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Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

  • Bachelor (Honours)

Curtin's Bachelor of Engineering provides an immersive, industry-connected experience, starting with the Engineering Foundation Year to explore various majors. Students gain practical skills, undertake research, and complete an honours-level project, preparing them for professional engineering practice.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor (Honours)
Duration
4 years full-time
Course Code
BH-ENGR, 072467B
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Domestic Fees
$8,100 per year
International Fees
$43,320 per year / $173,280 total
ATAR
80

About this course

Overview

Curtin's Bachelor of Engineering offers you an immersive, industry-connected university experience. Our aim is for you to graduate with the expertise to devise engineering solutions to societal and industry challenges, to improve the quality of life for communities all around the world.

Your studies will begin with the Engineering Foundation Year (EFY). Designed in consultation with industry, the EFY gives you the fundamental concepts and skills required by all areas of engineering. Importantly, the EFY allows you to explore Curtin's range of engineering majors before choosing your preferred major.

These are the engineering majors that you can choose from:

  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil and Construction Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Energy Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Industrial and Systems Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mechatronic Engineering
  • Metallurgical Engineering
  • Mining Engineering
  • Software Systems Engineering
Engineering Foundation Year

The EFY will give you a comprehensive grounding in theory, and you'll gain strong practical skills in our dedicated first-year engineering studio.

It includes:

  • interactive lectures
  • small group tutorials and workshops
  • hands-on physical and computer laboratories
  • team-based design and simulation projects
  • portfolio development, with an emphasis on reflection and self-evaluation
  • participation by industry representatives, exposing you more exposure to professional practice.

You'll also develop professional career skills such as cultural awareness and an understanding of major societal challenges (climate change and energy transition, for example) that engineers have an increasing role in addressing.

Overall, the EFY and its support services will help you progress smoothly into your chosen discipline and graduate as an industry-ready engineer.

First-year studio

The first-year studio and project rooms reflect the modern working environment, so that you become familiar with the layout of a professional industry setting. The studio is also a hub to develop social and academic networks. It comprises:

  • an open-plan office
  • computing, electrical and mechanics laboratories
  • project meeting rooms.
Years 2-4

Following your EFY, you'll study units relevant to your chosen major. You can also choose to undertake research or study specialisations beyond your major, giving you the flexibility to broaden or deepen your expertise.

In your fourth year, you'll complete an honours-level research project. This experience will not only give you an in-depth understanding of your minor thesis or project topic, it will also demonstrate to employers your ability to plan and complete a complex body of work within deadlines.

Double degrees

You can extend your expertise and career opportunities by combining Engineering degree with a choice of degrees from across Science, Business and Law, and Humanities. See the specific Engineering major for the double degrees that are available.

Professional practice

To graduate with a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), you must complete 480 hours of engagement with professional engineering practice. This can comprise a combination of real-world experiences - such as paid and voluntary work placements, working on university-based industry projects, attending extra-curricular technical lectures and workshops, and industry site visits in Australia or overseas.

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.

You're considered a high school leaver if you:

  • Completed year 12 in Australia or overseas in the past two years, or
  • Completed TAFE or VET studies in the past two years.

ATAR pathway

  • Guaranteed ATAR 80
  • Essential WACE subjects (prerequisites)

Essential WACE subjects (prerequisites)

Subjects you must have studied in high school to be eligible for entry into a course.

  • Mathematics Methods ATAR
  • At least one of the following:
    • Chemistry ATAR
    • Physics ATAR
    • Engineering Studies ATAR, or equivalent.

Desirable WACE subjects

High school subjects that aren't essential for entry into the course, but provide a good foundation.

  • Mathematics Specialist ATAR

StepUp Entry

StepUp grants additional ATAR points to help eligible students qualify for admission.

Successful StepUp Entry and StepUp Equity Adjustment Admission Pathway (StepUp Bonus) applicants will be eligible to be considered for admission into this course.

