

(c) all units above Level 3 completed at this University that are credited to the master's degree course.

Deferrals

13. Applicants awarded admission to the course are entitled to a deferral of up to 12 months, as per the University Policy on: Admissions (Coursework).

Additional rules

Professional practicum

14.(1) Students are required to complete at least 12 weeks practical experience (GENG5000 Professional Practicum*), comprising at least 8 weeks in an engineering environment with up to 4 weeks in a general environment, as approved by the Faculty.

* Students do not enrol in the professional practicum units. Upon successful completion, the appropriate unit is added to their enrolment and result released together with the results for their other enrolled units for the semester.

(2) With the support of the Faculty, students are expected to make their own arrangements for practical experience.

** To facilitate their efforts, students should seek advice from members of the Faculty and register with the Careers Centre.

(3) The Faculty may, on written application by a student and on production of satisfactory evidence, accept work completed by the student prior to acceptance into the course as fulfilling the requirements of (1).

(4) Students must submit a report on work completed for the practical experience required under (1) or on work accepted by the Faculty under Rule 13(3) and a Certificate of Practical Work Performed.

Substitution

15. Where a student has completed relevant studies in a course accredited by Engineers Australia, the Faculty may permit or require a student to substitute for units specified under the course structure (except common course core units) up to a value of 24 points, units of equivalent value from the course structure (except common course core units), providing that no more than 48 points are completed at Level 4.

Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures

1.(1) The Student Rules apply to students in this course.

(2) The policy, policy statements and guidance documents and student procedures apply, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.

Academic Conduct Essentials and Communication and Research Skills modules

2.(1) Except as stated in (2), a student who enrols in this course for the first time irrespective of whether they have previously been enrolled in another course of the University, must undertake the Academic Conduct Essentials module (the ACE module) and the Communication and Research Skills module (the CARS module).

(2) A student who has previously achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the CARS module is not required to repeat the module.

(3) A student must successfully complete the ACE module within the first teaching period of their enrolment. Failure to complete the module within this timeframe will result in the student's unit results from this teaching period being withheld. These results will continue to be withheld until students avail themselves of a subsequent opportunity to achieve a passing grade in the ACE module. In the event that students complete units in subsequent teaching periods without completing the ACE module, these results will similarly be withheld. Students will not be permitted to submit late review or appeal applications regarding results which have been withheld for this reason and which they were unable to access in the normally permitted review period.

English Language competency requirements

3. To be considered eligible for consideration for admission to this course an applicant must satisfy the University's English language competence requirement as set out in the University Policy on Admission: Coursework.

Admission requirements

4. To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—

(a) a UWA bachelor's degree with a major in MJD-ENGSC Engineering Science¹ or Bachelor of Automation and Robotics; or

(b) a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and

(i) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 65 per cent; and

(ii) prior studies in engineering, physics or mathematics;

or

(c) completed units in the Master of Professional Engineering Preliminary course at UWA as prescribed by the School of Engineering;

or

(d) completed a UWA Diploma in Science with a major in MJD-ENGSC Engineering Science¹

¹ Students are required to achieve a course weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent in their bachelor's degree or a weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent in the Level 3 units of the Engineering Science major.

Admission ranking and selection

5. Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

Articulations and exit awards

6.(1) This course has the following exit awards:

• 60260 Graduate Certificate in Engineering (24 points)
• 60330 Graduate Diploma in Engineering (48 points)

(2) A student who withdraws from the Master of Professional Engineering course before completing it, but after completing course core units and/or specialisation-specific units to the value of 24 points, may apply to the School to be awarded the Graduate Certificate in Engineering.

(3) A student who withdraws from the Master of Professional Engineering course before completing it, but after completing course core units and/or specialisation-specific units to the value of 48 points, may apply to the School to be awarded the Graduate Diploma in Engineering.

Course structure

7.(1) The course consists of units to a total value of 144 points (maximum value) which includes conversion units to a value of 48 points, course core units and specialisation units. The course comprises the following specialisations :

• SP-EBIOM Biomedical Engineering
• SP-ECHEM Chemical Engineering
• SP-ECIVI Civil Engineering
• SP-EELEC Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• SP-EENVI Environmental Engineering
• SP-EMECH Mechanical Engineering
• SP-EMINI Mining Engineering
• SP-ESOFT Software Engineering

(2) Units must be selected in accordance with the course structure, as set out in these rules.

(3) Students who have completed a major in Engineering Science from this University, or equivalent as recognised by the School of Engineering. are granted credit for conversion units up to a value of 48 points.

Satisfactory progress

8. To make satisfactory progress a student must pass units to a point value greater than half the total value of units in which they remain enrolled after the final date for withdrawal without academic penalty.

9. A student who has not achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the Communication and Research Skills module (the CARS module) when their progress status is assessed will not have made satisfactory progress even if they have met the other requirements for satisfactory progress in Rule 8.

Progress status

10.(1) A student who makes satisfactory progress in terms of Rule 8 is assigned the status of 'Good Standing'.

(2) Unless the relevant board determines otherwise because of exceptional circumstances—

(a) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the first time under Rule 8 is assigned a progress status of 'On Probation';

(b) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the second time under Rule 8 is assigned a progress status of 'Suspended';

(c) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the third time under Rule 8 is assigned a progress status of 'Excluded'.

11. A student who does not make satisfactory progress in terms of Rule 9 is assigned the progress status of 'On Probation', unless they have been assigned a progress status of 'Suspended' or 'Excluded' for failure to meet other satisfactory progress requirements in Rule 8.

Award with distinction

12. To be awarded the degree with distinction a student must achieve a course weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 80 per cent which is calculated based on—

(a) all units above Level 3 attempted as part of the course that are awarded a final percentage mark;

(b) all relevant units above Level 3 undertaken in articulating courses of this University that are awarded a final percentage mark;

and

(c) all units above Level 3 completed at this University that are credited to the master's degree course.

Deferrals

13. Applicants awarded admission to the course are entitled to a deferral of up to 12 months, as per the University Policy on: Admissions (Coursework).

Additional rules

Professional practicum

14.(1) Students are required to complete at least 450 hours of suitable practical experience as approved by the School of Engineering.

(2) With the support of the School of Engineering, students are expected to make their own arrangements for practical experience.

(3) The School of Engineering may, on written application by a student and on production of satisfactory evidence, accept work completed by the student prior to acceptance into the course as fulfilling the requirements of (1).

(4) Students must submit an online portfolio (GENG5010 Professional Engineering Portfolio²) at the end of their final semester of study in the Master of Professional Engineering. The portfolio must refer to the practicum work completed under (1) and/or (3) above and demonstrate the student's attainment of the sixteen elements of competency outlined in the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard for Professional Engineer. Students may also refer to coursework activities in their portfolio. Certificates of Work Performed and other evidence must be included.

² Students enrol in GENG5010 Professional Engineering Portfolio in their final semester of study. They may, however, contribute material to their portfolio at any time during their studies.

Substitution

15. Where a student has completed relevant studies in a course accredited by Engineers Australia, the School of Engineering may permit or require a student to substitute for specialisation specific units other units available within the course up to a value of 24 points, provided that no more than 48 points are completed at Level 4.

Admissions/enrolment-related rules

16. Students who have not completed WACE Mathematics: Specialist 3C/3D, Physics 3A/3B, or equivalent are required to take additional preparatory units, and may not be able to complete in a full-time enrolment.

Note: This course is only available to re-enrolling students.

Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures

1.(1) The Student Rules apply to students in this course.

(2) The policy, policy statements and guidance documents and student procedures apply, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.

Academic Conduct Essentials and Communication and Research Skills modules

2.(1) Except as stated in (2), a student who enrols in this course for the first time irrespective of whether they have previously been enrolled in another course of the University, must undertake the Academic Conduct Essentials module (the ACE module) and the Communication and Research Skills module (the CARS module).

(2) A student who has previously achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the CARS module is not required to repeat the module.

