Undergraduate
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
Become an industry-ready engineer with real-world experience in just four years. Graduate with the key skills and qualities employers need in new engineers to succeed in their rapidly evolving sectors
Majors available
Automation and Robotics Engineering
Become an industry-ready automation and robotics engineer with real-world experience in just four years. Graduate with the key skills and qualities employers need in new engineers to succeed in their rapidly evolving sectors
Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering takes engineering design and principles together with computing, mathematics, life sciences and medicine to improve diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease and disability.
Chemical Engineering
Become an industry-ready chemical engineer with real-world experience in just four years. Graduate with the key skills and qualities employers need in new engineers to succeed in their rapidly evolving sectors
Civil Engineering
Become an industry-ready civil engineer with real-world experience in just four years. Graduate with the key skills and qualities employers need in new engineers to succeed in their rapidly evolving sectors
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Become an industry-ready electrical and electronic engineer with real-world experience in just four years. Graduate with the key skills and qualities employers need in new engineers to succeed in their rapidly evolving sectors
Environmental Engineering
Become an industry-ready environmental engineer with real-world experience in just four years. Graduate with the key skills and qualities employers need in new engineers to succeed in their rapidly evolving sectors
Mechanical Engineering
Become an industry-ready mechanical engineer with real-world experience in just four years. Graduate with the key skills and qualities employers need in new engineers to succeed in their rapidly evolving sectors
Mining Engineering
Become an industry-ready mining engineer with real-world experience in just four years. Graduate with the key skills and qualities employers need in new engineers to succeed in their rapidly evolving sectors
Software Engineering
Become an industry-ready software engineer with real-world experience in just four years. Graduate with the key skills and qualities employers need in new engineers to succeed in their rapidly evolving sectors
The learning experience
EZONE UWA Student Hub
A world-class learning space for engineering and mathematical science students
Study zones
Study zones
Clubs and societies
We have a host of clubs and societies you can join to take part in activities you already enjoy or get involved in something new.
Clubs and societies
Events
One of the best ways to find out about studying at UWA is to take part in the many events we offer future students.
Student story: studying STEM in Perth
If there’s anything Tina Yang knows a lot about, it’s hard work. Originally from China, Tina has lived, worked and studied in Perth for the last five years, juggling not only her studies but plenty of extracurricular activities, jobs and academic prizes too.
Fees and scholarships
Domestic Student Fees
For Commonwealth-supported places, student contribution amounts are charged by unit, based on area of study. For a fee estimate, go to the Fee Calculator and select “I want to price my units”. Fees are subject to annual indexation. Refer to the Handbook to identify the units required. More information on how fees are calculated.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
International Student Fees
Onshore international students are charged an annual course fee, charged per credit point at a rate dependent on the course in which the student is enrolled. Annual course fees are calculated based on an annual study load. Check the handbook to confirm the annual study load for your course.
Find out more about international student tuition fees and visit the fee calculator for the relevant course fees.
Fees are subject to annual indexation.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
Careers and further study
Career Opportunities
Further Study
Further study will allow you to gain a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). It will open up opportunities in academia and research to help you pursue your goals in a wide range of careers, depending on your area of research.
You may also be interested in:
Entry requirements
Admission requirements
To be considered for this course you need to:
- achieve a minimum ATAR of 80
- demonstrate English language competence
- obtain a scaled score of at least 50 in prerequisite: Mathematics Methods ATAR
- obtain a scaled score of at least 50 in one of the following three subjects*: Chemistry ATAR, Physics ATAR or Mathematics Specialist ATAR
View our admission requirements for specific information, depending on your education history.
*All three ATAR subjects are recommended. If you do not have all three, then you can use up to two of your free electives to pick up missing prerequisite knowledge in your first year.
Admission entry to UWA
We offer a number of other pathways for you to gain entry into our undergraduate degrees if you do not meet the standard admission requirements. Learn more about our admission entry pathways.
If you don’t meet these entry requirements, you can apply for admission to the Bachelor of Science and subsequently apply to transfer into this course, subject to meeting course transfer requirements set out in the course rules.
About the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
The Engineering program at UWA has been developed with industry to equip you with the skills to succeed in your future careers. The course is built upon three core principles: Relevance, Integration and Excellence. Engineering at UWA is relevant to the contemporary world of engineering, integrates knowledge, technical capability and practical skills to create exceptional graduates.
In this course, 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.
Why study Engineering at UWA?
- 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
Quick details
- 9
- 80
- February and July
- 4 Years Full-Time
- 106081B
Student clubs
Whatever you’re interested in, you’ll find people here to share your journey.
Enhance your employability while making lifelong friends and connections by joining one of our many student clubs, such as:
- The University Engineers' Club (UEC)
- The UWA Young Engineers' Club (UWAYE)
- Engineers Without Borders (EWB)
- Women in Engineering and Mathematical Sciences (WiEMS)
Find out more about all our student clubs from the UWA Student Guild.
Discover EZONE UWA
Taking you global
You'll learn to
- apply mathematical, numerical, statistical and computational sciences that underpin engineering disciplines to real world challenges
- understand the ethical, social, environmental and financial accountabilities, opportunities and constraints of contemporary engineering practice
- be an effective team member and show leadership
- communicate effectively in professional and nontechnical domains
- use your strong grounding in engineering sciences and design principles to solve real-world problems
Work Experience
The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) offers work integrated learning (WIL) opportunities where you can:
- Gain practical hands-on industry relevant experience and skills
- Bridge the gap between theory and practice
- Develop employability skills through a science work placement
As part of your studies, you will complete a 12-week practicum and professional-development experience. This can be achieved by spending at least eight weeks in an engineering environment of your choice.
Stephanie Mather
Chemical Engineering graduate and Chevron Engineer Stephanie maintains a strong link to UWA as a member of the Chemical Engineering Industry Advisory Panel.
Laurie Audino
Electrical and Electronics Engineering graduate Laurie works across a range of sectors and is passionate about renewable energy projects.
Practical learning with UWA Engineering
Provisional accreditation
The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) has provisional accreditation from Engineers Australia (EA).
Graduate with two degrees
The combined degree option allows you to pair your Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree with another passion, broadening your career options and giving you an edge in a rapidly changing workforce.
You can combine the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) with:
You’ll graduate with two Bachelor degrees in just five years*, opening up a world of possible career paths while broadening your knowledge, networks and horizons.
Duration: 5 years*
ATAR: 88
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours)
Ideal for high-achievers with a passion for engineering, this combined degree gives you the opportunity to get hands-on undergraduate research experience, one-on-one mentoring from leading academics and overseas exchange and education opportunities.
Duration: 5.5 - 6.5 years
ATAR: 98
*Chemical Engineering major will take 5.5 years to complete.
*Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Modern Languages will take 5.25 to 5.5 years to complete.
Which engineering specialisation should I study?
To help you decide which type of engineering is right for you here's our guide to all of UWA’s engineering specialisations and the different careers they might lead too.