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Engineering

The School of Science, Engineering and Information Technology offers a wide range of qualifications in the areas of science, information technology, mathematics and engineering with programs ranging from bachelor degrees to research. The programs are offered on campus at Ballarat, Gippsland and Berwick, as well as via online learning, and the School provides excellent research opportunities in science, geoscience, information technology, mathematics and engineering.

Undergraduate Courses 

  • list items Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours)
  • list items Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) (Honours)
  • list items Bachelor of Engineering (Mining) (Honours)
  • list items Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Information Engineering) (Honours)
  • list items Bachelor of Mechatronic Systems Engineering (Honours)
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    Postgraduate Courses

    1. Master of Engineering Technology (Civil Engineering) - Ballarat Campus

    The department offers a Master of Civil Engineering program, which is a 2-year course of 4 semesters. Civil Engineers are responsible for the design and construction of all types of structures ranging from single to multi-storeyed buildings, roads, dams, bridges, pipelines, towers, harbours, airports and railways. Civil engineers also plan, design and test the infrastructure associated with transport, gas supply, water supply and sewerage systems. Career opportunities for the graduates of the program include :

  • list items Airport Engineer
  • list items Drainage Engineer
  • list items Harbour Engineer
  • list items Local Government Engineer
  • list items Local Government Engineer
  • 2. Master of Engineering Technology (Mechanical Engineering) - Ballarat Campus

    This is a professionally-oriented program that provides students with the knowledge and skills that are necessary to obtain employment as a Professional Engineer and to be admitted into the Member of Engineers Australia. The program also prepares students for further graduate studies in technology, business administration, and other areas. Specifically, the program provides students with advanced studies in Mechanical Engineering. Some of the career opportunities include - 

  • list items Design Engineer
  • list items Maintenance Engineer
  • list items Mechanical Engineer
  • list items Printing Engineer
  • list items Researcher
  • 3. Master of Engineering Technology (Mining Engineering) - Ballarat Campus

    This too is a professionally-oriented program that offers students with the skills which will enable them to gain employment as an engineer and to be admitted into Member with Engineers Australia. Specifically, the program provides students with advanced studies in Mining Engineering. The course is of 2 years and has a total of 4 semesters. A few of the career opportunities include -

  • list items Construction Engineer
  • list items Geotechnical Engineer
  • list items Mining Engineer
  • list items Project Engineer
  • list items Mine Safety Engineer
  • 4. Master of Engineering Technology (Mechatronic Systems Engineering) - Gippsland Campus

    The course provides a balance of knowledge and skills in the three key areas of:

  • list items Mechanical
  • list items Electrical
  • list items Computer engineering
  • with a strong focus on project-based and multidisciplinary learning. Project-based courses give students opportunities to use their multidisciplinary knowledge to learn and understand mechatronics as a discipline. Students will also undertake an independent piece of research in the last year of the course.

    Career opportunities include :

  • list items Automation Engineer
  • list items Control Systems Engineer
  • list items Robotics and Process Automation Engineer
  • list items Plant Design and Management Engineer
  • list items Data Comms and Networks Engineer
  • 5. Master of Engineering Technology (Renewable Energy and Electrical Power Systems) - Ballarat Campus

    The course covers the key areas of :

  • list items Electrical circuits
  • list items Signals and systems
  • list items Energy conversion
  • list items Power electronics
  • list items Power systems
  • list items Electrical power distribution and protection systems
  • list items Control systems and renewable energy
  • It also provides insights into sensors, artificial perception, and Internet of Things (IoT) in smart energy systems. Students will be required to undertake an independent piece of research in the last year of the course.

    Career opportunities include :

  • list items Electrical Engineer
  • list items Renewable Energy Engineer
  • list items Grid Management Engineer
  • list items Power Systems Engineering
  • 6. Master of Engineering Project Management - Ballarat Campus

    This Master’s course covers the key knowledge and skills required for an engineering project and resource planning and execution.

    This includes :

  • list items Contracts and costing
  • list items Business analysis and decision making
  • list items Global management environment
  • list items Human and financial resources
  • list items Risk and research methodology
  • You will also undertake an independent piece of research in the last year of your course. The career opportunities are - 

  • list items Engineering Project Manager
  • list items Project Engineer
  • list items Project Manager
  • list items Contracting Manager
  • 7. Master of Engineering Science - Ballarat and Gippsland campuses

    This Masters by Research program requires candidates to work with a Principal Supervisor, appointed by the Research Higher Degrees Sub Committee, with the approval of the School. This degree is for a minimum of 1.5 years and a maximum of 2 years (full-time equivalent) and is awarded on the basis of an externally examined thesis.

    Career opportunities for graduates include -

  • list items Researcher
  • list items Engineer
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    Information Technology 

    The School of Science, Engineering and Information Technology provides courses in information technology. An IT degree will enable you to pursue a career in any industry you choose and help you play an important role in changing the world.

