Program Overview

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) is a four-year degree that combines theoretical foundations with practical experience. Students can choose from three engineering majors: civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering.

Key Information

• Study mode: On Campus
• Duration: Minimum 4 years, Maximum 8 years
• Entry score: 70
• Indicative fees:
  • Domestic on campus (Commonwealth grant scheme): Full-time $9,536.00 per annum, Part-time $4,768.00 per annum
  • Fee-paying student: $TBA per annum
• Course points and codes: 256 points, AQF Level 8
• Cricos: Not specified

Why Study with Us?

Our unique engineering degree offers:

• Choice of three engineering majors: civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering
• Two years on campus and two years of paid cadetships for real-world experience
• Hands-on project-based learning
• Opportunity to apply for a $20,000 scholarship
• Professional accreditation with Engineers Australia

Career Opportunities

Graduates can pursue careers in:

• Aerospace engineering
• Automotive engineering
• Building services engineering
• Civil engineering
• Communications engineering
• Construction management
• Control engineering
• Design engineering
• Electrical engineering
• Engineering management
• Environmental engineering
• Geotechnical engineering
• Mechanical engineering
• Mechatronics engineering
• Power systems engineering
• Process engineering
• Project management
• Renewable energy engineering
• Robotics engineering
• Structural engineering
• Telecommunications engineering
• Water engineering

What You Will Study

The course consists of:

• A common foundational first year
• Second year: choice of major (civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering)
• Final two years: paid cadetship with industry partners
• Core subjects:
  • Engineering Design Challenge 1 and 2
  • Engineering Materials
  • Engineering Mechanics - Dynamics and Statics
  • Introduction to CAD and Computing
  • Physics for Engineers
  • Mathematics for Engineers 1, 2, and 3
• Major-specific subjects:
  • Civil Engineering: Renewable Energy Engineering, Applied Computer-Aided Engineering, Environmental Assessment and Auditing, Spatial Modelling
  • Electrical Engineering: Renewable Energy Engineering, Applied Photovoltaics, Wireless Communications, Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Scientific Data Analysis
  • Mechanical Engineering: Renewable Energy Engineering, Applied Photovoltaics, Applied Computer-Aided Engineering

Costs

• The course fee is $TBA per annum for domestic students and $TBA per annum for international students.
• Payment options:
  • Pay all tuition fees upfront
  • Defer fees through HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP

Entry Requirements

• Selection rank: 70
• Academic entry requirements:
  • Completed Higher School Certificate (or equivalent) with minimum required ATAR
  • Successful completion of two university-level subjects with a credit GPA
  • Completion of a Certificate IV or Diploma in related fields
  • Completion of a Tertiary Preparation Course
• Language requirements: IELTS results with a minimum overall score of 6 and a minimum score of 6 in each component

Credit and Pathways

• Credit may be available for relevant prior study or work experience
• Admission pathways are available for students who do not meet the entry requirements

How to Apply

• Apply through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) or Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC)
• Apply directly to Charles Sturt University
• Important dates:
  • Refer to key dates on the UAC or VTAC website
  • Check direct application closing dates on the Charles Sturt University website