Engineers develop practical solutions to technical and environmental problems by using science and mathematics. Through scientific discoveries engineers meet societal and consumer needs.

Engineers work in a range of roles across all different types of industries, from civil engineering to environmental, computer science to petroleum engineering – the possibilities are endless. The type of engineer you’ll become often depends on the specialisation you choose in this degree. This degree offers 19 engineering specialisations across different engineering disciplines.

In this degree you’ll gain a solid background in mathematics, natural sciences and computing that’ll prepare you to learn knowledge and skills in an engineering discipline. You’ll graduate with the technical knowledge, skills and attributes required to succeed as a professional engineer.

Key features

You’ll study at the number one engineering faculty in Australia with leading edge facilities and opportunities for practical hands-on learning. This four-year degree can be studied full time or part time.

The degree is accredited by Engineers Australia* and recognised by the Washington Accord. You’ll apply the skills you develop through 60 days of approved industrial training.

You can complete a Flexible First Year when you study this degree. Flexible First Year allows you to explore different engineering fields before choosing your specialisation. The first year of engineering study has a core of common subjects, plus a wide choice of electives, so you can figure out which one is right for you.

In your fourth year, you can choose from over 40 discipline electives to explore your interests and future career aspirations. 

Electives include: 

• Machine Learning
• Chemical Processing
• Fluid Mechanics
• Digital Signal Processing
• Industrial Management
• Petrophysics
• Bioenergy and Renewable Fuels
• Humanitarian Engineering