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.

Program Details

• The first year of study allows students to learn more about engineering and its various fields.
• From the second year, scholar students will also have the option to complete a double major.
• The degree includes 12 weeks of hands-on industry experience, either in Australia or overseas, as well as a range of industry projects and other career-ready learning opportunities.

Careers

• Aerospace Engineer
• Automotive Engineer
• Community Relations
• Government Infrastructure Development
• Mechanical Engineer
• Mining Engineer
• Nuclear Research
• Product Designer
• Project Manager
• Robotics Research

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.
• For specific advice or to ask any questions regarding an application, please contact the UOW Future Students Team.

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 at least 6.0 in each band
  • TOEFL (Internet-based): 70 overall, with at least 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)

Workload

• Full-time students can expect to commit around 48 hours of study per week, including class time and independent study.
• Part-time study is available, but the workload will be adjusted accordingly.

Credit for Prior Learning

• If students have completed prior studies or relevant professional experience, they can request course credit or subject exemptions to reduce the duration and cost of their program.
• Credit for prior learning evaluates previous study or work experience related to the chosen subjects.

Fees

• International course fees are as follows:
  • Campus: Wollongong
  • Delivery method: On Campus
  • Session fee: $22,152 (2025)
  • Course fee: Indicative, based on normal course length and progression
• Additional fees include:
  • Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
  • Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF)

Key Dates

• Autumn Session, 2025:
  • Application deadline: See important dates for more information
  • Orientation: Check campus details
  • Session: 03 March - 27 June 2025
• Spring Session, 2025:
  • Application deadline: See important dates for more information
  • Orientation: Check campus details
  • Session: 28 July - 20 November 2025
• Autumn Session, 2026:
  • 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:
  • 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

• Still deciding
• 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

Delivery

• On Campus
• Duration: 5 years full-time, or part-time equivalent
• Starts: Autumn 2025, Spring 2025
• Codes:
  • CRICOS: D
  • UOW: 1857

Compulsory Work-Based Placement

• This course contains a total of 420 hours of compulsory work-based placements, completed over 12 weeks (at 35 hours per week) throughout the degree.