The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Engineering Science are professionally accredited undergraduate degrees that equip students with the technical expertise, analytical problem-solving skills, and applied knowledge required to practise as an engineer in Australia. The Honours degree is a four-year program accredited by Engineers Australia at Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level 8, and covers foundational disciplines including mathematics, natural sciences, computing, and engineering design before students specialise in areas such as civil, mechanical, electrical, chemical, environmental, software, aerospace, biomedical, or mechatronic engineering. The Bachelor of Engineering Science is typically a three-year degree that provides broad engineering knowledge and is often used as a pathway into an Honours year or postgraduate study. Both qualifications are designed in close consultation with industry to ensure graduates are job-ready professionals upon completion. These degrees are suited to students who enjoy mathematics and science, have a passion for solving real-world problems through design and innovation, and want to contribute to some of the most significant infrastructure, technology, and sustainability challenges facing Australia and the world. Employers of graduates span a wide range of sectors including construction and infrastructure firms, energy and resources companies, defence contractors, government agencies, manufacturing businesses, environmental consultancies, and technology companies. Leading employers include major engineering consultancies, mining companies, utilities providers, transport authorities, and federal and state government departments.

For domestic students, entry to a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) typically requires completion of Australian Year 12 (or equivalent) with an ATAR generally ranging from around 70 to 95+ depending on the institution and specialisation. Most programs specify prerequisite subjects including Mathematics Methods (or equivalent) and at least one of Physics or Chemistry, with Specialist Mathematics and both Physics and Chemistry strongly recommended. Some institutions allow students to use elective units in first year to address any prerequisite gaps. Applicants from TAFE, vocational education, or prior higher education study may be assessed on their GPA from previous studies, with credit potentially granted for relevant prior learning. Mature-age applicants or those without formal qualifications may be considered through special admission pathways if they can demonstrate capacity to succeed in the program. For international students, academic equivalency requirements vary by country of origin, and applicants must also satisfy English language proficiency requirements. Most institutions require an IELTS overall band score of 6.0 to 6.5 (with minimum sub-scores, typically no band below 5.5 or 6.0), or equivalent results in TOEFL, PTE Academic, or Cambridge English assessments. There is no portfolio requirement for most engineering programs, though some interdisciplinary or design-focused streams may consider creative portfolios. Work experience is generally not required for undergraduate entry, though it may strengthen applications through special consideration or mature-age pathways.