Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

Western Sydney University

CRICOS 089429B · Duration: 4 Years

Duration

208 weeks

Study Load

Full Time / Part Time

Intakes

Autumn 2027 (starts 01 March 2027) | Spring 2027 (starts 19 July 2027)

Course Overview

About This Course

The future presents significant challenges for managing the environment, infrastructure and technology. The world needs innovative engineering, applied science and design strategies. Get to experience areas like Civil, Construction, Electrical, Mechanical and Robotics and Mechatronics and then decide on your specialisation. You can also apply your program knowledge to fascinating, real-world challenges, like Western's ongoing Solar Car project, Formula-SAE project and Unlimited Robotics Club. The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) is a four-year full-time undergraduate engineering program. You will have the opportunity to choose a discipline area by selecting a major in Advanced Manufacturing, Civil, Construction, Electrical, Materials, Mechanical, Robotics and Mechatronics or Sustainability Engineering. In addition, you can specialise further by selecting one minor from recommended specialist elective subjects that will complement your chosen discipline. Benefit from studying free electives to help broaden your learning by developing knowledge and skills from other disciplines and professional fields. This degree meets Engineers Australia professional accreditation requirements – Stage 1 Competency for Professional Engineers and Australian Quality Frameworks (AQF) Level 8. With our interconnected degrees in Engineering, ICT and Industrial Design, you can pursue exciting opportunities in diverse areas and learn how to address humanity’s global goals and challenges. This program covers all major engineering domains, so you get to experience what they’re like before deciding on your major.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Sydney

Level 4, 255 Elizabeth St, Sydney, NSW 2000

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Student Information

Fees & Entry by Student Type

Tuition Fee

Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP)

Duration

Full Time: 4 Years (Available Part Time)*

Intakes

Autumn 2027 (starts 01 March 2027) | Spring 2027 (starts 19 July 2027)

Study Mode

Full Time / Part Time

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Assumed Knowledge: Two subjects of Science, two subjects of English and Mathematics (not General Mathematics) at Band 5 or higher.
Other Qualifications: Recommended studies: Physics and HSC Mathematics Extension 1 or HSC Mathematics Extension 2.

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

As a graduate of this degree, you can look forward to a broad range of exciting career opportunities in different sectors and industries. Below are some examples of the possible careers you can pursue with this degree:

Construction engineering
Structural design
Project management
Manufacturing
Renewable energy systems
Robotic and mechatronic engineering

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Professional Body

Engineers Australia (EA)

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

Engineers Australia

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units31 units

0125

Computer Aided Design (Mechatronics), Minor

Elective Space — 40 credit points

0117

Geotechnical, Minor

Elective Space — 40 credit points

0281

Sustainability Engineering, Minor

Elective Space — 40 credit points

0122

Biomedical Engineering, Minor

Elective Space — 40 credit points

0327

Humanitarian Action in Practice, Minor

Elective Space — 40 credit points

0123

Automation, Minor

Elective Space — 40 credit points

0118

Water and Environment, Minor

Elective Space — 40 credit points

0126

Thermal and Fluid Systems, Minor

Elective Space — 40 credit points

0338

Telecommunications Engineering, Minor

Elective Space — 40 credit points

0119

Construction Economics, Minor

Elective Space — 40 credit points

0339

Design for Sustainability, Minor

Elective Space — 40 credit points

0015

Indigenous Australian Studies, Minor

Elective Space — 40 credit points

0116

Structures, Minor

Elective Space — 40 credit points

MATH1021

Mathematics for Engineers Preliminary

Alternate Subjects — 10 credit points

MATH1016

Mathematics for Engineers 1

Alternate Subjects — 10 credit points

MATH1019

Mathematics for Engineers 2

Alternate Subjects — 10 credit points

T128

Materials Engineering, Testamur Major

Testamur Majors

T126

Advanced Manufacturing, Testamur Major

Testamur Majors

T129

Sustainability Engineering, Testamur Major

Testamur Majors

T104

Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering, Testamur Major

Testamur Majors

T132

Construction Engineering, Testamur Major

Testamur Majors

T102

Electrical Engineering, Testamur Major

Testamur Majors

T131

Civil Engineering, Testamur Major

Testamur Majors

T103

Mechanical Engineering, Testamur Major

Testamur Majors

ENGR1018

Fundamentals of Mechanics

Core — 10 credit points

PROC1008

Introduction to Materials Engineering

Core — 10 credit points

ELEC1006

Engineering Computing

Core — 10 credit points

ENGR3017

Industrial Experience (Engineering)

Core — 0 credit points

ENGR1011

Engineering Physics

Core — 10 credit points

ELEC1003

Electrical Fundamentals

Core — 10 credit points

ENGR1024

Introduction to Engineering Practice

Core — 10 credit points

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is industrial placement a requirement for this degree?

Yes, this major includes a mandatory 450-hour industrial placement as a completion requirement for Engineers Australia accreditation as a professional engineer. At the end of your third year, you will complete 12 weeks of work placement, so you emerge with real-world experience.

Is this degree accredited by Engineers Australia?

The Civil, Electrical, and Robotics and Mechatronics programs at Western Sydney University are fully accredited by Engineers Australia. The Sustainability Engineering major also includes requirements aligned with Engineers Australia accreditation as a professional engineer, including the mandatory 450-hour industrial placement.

What campuses is the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Sustainability Engineering) offered at?

The program is offered at the Parramatta City Campus (UAC code 722563) and the Penrith Campus (UAC code 722594).

What is the indicative annual fee for domestic students?

The indicative annual fee for domestic students starts from $11,885. This is for a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP), which is subsidised by the Commonwealth Government. Please note that fee estimates are indicative only and subject to change depending on subjects chosen, duration, timing of study, and annual fee adjustments.

What kinds of projects and facilities can students access during this degree?

Students can engage in hands-on, real-life projects exploring solutions that integrate technical, technological (IoT), social, cultural, geographical, regulatory and ethical factors. Facilities include a Fab Lab with woodworking and metal workshops, laser cutting, CNC routers and fabrication equipment. Students can also participate in the Solar Car Project, helping design and build a sustainable electrical vehicle to compete in the World Solar Car Challenge, and join the Unlimited Robotics Club.

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Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $65,000 to $85,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $85,000 to $110,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $110,000 to $140,000 per year

Career Paths

Graduate EngineerCivil EngineerStructural EngineerMechanical EngineerElectrical Engineer

Key Skills

Engineering analysis and mathematical modellingTechnical design and systems engineeringProblem identification, formulation, and solutionComputer-aided design (CAD) and simulation software proficiencyProject planning, scheduling, and management

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