Program Overview

Overview

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) 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, students will focus on their chosen major, while in their third and fourth year of the major, they will branch into more specialized areas.
• The degree also 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

• Computer Engineer
• Control Systems Engineer
• Data Scientist/Analyst
• Electrical Engineer
• Electronics Engineer
• Embedded Systems Engineer
• IoT Systems Engineer
• Network Engineer
• Project/Product Manager
• Telecommunications Engineer
• Wireless Communications Engineer

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

UOW's engineering programs are accredited by Engineers Australia and relevant world engineering bodies through the Washington Accord. This ensures recognition by equivalent professional engineering bodies in the USA, UK, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand, Canada, South Africa, Ireland, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, and other countries.

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 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).

Workload

• Full-Time Study Load: As a full-time student, you can expect to commit around 48 hours of study per week. This includes class time and independent study.

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.

More Detail

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 your campus details.
  • Session: 03 March - 27 June 2025.
• Spring Session, 2025 at UOW:
  • Application Deadline: See important dates for more information.
  • Orientation: Check your campus details.
  • Session: 28 July - 20 November 2025.

Majors and Double Degrees

• Majors:
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer and Autonomous Systems Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Materials Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mechatronic Engineering
  • Mining Engineering
  • Telecommunications Engineering and Internet of Things
• Double degrees:
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Bachelor of Arts
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Bachelor of Business
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Bachelor of Computer Science
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Bachelor of Laws
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Bachelor of Mathematics
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Bachelor of Science (Physics)
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Bachelor of Science (SMAH)