You must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent senior secondary school qualification) with a minimum 65% average (check calculator below).
Prerequisites
Higher Mathematics; or
VCE Units 3 and 4 in Mathematical Methods (CAS) or Specialist Mathematics, with a study score of at least 20.
To study this program you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests:
IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0)
TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT): minimum overall score of 79 (with minimum of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing)
Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 58 (with no communication band less than 50)
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): minimum of 176 with no less than 169 in any component.
Are you interested in sustainable systems engineering? You'll learn how to protect, restore and create engineered and natural systems that are socially, environmentally, and economically sustainable in this course.
Climate change is a matter of national and international importance. A demand has arisen for engineers able to conceive and develop sustainable systems. The consumption of natural resources and energy in areas such as transport, building, manufacturing processes and other areas are part of this need.
Sustainable systems engineering brings together the new technologies and innovative engineering approaches needed for sustainable global development.
As part of this degree you’ll undertake a broad range of studies, graduating with the skills to design engineering solutions which meet the needs of society within economic and ecological constraints.
Your studies will focus on the development of a sustainable systems approach, combining the fundamentals of engineering sciences, mathematics and engineering design. Degree specialisations exist in energy, or transport and logistics.
Why study sustainable systems engineering at RMIT?
Studying sustainable systems engineering at RMIT offers the following benefits:
Industry-relevant experience
You will have a number of opportunities for industry interaction during your studies including work placements and industry-based projects. Our teachers are experienced practitioners and we collaborate closely with industry to ensure our sustainable systems mechanical engineering degree meets the needs of the workplace.
Prepare yourself for employment
With the opportunity to undertake industry placements either locally or internationally you'll be work-ready when you graduate. There are also opportunities to tackle research projects in partnership with industry, like the Engineers Without Borders Challenge.
CRICOS Code: 079775M
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Program Structure
Year One of Program
Complete the following Eight (8) Courses:
Course Title
Introduction to Professional Engineering Practice
Engineering Mathematics
Engineering Science
Digital Fundamentals
Creative Engineering CAD
Introduction to Environmental and Sustainable Systems Engineering
Introduction to Chemical Engineering
Introduction to Mechanical and Automotive Engineering
Year Two of Program
Complete the following Seven (7) Courses:
Course Title
Numerical Methods/Statistics for Engineers
Sustainable Systems Design
Applied Thermodynamics
Introduction to Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Fluid Mechanics of Mechanical Systems
Sustainable Transport Systems
Mechanics and Materials 2
ANDSelect and Complete One (1) Course from any:University Elective
Year Three of Program
Complete the following Eight (8) Courses:
Course Title
Sustainable Engineering Materials
Advanced Life Cycle and Systems Assessment
Systems Engineering Principles
Heat Transfer
Applied Heat and Mass Transfer
Intelligent Transport Systems
Research Methods for Engineers
Engineering and Enterprise
Year Four of Program
Complete the following Two (2) Courses:
Course Title
Engineering Capstone Project Part A
Engineering Capstone Project Part B
ANDSelect and Complete Five (5) Courses from the following Technical Options:
Course Title
Advanced Materials
Biomaterials
Manufacturing Systems Modelling
Transport Engineering 1
Sustainable Engineering Logistics Systems
Wind and Hydro Power
Sustainable Thermal and Electrical Energy Systems
Energy Efficiency and Demand Management
Professional Engineering Experience
Humanitarian Experiential Learning Project
Renewable Electrical Energy Systems
Transportation and Freight Logistics
ANDSelect and Complete One (1) Course from any:University Elective
Sustainable systems engineers work with technologies and engineering approaches to ensure global development is sustainable, and to develop clean manufacturing processes and improvements in technology.
Graduates will find work in energy efficiency, renewable energy, sustainable transport systems and vehicles, logistics, product design, manufacturing, and infrastructure. Graduates have gone on to work at a range of organisations including:
Aurecon
Arup
Jacobs
John Holland
Vestas
Yarra Valley Water
Mott MacDonald
Fulton Hogan
CPB Contractors
PEAKURBAN
Coles
Perspektiv
Bouygues Construction Australia
Yarra Valley Railway
John Holland
SMEC
Latrobe City Council
Cleanaway Waste Management
Blue Power Partners
Metro Trains
WSP Global Inc.
Deloitte Consulting
Sustainable Development Consultants
GHD Ply Ltd
Tilt Renewables
OSHC: 530 ($) per year
