Bachelor of Engineering Technology

Gain practical engineering experience, engage with industry and learn from experts to build a deep understanding of engineering technology with a focus on emerging trends in engineering, sustainability, and industrial needs

Understanding engineering principles will give you the ability to design, manufacture, install, commission, operate and maintain plants and equipment.

This degree gives you the flexibility to pursue a specialist area of engineering study, including electrical and renewable energy, environmental engineering, or industrial control and automation, depending on your interests and career goals.

3 reasons to study Engineering Technology at Murdoch

1. Specialise in one of three majors in areas of growing Engineering demand.
2. Make use of our $10.1 million Bayer Pilot Plant - a real world engineering plant with a dedicated control room, the only one of its kind in WA.
3. Gain 300 hours of real work experience as part of your degree.

What you'll learn

Build the knowledge and skills you need to meet your career or study goals. Here are some of the things you'll learn:

• Electrical and electronic circuits
• Engineering design for sustainability
• Renewable energy systems
• Energy, mass and flow
• Control systems and process dynamics
• Instrumentation and communication systems
• Electrical power systems
• Engineering finance, management, and law

Your future career

Graduating with a degree in Engineering Technology will open many opportunities for a wide range of engineering and applied science careers around the world. You can also pursue careers in industries associated with electrical power and energy systems, computing and information technology, and instrumentation and control. Careers could include:

• Electrical Power Systems Operator and Designer
• Electrical Power Systems Planner and Analyst
• Instrumentation Technician
• Process Safety Technologist
• Engineering Technologist
• Control Systems Design and Analyst
• Environmental Systems Design, Planning, and Analyst
• Systems Integration Engineering Technologist

Professional recognition

This course can be used to meet the continuing professional education requirements of engineering technologists in the areas related to electrical engineering.

Your document checklist

Ready to apply? Before you start, make sure you have all the following documentation ready for a quick application.

Compulsory documents

Evidence that you meet Academic entry and English language requirements such as:

• Official Academic Transcripts and Certificates of Completion (of your highest academic study)
• ATAR results (if available)
• STAT results (if applicable)
• Evidence of meeting the minimum English language requirements
• School leavers applying for an Early Offer submit their Year 11 and 12 most recent high school report via TISC

Recommended documents (if applicable)

1. Change of name documentation
2. Marriage certificate
3. Unit outlines if applying for Advanced Standing

Your document checklist

Ready to apply? Before you start, make sure you have all the following documentation ready for a quick application.

Compulsory documents

1. Evidence that you meet Academic entry and English language requirements such as:
   • Official Academic Transcripts and Certificates of Completion (of your highest academic study) both original and English translated versions.
   • Evidence of meeting the minimum English language requirements
2. GTE documents (if applicable) - Check the GTE requirements page for further information
   • GTE Form 2
   • Personal Statement (SOP)
   • Up to date Curriculum Vitae
3. A copy of your Passport

Recommended documents

1. A copy of your visa documents (if available)
2. A copy of any past visa rejection documents (if applicable)
3. Packaged offer letter (if applicable)
4. Sponsorship documents if you study will be sponsored
5. Unit outlines if applying for Advanced Standing