(3) A student must successfully complete the ACE module within the first teaching period of their enrolment. Failure to complete the module within this timeframe will result in the student's unit results from this teaching period being withheld. These results will continue to be withheld until students avail themselves of a subsequent opportunity to achieve a passing grade in the ACE module. In the event that students complete units in subsequent teaching periods without completing the ACE module, these results will similarly be withheld. Students will not be permitted to submit late review or appeal applications regarding results which have been withheld for this reason and which they were unable to access in the normally permitted review period.

English Language competency requirements

3. To be considered eligible for consideration for admission to this course an applicant must satisfy the University's English language competence requirement as set out in the University Policy on Admission: Coursework.

Admission requirements

4. To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—

(a) a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;

and

(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 65 per cent;

and

(c) completed Mathematics Methods ATAR, or equivalent, as recognised by UWA.

Admission ranking and selection

5. Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

Articulations and exit awards

6.(1) This course has the following exit awards:

• 60260 Graduate Certificate in Engineering (24 points)
• 60330 Graduate Diploma in Engineering (48 points)

(2) A student who withdraws from the Master of Professional Engineering Preliminary course before completing it, but after completing level 4 and level 5 units to the value of 24 points,, may apply to the School to be awarded the Graduate Certificate in Engineering.

(3) A student who withdraws from the Master of Professional Engineering Preliminary course before completing it, but after completing level 4 and level 5 units to the value of 48 points,, may apply to the School to be awarded the Graduate Diploma in Engineering.

Course structure

7.(1) The course consists of units to a total value of 72 points.

(2) Units must be selected in accordance with the course structure, as set out in these rules.

Satisfactory progress

8. To make satisfactory progress a student must pass units to a point value greater than half the total value of units in which they remain enrolled after the final date for withdrawal without academic penalty.

9. A student who has not achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the Communication and Research Skills module (the CARS module) when their progress status is assessed will not have made satisfactory progress even if they have met the other requirements for satisfactory progress in Rule 8.

Progress status

10.(1) A student who makes satisfactory progress is assigned the status of 'Good Standing'.

(2) Unless the relevant board determines otherwise because of exceptional circumstances—

(a) a student who does not make satisfactory progress under Rule 8 for the first time is assigned a progress status of 'On Probation';

(b) a student who does not make satisfactory progress under Rule 8 for the second time is assigned a progress status of 'Suspended';

(c) a student who does not make satisfactory progress under Rule 8 for the third time is assigned a progress status of 'Excluded'.

11. A student who does not make satisfactory progress in terms of Rule 9 is assigned the progress status of 'On Probation', unless they have been assigned a progress status of 'Suspended' or 'Excluded' for failure to meet other satisfactory progress requirements in Rule 8.

Award with distinction

12. This rule is not applicable to this course.

Deferrals

13. Applicants awarded admission to the course are entitled to a deferral of up to 12 months, as per the University Policy on: Admissions (Coursework).

Additional rules

Exemption

14. The Faculty may grant exemption for units completed at an equivalent level as part of the course for another degree or diploma of this University or of another recognised institution.

[Approved addition to University Policy]

Admissions/enrolment-related rules

15. Students who have not completed WACE Mathematics: Specialist 3C/3D, Physics 3A/3B and Chemistry 3A/3B, or equivalent, are required to take additional preparatory units, and may not be able to complete in a full-time enrolment.

Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures

1.(1) The Student Rules apply to students in this course.

(2) The policy, policy statements and guidance documents and student procedures apply, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.

Academic Conduct Essentials and Communication and Research Skills modules

2.(1) Except as stated in (2), a student who enrols in this course for the first time irrespective of whether they have previously been enrolled in another course of the University, must undertake the Academic Conduct Essentials module (the ACE module).

(2) A student who has previously achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the ACE module is not required to repeat the module.

English Language competency requirements

3. To be considered eligible for consideration for admission to this course an applicant must satisfy the University's English language competence requirement as set out in the University Policy on Admission: Coursework.

Admission requirements

4. To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—

(a) a UWA Master of Professional Engineering or a Bachelor of Engineering, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;

and

(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent;

and

(c) successfully completed prior tertiary study in electrical and electronic engineering, chemical engineering, or mechanical engineering, or in a related cognate discipline as recognised by UWA.

Admission ranking and selection

5. Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

Articulations and exit awards

6.(1) This course has the following exit awards:

• 62260 Graduate Certificate in Renewable and Future Energy (24 points)
• 62360 Graduate Diploma in Renewable and Future Energy (48 points)

(2) A student who withdraws from the Master of Renewable and Future Energy course before completing it, but after completing Level 4 and Level 5 core units to the value of 24 points, may apply to the School to be awarded the Graduate Certificate in Renewable and Future Energy.

(3) A student who withdraws from the Master of Renewable and Future Energy course before completing it, but after completing Level 4 and Level 5 core units to the value of 48 points, may apply to the School to be awarded the Graduate Diploma in Renewable and Future Energy.

Course structure

7.(1) The course consists of units to a total value of 96 points (maximum value) which include conversion units to a value of 24 points.

(2) Units must be selected in accordance with the course structure, as set out in these rules.

(3) Students who have completed a relevant engineering degree, or an equivalent qualification as recognised by the Faculty. are granted credit for conversion units up to a value of 24 points.

Satisfactory progress

8. To make satisfactory progress a student must pass units to a point value greater than half the total value of units in which they remain enrolled after the final date for withdrawal without academic penalty.

9. A student who has not achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the Communication and Research Skills module (the CARS module) when their progress status is assessed will not have made satisfactory progress even if they have met the other requirements for satisfactory progress in Rule 8.

Progress status

10.(1) A student who makes satisfactory progress in terms of Rule 8 is assigned the status of 'Good Standing'.

(2) Unless the relevant board determines otherwise because of exceptional circumstances—

(a) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the first time under Rule 8 is assigned a progress status of 'On Probation';

(b) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the second time under Rule 8 is assigned a progress status of 'Suspended';

(c) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the third time under Rule 8 is assigned a progress status of 'Excluded'.

11. A student who does not make satisfactory progress in terms of Rule 9 is assigned the progress status of 'On Probation', unless they have been assigned a progress status of 'Suspended' or 'Excluded' for failure to meet other satisfactory progress requirements in Rule 8.

Award with distinction

12. To be awarded the degree with distinction a student must achieve a course weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 80 per cent which is calculated based on—

(a) all units above Level 3 attempted as part of the course that are awarded a final percentage mark;

(b) all relevant units above Level 3 undertaken in articulating courses of this University that are awarded a final percentage mark;

and

(c) all units above Level 3 completed at this University that are credited to the master's degree course.

Deferrals

13. Applicants awarded admission to the course are entitled to a deferral of up to 12 months, as per the University Policy on: Admissions (Coursework).

Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures

The University Policy on: Higher Doctorates applies to the Doctor of Engineering.

Note: This course is only available to re-enrolling students.

Title

1. These rules are the Bachelor of Automation and Robotics (Specialised) degree Course Rules.

Terms Used

2. The Glossary provides an explanation of the terms used in these rules.

Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures

3.(1) The Student Rules apply to students in this course.

(2) The policy, policy statements and guidance documents and student procedures apply, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.

Academic Conduct Essentials, Communication and Research Skills And Indigenous Studies Essentials module

4.(1) Except as stated in (2), a student who enrols in an undergraduate degree course of the University for the first time irrespective of whether they have previously been enrolled in another course of the University, must undertake the Academic Conduct Essentials module (the ACE module), Communication and Research Skills (the CARS module) and Indigenous Studies Essentials (the ISE module) in the teaching period in which they are first enrolled.

(2) A student must successfully complete the ACE module within the first teaching period of their enrolment. Failure to complete the module within this timeframe will result in the student's unit results from this teaching period being withheld. These results will continue to be withheld until students avail themselves of a subsequent opportunity to achieve a passing grade in the ACE module. In the event that students complete units in subsequent teaching periods without completing the ACE module, these results will similarly be withheld. Students will not be permitted to submit late review or appeal applications regarding results which have been withheld for this reason and which they were unable to access in the normally permitted review period.

(3) A student who has previously achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the CARS module or the ISE module is not required to repeat the relevant module.

English Language competency requirements

5. To be considered eligible for consideration for admission to this course an applicant must satisfy the University's English language competence requirement as set out in the University Policy on Admission: Coursework.

