Students attending the specific Bachelor of Engineering (Engineering Scholars Program) are provided with opportunities to work with Deakin’s leading researchers and industry partners on cutting-edge projects. All students are assigned mentors and are given given opportunities for vacation work in the Geelong Technology Precinct, and industry placements.
Deakin's Bachelor of Engineering focuses on the practical application of engineering and scientific principles to produce rounded industry-ready engineers, immediately employable and capable of adapting to an ever changing future. Engineering Scholars Program is designed to maximise your employment prospects, meeting both your needs and those of the engineering profession. As a graduate of the Bachelor of Engineering you will become a life-long learner capable of building your career upon a solid foundation of knowledge.
During the first year at the Bachelor of Engineering program students undertake common subjects before choosing to specialise in Civil Engineering, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics and Robotics. This format allows students to make a more informed decision and gain a broad base of knowledge in engineering.
The specific Bachelor of Engineering (Engineering Scholars Program) is available to students who have achieved an ENTER score of 80.00 (or equivalent),
After completing the Bachelor of Engineering program at Deakin's University graduates can look forward to a high level of employment in the automotive indsustry in particular but also in supplier companies, as well as other leading manufacturing and design companies. Other industries where graduates may be employed include: aircraft; ship-building; aerospace; railroad.
Deakin University aspires to be recognised as Australia’s most progressive university. The school aims to achieve this by ensuring that all activities are relevant, innovative and responsive. From the campuses in Melbourne, Geelong and Warrnambool, Deakin successfully combines traditional values of excellence in teaching and research with an attitude that challenges conventional practices and produces new ways of developing and delivering courses.
Deakin University has an international outlook in all of its activities. Students from around the world are attracted to Deakin because of our commitment to teaching excellence, because the University conducts research that makes a difference, because ofthe industry partnerships and because of the tailored courses.
Courses are offered from bachelor to doctoral level, in traditional disciplines such as Arts and Science, in newer fields such as Environment and Nutrition, and in professional fields such as Architecture, Law, Engineering, Nursing, Teaching, Psychology and Business. From 2008, Deakin University has offered a Medical degree program.
The city of Melbourne, home to the Deakin University Melbourne campus, has a population of 3.5 million people. It is exciting and well-known for its music and cultural festivals, quality restaurants, entertainment venues, beautiful parks and gardens and excellent shopping.
Its world-class sporting and recreational facilities attract international events such as the Australian Tennis Open, Melbourne Grand Prix, and the International Cricket Test series.
Melbourne has been voted ‘the world’s most liveable city’* twice in the past four years, following surveys conducted by a UnitedStates research group, because of its clean environment, cost of living and quality of housing and education.
The Deakin University Melbourne Campus at Burwood provides single room accommodation for 200 students in a mixed gender and multicultural environment.
The Geelong Campus at Waurn Ponds also provides single room accommodation for 447 students in a mixed gender and multicultural environment. There is a six single bedroom house available close to the University that provides a self-catering venue for students seeking an off-campus option.
The Warrnambool Campus also provides accommodation for 240 students in a mixed gender and multicultural environment.
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