Further Information
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February and July |
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| Duration | |
4 years full time (honours available) Many courses may be studied part-time, which will increase the time taken to complete the course. |
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All courses at UWA: English Language Competence Bachelor of Engineering: TEE Applicable Mathematics, plus at least two of TEE Chemistry, TEE Calculus or TEE Physics (Calculus is strongly recommended for all Engineering courses). *Please note: Students with only two of the three subjects will be required to complete either an intensive four week bridging course before commencement of their first semester (Calculus) or an extra level one unit during the first semester (Introductory Physics, or Calculus or Introductory Chemistry). Minimum TER (2008): |
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| Degrees | |
Bachelor of Engineering |
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| Fees | |
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Please refer to the Unit Costs |
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| TISC Codes | |
Commonwealth-supported places |
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| University Handbook |
Materials Engineering
Materials Engineering is a challenging profession which often forms the bridge between the scientific disciplines of physics and chemistry and the various branches of engineering.
It is concerned with investigating relationships between the structure and the properties of metals, polymers and ceramics (as well as composites of these) and with design, manufacturing and processing of materials with desired properties.
Level 1
When you start your materials engineering course at UWA, you will do a first year common with Mechanical, Mechatronics, Civil, Environmental and Resource Engineering students. You will be introduced to engineering dynamics, statics, electrical fundamentals and computer technology, as well as improving your skills in maths and physics.
Level 2
In level 2 you will be building your knowledge in a variety of engineering subjects and mathematics. You will get practical experience in our laboratories, and study subjects such as Solid Mechanics, Manufacturing, Thermofluids, Materials Engineering and Modelling and Computer Analysis.
Level 3
In third year, you will be increasing your knowledge and skills in a number of professional areas, including design and manufacture, and developing communication skills in seminars. You can choose some optional specialised courses and you will be starting practical project work. If you do a CEED project, you will also commence your major project, completing it as your fourth year project.
Level 4
In your final year, you will study the environment and engineering ethics in common with all engineering streams, a substantial engineering project, and select from a variety of more specialised mechanical engineering topics. As in third year, you will be improving your communication skills in class seminars.
During the Bachelor of Engineering, you will also complete at least 12 weeks full time (or equivalent part time) of professional work experience.
You can study Materials Engineering as part of a Bachelor of Engineering or you can combine your Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) with:
- Arts
- Commerce
- Science (in Applied Mathematics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Information Technology, Materials Chemistry, Mathematical Sciences, Mathematical Statistics, Physics or Pure Mathematics)
- Computer Science
Career opportunities
Materials engineers are in demand all around the world. The minerals industry is a major employer of materials engineers. Materials engineers find employment in a wide range of related industries including manufacturing and process industries dealing with metals, plastics, rubbers and ceramics, as well as electronic industries concerned with development of new solid state device technology.
| Course enquiries | Admissions, application, and general enquiries to |
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Faculty Office |
Hackett Hall (M353) Phone (+61 8) 6488 2477 Email admissions@uwa.edu.au |
