Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
Bachelor · 4 years
The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) is a four-year accredited degree, usually offered with majors such as civil, mechanical, electrical, electronic, software, or chemical engineering. Australian engineering degrees are accredited by Engineers Australia, which matters for both professional recognition and skilled migration.
What’s covered
- Engineering mathematics and mechanics
- A chosen specialisation (civil, mechanical, electrical, software, etc.)
- Design, modelling, and project work
- Professional practice and ethics
- A major capstone or thesis project, often with industry
Visa pathway
A completed CRICOS-registered, Engineers Australia-accredited engineering degree generally qualifies graduates for the Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate visa, with 2–3 years of post-study work rights. Several engineering occupations appear on Australia’s skilled-occupation lists.
Entry requirements
- Year 12 or international equivalent, usually with strong mathematics and physics
- IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6.0 (institute-specific)
Where you can study this — by city
Melbourne
Monash University
Group of Eight engineering faculty with broad specialisation options.
RMIT University
Applied, industry-connected engineering with strong aerospace and civil streams.
Swinburne University of Technology
Industry placements built into the degree through professional engineering pathways.