Admission requirements

6.(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
(a) achieved an ATAR of at least 88, or equivalent as recognised by UWA; and meet the additional requirements stated at (2) below

or

(b) an assured pathway offer;

or

(c) a place in a relevant UWA access program.

meet the additional requirements stated at (4) below

or

(2) a direct pathway offer;

or

(3) a place in a relevant UWA access program.

(4) A scaled mark of at least 50% in ATAR Mathematics Methods and two of: ATAR Mathematics Specialist, ATAR Chemistry and ATAR Physics or equivalent**.

** All four subjects are recommended. Students who do not have all four subjects will need to pick up a bridging unit in their first year.

Admission ranking and selection

7. Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

Transfer Requirements

8.(1) A student enrolled in an undergraduate degree course at UWA may apply to transfer into this course if they satisfy the following conditions:

(a) the student has not commenced their final semester of enrolment;

and

(b) the course transfer is undertaken within the two transfer windows in each academic year;

and

(c) there are no quotas preventing the student from enrolling in a major or unit in which the student seeks to enrol; and
(2) (a) have completed a minimum of 24 points of study in their current course and achieved a WAM of at least 65; and

(b) have met any subject prerequisites for their intended majors; and

(3) the student has successfully completed ATAR Mathematics Specialist, ATAR Mathematics Methods, ATAR Chemistry, and ATAR Physics, or equivalent as recognised by UWA;

and

(b) at least three units from the Automation and Robotics major;

and

(c) achieved a minimum WAM of 70 in all units contributing to the Automation and Robotics major.

Course structure

9.(1) The Undergraduate Bachelor's degree consists of:

(a) 144 credit points (normally 24 units), which will include:

(i) a degree-specific major chosen from the list below:

MJD-ATRDM Automation and Robotics

and

(ii) no more than 72 credit points (normally 12 units) of Level 1 units; and

(iii) at least 72 credit points (normally 12 units) of Level 2 or Level 3 units, including at least 36 credit points (normaly 6 units) of Level 3 units; and

(iv) any relevant foundation units.

and(2) Students may choose to undertake an additional major and/or up to two minors from any undergraduate degree, provided the student will be able to complete all nominated majors and minors within 144 credit points.

Satisfactory progress

10.(1) To make satisfactory progress a student must pass units to a point value greater than half the total value of units in which they remain enrolled after the final date for withdrawal without academic penalty.

(2) A student who has not achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the CARS module or the ISE module when their progress status is assessed will not have made satisfactory progress.

(3) A student who fails a unit twice is not permitted to enrol again in that unit unless the relevant board approves otherwise.

(4) A student must maintain a minimum WAM of 65 in order to be assigned a progress status of 'Good Standing'. WAM will be calculated at the end of each academic year. A student who does not meet this requirement will be assigned a progress status of 'On Probation'.

Progress status

11.(1) A student who makes satisfactory progress is assigned the status of 'Good Standing'.

(2) Unless the relevant board determines otherwise because of exceptional circumstances —

(a) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the first time under Rule 10(1) is assigned a progress status of 'On Probation';

(b) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the second time under Rule 10(1) is assigned a progress status of 'Suspended';

(c) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the third time under Rule 10(1) is assigned a progress status of 'Excluded';

(d) a student who does not make satisfactory progress under Rule 10(2) is assigned a progress status of 'On Probation' unless they have been assigned a progress status of 'Suspended' or 'Excluded' for failure to make satisfactory progress under Rule 10(1).

(2) A student who has been 'on Probation' for one year under rule 10(4) and does not meet the minimum WAM requirement will not be permitted to continue in the course and will be offered a transfer into the Bachelor of Science.

Deferrals

12. Applicants awarded admission to the course are entitled to a deferral of up to 12 months, as per the University Policy on: Admissions (Coursework).

Title

1. These rules are the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Course Rules.

Terms Used

2. The Glossary provides an explanation of the terms used in these rules.

Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures

3.(1) The Student Rules apply to students in this course.

(2) The policy, policy statements and guidance documents and student procedures apply, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.

Academic Conduct Essentials module

4.(1) Except as stated in (2), a student who enrols in an undergraduate degree course of the University for the first time irrespective of whether they have previously been enrolled in another course of the University, must undertake the Academic Conduct Essentials module (the ACE module), Communication and Research Skills (the CARS module) and Indigenous Studies Essentials (the ISE module) in the teaching period in which they are first enrolled.

(2) A student must successfully complete the ACE module within the first teaching period of their enrolment. Failure to complete the module within this timeframe will result in the student's unit results from this teaching period being withheld. These results will continue to be withheld until students avail themselves of a subsequent opportunity to achieve a passing grade in the ACE module. In the event that students complete units in subsequent teaching periods without completing the ACE module, these results will similarly be withheld. Students will not be permitted to submit late review or appeal applications regarding results which have been withheld for this reason and which they were unable to access in the normally permitted review period.

(3) A student who has previously achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the ACE module, the CARS module or the ISE module is not required to repeat the relevant module.

English Language competency requirements

5. To be considered eligible for consideration for admission to this course an applicant must satisfy the University's English language competence requirement as set out in the University Policy on Admission: Coursework.

Admission requirements

6.(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
(a) achieved an ATAR of at least 80, or equivalent as recognised by UWA; and meet the additional requirements stated at (2) below

or

(b) an assured pathway offer;

or

(c) a place in a relevant UWA access program.

and

(2) A scaled mark of at least 50% in ATAR Math Methods or equivalent, and a scaled mark of at least 50% in at least one of ATAR Math Specialist or ATAR Physics or ATAR Chemistry or equivalent.

(3) Students who have not completed all four recommended ATAR subjects as set out in (2) above will need to undertake extra units in their first year of study which may require them to undertake additional units of study in order to meet course requirements.

(4) Students who do not meet these entry requirements may apply for admission to the Bachelor of Science and subsequently apply to transfer into this course subject to meeting the Course Transfer requirements set out in the rules.

Admission ranking and selection

7. Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

Transfer Requirements

8.(1) A student enrolled in an undergraduate degree course at UWA may apply to transfer into this course if they satisfy the following conditions:

(a) the student has not commenced their final semester of enrolment;

and

(b) the course transfer is undertaken within the specified transfer windows in each academic year;

and

(c) there are no quotas preventing the student from enrolling in a major or unit in which the student seeks to enrol; and
(2) the student has completed a minimum of 24 points of study in their current course and achieved a WAM of at least 50

and

(3) the student has achieved a mark of at least 50% in ATAR Math Methods or MATH1721 Mathematics Foundations: Methods; and a mark of at least 50% in at least one of: ATAR Math Specialist or MATH1722 Mathematics Foundations: Specialist; or ATAR Physics or PHYS1030 Physics Bridging Unit; or ATAR Chemistry or CHEM1003 Introductory Chemistry; or equivalent or higher.

Course structure

9.(1) An integrated Honours Degree Course consists of 192 credit points (normally 32 units), comprising:

(a) 144 credit points (normally 24 units) of an undergraduate component, including:

(i) no more than 72 credit points (normally 12 units) at Level 1; and

(ii) at least 72 credit points (normally 12 units) at Level 2 and Level 3, including at least 18 credit points (normally 3 units) at Level 3; and

(iii) at least 24 credit points (normally 4 units) outside the student's degree-specific major to provide breadth of study; and

(iv) a degree-specific major chosen from the list below:

(1) MJD-EAUTO Automation and Robotics Engineering

(2) MJD-EBMEG Biomedical Engineering

(3) MJD-ECHEM Chemical Engineering

(4) MJD-ECIVL Civil Engineering

(5) MJD-EELEC Electrical and Electronic Engineering

(6) MJD-EENVE Environmental Engineering

(7) MJD-EMECH Mechanical Engineering

(8) MJD-EMINE Mining Engineering

(9) MJD-ESOFT Software Engineering

and

(v) any relevant foundation units.

and

(b) 48 credit points (normally 8 units) of an Honours component, including:

(i) at least 36 credit points (normally 6 units) at Level 4 and Level 5; and

(ii) at least 12 credit points (normally 2 units) of Dissertation or equivalent units at Level 4 and/or Level 5; and

(iii) at least 12 credit points (normally 2 units) of the 48 credit points are undertaken at Level 4.

