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    MDDU-ECEPY

    Electronics and Communication Engineering Honours and Physics Double Degree Major (BEng Hons/BSc)

    Undergraduate double degree major

    Physics is the fundamental study of matter and space and their interactions and evolution in time, while engineering is the application of this knowledge to meet human needs in science and technology.

    This offering version is phasing out and no longer taking applications. You may be able to apply for a later version.
    Course outline
    • ATAR

      ATAR

      The Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) is used to determine eligibility for places in university courses.
      Guaranteed ATAR 80
    • Qualification
      Electronics and Communication Engineering Honours and Physics 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

    Check the application deadline for the parent course

    Course outline

    Overview

    Overview

    Physics is the fundamental study of matter and space and their interactions and evolution in time, while engineering is the application of this knowledge to meet human needs in science and technology. This challenging double degree provides a unique combination of a theoretical, quantitative scientific discipline with a practical, highly applied discipline.

    You will explore subjects in astronomy, physics, and mathematics, along with data acquisition, analysis and modelling techniques. You'll also undertake a physics research project under the supervision of a research group. Specialist areas of study include radio astronomy, marine science and technology, and satellite and remote sensing.

    In your first year you will complete the Engineering Foundation Year (EFY). The EFY builds a solid base of the fundamental concepts common to all areas of engineering. The EFY was developed in partnership with industry to create a curriculum that is reflective of engineering practice.

    The final two years are devoted to electrical and communication engineering. You will study analogue and digital communication systems, information processing, telecommunications and computer communication networks, signal and image processing, control and instrumentation, as well as electronic design.

    The course will help you develop a full spectrum of skills, from the theoretical, conceptual and problem-solving skills required in the study of physics, right through to project management and real-world applications gained in the study of engineering.

    To satisfy professional requirements, students must complete at least 12 weeks or equivalent of exposure to professional engineering practice. This requirement can be met by appropriate work experience or through a combination of technical and non-technical activities. Students must demonstrate that they have met these requirements by using a formal Log Book to record their professional experiences during the period of their degree study.

    Please refer to the handbook for additional course overview information. 

    What jobs can the Electronics and Communication Engineering Honours and Physics Double Degree Major (BEng Hons/BSc) course lead to?

    • Electronics Engineer
    • Communications Engineer
    • Computational Physicist
    • Computer programmer
    • Data analyst
    • Remote Sensing Scientist
    • Research Scientist

     

    Graduates enjoy a high level of employment flexibility, as their analytical ability, problem solving skills and logical thinking is broadly applicable at the highest levels of industry or government organisations. With a background in physics and electrical and communication engineering, graduates have a versatility which opens up a wide range of employment opportunities. 

    • Astronomer
    • Meteorologist
    • Oceanographer
    • Physicist
    • Electrical Engineer

    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 meet the academic requirements for Graduate membership of Engineers Australia and the Australian Institute of Physics

    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 a high school leaver if you:

    • Completed year 12 in Australia or overseas in the past two years, or
    • Completed TAFE or VET studies in the past two years.

    ATAR pathway

    • Guaranteed ATAR 80

      This course has a guaranteed ATAR of 80

    • Essential WACE subjects (prerequisites)

      Essential WACE subjects (prerequisites)

      Subjects you must have studied in high school to be eligible for entry into a course.

      Mathematics: Methods ATAR and Physics ATAR, or equivalent.

    • Desirable WACE subjects

      Desirable WACE subjects

      High school subjects that aren’t essential for entry into the course, but provide a good foundation.

      Chemistry ATAR, Engineering Studies ATAR or Mathematics: Specialist ATAR, or equivalent.

    Please see our correlation comparability for previous TEE subjects, WACE courses and WACE ATAR courses.

    StepUp Entry

    StepUp Entry

    StepUp grants additional ATAR points to help eligible students qualify for admission.

    Successful StepUp Entry and StepUp Equity Adjustment Admission Pathway (StepUp Bonus) applicants will be eligible to be considered for admission into this course.

    Alternative pathways

    • STAT entry

      Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

      The Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) is a national test for those who don't meet university admission criteria. STAT can be used to meet entry criteria for some courses, or as a way to satisfy Curtin’s English proficiency requirements.

      Not accepted.

    English requirements

    Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

    You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.

    IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

    Writing

    6.0

    Speaking

    6.0

    Reading

    6.0

    Listening

    6.0

    Overall band score

    6.5

    Find your pathway to Curtin

    Think you don’t have the marks or qualifications to study at Curtin? We have several pathways to help you meet admission. Use our pathway finder to find your best way to studying with us.

    Pathway finder tool

    How others gained admission

    View the ATAR breakdown to see the low, median and high ATAR scores of students who started studying this course recently.

    To see the other pathways students have taken, see the pathway breakdown.

    You’re considered someone with work and life experience if:

    You have left secondary education more than two years ago (i.e. who are not classified as recent secondary education applicants) and have not undertaken vocational education training (VET) or higher education study since then.

