The world needs engineers who can harness their creativity, collaboration and critical thinking skills to design solutions for a better world. As an engineer, you’ll tackle technical and environmental challenges by combining your expertise in science, mathematics and creative problem-solving. 

Engineers work in various roles across different industries, from civil engineering to environmental, computer science to mining engineering – the possibilities are endless. The type of engineer you’ll become often depends on the specialisation you choose in this degree. The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) offers 18 engineering specialisations – six of which are ranked in the top five in Australia*. 

In this degree, you’ll gain a solid background in mathematics, natural sciences and computing that will prepare you to dive into your chosen engineering discipline. You’ll graduate with the technical knowledge, skills and attributes required to succeed as a professional engineer. 

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) is a four-year degree, which can be studied part-time or full-time. You’ll begin with a Flexible First Year that allows you to explore various specialisations before pursuing your chosen discipline. You’ll also gain foundational knowledge in mathematics, natural sciences and computing throughout the course to equip you with transferable skills to take your career in many directions after graduation. 

You’ll choose one of 18 specialisations ranging from traditional areas of Engineering, including Civil, Mechanical and Electrical, to emerging areas like Quantum Engineering or Renewable Energy Engineering. 

When you graduate with a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), you’ll be eligible to apply for membership with Engineers Australia. UNSW Engineering graduates are some of the most sought-after engineers in Australia and abroad thanks to the reputation of our teaching.

Your career opportunities will depend on your area of specialisation. From your second year, you can specialise in a particular field of engineering. Visit the various engineering degree specialisations for examples of career opportunities.

Potential roles in engineering

Explore the potential industries and roles based on different engineering disciplines.

• Aerospace engineering
• Bioinformatics
• Chemical engineering
• Chemical product engineering
• Civil engineering
• Computer engineering
• Electrical engineering
• Environmental engineering
• Mechanical engineering
• Mechanical and manufacturing engineering
• Mechatronic engineering
• Mining
• Photovoltaics and solar energy
• Quantum engineering
• Renewable energy engineering
• Software engineering
• Surveying
• Telecommunications engineering

There are several admission pathways to an undergraduate degree at UNSW including high school qualifications, UNSW Foundation Studies, UNSW Diploma, recognised prior study or university trans

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