Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Professional)
82.0
Choose your major
Architectural
This major combines structural and environmental building engineering with architectural creativity. You'll be creating the buildings of tomorrow in both on-site class and unique industry placements.
Biomedical
Learn to improve health care and quality of life through the application of electrical, electronics and systems engineering in medicine and biology.
Civil
Build the future – literally – with a Swinburne civil major, featuring technical excellence and a host of real-world industry learning opportunities.
Electrical and Electronic
Gain technical expertise in power system design, electronics, control systems, signal processing and embedded systems.
Mechanical
Learn the core concepts of mechanics, kinematics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and energy as you participate in industry-based projects and practical workshops.
Product Design
The product design major combines the creativity and human-centred approach of industrial design with the academic rigour of engineering science and innovation.
Robotics and Mechatronics
Discover three traditional engineering disciplines – mechanical, electronics and software – as you bolster your CV with real industry experiences.
Software
Dive into a career in advanced software engineering with an emphasis on teamwork, problem solving and practical software engineering skills.
Overview
The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Professional) is designed to equip you with skills, knowledge and industry connections in your engineering field of choice. Choose from a host of majors and undertake industry-linked projects in your chosen field every semester. Plus, gain full-time insight into engineering in a real-world setting with a 12-month paid work placement.
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Your industry experience
Build up your CV with real industry experience through Work Integrated Learning, guaranteed for all our bachelor degrees. This Professional Degree includes a 12-month paid work placement, eight industry-linked projects, and guaranteed industry-based projects every semester starting from year 1. Benefit from Swinburne’s industry partnerships, gain invaluable work experience, and earn credit towards your degree.
Skills you’ll learn
- Problem solving
- Engineering principles
- Analytical problem solving
- Teamwork
Your career opportunities
- Civil engineer
- Electrical engineer
- Industrial engineer
- Design/mechanical engineer
- Software engineer
- Robotics and mechatronics engineer
Key codes
International student visa
International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.
Professional accreditations
Why Swinburne?
86.1% of graduates found employment within 4 months of completing their course
#45 for Automation and Control
Ranked Top 75 in Civil Engineering
ARWU Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2022
Top 100 for Electrical and Electronic Engineering
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"The opportunity to select your major after a common first year provided me with the broad practical exposure I needed. I also undertook a 12-month placement as an Undergraduate Systems Engineer in the Department of Defence (DoD) where I built a greater degree of personal autonomy in carrying out work and improved my communication, time-management and prioritisation. I’ve just accepted a job offer from DoD as a Graduate Engineer."
Stuart , Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Professional) with a major in Robotics and Mechatronics
Qualifications
Successful completion of:
- the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate qualification or International Baccalaureate.
Non-Year 12 qualifications, Foundation Year and qualifications undertaken overseas will not be accepted.
Guaranteed Entry ATAR
82.0
Lowest ATAR to receive an offer in 2024 [after adjustment factors]
80.3
You’ll be guaranteed a place in this course if you meet or exceed the ATAR Guaranteed Entry Score, provided you meet the course prerequisites.
If your ATAR is below the guaranteed entry score, you can still be offered a place as your ATAR may be adjusted based on subject adjustments, equity schemes or other factors.
Subject adjustments:
- A study score of 25 in Biology, Chemistry, any Information Technology, any Mathematics, Physics or Systems Engineering equals 2 aggregate points per study.
- A study score of 30 in Biology, Chemistry, any Information Technology, any Mathematics, Physics or Systems Engineering equals 3 aggregate points per study.
- A study score of 35 in Maths: Mathematical Methods or Maths: Specialist Mathematics equals 5 aggregate points per study.
Overall maximum of 15 points. Subject adjustment points are applied to the aggregate, not the ATAR.
Students admitted to the course with prior tertiary studies that satisfy part of the academic requirements of this course may be eligible for academic credit.
*Applicants without a formal qualification but with significant and relevant work experience will be considered if they can demonstrate that they can undertake the course with a reasonable prospect of success.
Successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate qualification or International Baccalaureate.
Non-Year 12 qualifications, Foundation Year and qualifications undertaken overseas will not be accepted.
Course prerequisites
- VCE Units 3 and 4: a minimum study score of 23 in any English (except EAL) or 27 in English as Alternate Language (EAL) or equivalent and
- VCE Units 3 and 4: a minimum study score of 20 in one of Maths: General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics or equivalent
Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course does not guarantee offer of a place. See Admissions at Swinburne, for general information about admission process.
Applicants who do not meet the mathematics prerequisites for this course will be required to successfully complete Swinburne’s MathsLink Methods bridging program.
- VCE Units 3 and 4: a minimum study score of 23 in any English (except EAL) or 27 in English as Alternate Language (EAL) or equivalent and
- VCE Units 3 and 4: a minimum study score of 20 in one of Maths: General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics or equivalent
Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course does not guarantee offer of a place. See Admissions at Swinburne, for general information about admission process.
Admission requirements
Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course does not guarantee an offer of a place. Check admission requirements for general information about the admission process.
English language requirements
Satisfactory completion of one of the following:
- IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0
- Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 70%, all skills 65% or above
- or equivalent measures available at English language requirements.
Need to undertake an English assessment for entry?
A prerequisite for many courses, the Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) can now be done at our Hawthorn campus.
Credit transfer
Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Recognition of prior learning
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Apply for a pathway course
Pathways allow students to progress from one qualification to another where the first course is recognised as an entry requirement and/or provides credit (advanced standing) to the second.
Add your major
Add your major for a more personalised experience.
How credit points work
Successful completion of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Professional) requires students to complete units of study to the value of 475 credit points. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated.