    How we define ‘experience’

    ‘Experience’ includes a combination of factors sufficient to demonstrate readiness for higher education such as mature-age entry, professional experience whether completion of the Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) is required or not, community involvement or work experience. Applicants may have undertaken non-formal programs that have helped prepare them for tertiary education or are relevant to the proposed higher education field of study.

    Pathways

    • STAT entry

      Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

      The Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) is a national test for those who don't meet university admission criteria. STAT can be used to meet entry criteria for some courses, or as a way to satisfy Curtin’s English proficiency requirements.

      Not accepted.

    English requirements

    Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

    You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.

    IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

    Writing

    6.0

    Speaking

    6.0

    Reading

    6.0

    Listening

    6.0

    Overall band score

    6.5

    Find your pathway to Curtin

    Think you don’t have the marks or qualifications to study at Curtin? We have several pathways to help you meet admission. Use our pathway finder to find your best way to studying with us.

    Pathway finder tool

    You’re considered someone who studied at TAFE or have done an apprenticeship if:

    Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study are those whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a VET course. This includes study at a public TAFE or other VET provider, whether a qualification was completed or not. Applicants with VET study may have other qualifications such as a Year 10 or Year 12 secondary school certificate.

    Pathways

    • TAFE entry

      • TAFE Advanced Diploma of Engineering (2 years); or
      • Curtin College Diploma of Engineering

      AND

      • satisfied the prerequisites: Maths Methods and Physics.

      The Maths Methods prerequisite can be met with:

      • Maths Methods ATAR; or
      • MATH1013 Introductory Mathematics or MATH1005 Pre-Calculus, and MATH1014 Foundations of Calculus.

      The Physics prerequisite can be met with:

      • Physics ATAR; or
      • PHYS1006 Foundations of Physics.

    • STAT entry

      Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

      The Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) is a national test for those who don't meet university admission criteria. STAT can be used to meet entry criteria for some courses, or as a way to satisfy Curtin’s English proficiency requirements.

      Not accepted.

    English requirements

    Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

    You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.

    IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

    Writing

    6.0

    Speaking

    6.0

    Reading

    6.0

    Listening

    6.0

    Overall band score

    6.5

    Find your pathway to Curtin

    Think you don’t have the marks or qualifications to study at Curtin? We have several pathways to help you meet admission. Use our pathway finder to find your best way to studying with us.

    Pathway finder tool

    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:

    • attained an ATAR of 80 and met the prerequisites; or
    • if you have studied Maths Applications or equivalent:
      • completed 75 credits within one semester, with a semester weighted average (SWA) of 70% ; or
      • completed 100 credits within one semester with an SWA of 65% or higher, plus any unit/s assessed as comparable to Maths Methods ATAR and Physics ATAR; or
    • if you have studied Maths Methods or equivalent:
      • completed 75 credits within one semester with an SWA of 65%; or
      • completed 100 credits within one semester with an SWA of 60% or higher, plus any unit/s assessed as comparable to Maths Methods ATAR and Physics ATAR.

    The Maths Methods prerequisite can be met with:

    • Maths Methods ATAR; or
    • MATH1013 Introductory Mathematics; or
    • MATH1005 Pre-Calculus (12.5 credits); and
    • MATH1014 Foundations of Calculus.

    The Physics prerequisite can be met with:

    • Physics ATAR; or
    • PHYS1006 Foundations of Physics.

    Higher education course switcher criteria

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

    • attained an ATAR of 80 plus any unit/s assessed as comparable to Maths Methods ATAR, and Physics ATAR or Chemistry ATAR; or
    • if you have studied Maths Applications or equivalent:
      • completed 75 credits within one semester, with a semester weighted average (SWA) of 70%; or
      • completed 100 credits within one semester, with an SWA of 65% or higher, plus any unit/s assessed as comparable to Maths Methods ATAR, and Physics ATAR; or
    • if you have studied Maths Methods or equivalent:
      • completed 75 credits within one semester, with an SWA of 65%; or
      • completed 100 credits within one semester, with an SWA of 60% or higher, plus any unit/s assessed as comparable to Maths Methods ATAR and Physics ATAR.

    English requirements

    Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

    You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.

    IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

    Writing

    6.0

    Speaking

    6.0

    Reading

    6.0

    Listening

    6.0

    Overall band score

    6.5

    Find your pathway to Curtin

    Think you don’t have the marks or qualifications to study at Curtin? We have several pathways to help you meet admission. Use our pathway finder to find your best way to studying with us.

    Pathway finder tool

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    Other requirements and notes for this course


    In addition to the course-specific admission criteria listed above, please read our general admission criteria. Our general admission criteria apply to all courses at Curtin University.

    To satisfy professional requirements, you must complete 12 weeks of approved work experience associated with the engineering industry. You may make your own arrangements for employment or seek assistance from the University's Prospective Students Services.

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    • Curtin course code: MDDU-ECEPY
    • Last updated on: 23 April 2025

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