(2) Students may choose to undertake a minor, provided the student will be able to complete all nominated majors and minors within 192 credit points.

(3) Students in this course may use up to 12 points of electives to bridge recommended ATAR subjects, not including ATAR Mathematics Methods.

(4) Students may complete up to an additional 24 points in this course for the purpose of:

(a) Meeting broadening requirements;

and/or

(b) Bridging up to two of the recommended ATAR subjects, not including ATAR Mathematics Methods.

Satisfactory progress

10.(1) To make satisfactory progress a student must pass units to a point value greater than half the total value of units in which they remain enrolled after the final date for withdrawal without academic penalty.

(2) This rule is intentionally blank.

(3) A student who has not achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) in any one or more of the CARS module or the ISE module when their progress status is assessed will not have made satisfactory progress.

(4) A student who fails a unit twice is not permitted to enrol again in that unit unless the relevant board approves otherwise.

(5) A student who does not maintain a minimum WAM of 50 in the engineering foundation and major units will not have made satisfactory progress.

Progress status

11.(1) A student who makes satisfactory progress is assigned the status of 'Good Standing'.

(2) Unless the relevant board determines otherwise because of exceptional circumstances —

(a) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the first time under Rule 10(1) is assigned a progress status of 'On Probation';

(b) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the second time under Rule 10(1) is assigned a progress status of 'Suspended';

(c) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the third time under Rule 10(1) is assigned a progress status of 'Excluded';

(d) a student who does not make satisfactory progress under Rule 10(3) is assigned a progress status of 'On Probation' unless they have been assigned a progress status of 'Suspended' or 'Excluded' for failure to make satisfactory progress under Rule 10(1).

(3) A student who has completed a minimum of 144 points in this course including four Level 3 engineering units but who has not achieved a WAM of at least 50 in the engineering foundation and major units will be required to exit from this course with a Bachelor of Science (Engineering Science).

Deferrals

12. Applicants awarded admission to the course are entitled to a deferral of up to 12 months, as per the University Policy on: Admissions (Coursework).

Final honours classification

13. The final honours classification is awarded in accordance with the University Policy on: Assessment.

Additional rules

Professional practicum

14.(1) Students are required to complete at least 450 hours of suitable practical experience as approved by the School.

(2) With the support of the School, students are expected to make their own arrangements for practical experience.

(3) The School may, on written application by a student and on production of satisfactory evidence, accept work completed by the student prior to acceptance into the course as fulfilling the requirements of (1).

(4) Students must submit an online portfolio (GENG5010 Professional Engineering Portfolio) at the end of their final semester of study in the Bachelor of Engineering. The portfolio must refer to the practicum work completed under (1) and/or (3) above and demonstrate the student's attainment of the sixteen elements of competency outlined in the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard for Professional Engineer. Students may also refer to coursework activities in their portfolio. Certificates of Work Performed and other evidence must be included.

(5) Students normally enrol in GENG5010 Professional Engineering Portfolio in their final semester of study. They may, however, contribute material to their portfolio at any time during their studies.

Exit award

15. A student who has completed a minimum of 144 points in the BH011 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) including four Level 3 engineering units but who has not achieved a WAM of at least 50 in the engineering foundation and major units will be required to exit from this course with a Bachelor of Science majoring in Engineering Science.

Title

1. These rules are the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/ Bachelor of Commerce Degree Combined Course Rules.

Terms Used

2. The Glossary provides an explanation of the terms used in these rules.

Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures

3.(1) The Student Rules apply to students in this course.

(2) The policy, policy statements and guidance documents and student procedures apply, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.

Academic Conduct Essentials module

4.(1) Except as stated in (2), a student who enrols in an undergraduate degree course of the University for the first time irrespective of whether they have previously been enrolled in another course of the University, must undertake the Academic Conduct Essentials module (the ACE module), Communication and Research Skills (the CARS module) and Indigenous Studies Essentials (the ISE module) in the teaching period in which they are first enrolled.

(2) A student who has previously achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the CARS module or the ISE module is not required to repeat the relevant module.

English Language competency requirements

5. To be considered eligible for consideration for admission to this course an applicant must satisfy the University's English language competence requirement as set out in the University Policy on Admission: Coursework.

Admission requirements

6.(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
(a) achieved an ATAR of at least 88, or equivalent as recognised by UWA; and meet the additional requirements stated at (2) below

or

(b) an assured pathway offer;

or

(c) a place in a relevant UWA access program.

(2) Student must have a scaled mark of at least 50% in ATAR Math Methods or equivalent, and a scaled mark of at least 50% in at least one of ATAR Math Specialist or ATAR Physics or ATAR Chemistry or equivalent.

(3) Students who have not completed all four recommended ATAR subjects as set out in (2) above will need to undertake extra units in their first year of study which may require them to undertake additional units of study in order to meet course requirements.

(4) Students who do not meet these entry requirements may apply for admission to the Bachelor of Commerce and subsequently apply to transfer into this course subject to meeting the Course Transfer requirements set out in the rules.

Admission ranking and selection

7. Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

Transfer Requirements

8.(1) A student enrolled in an undergraduate degree course at UWA may apply to transfer into this combined degree course if they satisfy the following conditions:

(a) the student has not commenced their final semester of enrolment in their current course;

and

(b) the course transfer is undertaken within the two transfer windows in each academic year;

and

(c) there are no quotas preventing the student from enrolling in a major or unit in which the student seeks to enrol; and
(2) the student has completed a minimum of 24 points of study in their current course and achieved a WAM of at least 60

and

(3) the student has achieved a mark of at least 50% in ATAR Math Methods or MATH1721 Mathematics Foundations: Methods; and a mark of at least 50% in at least one of: ATAR Math Specialist or MATH1722 Mathematics Foundations: Specialist; or ATAR Physics or PHYS1030 Physics Bridging Unit; or ATAR Chemistry or CHEM1003 Introductory Chemistry; or equivalent or higher.

Course structure

The Combined Bachelor's degrees consists of 240 credit points (normally 40 units), comprising:

(a) no more than 96 credit points (normally 16 units) at Level 1; and

(b) at least 96 credit points (normally 16 units) completed at Level 2 and Level 3, including at least 36 credit points (normally 6 units) at Level 3; and

(c) a degree-specific major for the BH011 - Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) :

(d) a degree-specific major for the BP002 - Bachelor of Commerce :

and(e) any relevant foundation units.

and(2) Students may choose to undertake up to two minors, provided the student will be able to complete all nominated majors and minors within 240 credit points.

.

(3) Students may complete up to an additional 24 points in this course for the purpose of:

(a) Completing the requirements of a degree specific major;

(b) Meeting professional membership or accreditation requirements;

and/or

(c) Bridging up to two of the recommended ATAR subjects, not including ATAR Mathematics Methods.

Exit awards

10.(1) This course has the following exit awards:

BH011 - Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
BP002 - Bachelor of Commerce

(2)(a) A student who withdraws from the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/ Bachelor of Commerce before completing it, but after completing a minimum of 192 credit points of study, including all requirements of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), may apply to the School to be awarded the BH011 - Bachelor of Engineering (Honours).

(b) A student who withdraws from the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/ Bachelor of Commerce before completing it, but after completing a minimum of 144 credit points of study, including all requirements of the Bachelor of Commerce, may apply to the School to be awarded the BP002 - Bachelor of Commerce.

Satisfactory progress

11.(1) To make satisfactory progress a student must pass units to a point value greater than half the total value of units in which they remain enrolled after the final date for withdrawal without academic penalty.

(2) A student who has not achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the CARS module or the ISE module when their progress status is assessed will not have made satisfactory progress.

(3) A student who fails a unit twice is not permitted to enrol again in that unit unless the relevant board approves otherwise.

(4) A student who does not maintain a minimum WAM of 50 in the BE(Hons) component of this course will not have made satisfactory progress.

Progress status

12.(1) A student who makes satisfactory progress is assigned the status of 'Good Standing'.

