Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) The University of Western Australia

Overview

Throughout the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) programme from The University of Western Australia, you’ll complement your course content with work integrated learning (450-hour practical), co-curricular activities (including engineering clubs such as UWA Young Engineers, UWA Motorsport and specialisation specific clubs) and professional skills development to become part of the community of UWA engineering graduates preferred by industry for your technical skills, professional integrity and ability to solve complex open-ended problems.

In four years, you’ll graduate as an industry-ready engineer specialising in your choice of Automation and Robotics, Biomedical, Chemical, Civil, Electrical and Electronic, Environmental, Mechanical, Mining or Software engineering.

• UWA has strong links with industry and throughout your degree you’ll work closely with prospective employers to build connections, industry knowledge and the most up-to-date, relevant and in-demand skillset

• You’ll graduate as an industry-ready engineer who is connected, versatile, technically adept and an exceptional problem solver – setting you up for an exciting career.  

• Enjoy hands-on intensives developing practical skills in 3D printing, welding, soldering and other tools relevant to your chosen career path.

• You can enhance your employability while meeting like-minded friends and connections in our student clubs and societies, such as Engineers Without Borders or Women in Engineering and Mathematical Sciences 

• Be inspired learning from and studying alongside engaging, innovative, experienced lecturers and researchers who are making a real ongoing impact to the industry

Career opportunities:

• The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) prepares you to start working as an industry-ready professional engineer in just four years, and unlocks a wide range of career opportunities in engineering and non-engineering sectors in Australia and overseas.

• Your options for employment will be varied with work available in the energy and resources industry, pharmaceutical manufacturing, construction, power and water utilities, renewable energy,  management and consultancy firms, and electronics, finance and telecommunications industries.

Accreditation

• The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) has provisional accreditation from Engineers Australia.