Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical)
The Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) combines a strong theoretical foundation with significant practical exposure – a combination that is highly regarded by today‘s employers. This applied approach provides students with the ability to find practical solutions to engineering problems and projects.
The program has a common engineering first year that includes an introduction to mechanical, civil and electrical engineering to give a broad engineering knowledge so that graduates have an extensive understanding of the fundamentals and an appreciation of the diversity of engineering.
Courses in second and third years are arranged to give the program a practice-based emphasis that provides engineering knowledge in the areas of mechanics and component design; fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and sustainable design; materials and design for manufacturing; and manufacturing systems and engineering maintenance.
The fourth year offers the opportunity for specialisation to equip graduates for future leadership roles in the areas of mechanical design, advanced manufacturing, applied mechatronics, sustainable systems and nanotechnology with particular emphasis on the manufacturing, defence, mining, mechanical design, automotive, and building and mechanical services industries. These specialisations each have a major individual project which is industry-based.
Bachelor of Engineering (Metallurgy)
The Bachelor of Engineering (Metallurgy) blends the students experience with both theoretical and practical aspects of metallurgical engineering. Industry-focused learning is a key component of this degree program.
The program has a common engineering first year that includes an introduction to mechanical, civil and electrical engineering to give a broad engineering knowledge so that graduates have an extensive understanding of the fundamentals and an appreciation of the diversity of engineering.
Courses in second year have a practice-based emphasis that provides engineering knowledge in a range of areas including mechanical engineering, metallurgy, chemistry and manufacturing.
The third year of the program provides more detailed study of particular metallurgical and mineral processing including pyrometallurgy and hydrometallurgy along with some advanced manufacturing process engineering
The fourth year includes a major individual, industry-based project and the opportunity for students to choose a particular area of advanced study in metallurgy, materials or mechanical engineering according to their interests.
Common engineering first year
If there is an engineering degree with UniSA that is not offered at Whyalla campus and there are factors that are limiting your movements such as work, family, finances etc, you can complete your first year of engineering at Whyalla campus. Since the first year of all engineering degrees are the same, you can enrol in all the first-year engineering courses at Whyalla campus, giving you a little more time to organise your university career.
Associate Degree in Engineering
In response to the growing need from industry for more skilled engineers, UniSA has developed the Associate Degree in Engineering. This unique pathway program has been designed to allow students who do not have the traditional background of science and maths to start studying towards a Bachelor of Engineering degree.
The program duration is two years and upon successful completion, students can enter the second year of a Bachelor of Engineering at UniSA.
The Associate Degree application is direct to UniSA via UniSA apply online.
Australian Technology Network Engineering Selection Test (ATNEST)
UniSA Whyalla campus will also be providing an alternative pathway to study engineering with the Australian Technology Network (ATN) Engineering Selection Test. School students and mature-age students have this new opportunity to see if they can be engineers of the future.
For further information about the engineering program at the Whyalla campus, please email UniSA Whyalla Campus Central.
More information
More information about Engineering is available in the 2012 Whyalla and Mt Gambier Course Brochure (PDF 169 KB - download Adobe Acrobat).
How to Apply
All applications must be lodged via the South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC).
Contact
Shivvaan Sathasilvam
Lecturer - Engineering Coordinator
Phone: +61 8 8647 6065
Fax: +61 8 8647 6014
Email: shivvaan.sathasilvam@unisa.edu.au