Alternative pathways

  • Indigenous applicant

If you're an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicant who hasn't met Curtin's minimum admissions criteria, the Centre for Aboriginal Studies offers bridging courses that are tailored to help you gain entry into this course.

  • STAT entry

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

The Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) is a national test for those who don't meet university admission criteria. STAT can be used to meet entry criteria for some courses, or as a way to satisfy Curtin's English proficiency requirements.

STAT is not accepted as an entry pathway, but may be used to demonstrate English language proficiency.

English requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.

IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

  • Writing: 6
  • Speaking: 6
  • Reading: 6
  • Listening: 6
  • Overall band score: 6

What you will learn

What you'll learn

  • Demonstrate a conceptual understanding of applied science, computing, and engineering. GC1
  • Use underpinning science, engineering, and sustainability principles to solve complex social and industrial challenges. GC1
  • Make engineering decisions in a safe, ethical, legal, and professional manner, through respectful partnerships with local First Peoples and other diverse cultures as globally responsible citizens. GC4, GC5
  • Assess the available scientific and engineering knowledge and undertake applied research in the broad engineering field. GC2, GC1
  • Employ the technologies and knowledge to develop and communicate effective and innovative engineering solutions to complex problems. GC3, GC1
  • Develop lifelong learning habits, teamwork and leadership abilities, and project management skills. GC6

Course structure

Course outlineOverview

Curtin's Bachelor of Engineering offers you an immersive, industry-connected university experience. Our aim is for you to graduate with the expertise to devise engineering solutions to societal and industry challenges, to improve the quality of life for communities all around the world.

Your studies will begin with the Engineering Foundation Year (EFY). Designed in consultation with industry, the EFY gives you the fundamental concepts and skills required by all areas of engineering. Importantly, the EFY allows you to explore Curtin's range of engineering majors before choosing your preferred major.

These are the engineering majors that you can choose from:

  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil and Construction Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Energy Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Industrial and Systems Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mechatronic Engineering
  • Metallurgical Engineering
  • Mining Engineering
  • Software Systems Engineering
Engineering Foundation Year

The EFY will give you a comprehensive grounding in theory, and you'll gain strong practical skills in our dedicated first-year engineering studio.

It includes:

  • interactive lectures
  • small group tutorials and workshops
  • hands-on physical and computer laboratories
  • team-based design and simulation projects
  • portfolio development, with an emphasis on reflection and self-evaluation
  • participation by industry representatives, exposing you more exposure to professional practice.

You'll also develop professional career skills such as cultural awareness and an understanding of major societal challenges (climate change and energy transition, for example) that engineers have an increasing role in addressing.

Overall, the EFY and its support services will help you progress smoothly into your chosen discipline and graduate as an industry-ready engineer.

First-year studio

The first-year studio and project rooms reflect the modern working environment, so that you become familiar with the layout of a professional industry setting. The studio is also a hub to develop social and academic networks. It comprises:

  • an open-plan office
  • computing, electrical and mechanics laboratories
  • project meeting rooms.
Years 2-4

Following your EFY, you'll study units relevant to your chosen major. You can also choose to undertake research or study specialisations beyond your major, giving you the flexibility to broaden or deepen your expertise.

In your fourth year, you'll complete an honours-level research project. This experience will not only give you an in-depth understanding of your minor thesis or project topic, it will also demonstrate to employers your ability to plan and complete a complex body of work within deadlines.

Double degrees

You can extend your expertise and career opportunities by combining Engineering degree with a choice of degrees from across Science, Business and Law, and Humanities. See the specific Engineering major for the double degrees that are available.

Professional practice

To graduate with a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), you must complete 480 hours of engagement with professional engineering practice. This can comprise a combination of real-world experiences - such as paid and voluntary work placements, working on university-based industry projects, attending extra-curricular technical lectures and workshops, and industry site visits in Australia or overseas.

Credit for prior study or work

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