Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/ Bachelor of Arts

with a major in Politics, Power and Technology – Blended learning – on-campus and digital learning

BB-ENGART Double degree Hawthorn Send me a link to this course

Selected major: Politics, Power and Technology

You’ll develop a deep understanding of key political concepts such as power, democracy and security in this major.

Probe and question political structures and how new media technology has created fresh opportunities for democratic mobilisation and participation at local, national and global levels, while opening up new ways to corrupt democratic processes.

Analyse how the use and misuse of technology influences security, privacy, freedom and human rights in traditional political processes and institutions.

Formulate strong arguments and use your critical thinking skills to provide solutions to the challenges facing governments and the governed in the twenty first century.

In this multi-disciplinary, you’ll learn about politics, philosophy, and history.

Defy stereotypes and combine the best that STEM, social sciences and humanities have to offer.

Swinburne’s Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Arts double degree is the ideal study option for those whose interest in science and maths is matched by a fascination of how people and societies interact. It’s progress with a conscience—people and technology working together to build a better future.

Your engineering honours degree equips you with the specialist knowledge and skills to be a fully realised engineer in the field of your choice; plus 8 industry projects (that’s one every semester) to really hone your skills throughout your degree. While in arts, you’ll develop key critical thinking and communication skills to put your passion for a better world into a creative, meaningful career.

Importantly, Swinburne pledges to provide priceless, real industry experiences through Work Integrated Learning programs. Our depth of industry relationships provides unparalleled options for placements, internships, industry-linked projects, and study tours.

Upon graduation, your CV will be characterised by a compelling balance of skills; technically specialised on one side, socially aware on the other. Be an engineer with a superior understanding of issues such as climate change, ethics, and cultural nuance. Or pursue an arts-related career and apply engineering’s technical and management expertise to social issues, from climate change to political power to globalisation. The transferable skills acquired through this double degree can get your career off to an auspicious start.

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Start dates

Hawthorn campus

  • Semester 1 - 26 February 2024
  • Semester 2 - 29 July 2024

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Duration

5 years full-time or equivalent part-time

Full-time, Part-time

VTAC code

  • 3400212491 (CSP)