Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

Curtin's Bachelor of Engineering offers you an industry-connected university experience in which you will learn how to create solutions to societal challenges, to improve the quality of life for communities around the world.Your studies will begin with the Engineering Foundation Year (EFY). Designed in extensive consultation with industry, the EFY will teach you the fundamental concepts and skills required by all areas of engineering. Importantly, the EFY allows you to explore Curtin's range of engineering majors before choosing your preferred major.Our engineering majors are:Chemical EngineeringCivil and Construction EngineeringElectrical and Computer EngineeringEnergy EngineeringIndustrial and Systems EngineeringMechanical EngineeringMechatronic EngineeringMetallurgical EngineeringMining EngineeringSoftware Systems EngineeringEngineering Foundation YearThe EFY will give you a comprehensive grounding in theory, and you’ll gain strong practical skills in our dedicated first-year engineering studio.You’ll also develop professional career skills such as cultural awareness and an understanding of major societal challenges (climate change and energy transition, for example) that engineers have an increasing role in addressing.In addition, you’ll learn about emerging themes such as data analytics, 3D printing, machine learning, automation and other areas relevant to the future of your field.Overall, the EFY and its support services will help you progress smoothly into your chosen discipline and graduate as an industry-ready engineer. It includes:interactive lecturessmall group tutorials and workshopshands-on physical and computer laboratoriesteam-based design and simulation projectsportfolio development, with an emphasis on reflection and self-evaluationparticipation by industry representatives, exposing you more exposure to professional practice.First-year studioThe first-year studio and project rooms reflect the modern working environment, so that you become familiar with the layout of a professional industry setting. The studio is also a hub to develop social and academic networks. It comprises:an open-plan officecomputing, electrical and mechanics laboratoriesproject meeting rooms. Years 2–4 In the second, third and fourth years of your course, you’ll study units relevant to your chosen major. You may also choose to undertake research or specialisations beyond your major, giving you the flexibility to broaden or deepen your expertise.In your fourth year, you’ll complete an honours-level research project. This experience will not only give you an in-depth understanding of your minor thesis or project topic, but it will also demonstrate to employers your ability to plan and complete a complex body of work within deadlines.Professional practiceTo graduate with a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), you must complete 480 hours of engagement with professional engineering practice. This can comprise a combination of real-world experiences – such as paid and voluntary work placements, working on university-based industry projects, attending extra-curricular technical lectures and workshops, and industry site visits in Australia or overseas.[072467B]