Stream overview
The Engineering Foundation Year (EFY) serves as the pre-major for the BEng (Hons) course. The EFY is designed to develop foundational engineering skills, including mathematical modelling, computer programming and problem-solving abilities. Students also learn to understand and solve global and local engineering challenges. With an emphasis on skills development, understanding and applying Indigenous STEM and sustainability principles in engineering applications is also a key focus of the EFY educational design. Upon completion of EFY, students can choose to proceed in their second year to one of the Engineering disciplines. Students are not required to choose a discipline at the start of the degree but must make this decision either before or after the EFY. Completion of EFY will also facilitate students to meet the stipulated prerequisites for the engineering ‘specialisations’ offered by the Faculty of Science and Engineering.Detailed course structure and unit information
For detailed information on units and course structure, visit our Handbook.
How to study this stream
A stream is a group of related units offered as part of a degree. To study this stream, you’ll need to apply for one of the degrees listed below.
Double Degrees
- Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Construction Engineering) (Honours), Bachelor of Science (Mining)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering) (Honours), Bachelor of Science (Chemistry)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering) (Honours), Bachelor of Science (Extractive Metallurgy)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), Bachelor of Innovation
How to apply
This major is part of a degree. To apply, choose the degree you want to study and review its entry requirements. Then, prepare any required documents and submit your application before the deadline for your chosen intake.
After you receive and accept your offer, you can enrol in this degree either at the start of your degree or later in your studies, depending on your course structure.
Choose your degree
To study this stream, you'll need to apply one of the degrees listed below.Double Degrees
- Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Construction Engineering) (Honours), Bachelor of Science (Mining)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering) (Honours), Bachelor of Science (Chemistry)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering) (Honours), Bachelor of Science (Extractive Metallurgy)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), Bachelor of Innovation
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