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The future presents significant challenges to those responsible for managing the environment, infrastructure and technological developments. Effective solutions to these challenges will require innovative engineering, applied science and design strategies. At the University of Western Sydney, we prepare students to take on those challenges and succeed.

The UWS Engineering Program is all about the application of knowledge to achieve practical outcomes. It covers all major engineering domains, and you can experience many facets of engineering before deciding your area of specialisation at the end of first year.

After a common first year, you can specialise:

• Environmental – Provides an essential grounding in ecology, civil engineering and environmental management. Environmental engineers are concerned with ensuring a sustainable and better future for the community by developing and managing systems that integrate with, and protect, our environment.

Course Details

UAC Code	Campus	UAI 2008
703000	Penrith	68.00

From 2009 this course will have an advanced leadership program. Any student who enters the B Engineering in 2008 and achieves a grade point average of 5 or above will be eligible to apply for this advanced leadershp program. For more information call the Course Information Centre on 1800 897 669.

Duration

4 years full-time.

Practical Experience

Twelve weeks of industrial experience is required after the end of the third year. The Engineering Summer Placement program available through UWS Cooperative Programs gives high achieving students the opportunity for paid placements.

Professional Recognition

The Bachelor of Engineering course is accredited by Engineers Australia.

A Career in Engineering

The UWS Engineering Program gives you professional skills and knowledge in specialisations of great demand:

• Environmental – Designing solutions with a strong emphasis on environmental impact. You may work in private, industrial and mining companies, government departments, city and shire councils.

Assumed Knowledge

Mathematics, any two units of science and any two units of English.

Application Information

To lodge an application for the course of your choice check the Application Information.

Honours

Students can study for an Honours award during their last year. Entry to the Honours stream is by superior performance in years two and three.

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