Overview

The Bachelor of Engineering Systems (Honours) degree from Southern Cross University is structured foundational core units that build knowledge of the basic sciences, practical skills and the processes and philosophy that underpin the engineering profession.

Potential occupations

Graduates will have opportunities to work as professional engineers in the broad engineering disciplines of civil engineering or mechanical engineering as follows:

Graduates from the Civil Engineering specialisation will be able to work in a range of settings, including traffic and transport, humanitarian organisations, engineering design, government authorities, water supply and management agencies, construction companies, natural resource management organisations, consulting engineering companies, mining companies, irrigation authorities, research organisations and in tertiary education.

Graduates from the Mechanical Engineering specialisation have broad employment prospects in local and global markets, including both regional and metropolitan locations. They can work in diverse industries including heavy machinery, power generation, mining, manufacturing, production planning, automotive, aerospace, medical, environment, building industries and consumer product design and tertiary education. Mechanical engineers are in demand in government departments, building services, manufacturing centres, power plants, consulting engineering companies, ship building, railroads, control and automation industries, and robotics industries.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Planning and Delivering Engineer Projects
Engineering Technology and Design
Engineering Materials
Algebra and Calculus
Indigenous World-Views

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-03-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-02 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-03-04 00:00:00 , National

More details

July start date for national students and June start for international students

Language

English

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Credits

384 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Lismore, Australia
Bilinga, Australia

Disciplines

Physics Mechanical Engineering Chemistry View 42 other Bachelors in Physics in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

CRICOS code

112798C for Gold Coast (Civil Engineering) and Lismore (Civil Engineering)
112801B for Gold Coast (Mechanical Engineering), Lismore and Lismore (Mechanical Engineering)
If admission is being offered on the basis of completion of the Preparing for Success program, students need to achieve a Distinction or above in their maths unit UNIP1003 Problem Solving with Maths.

If admission is being offered on the basis of completion of the Transition to Uni program, students need to achieve a Distinction or above in their maths unit UNIP1007 Science and Maths for University.

Applicants will not be considered for admission on the basis of having fully or partially completed a Certificate III (AQF Level 3) or a Certificate IV (AQF Level 4).

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

26000 AUD / year

≈ 26000 AUD / year

Additional Details

National: The actual fees charged will depend on the specific units you enrol in. For more information on Student Contribution Amounts.

Living costs

Lismore

Australia

1200 - 2200 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Potential occupations

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Lismore

Funding

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