What your course could look like
This is the indicative sequence for Semester 1, 2025 only. You are advised to use the study plan template available via your student portal in conjunction with your course planner to plan your studies. Sequence may also vary depending on advanced standing and exemptions. The unit offering information is correct at the time of publication, however changes may occur.
| Units of study | Unit code |
|---|---|
| Core units | |
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Humanitarian Engineering Design Project
Core unit , 12.5 credit points |
ENG10001 |
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Engineering Materials
Core unit , 12.5 credit points |
ENG10002 |
|
Preliminary Mathematics
Core unit , 12.5 credit points |
MTH00007 |
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Energy and Motion
Core unit , 12.5 credit points |
PHY10001 |
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Introduction to Programming
Core unit , 12.5 credit points |
COS10009 |
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Technology in an Indigenous Context Project
Core unit , 12.5 credit points |
COS10025 |
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Engineering Mechanics
Core unit , 12.5 credit points |
ENG10003 |
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Linear Algebra and Applications
Core unit , 12.5 credit points |
MTH10013 |
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Calculus and Applications
Core unit , 12.5 credit points |
MTH10012 |
|
Professional Experience in Engineering
Core unit |
EAT20008 |
|
Professional Experience in Engineering
Core unit |
EAT20008 |
|
Engineering Technology Project A (ENG/CS)
Core unit , 12.5 credit points , Choose if majoring in Software |
EAT40005 |
|
Final Year Capstone Project 1
Core unit , 12.5 credit points , Choose if majoring in Architectural, Civil, Mechanical or Product Design |
ENG40005 |
|
Engineering Technology Project A
Core unit , 12.5 credit points , Choose if majoring in Biomedical, Electrical or Robotics |
ENG40007 |
|
Engineering Technology Project B (ENG/CS)
Core unit , 12.5 credit points , Choose if majoring in Software |
EAT40006 |
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Final Year Capstone Project 2
Core unit , 12.5 credit points , Choose if majoring in Architectural, Civil, Mechanical or Product Design |
ENG40006 |
|
Engineering Technology Project B
Core unit , 12.5 credit points , Choose if majoring in Biomedical, Electrical or Robotics |
ENG40008 |
| Units of study | Unit code |
|---|---|
| Professional placement - 12 months | |
|
Work Experience in Industry A
Practical unit, 25.0 credit points |
WEI20001 |
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Integrated Professional Placement A - Engineering
Academic unit, 25.0 credit points |
ENG20003 |
|
Work Experience in Industry B
Practical unit, 25.0 credit points |
WEI20002 |
|
Integrated Professional Placement B - Engineering
Academic unit, 25.0 credit points |
ENG20004 |
Want to see the full range of electives?
Learn about all the electives you can take in the course handbook.
2025 fees
Yearly fee* ($AUD)
$44,242
Total fee* ($AUD)
$9,314
2025 fees
Yearly fee* ($AUD)
$45,500.00
Fees are estimates only
Published student tuition fees for 2025 unit enrolments in HE Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) and Undergraduate Full Fee Paying (FFP) are subject to change based on individual circumstances at enrolment. Fees may vary for units studied in future years, with part-time fees being proportionally lower depending on the number of units taken per semester. Enrolled students will receive reasonable notice of any fee changes before payment is due.
Fees are estimates only
The indicative course fees shown apply to international students for the relevant year, based on a standard study load per year. Fees are assessed according to actual study load each semester, with variations to study load resulting in tuition fee adjustments. These fees generally include the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) and are subject to annual review. Enrolled students will receive reasonable notice of any fee changes before payment is due.
How do I pay my fees?
HECS-HELP is a loan and discount scheme available to you if you are eligible and enrolled in a Commonwealth supported place. A HECS-HELP loan can cover all or part of your contribution amount. You can also choose to pay your fees up front.
International students need to pay tuition fees up-front by the relevant due date. You can find the due dates on your Statement of Account.
To pay your fees:
- log in to My Financials
- check your Australian bank account details are correct
- check your Statement of Account to see how much you owe
- pay using your preferred payment method.
Eligibility for HECS-HELP
You are eligible for a HECS-HELP loan if you have been offered a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) for an undergraduate degree at Swinburne or a UniLink course, and you:
- are an Australian citizen and doing at least one unit of your course in Australia; or
- hold a permanent humanitarian visa and will be living in Australia for the duration of your course; or
- hold a New Zealand Special Category visa and meet the special eligibility requirements for New Zealand citizens.
Student services and amenities fee
This funding serves to improve the student experience at Swinburne. You may use many or just some of the services and amenities that the fee provides.
The fee shown in the capped amount for 2025.
This funding serves to improve the student experience at Swinburne. You may use many or just some of the services and amenities that the fee provides.
This amenities fee is included within your annual tuition fee listed above. The fee shown is the capped amount for 2025.
Please refer to the Student Services Amenities Fee page for more information.
SSAF fee* ($AUD)
$365
SSAF fee* ($AUD)
$365
Scholarships
Scholarship applications for 2025 are open. Scholarships at Swinburne are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. We want you to reach your potential and achieve your life and career goals.
Our handy guide will assist you to gather documents for your application.
When you apply for a Swinburne course, we automatically consider you for an international scholarship of up to 20 per cent off your course fees – no separate application required! Just apply for your Swinburne course of choice and when we review your course application, we will also assess you for an international scholarship.
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Apply through VTAC
International students currently studying Year 12 in Australia must apply through VTAC. VTAC is the central office that administers the application processes for places in tertiary courses, scholarships and the Special Entry Access Scheme at universities, TAFEs and independent tertiary colleges in Victoria.
VTAC is the central office that administers the application processes for places in tertiary courses, scholarships and the Special Entry Access Scheme at universities, TAFEs and independent tertiary colleges in Victoria.