Handbook - Engineering (Honours)

Overview

The UNSW Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) is designed to equip you for a career as a professional engineer. We provide you with a solid background in mathematics, natural sciences and computing that will prepare you for learning knowledge and skills in an engineering discipline specialisation. You will get the chance … For more content click the Read More button below. The four year program is offered in 20 engineering specialisations (listed below). A flexible first year engineering specialisation is offered for students who wish to study engineering but choose to delay their choice of which branch of engineering to study until the end of Year 1.

The UNSW Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) is designed to equip you for a career as a professional engineer. We provide you with a solid background in mathematics, natural sciences and computing that will prepare you for learning knowledge and skills in an engineering discipline specialisation. You will get the chance to apply yourself to engineering design and enquiry projects, professional engineering practice, engineering and technical management and conduct research towards your thesis project.

The four year program is offered in 20 engineering specialisations (listed below). A flexible first year engineering specialisation is offered for students who wish to study engineering but choose to delay their choice of which branch of engineering to study until the end of Year 1.

Learning Outcomes

Comprehensive, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline.

Conceptual understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline.

In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline.

Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline.

Knowledge of engineering design practice and contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline.

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Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of sustainable engineering practice in the specific discipline.

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Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving.

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Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.

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Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes.

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Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects.

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Ethical conduct and professional accountability.

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Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.

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Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.

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Professional use and management of information.

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Orderly management of self, and professional conduct.

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Effective team membership and team leadership.

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Graduate Capabilities

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Program Structure

Students must complete 192 UOC when taken as a standalone program.

168 UOC specialisation
All students are required to complete ENGG4999- 60 days of Industrial Training
12 UOC General Education
12 UOC Free Electives

Disciplinary Component168 Units of Credit:

Students must complete 168 UOC of the following to satisfy the core requirements of this degree

Majors

Students must complete at least one of the specialisations below.

AEROAH

168 UOC

Aerospace Engineering

BINFAH

168 UOC

Bioinformatics Engineering

Chemical Product Engineering

Environmental Engineering

ELECAH

168 UOC

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering

MECHAH

168 UOC

Mechanical Engineering

MEREAH

168 UOC

Geoenergy and Geostorage Engineering

Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering

Photovoltaics and Solar Energy

SOLABH

168 UOC

Renewable Energy Engineering

TELEAH

168 UOC

Telecommunications

Industrial Training

Free Electives12 Units of Credit:

General Education12 Units of Credit:

Optional Minor24 Units of Credit:

Program Constraints

Maturity Rule

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Sample Programs

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Engineering (Honours)

Program Requirements

Compulsory Training Component

Compulsory Industrial Training

There is a program requirement of 60 days approved Industrial Training.

Progression Requirements

Students must make satisfactory progress while studying in the BE (Hons) program. Students must show cause not to be excluded from the program if any of the following occur:

Fail a core course 2 or more times
Fail more than half of the courses attempted, after completing 84 UOC or more of the BE(Hons) major
Have an overall WAM less than 50.000 with 48 UOC or more of your BE(Hons) remaining.

Students must also satisfy UNSW progression requirements.

For more information on university policy on progression requirements please visit Academic Progression

Associated Programs

Related Double Degree

Bachelor of Science (Advanced Mathematics) (Honours) - BSc(AdvMath)(Hons)
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - BE (Hons)3761 - Advanced Mathematics (Honours) / Engineering (Honours)

Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) - BAdvSci(Hons)
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - BE (Hons)3762 - Advanced Science (Honours) / Engineering (Honours)

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - BE (Hons)
Bachelor of Commerce - BCom3764 - Engineering (Honours) / Commerce

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - BE (Hons)
Bachelor of Laws - LLB3765 - Engineering (Honours) / Law

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - BE (Hons)
Bachelor of Science - BSc3767 - Engineering (Honours) / Science

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - BE (Hons)
Master of Biomedical Engineering - MBiomedE3768 - Engineering (Honours) / Biomedical Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - BE (Hons)
Bachelor of Engineering Science - BEngSc3773 - Engineering (Honours) / Engineering Science

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - BE (Hons)
Bachelor of Surveying - BSurv3776 - Engineering (Honours) / Surveying

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - BE (Hons)
Bachelor of Science - BSc3785 - Engineering (Honours) / Computer Science

Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - BE (Hons)3793 - Fine Arts / Engineering (Honours)

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - BE (Hons)
Bachelor of Arts - BA3961 - Engineering (Honours) / Arts

Postgraduate Pathway

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD1010 - Chemical Engineering

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD1016 - Industrial Chemistry

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD1031 - Food Science and Technology

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD1050 - Mining Engineering

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD1630 - Civil & Environmental Eng

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD1640 - Electrical Engineering

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD1650 - Computer Science and Eng

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD1655 - Photovoltaic Engineering

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD1662 - Mechanical & Manufacturing Eng

