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Federation University Australia
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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.
Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours)
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) (Honours)
Bachelor of Engineering (Mining) (Honours)
Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Information Engineering) (Honours)
Bachelor of Mechatronic Systems Engineering (Honours)
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 :
Airport Engineer
Drainage Engineer
Harbour Engineer
Local Government Engineer
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 -
Design Engineer
Maintenance Engineer
Mechanical Engineer
Printing Engineer
Researcher
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 -
Construction Engineer
Geotechnical Engineer
Mining Engineer
Project Engineer
Mine Safety Engineer
The course provides a balance of knowledge and skills in the three key areas of:
Mechanical
Electrical
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 :
Automation Engineer
Control Systems Engineer
Robotics and Process Automation Engineer
Plant Design and Management Engineer
Data Comms and Networks Engineer
The course covers the key areas of :
Electrical circuits
Signals and systems
Energy conversion
Power electronics
Power systems
Electrical power distribution and protection systems
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 :
Electrical Engineer
Renewable Energy Engineer
Grid Management Engineer
Power Systems Engineering
This Master’s course covers the key knowledge and skills required for an engineering project and resource planning and execution.
This includes :
Contracts and costing
Business analysis and decision making
Global management environment
Human and financial resources
Risk and research methodology
You will also undertake an independent piece of research in the last year of your course. The career opportunities are -
Engineering Project Manager
Project Engineer
Contracting Manager
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 -
Researcher
Engineer
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.
Bachelor of Information Technology
Bachelor of Information Technology (Professional Practice)
Bachelor of Information Technology (Business Information Systems)
Bachelor of Information Technology (Big Data and Analytics)
Bachelor of Information Technology (Cloud and Enterprise Computing)
Bachelor of Information Technology (Games Development)
Bachelor of Information Technology (Mobile App Development)
Bachelor of Information Technology (Networking and Security)
Bachelor of Information Technology (Software development)
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 :
Account Executive
Communications Manager
ERP Data Analyst
Functional Analyst
Software Analyst
The 2-year Graduate program will impart the specialist knowledge required to understand and implement advanced software engineering techniques.
Career opportunities include :
Programmer
Systems Administrator
SAP Consultant
Systems Designer
Software Analyst
Systems Tester
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 :
Researcher
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 :
Big Data and Analytics
Business Information Systems
Cloud and Enterprise Computing
Games Development
Mobile App Development
Networking and Security
Professional Practice
Software Development
The university provides the following courses in the fields of pure sciences -
Bachelor of Mathematical Science
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
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.
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Bachelor of Biotechnology
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Bachelor of Geoscience
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Bachelor of Biomedical Science
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Bachelor of Environmental and Conservation Science
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
The Federation Business School offers the following undergraduate and graduate programs.
Bachelor of Applied Management
Bachelor of Business
Bachelor of Business (Honours)
Bachelor of Business/ Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)
Masters of Business Administration
Masters of Professional Accounting
Master of Business (MBus)
Doctor of Philosophy
The School of Arts offers qualifications from certificate and diploma through to degree and postgraduate levels in the following areas -
Performing Arts
Visual Arts
Communication Design
Community and Human Services
Humanities and Social Sciences
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 -
Early Childhood
Primary Teaching
Secondary Teaching
Physical and Outdoor Education
Foundation Studies
English Language Courses
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.
Exercise Sciences and Physiology
Health Sciences
Psychology
Sport Management
Environmental and Conservation Sciences
Veterinary and Wildlife Science
Biomedical Science
Biotechnology
Food and Nutritional Sciences
Brewing
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 :
Midwifery
Nursing
Paramedicine
VIOSH
Occupational Health and Safety