(2) Unless the relevant board determines otherwise because of exceptional circumstances —

(a) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the first time under Rule 11(1) is assigned a progress status of 'On Probation';

(b) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the second time under Rule 11(1) is assigned a progress status of 'Suspended';

(c) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the third time under Rule 11(1) is assigned a progress status of 'Excluded';

(d) a student who does not make satisfactory progress under Rule 11(2) is assigned a progress status of 'On Probation' unless they have been assigned a progress status of 'Suspended' or 'Excluded' for failure to make satisfactory progress under Rule 11(1).

(3) A student who has completed a minimum of 72 points in the BE(Hons) component of this course but who has not achieved a WAM of at least 50 in the engineering foundation and major units will be required to exit from the BE(Hons) component of this course.

Deferrals

13. Applicants awarded admission to the course are entitled to a deferral of up to 12 months, as per the University Policy on: Admissions (Coursework).

Additional rules

Professional practicum

14.(1) Students are required to complete at least 450 hours of suitable practical experience as approved by the School.

(2) With the support of the School, students are expected to make their own arrangements for practical experience.

(3) The School may, on written application by a student and on production of satisfactory evidence, accept work completed by the student prior to acceptance into the course as fulfilling the requirements of (1).

(4) Students must submit an online portfolio (GENG5010 Professional Engineering Portfolio) at the end of their final semester of study in the Bachelor of Engineering. The portfolio must refer to the practicum work completed under (1) and/or (3) above and demonstrate the student's attainment of the sixteen elements of competency outlined in the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard for Professional Engineer. Students may also refer to coursework activities in their portfolio. Certificates of Work Performed and other evidence must be included.

(5) Students normally enrol in GENG5010 Professional Engineering Portfolio in their final semester of study. They may, however, contribute material to their portfolio at any time during their studies.

Title

1. These rules are the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Modern Languages Degree Combined Course Rules.

Terms Used

2. The Glossary provides an explanation of the terms used in these rules.

Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures

3.(1) The Student Rules apply to students in this course.

(2) The policy, policy statements and guidance documents and student procedures apply, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.

Academic Conduct Essentials module

4.(1) Except as stated in (2), a student who enrols in an undergraduate degree course of the University for the first time irrespective of whether they have previously been enrolled in another course of the University, must undertake the Academic Conduct Essentials module (the ACE module), Communication and Research Skills (the CARS module) and Indigenous Studies Essentials (the ISE module) in the teaching period in which they are first enrolled.

(2) A student who has previously achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the CARS module or the ISE module is not required to repeat the relevant module.

English Language competency requirements

5.(1) To be considered eligible for consideration for admission to this course an applicant must satisfy the University's English language competence requirement as set out in the University Policy on Admission: Coursework, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.

(2) Applicants presenting with the IELTS Academic require an overall score of at least 7.5 with no individual band less than 7.0.

(3) Applicants presenting with the TOEFL iBT require an overall score of at least 100, a minimum score of 28 in the Speaking section, and no other sub-score less than 26.

(4) Applicants presenting with the Pearson Test of English (PTE) (Academic) require an overall score of at least 70 and no sub-score less than 70.

(5) Applicants presenting with the UWA Centre for English Language Teaching (CELT) Bridging Course require a minimum grade of Grade A (85%) in the final CELT examination, with no band less than 80%.

Admission requirements

6.(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
(a) achieved an ATAR of at least 88, or equivalent as recognised by UWA; and meet the additional requirements stated at (2) below

or

(b) an assured pathway offer;

or

(c) a place in a relevant UWA access program.

(2) A scaled mark of at least 50% in ATAR Math Methods or equivalent, and a scaled mark of at least 50% in at least one of ATAR Math Specialist or ATAR Physics or ATAR Chemistry or equivalent.

(3) Students who have not completed all four recommended ATAR subjects as set out in (2) above will need to undertake extra units in their first year of study which may require them to undertake additional units of study in order to meet course requirements.

(4) Students who do not meet these entry requirements may apply for admission to the Bachelor of Modern Languages or one of the comprehensive degrees and subsequently apply to transfer into this course subject to meeting the Course Transfer requirements set out in the rules.

Admission ranking and selection

7. Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

Transfer Requirements

8.(1) A student enrolled in an undergraduate degree course at UWA may apply to transfer into this combined degree course if they satisfy the following conditions:

(a) the student has not commenced their final semester of enrolment in their current course;

and

(b) the course transfer is undertaken within the two transfer windows in each academic year;

and

(c) there are no quotas preventing the student from enrolling in a major or unit in which the student seeks to enrol; and
(2) the student has completed a minimum of 24 points of study in their current course and achieved a WAM of at least 60

and

(3) the student has achieved a mark of at least 50% in ATAR Math Methods or MATH1721 Mathematics Foundations: Methods; and a mark of at least 50% in at least one of: ATAR Math Specialist or MATH1722 Mathematics Foundations: Specialist; or ATAR Physics or PHYS1030 Physics Bridging Unit; or ATAR Chemistry or CHEM1003 Introductory Chemistry; or equivalent or higher.

(4) Students , other than those exiting with a course listed in rule 10, who have completed at least 144 points and do not wish to proceed further with their course of study should consult their student advising office regarding the possibilities of a course transfer to facilitate an alternate award.

Course structure

The Combined Bachelor's degrees consists of 264 credit points (normally 44 units), comprising:

(a) no more than 96 credit points (normally 16 units) at Level 1; and

(b) at least 96 credit points (normally 16 units) completed at Level 2 and Level 3, including at least 36 credit points (normally 6 units) at Level 3; and

(c) a degree-specific major for the BH011 - Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) :

(d) a degree-specific major for the BP054 - Bachelor of Modern Languages :

and(e) any relevant foundation units.

and(2) Students are not able to take additional majors or minors in this course.

(3) Whilst additional minors are not offered in this course, in order to satisfy the requirements of the Bachelor of Modern Languages, students must complete one minor selected from the following areas:

(i) MNR-CHLAC - Chinese

(ii) MNR-FRENB - French

(iii) MNR-GRMNB - German

(iv) MNR-INLAC - Indonesian

(v) MNR-ITALB - Italian

(vi) MNR-JALAC - Japanese

(vii) MNR-KOLAC - Korean

(viii) MNR-SPNHB - Spanish

(4) Students may complete up to an additional 24 points in this course for the purpose of:

(a) Completing the requirements of a degree specific major or minor;

(b) Meeting professional membership or accreditation requirements;

and/or

(c) Bridging up to two of the recommended ATAR subjects, not including ATAR Mathematics Methods.

(5) Students wishing to replace their language minor with a second language major will be permitted to complete an additional 24 points of study in order to do so.

(6) Students who begin this course mid-year will only be able to attempt units from the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in their first semester of enrolment.

Exit awards

10.(1) This course has the following exit awards:

BH011 - Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

(2)(a) A student who withdraws from the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Modern Languages before completing it, but after completing a minimum of 192 credit points of study, including all requirements of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), may apply to the School to be awarded the BH011 - Bachelor of Engineering (Honours).

Satisfactory progress

11.(1) To make satisfactory progress a student must pass units to a point value greater than half the total value of units in which they remain enrolled after the final date for withdrawal without academic penalty.

(2) A student who has not achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the CARS module or the ISE module when their progress status is assessed will not have made satisfactory progress.

(3) A student who fails a unit twice is not permitted to enrol again in that unit unless the relevant board approves otherwise.

(5) A student who does not maintain a minimum WAM of 50 in the BE(Hons) component of this course will not have made satisfactory progress.

Progress status

12.(1) A student who makes satisfactory progress is assigned the status of 'Good Standing'.

(2) Unless the relevant board determines otherwise because of exceptional circumstances —

(a) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the first time under Rule 11(1) is assigned a progress status of 'On Probation';

(b) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the second time under Rule 11(1) is assigned a progress status of 'Suspended';

(c) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the third time under Rule 11(1) is assigned a progress status of 'Excluded';

(d) a student who does not make satisfactory progress under Rule 11(2) is assigned a progress status of 'On Probation' unless they have been assigned a progress status of 'Suspended' or 'Excluded' for failure to make satisfactory progress under Rule 11(1).