Graduate Diploma in Mining Engineering - GradDipMinEng5335 - Mining Engineering

Graduate Diploma in Engineering Science - GDipEngSc5373 - Engineering Science

Graduate Diploma in Biomedical Engineering - GDipBiomedE5449 - Biomedical Engineering

Graduate Certificate in Mining Engineering - GCertMinEng7335 - Mining Engineering

Graduate Certificate in Engineering Science - GCertEngSc7373 - Engineering Science

Graduate Certificate in Computing - GCertComp7543 - Computing

Master of Science - MSc8037 - Food Science

Master of Mining Engineering - MMinEng8335 - Mining Engineering

Master of Engineering Science - MEngSc8338 - Engineering Science

Master of Information Technology - MIT8543 - Information Technology

Master of Biomedical Engineering - MBiomedE8660 - Biomedical Engineering

Professional Outcomes

Accreditations

Australian Computer Society

Engineers Australia

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) specialisations* and associated double degree programs are fully accredited with Engineers Australia at the level of Professional Engineer.

*The Quantum Engineering specialisation has provisional accreditation with Engineers Australia at the level of Professional Engineer.

*The Geoenergy and Geostorage Engineering specialisation will be seeking provisional accreditation with Engineers Australia at the level of Professional Engineer in 2026.

Institution of Chemical Engineers

The following degrees are accredited with IChemE to M-Standard. Graduates with an M-Standard degree will have met the formal educational requirements for Chartered membership with IChemE in full.

3707 BE(Hons)(Chemical Engineering)
3761 Adv Math(Hons)/BE(Hons)(Chemical Engineering)
3762 Adv Sci(Hons)/BE(Hons)(Chemical Engineering)
3764 BE(Hons)(Chemical Engineering)/BCom
3765 BE(Hons)(Chemical Engineering)/Law
3766 BMus/BE(Hons)(Chemical Engineering)
3767 BE(Hons)(Chemical Engineering)/BSc
3768 BE(Hons)(Chemical Engineering)/MBiomedE
3769 BMus(Hons)/BE(Hons)(Chemical Engineering)
3773 BE(Hons)(Chemical Engineering)/Engineering Science
3785 BE(Hons)(Chemical Engineering)/BSc(Computer Science)
3961 BE(Hons)(Chemical Engineering)/BA
4717 BE(Hons)(Chemical Engineering)/Law(Hons)

Professional Recognition

Graduates are eligible to apply for membership of Engineers Australia. Further information may be found on engineersaustralia.org.au The Surveying major is recognised by the Board of Surveying and Spatial Information of New South Wales for registration as a surveyor in NSW.

Career Opportunities

From your second year, you can specialise in a particular field of engineering. Refer to the various engineering degrees for examples of career opportunities.

Recognition of Achievement

University Medal

Honours Classes

The class is based on the candidate's Honours WAM and on the mark awarded for thesis.

Class 1: Honours WAM of at least 80 and thesis course mark of at least 65
Class 2 Division 1: Honours WAM of at least 75 and thesis course mark of at least 65
Class 2 Division 2: Honours WAM of at least 65 and thesis course mark of at least 65

For further details on the calculation of the Honours WAM please refer to the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Program Rules webpage.

Program Fees

At UNSW fees are generally charged at course level and therefore dependent upon individual enrolment and other factors such as student's residency status. For generic information on fees and additional expenses of UNSW programs, click on one of the following:

Domestic Students

Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable)

International Students

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Faculty
Faculty: The primary academic unit in which related disciplines of teaching and research are conducted.

Faculty of Engineering

Campus

Sydney

Study Level
Study Level refers to the academic level of a program, specialisation or course.

Undergraduate

Typical duration:

4 Year(s)

Delivery Mode

Face-to-face (includes blended)

Intake Period

Term 1, Term 2, Term 3

Academic Calendar

Minimum Units of Credit

192

AQF Level

Level 8

Award Type

Bachelor (Honours) (Embedded)

Award(s)
Award(s): Qualification upon completion (all awards offered by UNSW are accredited by UNSW and align with the Australian Qualifications Framework).

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - BE (Hons)

UAC Code

425000 - BE (H)(Flexible First Year)
425020 - BE (H)(Robotics & Mechatronics)
425030 - BE (H)(Geoenergy & Geostorage)
425050 - BE (H)(Aerospace/Mechanical & Manufacturing/Mechanical)
425100 - BE (H)(Electrical/Telecommunications/Quantum)
425200 - BE(H)(Photovoltaics & Solar Energy/Renewable Energy)
425300 - BE (H)(Mining)
425400 - BE (H)(Civil)
425470 - BE (H)(Environmental)
425500 - BE (H)(Surveying)
425550 - BE (H)(Chemical/Chemical Product)
425700 - BE (H)(Computer)
425750 - BE (H)(Software)
425770 - BE (H)(Bioinformatics)

CRICOS Code

056835E