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With our interconnected degrees in Engineering, ICT and Industrial Design, you can pursue exciting opportunities in diverse areas and learn how to address humanity’s global goals and challenges. This course covers all major engineering domains, so you get to experience what they’re like before deciding on your area of specialisation.
Study options
FULL TIME
4 years
PART TIME
8 years
Start times
Autumn
March
(2019)
Spring
July
(2019)
Please note: Sydney City start times are October 2018 and March, July and October 2019. At the Sydney City campus, this course is available for full-time study only.
Engineering at Western
The future presents significant challenges for managing the environment, infrastructure and technology. The world needs innovative engineering, applied science and design strategies.
Get to experience areas like Civil, Construction, Electrical, Mechanical and Robotics and Mechatronics and then decide on your specialisation.
You can also apply your course knowledge to fascinating, real-world challenges, like Western's ongoing Solar Car project, Formula-SAE project and Unlimited Robotics Club.
Solar car project
Help design and build a sustainable electrical vehicle, and compete in the next World Solar Car Challenge.
Course structure
The course structure is outlined in our handbook. Here you can view all of the units (subjects) you will be studying.
Fees and delivery
Fees: Varies depending on units selected. View available units in our handbook. We have developed a student contribution fee calculator to help you work out what your contribution amount is per unit.
Student contribution calculator [XLS, 133 KB]
Delivery: On campus
Fees: AUD $31,440*
Delivery: On campus
Start your unlimited journey today.
Your career
As an Engineering graduate with a key program in Civil Engineering, you can look forward to career opportunities in:
- Construction engineering
- Structural design
- Project management
- Manufacturing
- Renewable energy systems
- Robotic and mechatronic engineering
Your career
Engineering Manager
Engineering Managers plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate the engineering and technical operations of organisations.
Aerospace Engineer
Performs and supervises engineering work concerned with the design, development, manufacture, maintenance and modification of aircraft for flight.
Communications Engineer
Telecommunications Engineering Professionals design, construct, install, service and support telecommunications equipment, systems and facilities.
Electrical Engineer
Electrical Engineers design, develop and supervise the manufacture, installation, operation and maintenance of equipment, machines and systems for the generation, distribution, utilisation and control of electric power.
Biomedical Engineer
Applies knowledge and methodology of physics, engineering, mathematics, computing, physical chemistry and materials science to problems in biology and the treatment and prevention of human disease
Mining Engineer
Mining Engineers plan and direct the engineering aspects of locating and extracting minerals, petroleum and natural gas from the earth.
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Industry recognition
Western’s Construction program has received provisional accreditation at the level of Professional Engineer.
Our Civil, Electrical, and Robotics and Mechatronics programs are fully accredited by Engineers Australia. The course is streamlined and can be completed in two years.
Industry experience
At the end of your third year, you will complete 12 weeks of work placement, so you emerge with real-world experience.
Robotics
Ever wanted to build or program a robot? Western’s Unlimited Robotics Club is for you.
Fab Lab
Gain access to a huge range of woodworking and metal workshops, laser cutting, CNC routers and fabrication equipment.
Apply now and start your unlimited journey.
Find your unlimited
A double-degree gives you the ultimate edge. Be at the forefront of your field. Achieve your unlimited potential.
Further study options
The tuition fees quoted above are the fees for the normal full-time study load of the course (80 credit points) per annum. International students will be subject to a variable fee regime; i.e. enrolled students will be required to pay fees during their course based on the approved fee for each calendar year. Fee changes (if any) will occur at 1 January each calendar year. Students who extend their course past the normal finish date of the course will be required to pay additional fees based on the prevailing fee level. Western Sydney University is a multi-campus institution. The University reserves the right to alter the location of its courses between campuses and other locations as necessary. Students should be aware of the possibility of change of location for the whole or part of courses for which they enrol and should plan for the need to travel between Western Sydney campuses.
