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Further Information

Entry information
Intake period

February and July

Duration

4 years full time (honours available)

Many courses may be studied part-time, which will increase the time taken to complete the course.
Prerequisites

All courses at UWA: English Language Competence

Bachelor of Engineering:
TEE: Applicable Mathematics, plus at least two of Calculus, Chemistry, and Physics.  WACE: Mathematics 3C/3D, plus at least two of Mathematics Specialist 3C/3D, Physics 3A/3B, and Chemistry 3A/3B.  Calculus/Mathematics Specialist 3C/3D is strongly recommended for all engineering courses.

 *Please note: Students with only two of the three subjects will be required to complete either an intensive four-week bridging course before commencement of their first semester (Calculus) or an extra level-one unit during the first semester (Calculus, Introductory Physics, or Introductory Chemistry).

Minimum TER (2009):
Bachelor of Engineering: 84.00

 

Degrees
Bachelor of Engineering

Fees

Further information on fees

TISC Codes

Bachelor of Engineering: UWENC

 

Links
University Handbook

Process Instrumentation and Control Engineering

To meet the demands of society, modern manufacturing of process plants are equipped with systems and devices which are needed to measure and regulate variables such as temperature, pressure, flow, humidity, liquid level, velocity and density.

If these and other factors are not closely controlled the product being manufactured or processed can be completely ruined.

The Process Instrumentation and Control Engineering field encompasses all kinds of essential human activity and enterprise including:

  • Power generation
  • Semiconductor and Chemical manufacturing - production, control, design
  • Mining industry
  • Petroleum refining
  • Pulp and paper, pharmaceuticals, aluminium, food and waste water processingThe Bachelor of Engineering at UWA has a common first year of study. This means that all students complete foundation units and sample a range of engineering disciplines before choosing their program of study in their second year.

Level 2
In Level 2 you will study Mechatronics Systems, Physical Electronics, Electromagnetics & Electromechanics, Circuits and Electronic Systems, Signals and Systems, Digital System Design, Introduction to Resource Engineering

Level 3
In Level 3 you will study Analogue Electronics, Signals and Systems, Embedded Systems, Thermofluids 2, Proces Instrumentation and Control, Engineering Management and Industrial Practice.

Level 4
Level 4 involves doing a Professional Practicum. You are also required to undertake a Process Instrumentation and Control Engineering Project.

You may also select one of the following units:

  • Engineering for Sustainable Development
  • Project Engineering Practice
  • Circuits and Electronic Systems
  • Science, Technology and Environment in Society
  • Control Engineering
  • Power Electronics and Drives

Career opportunities

Completing the Process Instrumentation and Control degree, students will be prepared for careers with industry that manufacture and apply instrumentation and control equipment including power generation companies, petroleum refining industry, aerospace industries, health care firms, chemical firms, environmental monitoring and control companies, waste water treatment plants and plastic industries. Our graduates are in high demand here in Australia and overseas, and if Australia is successful in its attempts to capitalise on its know-how in today's technology, the demand will continue to grow.

Course enquiries Admissions, application, and
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Faculty Office


Phone (+61 8) 6488 3061
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UWA Admissions Centre

Hackett Hall (M353)
The University of Western Australia
35 Stirling Highway
Crawley, Perth
Western Australia 6009

Phone (+61 8) 6488 2477
Fax (+61 8) 6488 1226

Email admissions@uwa.edu.au