Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Science

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Science combines technical expertise in an engineering field of your choice with skills and knowledge required to work in a range of professional scientific environments.

Complete core units in your first year to assist in selecting majors in engineering and science.

Obtain theoretical and practical engineering knowledge by participating in workshops and industry projects to prepare for roles in your chosen field across a range of industries.

A distinctive feature of the course is the practical application of knowledge through project-based units of study.

Tailor your degree and develop a unique range of interdisciplinary skills.

Apply your learning in a professionally focused, multidisciplinary project during your final year of study.

Undertake at least 12 weeks of relevant professional experience.

Successful completion of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Science requires students to complete units of study to the value of 500 credit points. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated. View course rules and special requirements

View Swinburne Engineering Competencies relevant to learning outcomes for this course.

Core studies for Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

12 units (150 credit points)

*Outcome unit – completion demonstrates the attainment of course learning outcomes

†Honours merit unit – results are used in the honours merit calculation

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Major for Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

16 units (200 credit points)

Choose a major:

Choose a major Architectural Biomedical Civil Construction Electrical and Electronic Mechanical Product Design Robotics and Mechatronics Software Telecommunications

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Core studies for Bachelor of Science

5 units (62.5 credit points)

*Outcome unit – completion demonstrates the attainment of course learning outcomes

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Major for Bachelor of Science

7 units (87.5 credit points)

Choose a major:

Choose a major Applied Mathematics Biochemistry Biotechnology Chemistry Environmental Science Physics

• Full-time study: 100 credit points/eight standard units of study per year
• Part-time study: 50 credit points/four standard units of study per year
• One credit point is equivalent to one hour of study per week per semester (including contact hours and private study)
• See the course planner for an example degree structure

Students who successfully complete the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) will be able to:

• apply coherent and advanced knowledge of the chosen major in engineering in diverse contexts and applications using critical thinking and judgement
• apply knowledge of research principles and methods to plan and execute a piece of research with some independence, as preparation for research higher degrees
• apply problem solving, design and decision-making methodologies to identify and provide innovative solutions to complex problems with intellectual independence
• apply abstraction, mathematics and engineering fundamentals to the analysis, design and operation of a model, using appropriate engineering methods and tools
• communicate proficiently in professional practice to a variety of audiences, function as an effective member or leader of a diverse team, and use the basic tools and practices of project management within project work
• demonstrate professionalism, integrity, ethical conduct, professional accountability and an awareness of professional engineering practice in a global and sustainable context
• reflect on and take responsibility for their own learning and self-management processes, and manage their own time and processes effectively by regularly reviewing of personal performance as a means of managing continuing professional development and lifelong learning.

Students who successfully complete the Bachelor of Science will be able to:

• articulate the methods of science, explain why current scientific knowledge is both contestable and testable by further inquiry and explain the role and relevance of science in society
• exhibit depth and breadth of scientific knowledge by demonstrating well-developed knowledge in at least one science disciplinary area
• critically analyse and solve scientific problems by evaluating information from a range of sources, designing and planning an investigation, selecting and applying practical and theoretical techniques for that investigation and collecting, recording, interpreting and drawing conclusions from scientific data
• effectively communicate science by presenting information or arguments, to a range of audiences, for a range of purposes using a variety of modes
• adopt ownership of their own learning and scientific work by being independent and self-directed learners, working effectively and safely in an individual or team context, demonstrating knowledge of the regulatory framework relevant to the disciplinary area and practising ethical conduct.