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    MDDU-ELEDS

    Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Data Science

    Undergraduate double degree major

    This offering version is phasing out and no longer taking applications. You may be able to apply for a later version.
    Course outline
    • Qualification
      Electrical and Electronic Engineering Honours and Data Science Double Degree Major (BEng Hons/BSc)
    • Credit

      Credit

      A full-time study load usually consists of 200 credits (approximately eight units) per year, with 100 credits (approximately four units) in each semester.
      800
    Course outline
    Course outline

    Overview

    Overview

    This information is relevant for students commencing study in 2019. If you plan to commence study in 2020, please view the planned offering.

    A targeted offering focused on the development of allied skills in data analytics and electronic/computer systems engineering. Development of Curtin’s data analytics offerings: Logical extension of Curtin’s data analytics offerings allowing students to focus their analytics on a particular industry with a demonstrated need for high level data processing and analysis skills.

    Please refer to the handbook for additional course overview information. 

    How to apply

    This major sits within the double degree combination of Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Science. To apply for this major, you will apply for the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Science double degree. In step 3 of the application process, you will be asked to confirm the major you wish to study.

    Applying as an undergraduate student is easy. For information tailored to your situation, visit our easy to follow instructions to get your application started.

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    What you'll learn

    • Major Learning Outcome 1: Please refer to the Course Learning Outcome 1 for the Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Science (BB-ENGSCI)
    • Major Learning Outcome 2: Please refer to the Course Learning Outcome 2 for the Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Science (BB-ENGSCI)
    • Major Learning Outcome 3: Please refer to the Course Learning Outcome 3 for the Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Science (BB-ENGSCI)
    • Major Learning Outcome 4: Please refer to the Course Learning Outcome 4 for the Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Science (BB-ENGSCI)
    • Major Learning Outcome 5: Please refer to the Course Learning Outcome 5 for the Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Science (BB-ENGSCI)
    • Major Learning Outcome 6: Please refer to the Course Learning Outcome 6 for the Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Science (BB-ENGSCI)
    • Major Learning Outcome 7: Please refer to the Course Learning Outcome 7 for the Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Science (BB-ENGSCI)
    • Major Learning Outcome 8: Please refer to the Course Learning Outcome 8 for the Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Science (BB-ENGSCI)
    • Major Learning Outcome 9: Please refer to the Course Learning Outcome 9 for the Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Science (BB-ENGSCI)

    Professional recognition and accreditation

    Graduates fulfil the stage one competencies required by Engineers Australia at the level of Professional Engineer Washington Accord.

    Admission criteria

    What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.

    Select an option that best suits you:

    You’re considered someone who has recently left university if:

    Applicants with higher education are those whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a higher education course, such as a university degree. This may include applicants who are currently studying a higher education course at another education provider and want to transfer to Curtin University, or applicants who are currently studying at Curtin but want to switch to a different course. It may also include applicants who have completed past study with university and non-university higher education providers.

    Curtin course switcher criteria

    To switch into this course, you need to have:

    1. Attained an ATAR of 80 or above

      or

      Completed 200 credit points in the Indigenous Pre-Science and Engineering Enabling Course

      or

      Completed a total 100 credit points with at least 75 credit points completed in the semester prior to course switching in the Bachelor of Science (Multidisciplinary Science) or another Curtin undergraduate course

      or

      Completed a total 100 credit points with at least part-time enrolment of 50 credits in the two continuing semesters prior to course switching in the Bachelor of Science (Multidisciplinary Science) or another Curtin undergraduate course

    2. Met ATAR Mathematics Methods prerequisite (or equivalent)
    3. Met one of the following prerequisites (or equivalent): ATAR Physics, ATAR Chemistry, ATAR Engineering Studies
    4. Achieved an academic status of Good Standing


    Prerequisite Information

    The ATAR Mathematics Methods prerequisite can be met with one of the following Curtin unit:
    MATH1014 Foundations of Calculus
    MATH1016 Calculus 1

    The ATAR Physics pre-requisite can be met with the following Curtin unit:
    PHYS1006 Foundation of Physics

    The ATAR Chemistry prerequisite can be met with the following Curtin units:
    CHEM1003 Introduction to Chemistry and CHEM1001 Biological Chemistry

    Higher education course switcher criteria

    To switch into this course from another higher education provider, you need to have:

    1. A minimum ATAR/ Selection Rank of 80
      Note: Selection Ranks are assessed based on your tertiary studies

    2. Met ATAR Mathematics Methods prerequisite (or equivalent)
    3. Met one of the following prerequisites (or equivalent): ATAR Physics, ATAR Chemistry, ATAR Engineering Studies 
    4. Achieved an academic status of Good Standing

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    • Curtin course code: MDDU-ELEDS
    • Last updated on: 26 January 2025

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