    Undergraduate Programs

  • list items Bachelor of Information Technology
  • list items Bachelor of Information Technology (Professional Practice)
  • list items Bachelor of Information Technology (Business Information Systems)
  • list items Bachelor of Information Technology (Big Data and Analytics)
  • list items Bachelor of Information Technology (Cloud and Enterprise Computing)
  • list items Bachelor of Information Technology (Games Development)
  • list items Bachelor of Information Technology (Mobile App Development)
  • list items Bachelor of Information Technology (Networking and Security)
  • list items Bachelor of Information Technology (Software development)
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    Master’s Programs

    1. Master of Technology (Enterprise Systems and Business Analytics)

    It is a 2-year (4 semesters) course and gives students the opportunity to gain a deep understanding of relevant topics and technology pertaining to ES (like ERP, SCM, and CRM) , BPR, Big Data, Business Analytics, Cloud Computing, IS Security etc.

    Career opportunities include : 

  • list items Account Executive
  • list items Communications Manager
  • list items ERP Data Analyst
  • list items Functional Analyst
  • list items Software Analyst
  • 2. Master of Technology (Software Engineering)

    The 2-year Graduate program will impart the specialist knowledge required to understand and implement advanced software engineering techniques.

    Career opportunities include :

  • list items Programmer
  • list items Systems Administrator
  • list items SAP Consultant
  • list items Systems Designer
  • list items Software Analyst
  • list items Systems Tester
  • 3. Master of Technology (Research)

    This 2-year (4-semester) graduate program aims to provide students with a pathway to a research career in IT. Students without a background in IT can undertake this program and gain both the background IT knowledge plus the research skills to go on to further research-oriented study.

    Career opportunities are :

  • list items Researcher
  • 4. Master of Computing (Research)

    This Masters by Research program sees candidates working with a Principal Supervisor, appointed by the Research Higher Degrees Sub Committee, with the approval of the School. Having the duration of a minimum of 1.5 years and a maximum of 2 years (full-time equivalent), this degree is awarded on the basis of an externally examined thesis and dissertation.
    These programs are suitable for students with undergraduate tertiary qualifications or those with industry experience.

    Areas of specialisation include : 

  • list items Big Data and Analytics
  • list items Business Information Systems
  • list items Cloud and Enterprise Computing
  • list items Games Development
  • list items Mobile App Development
  • list items Networking and Security
  • list items Professional Practice
  • list items Software Development
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    Pure Sciences 

    The university provides the following courses in the fields of pure sciences - 

    1. Maths

  • list items Bachelor of Mathematical Science
  • list items Bachelor of Science 
  • list items Bachelor of Science (Honours)
  • list items Master of Mathematical Science
  • This Masters by Research program requires candidates to work with a Principal Supervisor, appointed by the Research Higher Degrees Sub Committee, with the approval of the School. With the duration of a minimum of 1.5 years and a maximum of 2 years (full-time equivalent), this degree is awarded on the basis of an examined thesis of approximately 40,000 words.

    2. Chemistry

  • list items Bachelor of Science 
  • list items Bachelor of Science (Honours)
  • 3. Biotechnology

  • list items Bachelor of Biotechnology
  • list items Bachelor of Science 
  • list items Bachelor of Science (Honours)
  • 4. Microbiology

  • list items Bachelor of Science 
  • list items Bachelor of Science (Honours)
  • 5. Geoscience

  • list items Bachelor of Geoscience
  • list items Bachelor of Science
  • list items Bachelor of Science (Honours)
  • 6. Biomedical Science

  • list items Bachelor of Biomedical Science
  • list items Bachelor of Science 
  • list items Bachelor of Science (Honours)
  • 7. Environmental Science

  • list items Bachelor of Environmental and Conservation Science
  • list items Bachelor of Science 
  • list items Bachelor of Science (Honours)
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    Business

    The Federation Business School offers the following undergraduate and graduate programs.

  • list items Bachelor of Applied Management
  • list items Bachelor of Business
  • list items Bachelor of Business (Honours)
  • list items Bachelor of Business/ Bachelor of Commerce
  • list items Bachelor of Commerce
  • list items Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)
  • list items Masters of Business Administration
  • list items Masters of Professional Accounting
  • list items Master of Business (MBus)
  • list items Doctor of Philosophy
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    Other Departments

    Arts

    The School of Arts offers qualifications from certificate and diploma through to degree and postgraduate levels in the following areas -

  • list items Performing Arts
  • list items Visual Arts
  • list items Communication Design
  • list items Community and Human Services
  • list items Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Education

    The School of Education offers degrees through to postgraduate level in education and physical and outdoor education. Students can opt for programs available in the following areas - 

  • list items Early Childhood
  • list items Primary Teaching
  • list items Secondary Teaching
  • list items Physical and Outdoor Education
  • list items Foundation Studies
  • list items English Language Courses
  • Health and Life Sciences

    The School of Health and Life Sciences at Federation University, Australia, offers a wide range of pathways and qualifications in the following areas of study. 

  • list items Exercise Sciences and Physiology
  • list items Health Sciences
  • list items Psychology
  • list items Sport Management
  • list items Environmental and Conservation Sciences
  • list items Veterinary and Wildlife Science
  • list items Biomedical Science
  • list items Biotechnology
  • list items Food and Nutritional Sciences
  • list items Brewing 
  • Nursing and Healthcare Professions

    The School of Nursing and Healthcare Professions offers a number of qualifications with an emphasis on best practice, independent and critical thinking, health advocacy and collaboration. The schools provide programs in the following areas :

  • list items Midwifery
  • list items Nursing
  • list items Paramedicine
  • list items VIOSH
  • list items Occupational Health and Safety