(3) A student who has completed a minimum of 72 points in the BE(Hons) component of this course but who has not achieved a WAM of at least 50 in the engineering foundation and major units will be required to exit from the BE(Hons) component of this course.

Deferrals

13. Applicants awarded admission to the course are entitled to a deferral of up to 12 months, as per the University Policy on: Admissions (Coursework).

Additional rules

Professional Engineering Practicum

14.(1) Students are required to complete at least 450 hours of suitable practical experience as approved by the School.

(2) With the support of the School, students are expected to make their own arrangements for practical experience.

(3) The School may, on written application by a student and on production of satisfactory evidence, accept work completed by the student prior to acceptance into the course as fulfilling the requirements of (1).

(4) Students must submit an online portfolio (GENG5010 Professional Engineering Portfolio) at the end of their final semester of study in the Bachelor of Engineering. The portfolio must refer to the practicum work completed under (1) and/or (3) above and demonstrate the student's attainment of the sixteen elements of competency outlined in the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard for Professional Engineer. Students may also refer to coursework activities in their portfolio. Certificates of Work Performed and other evidence must be included.

(5) Students normally enrol in GENG5010 Professional Engineering Portfolio in their final semester of study. They may, however, contribute material to their portfolio at any time during their studies.

Title

1. These rules are the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/ Bachelor of Arts Degree Combined Course Rules.

Terms Used

2. The Glossary provides an explanation of the terms used in these rules.

Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures

3.(1) The Student Rules apply to students in this course.

(2) The policy, policy statements and guidance documents and student procedures apply, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.

Academic Conduct Essentials module

4.(1) Except as stated in (2), a student who enrols in an undergraduate degree course of the University for the first time irrespective of whether they have previously been enrolled in another course of the University, must undertake the Academic Conduct Essentials module (the ACE module), Communication and Research Skills (the CARS module) and Indigenous Studies Essentials (the ISE module) in the teaching period in which they are first enrolled.

(2) A student who has previously achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the CARS module or the ISE module is not required to repeat the relevant module.

English Language competency requirements

5. To be considered eligible for consideration for admission to this course an applicant must satisfy the University's English language competence requirement as set out in the University Policy on Admission: Coursework.

Admission requirements

6.(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
(a) achieved an ATAR of at least 88, or equivalent as recognised by UWA; and meet the additional requirements stated at (2) below

or

(b) an assured pathway offer;

or

(c) a place in a relevant UWA access program.

(2) A scaled mark of at least 50% in ATAR Math Methods or equivalent, and a scaled mark of at least 50% in at least one of ATAR Math Specialist or ATAR Physics or ATAR Chemistry or equivalent.

(3) Students who have not completed all four recommended ATAR subjects as set out in (2) above will need to undertake extra units in their first year of study in order to meet course requirements.

(4) Students who do not meet these entry requirements may apply for admission to the Bachelor of Science and subsequently apply to transfer into this course subject to meeting the Course Transfer requirements set out in the rules.

Admission ranking and selection

7. Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

Transfer Requirements

8.(1) A student enrolled in an undergraduate degree course at UWA may apply to transfer into this combined degree course if they satisfy the following conditions:

(a) the student has not commenced their final semester of enrolment in their current course;

and

(b) the course transfer is undertaken within the two transfer windows in each academic year;

and

(c) there are no quotas preventing the student from enrolling in a major or unit in which the student seeks to enrol; and
(2) the student has completed a minimum of 24 points of study in their current course and achieved a WAM of at least 60

and

(3) the student has achieved a mark of at least 50% in ATAR Math Methods or MATH1721 Mathematics Foundations: Methods; and a mark of at least 50% in at least one of: ATAR Math Specialist or MATH1722 Mathematics Foundations: Specialist; or ATAR Physics or PHYS1030 Physics Bridging Unit; or ATAR Chemistry or CHEM1003 Introductory Chemistry; or equivalent or higher.

Course structure

The Combined Bachelor's degrees consists of 240 credit points (normally 40 units), comprising:

(a) no more than 96 credit points (normally 16 units) at Level 1; and

(b) at least 96 credit points (normally 16 units) completed at Level 2 and Level 3, including at least 36 credit points (normally 6 units) at Level 3; and

(c) a degree-specific major for the BH011 - Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) :

(d) a degree-specific major for the BP001 - Bachelor of Arts except the majors listed below:

(1) MJD-PSYCH Psychological and Behavioural Sciences

(2) MJS-PSYCY Psychological and Behavioural Sciences

and(e) any relevant foundation units.

and(2) Students may choose to undertake a minor, provided the student will be able to complete all nominated majors and minors within 240 credit points.

and

(3) Students may complete up to an additional 24 points in this course for the purpose of:

(a) Completing the requirements of a degree specific major;

(b) Meeting professional membership or accreditation requirements;

and/or

(c) Bridging up to two of the recommended ATAR subjects, not including ATAR Mathematics Methods.

Exit awards

10.(1) This course has the following exit awards:

BH011 - Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
BP001 - Bachelor of Arts

(2)(a) A student who withdraws from the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/ Bachelor of Arts before completing it, but after completing a minimum of 192 credit points of study, including all requirements of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), may apply to the School to be awarded the BH011 - Bachelor of Engineering (Honours).

(b) A student who withdraws from the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/ Bachelor of Arts before completing it, but after completing a minimum of 144 credit points of study, excluding the following majors, may apply to the School to be awarded the BP001 - Bachelor of Arts.

(1) MJD-PSYCH Psychological and Behavioural Sciences
(2) MJS-PSYCY Psychological and Behavioural Sciences

Satisfactory progress

11.(1) To make satisfactory progress a student must pass units to a point value greater than half the total value of units in which they remain enrolled after the final date for withdrawal without academic penalty.

(2) A student who has not achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the CARS module or the ISE module when their progress status is assessed will not have made satisfactory progress.

(3) A student who fails a unit twice is not permitted to enrol again in that unit unless the relevant board approves otherwise.

(4) A student who does not maintain a minimum WAM of 50 in the BE(Hons) component of this course will not have made satisfactory progress.

Progress status

12.(1) A student who makes satisfactory progress is assigned the status of 'Good Standing'.

(2) Unless the relevant board determines otherwise because of exceptional circumstances —

(a) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the first time under Rule 11(1) is assigned a progress status of 'On Probation';

(b) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the second time under Rule 11(1) is assigned a progress status of 'Suspended';

(c) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the third time under Rule 11(1) is assigned a progress status of 'Excluded';

(d) a student who does not make satisfactory progress under Rule 11(2) is assigned a progress status of 'On Probation' unless they have been assigned a progress status of 'Suspended' or 'Excluded' for failure to make satisfactory progress under Rule 11(1).

(3) A student who has completed a minimum of 72 points in the BE(Hons) component of this course but who has not achieved a WAM of at least 50 in the engineering foundation and major units will be required to exit from the BE(Hons) component of this course.

Deferrals

13. Applicants awarded admission to the course are entitled to a deferral of up to 12 months, as per the University Policy on: Admissions (Coursework).

Additional rules

Professional practicum

14.(1) Students are required to complete at least 450 hours of suitable practical experience as approved by the School.

(2) With the support of the School, students are expected to make their own arrangements for practical experience.

(3) The School may, on written application by a student and on production of satisfactory evidence, accept work completed by the student prior to acceptance into the course as fulfilling the requirements of (1).

(4) Students must submit an online portfolio (GENG5010 Professional Engineering Portfolio) at the end of their final semester of study in the Bachelor of Engineering. The portfolio must refer to the practicum work completed under (1) and/or (3) above and demonstrate the student's attainment of the sixteen elements of competency outlined in the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard for Professional Engineer. Students may also refer to coursework activities in their portfolio. Certificates of Work Performed and other evidence must be included.

(5) Students normally enrol in GENG5010 Professional Engineering Portfolio in their final semester of study. They may, however, contribute material to their portfolio at any time during their studies.

Title

1. These rules are the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/ Bachelor of Science Degree Combined Course Rules.

Terms Used

2. The Glossary provides an explanation of the terms used in these rules.

Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures

3.(1) The Student Rules apply to students in this course.

