Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

Double degree options

You can also study Engineering in a double degree with Applied Innovation, Arts, Business, Computer Science, Laws and Science.

Learning outcomes

Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:

• apply coherent and advanced knowledge of the chosen major in engineering in diverse contexts and applications using critical thinking and judgment
• apply knowledge of research principles and methods to plan and execute a piece of research with some independence, as preparation for research higher degrees
• apply problem solving, design and decision-making methodologies to identify and provide innovative solutions to complex problems with intellectual independence
• apply abstraction, mathematics and engineering fundamentals to the analysis, design and operation of a model, using appropriate engineering methods and tools
• communicate proficiently in professional practice to a variety of audiences, function as an effective member or leader of a diverse team, and use the basic tools and practices of project management within project work
• demonstrate professionalism, integrity, ethical conduct, professional accountability and an awareness of professional engineering practice in a global and sustainable context
• reflect on and take responsibility for their own learning and self-management processes, and manage their own time and processes effectively by regularly reviewing of personal performance as a means of managing continuing professional development and lifelong learning.

Career opportunities

Graduates may find employment in a number of different engineering areas depending on their chosen major and specialisation. These areas include Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering, and Product Design Engineering.

Architectural graduates may find employment as a design engineer, structural systems engineer, architectural engineer or project engineer.

Biomedical graduates may find employment as a biomedical engineer, clinical engineer, medical device designer or medical electronics engineer.

Civil graduates may find employment as a civil engineer, civil design engineer, structural engineer or environmental engineer.

Construction graduates may find employment as a construction engineer or construction manager.

Electrical and Electronic graduates may find employment as an electrical engineer, electronics engineer, communications, engineer, power engineer or design engineer.

Mechanical graduates may find employment as a mechanical engineer, mechanical project engineer, design engineer, project and technology manager or engineering project manager.

Product Design Engineering graduates may find employment as an industrial designer, industrial engineer, product designer, product design engineer, entrepreneur or design consultant.

Robotics and Mechatronics graduates may find employment as a robotics and mechatronics engineer, control systems engineer, factory automation adviser or robotics developer.

Software graduates may find employment as a software engineer, software systems developer, software modeller or project and technology manager.

Telecommunication graduates may find employment as a network engineer, telecommunication network designer, telecommunication network developer, network architect or telecommunications engineer.

Professional recognition

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) is designed to produce graduates who have the technological skills and knowledge expected of professional engineers. Graduates are eligible to apply for graduate membership of Engineers Australia.

Course rules

To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) students must complete 400 credit points comprising of: 

• 10 - 11 Engineering core units of study (125 - 137.5 credit points)** 
• 17 units of study from an Engineering discipline major in one of the following: Architectural, Biomedical, Chemical, Civil, Electrical and Electronic, Mechanical, Product Design, Robotics and Mechatronics, Software  (212.5 credit points)
• 4 to 5 units of other studies comprising electives, Minor and/or Advanced Minor (50 to 62.5 credit points)**
• EAT20008 Professional Experience in Engineering (Compulsory no-credit unit) #.
   

Students also have an opportunity to undertake a WIL Professional Placement. Students complete no more than 150cp (normally 12 units) at Introductory Level (i.e. Stage 1). A unit of study can only be counted once. Where units are shared between majors and/or minors, students must choose an approved alternative unit.

** Students who meet the course prerequisites for VCE Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics are not required to complete MTH00007 Preliminary Maths and will instead receive an additional 12.5 credit points to use towards their other studies as an elective.

# Students who undertake a 6 or 12-month Professional Placement may receive an exemption for EAT20008.

Professional placements

Professional Placements are subject to a competitive selection process. International students may be eligible for a Professional Placement where a relevant Professional degree exists. International students who successfully gain a placement through the selection process will be required to change courses to the relevant Professional degree in order to complete a placement and should consider any visa and extended study duration implications prior to applying.

Students who undertake a 12-month professional placement are subject to the following course rules and must complete 475 credit points comprising: 

• 10 - 11 Engineering core units of study (125 - 137.5 credit points)**
• 17 units of study from one Engineering major (212.5 credit points)
• 4 units of study of the Professional Placement Co-Major (100 credit points); and
• 2 - 3 elective units of study (25 - 37.5 credit points)**
• EAT20008 Professional Experience in Engineering (Compulsory no-credit unit) #.
   

Students who elect to undertake a 6-month professional placement are subject to the following course rules and must complete 437.5 credit points comprising: 

• 10 - 11 Engineering core units of study (125 - 137.5 credit points)**
• 17 units of study from one Engineering major (212.5 credit points)
• 2 units of study from the Professional Placement Minor (50 credit points); and 
• 3 - 4 elective units of study (37.5 - 50 credit points)**
• EAT20008 Professional Experience in Engineering (Compulsory no-credit unit) #.
   

** Students who meet the course prerequisites for VCE Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics are not required to complete MTH00007 Preliminary Maths and will instead receive an additional 12.5 credit points to use towards their other studies as an elective.

# Students who undertake a 6 or 12-month Professional Placement may receive an exemption for EAT20008.

Honours merit calculation

Honours merit calculation will be based on the averaged results of 12 units in the final two years of the course with the following descriptive outcomes:

• BEng (Hons) with High Distinction; for students who achieve ≥ 80
• BEng (Hons) with Distinction; for students who achieve 70 – 79
• BEng (Hons) with Credit; for students who achieve 60 – 69
• BEng (Hons); for students who achieve < 60.
   

Students who transfer with advanced standing are required to undertake at least 9 of these units at Swinburne, including all 6 outcome units, to qualify for an honours merit calculation. This honours merit calculation will be based only on units completed at Swinburne.

If a student has not completed at least 9 of the specified units, they will graduate with a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) as an award title, but not be eligible for a merit-based honours description.

Maximum Academic Credit

The maximum level of credit that can be granted for the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) award is 250 credit points (normally 20 units), this is based on exit award requirements of 400 credit points.

B. Applicants with higher education study

Educational history 

An applicant's entire academic history, including results from previous higher education study will be considered for entry into this course. If previous higher education qualifications are incomplete, results must have been obtained in the last seven years. 

Meeting course prerequisites 

As for Year 12 or equivalent. 

STAT/Bridging courses 

Applicants who do not meet the English prerequisites can sit STAT Written English. STAT results are valid for two years. 

Applicants who do not meet the mathematics prerequisites for this course will be required to successfully complete Swinburne's MathsLink: General bridging program. Mathematics prerequisites older than five years are not considered to have met course requirements.

C. Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study

Educational history 

An applicant's entire academic history from the past seven years, including complete and/or incomplete post-secondary VET studies, will be considered for entry into this course. Only graded results will be considered. 

Meeting course prerequisites 

As for Year 12 or equivalent. 

STAT/Bridging courses 

Applicants who do not meet the English prerequisites can sit STAT Written English. STAT results are valid for two years. 

Applicants who do not meet the mathematics prerequisites for this course will be required to successfully complete Swinburne's MathsLink: General bridging program. Mathematics prerequisites older than five years are not considered to have met course requirements.

D. Applicants with work and life experience

Entire academic record 

This course uses an applicant's entire academic record as part of its selection considerations, including an applicant's ATAR results from the last seven years can be considered for entry into this course. 

Meeting course prerequisites 

As for Year 12 or equivalent. 

STAT/Bridging courses 

Applicants who do not meet the English prerequisites can sit STAT Written English. STAT results are valid for two years. 

Applicants who do not meet the mathematics prerequisites for this course will be required to successfully complete Swinburne's MathsLink: General bridging program. Mathematics prerequisites older than five years are not considered to have met course requirements.