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Engineering is an opportunity to apply my interest in physics and mathematics to solve real life problems. I’m so glad to be doing that at the best engineering institute in Australia.
Haotian Li
What's it all about?
■ A key part of UNSW’s commitment to help students grow into their career, the Flexible First Year degree is for those who know they want to be an engineer, but have yet to work out which direction to take. It allows you to explore a number of areas before deciding upon your final specialisation.
What does it include?
■ The first year of engineering study has a core of common subjects, plus a wide choice of electives. It allows you to study a number of areas that appeal to you without making a formal commitment
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Where will you work?
■ As long as you choose your first year electives carefully, you should complete your degree in the same time as those who chose that path from year one. You will also graduate fully qualified and with the exact same knowledge in your area of choice. From your second year you can specialise in a particular field of engineering, which opens up a huge range of career options.
Double degrees
■ Double degrees are a great way of graduating with a wider breadth of knowledge, better preparing you for your future career. For more information, visit our double degrees page to find one that suits your interests.
Sample Program Outlines*
Semester 1
| Course code | Course name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ENGG1000 | Engineering Design and Innovation | |
| MATH1131 | Maths 1A | |
| or | ||
| MATH1141 | Higher Maths 1A | |
| CHEM1811 | Engineering Chemistry 1A |
Semester 2
| Course code | Course name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| PHYS1121 | Physics 1A | |
| or | ||
| PHYS1131 | Higher Physics 1A | |
| MATH1231 | Maths 1B | |
| or | ||
| MATH1241 | Higher Maths 1B | |
| CHEM1821 |
Semester 3
| Course code | Course name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | General Education | You cannot select a General Education course from within your own faculty |
| ENGG1811 | Computing for Engineers |
Semester 1
| Course code | Course name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| COMP1511 | Introduction to Programming | |
| or | ||
| COMP1911 | Computing 1A | |
| ENGG1000 | Engineering Design and Innovation | |
| MATH1131 | Maths 1A | |
| or | ||
| MATH1141 | Higher Maths 1A |
Semester 2
| Course code | Course name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| MATH1241 | Higher Maths 1B | |
| or | ||
| MATH1231 | Maths 1B | |
| PHYS1121 | Physics 1A | |
| or | ||
| PHYS1131 | Higher Physics 1A | |
| General Education |
Semester 3
| Course code | Course name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ELEC1111 | Electrical & Telecommunications Engineering | |
| ENGG1300 | Engineering Mechanics |
Semester 1
| Course code | Course name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| COMP1511 | Introduction to Programming | |
| or | ||
| COMP1911 | Computing 1A | |
| MATH1141 | Higher Maths 1A | |
| or | ||
| MATH1131 | Maths 1A | |
| ENGG1000 | Engineering Design and Innovation |
Semester 2
| Course code | Course name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| MATH1241 | Higher Maths 1B | |
| or | ||
| MATH1231 | Maths 1B | |
| PHYS1121 | Physics 1A | |
| PHYS1131 | Higher Physics 1A | |
| COMP1521 | Computer Systems Fundamentals |
Semester 3
| Course code | Course name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ELEC1111 | Electrical & Telecommunications Engineering | |
| PHYS1231 | Higher Physics 1B |
Semester 1
| Course code | Course name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ENGG1811 | Computing for Engineers | |
| ENGG1000 | Engineering Design and Innovation | |
| MATH1141 | Higher Maths 1A | |
| or | ||
| MATH1131 | Maths 1A |
Semester 2
| Course code | Course name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| MINE1010 | Mineral resources Engineering | |
| or | ||
| GMAT1110 | Surveying and Geospatial Engineering | |
| MATH1231 | Maths 1B | |
| or | ||
| MATH1241 | Higher Maths 1B | |
| PHYS1121 | Physics 1A | |
| or | ||
| PHYS1131 | Higher Physics 1A |
Semester 3
| Course code | Course name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| MATS1101 | Engineering Materials and Chemistry | |
| ENGG1300 | Engineering Mechanics |
Semester 1
| Course code | Course name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| COMP1911 | Computing 1A | |
| or | ||
| ENGG1811 | Computing for Engineers | |
| ENGG1000 | Engineering Design and Innovation | |
| MATH1131 | Maths 1A | |
| or | ||
| MATH1141 | Higher Maths 1A |
Semester 2
| Course code | Course name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| MATH1231 | Maths 1B | |
| or | ||
| MATH1241 | Higher Maths 1B | |
| PHYS1121 | Physics 1A | |
| or | ||
| PHYS1131 | Higher Physics 1A | |
| General Education |
Semester 3
| Course code | Course name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| MATS1101 | Engineering Materials and Chemistry | |
| PHYS1221 | Physics 1B | |
| or | ||
| PHYS1231 | Higher Physics 1B |
* The programs outlined above are intended as a guide only and are not an exhaustive list of the possible degree combinations or program structures. The Faculty of Engineering reserves the right to change any information herein without prior notice. Students should seek approval from their relevant Schools before using these guides.
