Program Overview

Overview

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Double Major) will equip students with the fundamentals of engineering, both technically and via communication skills. Faculty members who drive relevant and cutting-edge research will teach students how to apply this knowledge in real situations, preparing them to engineer the future.

Careers

Possible career paths for graduates include:

• Civil Engineer
• Construction Engineer
• Design Engineer
• Environmental Consultant
• Environmental Engineer
• Hydraulic Engineer
• Hydrologist
• Land Surveyor
• Nuclear Engineering
• Sustainability Engineer
• Transport Engineer
• Water Management

Admissions Information

A range of admission options are available for future students. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions Policy.

Academic Entry Requirements

Applicants must achieve the required score in a previous qualification, equivalent to completing at least 13 years of schooling in Australia. To succeed in the chosen course, students should have completed relevant subjects in senior high school or other qualifications.

English Language Requirements

The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:

• IELTS Academic: 6.0 overall, with 6.0 in Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking
• TOEFL (Internet-based): 70 overall, with 18 in Reading, 18 in Writing, 17 in Listening, and 17 in Speaking
• UOW College: English for Tertiary Studies: Pass (weighted average mark of 50 overall and minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing)

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Fees

International Course fees table:

• Campus: Wollongong
• Delivery method: On Campus
• Session fee: $22,152 (2025)
• Course fee: Indicative, based on normal course length and progression

Key Dates

• Autumn Session, 2025 at UOW:
  • Application Deadline: See important dates for more information
  • Orientation: Check campus details
  • Session: 03 March - 27 June 2025
• Spring Session, 2025 at UOW:
  • Application Deadline: See important dates for more information
  • Orientation: Check campus details
  • Session: 28 July - 20 November 2025
• Autumn Session, 2026 at UOW:
  • Application Deadline: Applications must include all required documents to be considered complete
  • Orientation: Check campus details
  • Session start: 2 March, 2026
  • Census date: 31 March, 2026
  • Mid-session recess: 20 - 24 April, 2026
  • Session end: 25 June, 2026
• Spring Session, 2026 at UOW:
  • Application Deadline: Applications must include all required documents to be considered complete
  • Orientation: Check campus details
  • Session start: 27 July, 2026
  • Census date: 31 August, 2026
  • Mid-session recess: 28 September - 2 October, 2026
  • Session end: 19 November, 2026

Majors

Available majors include:

• Civil Engineering and Environmental Engineering
• Civil Engineering and Mining Engineering
• Electrical & Electronics Eng' & Computer & Autonomous Systems Eng'
• Mechanical Engineering and Materials Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering and Mining Engineering
• Mining Engineering and Environmental Engineering
• Mining Engineering and Materials Engineering

Workload

As a full-time student, you can expect to commit around 48 hours of study per week. This includes class time and independent study. You may need to factor more time for examination study and practical work & placements.

Credit for Prior Learning

If you have completed prior studies or relevant professional experience, you can request course credit or subject exemptions to reduce the duration and cost of your program. Credit for prior learning evaluates your previous study or work experience related to your chosen subjects. UOW values lifelong learning and recognises various types of prior learning, regardless of how or where it was obtained.