(2) The policy, policy statements and guidance documents and student procedures apply, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.

Academic Conduct Essentials module

4.(1) Except as stated in (2), a student who enrols in an undergraduate degree course of the University for the first time irrespective of whether they have previously been enrolled in another course of the University, must undertake the Academic Conduct Essentials module (the ACE module), Communication and Research Skills (the CARS module) and Indigenous Studies Essentials (the ISE module) in the teaching period in which they are first enrolled.

(2) A student who has previously achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the CARS module or the ISE module is not required to repeat the relevant module.

English Language competency requirements

5. To be considered eligible for consideration for admission to this course an applicant must satisfy the University's English language competence requirement as set out in the University Policy on Admission: Coursework.

Admission requirements

6.(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
(a) achieved an ATAR of at least 88, or equivalent as recognised by UWA; and meet the additional requirements stated at (2) below

or

(b) an assured pathway offer;

or

(c) a place in a relevant UWA access program.

(2) A scaled mark of at least 50% in ATAR Math Methods or equivalent, and a scaled mark of at least 50% in at least one of ATAR Math Specialist or ATAR Physics or ATAR Chemistry or equivalent.

(3) Students who have not completed all four recommended ATAR subjects as set out in (2) above will need to undertake extra units in their first year of study which may require them to undertake additional units of study in order to meet course requirements.

(4) Students who do not meet these entry requirements may apply for admission to the Bachelor of Science and subsequently apply to transfer into this course subject to meeting the Course Transfer requirements set out in the rules.

Admission ranking and selection

7. Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

Transfer Requirements

8.(1) A student enrolled in an undergraduate degree course at UWA may apply to transfer into this combined degree course if they satisfy the following conditions:

(a) the student has not commenced their final semester of enrolment in their current course;

and

(b) the course transfer is undertaken within the two transfer windows in each academic year;

and

(c) there are no quotas preventing the student from enrolling in a major or unit in which the student seeks to enrol; and
(2) the student has completed a minimum of 24 points of study in their current course and achieved a WAM of at least 60

and

(3) the student has achieved a mark of at least 50% in ATAR Math Methods or MATH1721 Mathematics Foundations: Methods; and a mark of at least 50% in at least one of: ATAR Math Specialist or MATH1722 Mathematics Foundations: Specialist; or ATAR Physics or PHYS1030 Physics Bridging Unit; or ATAR Chemistry or CHEM1003 Introductory Chemistry; or equivalent or higher.

Course structure

The Combined Bachelor's degrees consists of 240 credit points (normally 40 units), comprising:

(a) no more than 96 credit points (normally 16 units) at Level 1; and

(b) at least 96 credit points (normally 16 units) completed at Level 2 and Level 3, including at least 36 credit points (normally 6 units) at Level 3; and

(c) a degree-specific major for the BH011 - Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) :

(d) a degree-specific major for the BP004 - Bachelor of Science except the majors listed below:

(1) MJD-PSYCH Psychological and Behavioural Sciences

(2) MJS-PSYCY Psychological and Behavioural Sciences

and(e) any relevant foundation units.

and(2) Students may choose to undertake up to two minors, provided the student will be able to complete all nominated majors and minors within 240 credit points.

and

(3) Students are not permitted to combine the Software Engineering major in the BE(Hons) with the following degree-specific majors in the BSc: (1) MJD-CMPSC Computer Science, (2) MJD-CYBER Cybersecurity.

(4) Students may complete up to an additional 24 points in this course for the purpose of:

(a) Completing the requirements of a degree specific major;

(b) Meeting professional membership or accreditation requirements;

and/or

(c) Bridging up to two of the recommended ATAR subjects, not including ATAR Mathematics Methods.

Exit awards

10.(1) This course has the following exit awards:

BH011 - Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
BP004 - Bachelor of Science

(2)(a) A student who withdraws from the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/ Bachelor of Science before completing it, but after completing a minimum of 192 credit points of study, including all requirements of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), may apply to the School to be awarded the BH011 - Bachelor of Engineering (Honours).

(b) A student who withdraws from the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/ Bachelor of Science before completing it, but after completing a minimum of 144 credit points of study, excluding the following majors, may apply to the School to be awarded the BP004 - Bachelor of Science.

(1) MJD-PSYCH Psychological and Behavioural Sciences
(2) MJS-PSYCY Psychological and Behavioural Sciences

Satisfactory progress

11.(1) To make satisfactory progress a student must pass units to a point value greater than half the total value of units in which they remain enrolled after the final date for withdrawal without academic penalty.

(2) A student who has not achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the CARS module or the ISE module when their progress status is assessed will not have made satisfactory progress.

(3) A student who fails a unit twice is not permitted to enrol again in that unit unless the relevant board approves otherwise.

(4) A student who does not maintain a minimum WAM of 50 in the BE(Hons) component of this course will not have made satisfactory progress.

Progress status

12.(1) A student who makes satisfactory progress is assigned the status of 'Good Standing'.

(2) Unless the relevant board determines otherwise because of exceptional circumstances —

(a) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the first time under Rule 11(1) is assigned a progress status of 'On Probation';

(b) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the second time under Rule 11(1) is assigned a progress status of 'Suspended';

(c) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the third time under Rule 11(1) is assigned a progress status of 'Excluded';

(d) a student who does not make satisfactory progress under Rule 11(2) is assigned a progress status of 'On Probation' unless they have been assigned a progress status of 'Suspended' or 'Excluded' for failure to make satisfactory progress under Rule 11(1).

(3) A student who has completed a minimum of 72 points in the BE(Hons) component of this course but who has not achieved a WAM of at least 50 in the engineering foundation and major units will be required to exit from the BE(Hons) component of this course.

Deferrals

13. Applicants awarded admission to the course are entitled to a deferral of up to 12 months, as per the University Policy on: Admissions (Coursework).

Additional rules

Professional practicum

14.(1) Students are required to complete at least 450 hours of suitable practical experience as approved by the School.

(2) With the support of the School, students are expected to make their own arrangements for practical experience.

(3) The School may, on written application by a student and on production of satisfactory evidence, accept work completed by the student prior to acceptance into the course as fulfilling the requirements of (1).

(4) Students must submit an online portfolio (GENG5010 Professional Engineering Portfolio) at the end of their final semester of study in the Bachelor of Engineering. The portfolio must refer to the practicum work completed under (1) and/or (3) above and demonstrate the student's attainment of the sixteen elements of competency outlined in the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard for Professional Engineer. Students may also refer to coursework activities in their portfolio. Certificates of Work Performed and other evidence must be included.

(5) Students normally enrol in GENG5010 Professional Engineering Portfolio in their final semester of study. They may, however, contribute material to their portfolio at any time during their studies.

Title

1. These rules are the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/ Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) Degree Combined Course Rules.

Terms Used

2. The Glossary provides an explanation of the terms used in these rules.

Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures

3.(1) The Student Rules apply to students in this course.

(2) The policy, policy statements and guidance documents and student procedures apply, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.

Academic Conduct Essentials module

4.(1) Except as stated in (2), a student who enrols in an undergraduate degree course of the University for the first time irrespective of whether they have previously been enrolled in another course of the University, must undertake the Academic Conduct Essentials module (the ACE module), Communication and Research Skills (the CARS module) and Indigenous Studies Essentials (the ISE module) in the teaching period in which they are first enrolled.

(2) A student who has previously achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the CARS module or the ISE module is not required to repeat the relevant module.

English Language competency requirements

5. To be considered eligible for consideration for admission to this course an applicant must satisfy the University's English language competence requirement as set out in the University Policy on Admission: Coursework.

Admission requirements

6.(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
(a) achieved an ATAR of at least 98, or equivalent as recognised by UWA; and meet the additional requirements stated at (2) below

or

(b) an assured pathway offer;

or

(c) a place in a relevant UWA access program.

(2) A scaled mark of at least 50% in ATAR Math Methods or equivalent, and a scaled mark of at least 50% in at least one of ATAR Math Specialist or ATAR Physics or ATAR Chemistry or equivalent.

