Overview

Equip yourself with the right technical expertise and skills for your field of choice with the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours). With placements, internships, international study tours and tons of hands-on experience, Swinburne Engineering is simply second-to-none for Work Integrated Learning. Come graduation, you’ll be ready to take on your chosen career – and the world.

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Course prerequisites have changed

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Your major

The product design major combines the creativity and human-centred approach of industrial design with the academic rigour of engineering science and innovation. As part of a degree professionally accredited by Engineers Australia, you’ll develop skills needed to design and develop competitive products for Australian and international markets through plenty of industry projects.

Your industry experience

Build up your CV with real industry experience through our Work Integrated Learning programs, guaranteed in all bachelor degrees, which include placements, internships, or industry-linked projects. In this degree, you'll apply your learning in eight professionally focused, industry-linked projects, with guaranteed industry-based projects every semester starting from year 1.

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Skills you’ll learn

  • Human-centred design
  • Mechanical engineering applications
  • Product design and manufacturing
  • Creativity and innovation

Your career opportunities

  • Industrial designer
  • Industrial engineer
  • Product designer
  • Product design engineer
  • Entrepreneur
  • Design consultant

Key codes

CRICOS course code
107337H
VTAC Code (IFP)
3400210743
VTAC Code (CSP)
3400210741
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

Top 100 for Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Ranked Top 175 in Engineering and Technology

Times Higher Education World University Ranking by Subject 2023

Qualifications

One of the following:

  • successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification
  • completion or partial completion of an approved tertiary qualification including diplomas, advanced diplomas, associate degrees and degrees).

Guaranteed Entry ATAR

75.0

Lowest ATAR to receive an offer in 2024 [after adjustment factors]

70.05

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 bonuses, equity schemes or other factors. Use the above ATAR as a guide on your eligibility, and see the course handbook page for more information on entry requirements. 

Additional performance criteria and prerequisite requirements may also apply. 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 Australian Year 12, or equivalent overseas qualification.

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Course prerequisites

These prerequisites have been updated for Semester 1 2025 entry
  • 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 
  • 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
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  • 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 
  • 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
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.

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English language requirements

Satisfactory completion of one of the following:

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Note: This information should be used as a guide for those who have completed a course and are seeking credit into another course. For those yet to commence their course, during the time taken to complete, this information may change. Credit available may vary depending on the major selected within any given degree. Progression to professional degrees may be subject to additional criteria or academic performance.

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How credit points work

Successful completion of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) requires students to complete units of study to the value of 400 credit points. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated.

11
Core units
+
18
Major units
+
4
Elective units
=
4-year bachelor degree

What your course could look like

Units are listed in a proposed sequence. However this can be amended depending on unit availability, prerequisite requirements and the semester in which you commenced your course.

Units of study Unit code
Semester 1
Humanitarian Engineering Design Project
Core unit, 12.5 credit points
ENG10001
Engineering Materials
Core unit, 12.5 credit points
ENG10002
Calculus and Applications
Core unit, 12.5 credit points
MTH10012
Energy and Motion
Core unit, 12.5 credit points
PHY10001
Semester 2
Introduction to Programming
Core unit, 12.5 credit points
COS10009
Technology in an Indigenous Context Project
Core unit, 12.5 credit points
COS10025
Engineering Mechanics
Core unit, 12.5 credit points
ENG10003
Linear Algebra and Applications
Core unit, 12.5 credit points
MTH10013
Want to see the full range of electives?

Learn about all the electives you can take in the course handbook.

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Units of study Unit code
Semester 1
Product Visualisation 1: Hand Sketching
Major unit, 12.5 credit points
DID10001
Digital Modelling
Major unit, 12.5 credit points
DPD20001
Product Design Engineering Studio
Major unit, 12.5 credit points
DPD20002
Statistics and Computation for Engineering
Major unit, 12.5 credit points
MTH20010
Semester 2
Materials and Processes
Major unit, 12.5 credit points
DID20002
Sustainable Product Design Project
Major unit, 12.5 credit points
DPD20004
Structural Mechanics
Major unit, 12.5 credit points
MEE20004
Thermo Fluid Systems
Major unit, 12.5 credit points
PDE20001
Units of study Unit code
Professional placement - Major (12 months)
Work Experience In Industry A
Practical unit, 25.0 credit points
WEI20001
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
or
Professional placement - Minor (6 months)
Work Experience In Industry A
Practical unit, 25.0 credit points
WEI20001
Integrated Professional Placement A - Engineering
Academic unit, 25.0 credit points
ENG20003

Note: Students who undertake a professional placement in engineering do so in lieu of Professional Experience in Engineering (EAT20008). This option may change the course duration and the number of elective units required to complete the degree.

