Why choose this course? Upon completion of this course, you will be equipped with advanced knowledge and communication skills relevant in your chosen engineering discipline and essential to further studies at masters level. You can also be granted up to one semester of credit for prior learning toward Masters of Professional Engineering (EN55). You will: develop advanced knowledge in your chosen engineering discipline, and a knowledge and respect for diverse cultural perspectives develop the technical knowledge and skills necessary to evaluate and produce solutions to engineering problems be able to communicate ideas to a variety of audiences to the standards of academic and professional practice in an English-speaking environment be prepared for higher level postgraduate study in an English-speaking context and equipped with enhanced language skills for professional practice. Real-world learning Our programs incorporate real-world case analysis, inquiry-based learning experiences, as well as individual and group projects. You will also benefit from learning to give and receive feedback from your peers while developing your oral and written English language communication skills. The QUTIC units work explicitly to provide you with the academic language, skills and strategies that will support you through the study of your two chosen engineering discipline units. The dimension of language developed through the QUTIC units will move you beyond vocabulary, syntax and grammar, to cognitive, conceptual knowledge and formal academic language. This course is primarily face-to-face learning, which is supported by online learning resources. This course also provides you with opportunities to understand your own cultural identity and develop knowledge, skills and attitudes that foster understanding of other cultures. Career outcomes The emphasis on report writing, oral presentation skills, academic and information literacy and engineering practice-based research skills in an English speaking context provides you with a depth of ability in seeking employment in mechanical or electrical engineering, or engineering management. Course articulation Upon successful completion of this course, you will be eligible for entry into our Master of Professional Engineering. You can be granted up to one semester of credit for prior learning towards the masters program.