Program Overview

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Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), Bachelor of Science

Overview

This double degree will extend your expertise and your career options, through an advanced understanding of the science that underpins practical engineering.

Major Combinations

These are the majors available to study as a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), Bachelor of Science double degree:

• Mechatronic Engineering, Computer Science
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Computer Science
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Data Science
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Physics

What Jobs Can the Engineering and Science Course Lead to?

Please refer to the individual Engineering and Science majors for career information.

What You'll Learn

• develop and apply fundamental theoretical and technical knowledge to identify and provide solutions to complex problems in a science and an engineering discipline. GC1
• demonstrate development of advanced knowledge and understanding in a science and an engineering discipline. GC1
• apply knowledge using realistic, practical and analytical approaches to problem-solving, design and research. GC1, GC2
• communicate effectively with a variety of audiences through the development of appropriate plans and reports. GC3
• identify and use suitable technologies to plan and execute project work and/or a piece of research and scholarship with some intellectual independence. GC3, GC2
• demonstrate self-discipline, self-management skills, personal responsibility and the ability to set learning and achievement goals. GC6
• work effectively in teams with global, international and environmentally responsible perspectives. GC6, GC4
• recognise the importance of cultural diversity in the context of scientific and engineering work. GC4, GC5
• demonstrate leadership, professional behaviour and ethical practice in the context of scientific and engineering work. GC4, GC6

Why Study Engineering and Science at Curtin?

World-Ranked Global University

Curtin ranks in the top 1% of universities worldwide, based on our ARWU ranking. (Academic Ranking of World Universities, 2024)

Immersive Learning Facilities

Curtin's purpose-designed Engineering Pavilion includes a dedicated First Year Studio and project rooms.

Industry Accreditation

Curtin's Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) is accredited by Engineers Australia and recognised internationally.

Professional Recognition and Accreditation

Curtin’s Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) is accredited by Engineers Australia and recognised internationally. Please refer to the individual majors for their accreditation details.

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.

ATAR Pathway

• Minimum ATAR 80
• Essential WACE subjects (prerequisites)
  • Specific entry requirements are dependent on your choice of discipline. Please see the individual double majors for details. In certain cases, the need to undertake an additional program of preparatory studies may result in an extension of studies beyond the normal length of the course.
• Desirable WACE subjects
  • There are no desirable WACE subjects for 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
  • 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

Fees and Scholarships

Australian and New Zealand Student Indicative Fees

• 2025 Fee year: $8,100*
• Commonwealth supported
  • A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government. They pay part of the course fees directly to Curtin and then the student pays the remainder (referred to as the “student contribution amount”).
  • All Australian students studying an undergraduate degree are automatically awarded a Commonwealth supported place. A limited number of Commonwealth supported places are also available for some postgraduate courses.

Location

• Curtin Perth

How to Apply

Please review information on how to apply for the campus of your choice.

• Curtin Perth
  • Please note that each campus has different application deadlines. View our application deadlines page for further information.