156 weeks
Full Time / Part Time
Autumn 2027 (starts 01 March 2027) | Spring 2027 (starts 19 July 2027)
Course Overview
About This Course
Where You Can Study
Available Locations
Sydney
Level 4, 255 Elizabeth St, Sydney, NSW 2000
Student Information
Fees & Entry by Student Type
Tuition Fee
Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP)
Duration
Full Time: 3 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
- Assumed Knowledge: Two subjects of Science, two units of English and Mathematics (not General Mathematics) at Band 4 or higher.
- Other Qualifications: Recommended studies: Physics and HSC Mathematics.
Career & Study Pathways
Where this takes you
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:
- Robotics design
- Manufacturing and utilities
- Water, roads and buildings
- Commercial, medical and industrial product design
- Product management, project management and consultancy
- Industrial or residential development
- Engineering Technologist
- Engineering Manager
- Industrial Engineer
Quality & Recognition
Accreditation & Migration
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Engineers Australia (EA)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
Engineers Australia
Course Content
Units of Competency
Electrical Engineering, Testamur Major
Testamur Majors
Sustainability Engineering, Testamur Major
Testamur Majors
Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering, Testamur Major
Testamur Majors
Materials Engineering, Testamur Major
Testamur Majors
Advanced Manufacturing, Testamur Major
Testamur Majors
Civil Engineering, Testamur Major
Testamur Majors
Construction Engineering, Testamur Major
Testamur Majors
Mechanical Engineering, Testamur Major
Testamur Majors
Mathematics for Engineers 2
Alternate Subjects — 10 credit points
Mathematics for Engineers 1
Alternate Subjects — 10 credit points
Mathematics for Engineers Preliminary
Alternate Subjects — 10 credit points
Fundamentals of Mechanics
Core — 10 credit points
Introduction to Materials Engineering
Core — 10 credit points
Engineering Physics
Core — 10 credit points
Introduction to Engineering Practice
Core — 10 credit points
Industrial Experience (Engineering Technologist)
Core — 0 credit points
Engineering Computing
Core — 10 credit points
Electrical Fundamentals
Core — 10 credit points
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What majors are available in the Bachelor of Engineering Science?
The Bachelor of Engineering Science offers a range of majors including Advanced Manufacturing, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics & Mechatronics Engineering, and Sustainability Engineering. Students experience many facets of engineering before deciding their area of specialisation at the end of their first year.
Is the Bachelor of Engineering Science accredited by Engineers Australia?
Yes. The majors in Advanced Manufacturing, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics & Mechatronics Engineering, and Sustainability Engineering are provisionally accredited by Engineers Australia at the Penrith, Parramatta, and Sydney City campuses (Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical engineering majors only).
Can the Bachelor of Engineering Science be used as a pathway to a higher degree?
Yes. The Bachelor of Engineering Science may be used as a pathway to the four-year Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree. It may also be used as a three-year exit program for the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours).
What facilities are available to engineering students at Western Sydney University?
Students undertaking engineering programs at WSU enjoy access to advanced and state-of-the-art facilities, including the Parramatta Engineering Innovation Hub (PEIH) located in the heart of Parramatta with collaboration-focused teaching spaces and a Makerspace, and the Kingswood Advanced Manufacturing Precinct featuring additive manufacturing, 3D printing, and leading edge CNC machining. Makerspaces at both Kingswood and PEIH enable students to access advanced manufacturing equipment to produce their own prototypes and parts.
Are there industrial placement requirements in this program?
Yes. As part of this program, students are required to complete a minimum of 300 hours of industrial experience, which helps them emerge with real-world experiences when commencing their professional career. The Advanced Manufacturing major specifically includes a mandatory 300-hour industrial placement as a completion requirement for Engineers Australia accreditation as an engineering technologist. Additionally, the Engineering Summer Placement Program is available for high-achieving students to undertake paid placements.
Application
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