Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

About the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) The Engineering program at UWA has been developed with industry to equip you with the skills to succeed in your future careers. The course is built upon three core principles: Relevance, Integration and Excellence. Engineering at UWA is relevant to the contemporary world of engineering, integrates knowledge, technical capability and practical skills to create exceptional graduates. In this course, you'll complement your course content with work integrated learning (450-hour practical), co-curricular activities (including engineering clubs such as UWA Young Engineers, UWA Motorsport and specialisation specific clubs) and professional skills development to become part of the community of UWA engineering graduates preferred by industry for your technical skills, professional integrity and ability to solve complex open-ended problems. In four years, you'll graduate as an industry-ready engineer specialising in your choice of Automation and Robotics, Biomedical, Chemical, Civil, Electrical and Electronic, Environmental, Mechanical, Mining or Software engineering. Why study Engineering at UWA? UWA has strong links with industry and throughout your degree you'll work closely with prospective employers to build connections, industry knowledge and the most up-to-date, relevant and in-demand skillset You'll graduate as an industry-ready engineer who is connected, versatile, technically adept and an exceptional problem solver - setting you up for an exciting career. Enjoy hands-on intensives developing practical skills in 3D printing, welding, soldering and other tools relevant to your chosen career path. You can enhance your employability while meeting like-minded friends and connections in our student clubs and societies, such as Engineers Without Borders or Women in Engineering and Mathematical Sciences Be inspired learning from and studying alongside engaging, innovative, experienced lecturers and researchers who are making a real ongoing impact to the industry Why study Engineering at UWA? Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Quick details Degree specific majors 9 MINIMUM ATAR 80 INTAKE February and July FULL TIME COMPLETION 4 Years Full-Time CRICOS 106081B Student clubs Whatever you’re interested in, you’ll find people here to share your journey. Enhance your employability while making lifelong friends and connections by joining one of our many student clubs, such as: The University Engineers' Club (UEC) The UWA Young Engineers' Club (UWAYE) Engineers Without Borders (EWB) Women in Engineering and Mathematical Sciences (WiEMS) Find out more about all our student clubs from the UWA Student Guild . Student clubs Discover EZONE UWA Discover EZONE UWA A world-class innovation and technological hub for our engineering and mathematical science students, with flexible workspaces for collaborative learning and industry interaction. Find out more STUDY ABROAD Taking you global Taking you global Complete some study in our international partner universities – UWA has the largest student exchange and Study Abroad program in the State. Find out more You'll learn to apply mathematical, numerical, statistical and computational sciences that underpin engineering disciplines to real world challenges understand the ethical, social, environmental and financial accountabilities, opportunities and constraints of contemporary engineering practice be an effective team member and show leadership communicate effectively in professional and nontechnical domains use your strong grounding in engineering sciences and design principles to solve real-world problems You'll learn to Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Work Experience The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) offers work integrated learning (WIL) opportunities where you can: Gain practical hands-on industry relevant experience and skills Bridge the gap between theory and practice Develop employability skills through a science work placement As part of your studies, you will complete a 12-week practicum and professional-development experience. This can be achieved by spending at least eight weeks in an engineering environment of your choice. Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Work Experience Graduate story Stephanie Mather Chemical Engineering graduate and Chevron Engineer Stephanie maintains a strong link to UWA as a member of the Chemical Engineering Industry Advisory Panel. View full details Graduate story Stephanie Mather Conduct of Operations and Digital Advisor, Chevron Australia "After completing my degree, I started my career with Chevron. The many hours dedicated to my thermodynamic unit came in handy for my first role, modelling changes to LNG facilities." "In 2014, I went Fly-In-Fly-Out, spending four years on Barrow Island for the commissioning and start-up of the Gorgon LNG Project. This position gave me a lot of hands-on experience and familiarity with equipment and instrumentation. The added benefit was the time off to travel, seeing Uluru and several overseas trips." "I finished my FIFO time in Production support, spending several hours a day looking at trends, working with operations to optimise the front-end of the facility. The huge amounts of data we were trying to consume led me to pursue post graduate study in data science and bringing information straight to the person who needed it." "After FIFO, I joined our Digital Acceleration team. Personally I am very proud of extending iPhones to our frontline workforce, a technological innovation for our industry that has transformed how work is done. Currently as Conduct of Operations Advisor I provide systems and process to perform work in a disciplined and safe manner across all of Chevron Australian's facilities. I relish utilising my understanding of chemical engineering, process safety and digital systems (within which most work is executed!). My connection back to UWA is strong. The seven years I spent at UWA was certainly memorable, and I am always proud to be back on campus as an industry representative. Through my involvement, I hope to contribute to an engineering profession that is inclusive to people of diverse backgrounds. In industry, as a committee member for both the Women PetroTech and Pride Networks within Chevron Australia, I have advocated making the workplace more inclusive for non-traditional families. I feel fortunate to contribute to university events and mentoring programs, giving insights to students about the energy industry." Graduate Story Laurie Audino Electrical and Electronics Engineering graduate Laurie works across a range of sectors and is passionate about renewable energy projects. View full details Graduate Story Laurie Audino Electrical Engineer, GHD "After UWA, I started my career with GHD in their Sydney office as an electrical engineer. I've been with the company 4 years now and I enjoy the range of projects I get to work on. From renewable energy to mining to water infrastructure and even defence - no two projects are ever the same. I started as a graduate but have progressed my knowledge and experience and now take on project manager and lead technical roles. "A typical day could involve Safety in Design meetings, Solar PV modelling, developing single line diagrams and power supply options for industrial plants, or coordinating with Electricity distribution network providers. Some projects take me to sites both within the Sydney region and regional NSW whereas others will keep me behind my desk." "A highlight is being able to watch my designs come to life and experience the full life-cycle of a project from the early design stage all the way through to installation and commissioning. I was very fortunate to have studied renewable energy within my degree at UWA. This has been a big part of my career since graduating and as an electrical engineer will likely be a big part of my career in the future as Australia and the world transition to a greener future." Practical learning with UWA Engineering Practical learning with UWA Engineering Gain industry exposure and preparation from your first year through our week-long practical units while studying our Bachelor of Engineering (Honours). Graduate with two degrees The combined degree option allows you to pair your Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree with another passion, broadening your career options and giving you an edge in a rapidly changing workforce. You can combine the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) with: Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Commerce Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Modern Languages You’ll graduate with two Bachelor degrees in just five years*, opening up a world of possible career paths while broadening your knowledge, networks and horizons. Duration: 5 years* ATAR: 88 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) Ideal for high-achievers with a passion for engineering, this combined degree gives you the opportunity to get hands-on undergraduate research experience, one-on-one mentoring from leading academics and overseas exchange and education opportunities. Duration: 5.5 - 6.5 years ATAR: 98 *Chemical Engineering major will take 5.5 years to complete. *Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Modern Languages will take 5.25 to 5.5 years to complete. Graduate with two degrees Which engineering specialisation should I study? To help you decide which type of engineering is right for you here's our guide to all of UWA’s engineering specialisations and the different careers they might lead too. Which engineering specialisation should I study?