Units of study Unit code
Semester 1
Professional Experience in Engineering
Core unit
EAT20008
Engineering Management Project
Major unit, 12.5 credit points
MME30002
Advanced Product Design
Major unit, 12.5 credit points
DPD30001
Machine Design Project
Major unit, 12.5 credit points
MEE30005
Elective
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points
Elective
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points
Semester 2
Integrated Engineering Design Project
Major unit, 12.5 credit points
MEE40010
Digital Manufacturing
Major unit, 12.5 credit points
DID30001
Design for Social Responsibility
Major unit, 12.5 credit points
DPD30002
Units of study Unit code
Semester 1
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, Choose if majoring in Biomedical, Electrical or Robotics
ENG40007
Global Design
Major unit, 12.5 credit points
DPD40002
Renewable Energy and Hydrogen Technologies
Major unit, 12.5 credit points
MEE40011
Elective
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points
Semester 2
Engineering Technology Project B (ENG/CS)
Core unit, 12.5 credit points, Choose if majoring in Software
EAT40006
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, Choose if majoring in Biomedical, Electrical or Robotics
ENG40008
Professional Design Attributes
Major unit, 12.5 credit points
DPD40004
Manufacturing Systems and Design
Major unit, 12.5 credit points
PDE40001
Elective
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points

2024 fees

Yearly fee* ($AUD)

$8,948

Total fee* ($AUD)

$35,792

2024 fees

Yearly fee* ($AUD)

$43,340.00

Fees are estimates only

The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. These fees apply to 2024 unit enrolments for HE Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) and Undergraduate Full Fee Paying (FFP) only and may change for units studied in future years. If part-time study is permitted, annual fees will be proportionally lower based on the number of units taken per semester.

Fees are estimates only

The indicative course fees shown apply to international students for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. International tuition fees are generally inclusive of Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.

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. 

Find out more about fees

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.
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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.

Learn more about HECS-HELP

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 2024.

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 in the capped amount for 2024.

Please refer to the Student Services Amenities Fee page for more information.

SSAF fee* ($AUD)

$351.00

SSAF fee* ($AUD)

$351.00

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Scholarships

Scholarship applications for 2024 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.

Learn more about scholarships

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.

Learn more about scholarships

Professional placement fees

Students who participate in a six- or 12-month professional placement will be subject to an increase in total course fees.

Apply through an agent

Most international students use an education agent to help them through the application process. Swinburne has agents all over the world that can help you with your application to study. Search for a Swinburne representative in your country. If your country is not listed, please contact us.

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Ready to take on a new challenge and reach your academic goals? If you already know which course you want to study and understand the entry requirements, what are you waiting for? Apply online! Remember, you cannot apply direct if you have an active VTAC application.

Note: Pathways from the following courses to Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) are only available for existing international students:

  • Advanced Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering (UEE60211)
  • Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology (specialising in civil units) (22228VIC)
  • Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology (specialising in mechanical units) (22228VIC)
  • Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology (specialising in robotics and mechatronics units) (22228VIC)
  • Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology - Electrical (UEE62111).
Course code
BH-ENG1
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Course code
BH-ENG1
CRICOS code
107337H
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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.

VTAC Code (CSP)
3400210741
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VTAC Code (IFP)
3400210743
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Start dates
Location
Last date to apply
Start dates
Semester 1
Location
Hawthorn
Last date to apply
26-February-2025
Start dates
03-March-2025
Semester 2
Location
Hawthorn
Last date to apply
30-July-2025
Start dates
04-August-2025
Start dates
Location
Start dates
Semester 1
Location
Hawthorn
Start dates
03-March-2025
Semester 2
Location
Hawthorn
Start dates
04-August-2025
Upcoming events
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12-November-2024