The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical) with Bachelor of Finance and Banking is a prestigious five-year double degree that equips graduates with expertise in both chemical engineering and financial practice. Rather than a blended combined degree, students earn two fully separate qualifications upon graduation, opening dual professional pathways across the engineering and financial sectors. The chemical engineering component covers the physical sciences, core chemical engineering disciplines — including thermodynamics, reaction engineering, process design, and mass transfer — alongside integrated design skills and research training. Students learn how laboratory-scale results translate into commercial production, applying knowledge from chemistry, mathematics, biology, and engineering to produce chemicals, fuels, pharmaceuticals, food products, and materials. The finance and banking component introduces students to the global and institutional aspects of financial and banking systems, covering financial modelling, wealth management, international trade, banking, and financial markets.

For domestic students, entry into this double degree typically requires completion of an Australian Year 12 qualification (such as SACE, HSC, VCE, or equivalent) with a competitive ATAR. Most programs require prerequisite subjects in Mathematics (typically at the level of Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics) and Chemistry, with Physics often listed as assumed knowledge or an additional prerequisite. Some institutions specify minimum marks in these prerequisite subjects, reflecting the analytical rigour required across both degree components. Alternative pathways exist for applicants with TAFE qualifications at Certificate IV or above, completed tertiary study, or relevant professional experience, and direct application processes allow institutions to assess individual circumstances.

For international students, an academic qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) or other Australian Year 12 qualifications is required, along with demonstrated proficiency in English. Typical minimum English language requirements include an overall IELTS Academic score of 6.5 (with no band below 6.0), or equivalent scores in TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge Advanced English, or other recognised tests. Specific sub-band scores for writing, reading, speaking, and listening may apply. Applicants whose secondary or tertiary study was conducted entirely in English at a recognised institution may be exempt from formal testing.

Given the competitive nature of engineering double degrees in Australia, admission is often determined on a competitive basis when applications exceed available places. Students should note that the chemical engineering major component may add additional time to completion in some programs — for example, at certain Western Australian institutions, a Chemical Engineering major within a combined degree may extend the standard duration to 5.5 years. Work placement is a compulsory component: a minimum of 8 weeks of approved professional engineering practice is typically required, and students must formally enrol in and complete an engineering internship unit to satisfy this requirement.