(3) Students who have not completed all four recommended ATAR subjects as set out in (2) above will need to undertake bridging units in their first year of study which may require them to undertake additional units of study in order to meet course requirements.

(4) Students who do not meet the entry requirements may apply for admission to the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) and subsequently apply to transfer into this course subject to meeting the Course Transfer requirements set out in the rules.

Admission ranking and selection

7. Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

Transfer Requirements

8.(1) A student enrolled in an undergraduate degree course at UWA may apply to transfer into this combined degree course if they satisfy the following conditions:

(a) the student has not commenced their final semester of enrolment in their current course;

and

(b) the course transfer is undertaken within the two transfer windows in each academic year;

and

(c) there are no quotas preventing the student from enrolling in a major or unit in which the student seeks to enrol; and
(2) the student has completed a minimum of 24 points of study in their current course and achieved a WAM of at least 75

(3) transfer to the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) is by invitation only. Eligibility according to Rule 8 does not guarantee entry.

and

(4) the student applies to transfer at the point of completing 48 points of study. A competitive entry process will apply as places within the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) are strictly limited.

(5) the student has achieved a mark of at least 50% in: (i) ATAR Math Methods or MATH1721 Mathematics Foundations: Methods; (ii) ATAR Math Specialist or MATH1722 Mathematics Foundations: Specialist; (iii) ATAR Physics or PHYS1030 Physics Bridging Unit and (iv) ATAR Chemistry or CHEM1003 Introductory Chemistry; or equivalent or higher.

Course structure

The Combined Bachelor's degrees consists of 264 credit points (normally 44 units), comprising:

(a) no more than 96 credit points (normally 16 units) at Level 1; and

(b) at least 96 credit points (normally 16 units) completed at Level 2 and Level 3, including at least 36 credit points (normally 6 units) at Level 3; and

(c) a degree-specific major for the BH011 - Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) :

(d) a degree-specific major fulfilling the requirements of the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours), excluding majors listed in 9(c).

and(e) any relevant foundation units; and

(f) any Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) core units; and

(g) 24 points of an Honours project associated with the major chosen at Rule 9(d) above; and

(h) 12 points of level 4 coursework units associated with the major chosen at Rule 9(d) above.

and(2) Students are not able to take additional majors or minors in this course.

(3) Students must complete at least 96 points within the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) component of this course.

(4) Students may complete up to an additional 48 points in this course for the purpose of:

(a) Completing bridging requirements;

(b) Completing the requirements of a major;

(c) Completing the requirements of Honours;

and/or

(d) Meeting professional membership or accreditation requirements.

Exit awards

10.(1) This course has the following exit awards:

BH011 - Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

(2)(a) A student who withdraws from the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/ Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) before completing it, but after completing a minimum of 192 credit points of study, including all requirements of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), may apply to the School to be awarded the BH011 - Bachelor of Engineering (Honours).

Satisfactory progress

11.(1) To make satisfactory progress a student must pass all units in which they remain enrolled after the final date for withdrawal without academic penalty.

(2) A student who has not achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the CARS module or the ISE module when their progress status is assessed will not have made satisfactory progress.

(3) A student who fails a unit twice is not permitted to enrol again in that unit unless the relevant board approves otherwise.

Progress status

12.(1) A student who makes satisfactory progress is assigned the status of 'Good Standing'.

(2) Unless the relevant board determines otherwise because of exceptional circumstances —

(a) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the first time under Rule 11(1) is assigned a progress status of 'On Probation';

(b) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the second time under Rule 11(1) is assigned a progress status of 'Suspended';

(c) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the third time under Rule 11(1) is assigned a progress status of 'Excluded';

(d) a student who does not make satisfactory progress under Rule 11(2) is assigned a progress status of 'On Probation' unless they have been assigned a progress status of 'Suspended' or 'Excluded' for failure to make satisfactory progress under Rule 11(1).

(3) A student who has a weighted average mark below 75 in their first academic year but who, in the opinion of the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) Selection Group of the Curriculum Committee, has a reasonable prospect of attaining a cumulative weighted average mark of 75 by the time their progress is next assessed, is assigned the progress status of ‘On Probation' and appropriate conditions are applied to allow close monitoring of the student's progress in the next period with a view to course transfer if appropriate.

(4) To be awarded the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) a student must achieve an Honours classification of 2A or above.

(5) A student who is awarded an Honours classification below 2A is awarded the degree to which their degree-specific major belongs with the relevant classification of Honours.

(6) A student who has completed a minimum of 72 points in the BE(Hons) component of this course but who has not achieved a WAM of at least 50 in the engineering foundation and major units will be required to exit from the BE(Hons) component of this course.

Deferrals

13. Applicants awarded admission to the course are entitled to a deferral of up to 12 months, as per the University Policy on: Admissions (Coursework).

Additional rules

Professional practicum

14.(1) Students are required to complete at least 450 hours of suitable practical experience as approved by the School.

(2) With the support of the School, students are expected to make their own arrangements for practical experience.

(3) The School may, on written application by a student and on production of satisfactory evidence, accept work completed by the student prior to acceptance into the course as fulfilling the requirements of (1).

(4) Students must submit an online portfolio (GENG5010 Professional Engineering Portfolio) at the end of their final semester of study in the Bachelor of Engineering. The portfolio must refer to the practicum work completed under (1) and/or (3) above and demonstrate the student's attainment of the sixteen elements of competency outlined in the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard for Professional Engineer. Students may also refer to coursework activities in their portfolio. Certificates of Work Performed and other evidence must be included.

(5) Students normally enrol in GENG5010 Professional Engineering Portfolio in their final semester of study. They may, however, contribute material to their portfolio at any time during their studies

Title

1. These rules are the Associate Degree in Applied Technologies (Process Sensors) Course Rules.

Terms Used

2. The Glossary provides an explanation of the terms used in these rules.

Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures

3.(1) The Student Rules apply to students in this course.

(2) The policy, policy statements and guidance documents and student procedures apply, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.

Academic Conduct Essentials, Communication and Research Skills And Indigenous Studies Essentials module

4.(1) Except as stated in (2), a student who enrols in an undergraduate degree course of the University for the first time irrespective of whether they have previously been enrolled in another course of the University, must undertake the Academic Conduct Essentials module (the ACE module), Communication and Research Skills (the CARS module) and Indigenous Studies Essentials (the ISE module) in the teaching period in which they are first enrolled.

(2) A student must successfully complete the ACE module within the first teaching period of their enrolment. Failure to complete the module within this timeframe will result in the student's unit results from this teaching period being withheld. These results will continue to be withheld until students avail themselves of a subsequent opportunity to achieve a passing grade in the ACE module. In the event that students complete units in subsequent teaching periods without completing the ACE module, these results will similarly be withheld. Students will not be permitted to submit late review or appeal applications regarding results which have been withheld for this reason and which they were unable to access in the normally permitted review period.

(3) A student who has previously achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the CARS module or the ISE module is not required to repeat the relevant module.

English Language competency requirements

5. To be considered eligible for consideration for admission to this course an applicant must satisfy the University's English language competence requirement as set out in the University Policy on Admission: Coursework.

Admission requirements

6.(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—

(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—

(a) completion of a TAFE Diploma in a relevant field;

or

(b) at least 5 years of relevant work experience undertaken in an English-language environment (including manufacturing or mechatronic technician, service technician, system architect or technician, data analyst, or a similar field across the manufacturing or service sectors);

(2) a structured interview in which eligible applicants will be assessed to meet requisite skills and knowledge for entry into the course.

Admission ranking and selection

7. Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

Course structure

8.(1) An Associate Degree course consists of 48 credit points (normally 8 units).

Satisfactory progress

Progress status

Deferrals

12. Applicants awarded admission to the course are entitled to a deferral of up to 12 months, as per the University Policy on: Admissions (Coursework).

Additional rules

Recognition of Prior Learning

11. Students who have completed a Diploma of Applied Technologies from South Metropolitan TAFE, will get an RPL for the following units: MATH1720 Mathematics Fundamentals; GENG1203 Prepare Mechanical Models for Computer-Aided Engineering; and GENG1204 Develop, Enter and Verify Discrete Control Programs for Programmable Controllers.