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University of Canberra

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Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

  • Bachelor (Honours)

Engineer the future to solve the unimaginable

Draw on your love for critical thinking and become an innovative problem solver for a brighter tomorrow with UC's highly respected...

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor (Honours)
Study Mode
Online, In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul

About this course

Engineer the future to solve the unimaginable

Draw on your love for critical thinking and become an innovative problem solver for a brighter tomorrow with UC's highly respected Bachelor of Engineering (Honours). Over four years, you'll gain knowledge, skills and experience and specialise in Intelligent Robotics or Network Engineering.

  • Intelligent Robotics - Build your expertise in the exciting world of robotics and smart machines. You'll gain a comprehensive understanding of the control and dynamics of machines, industrial robotics, algorithms, smart engineering and more.
  • Network Engineering - gain in-depth knowledge and skills in designing, developing and operating software-based networked systems, including mobile and wireless data communications networks, network security applications and services relating to cloud computing, big data and multimedia networks.
Study a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) at UC and you will:
  • gain the knowledge and skills that are highly desirable within a future-proof industry
  • work with the latest computer-aided software
  • learn how to design systems from the ground up
  • become proficient in engineering research, design and management
  • participate in numerous Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities and share your own ideas during site visits and fieldwork
  • learn professional ideologies such as professional ethics, expectations and teamwork
  • choose to specialise in either Intelligent Robotics or Network Engineering
  • be able to participate in the Engineers without Borders Challenge
  • gain unrivalled access to industry and government stakeholders and build extensive professional networks
  • earn a globally recognised and in-demand qualification
Work Integrated Learning (WIL)

WIL is an integral component of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) course, offering students the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience and build professional relationships through real work, or work-like placements.

Students will also be invited to participate in the Engineers without Borders Challenge, a humanitarian-focused activity offered to engineering students across Australia.

To ensure our students have access to the right people and places, UC works hard to foster close industry connections and regularly engages with industry partners who possess both the skills and experience to provide specialised knowledge and training opportunities.

All course content is reviewed annually by our Course Advisory Group, which comprises a panel of highly qualified and respected industry experts.

Career opportunities

Whether you're pursuing a career in Intelligent Robotics, or wish to specialise in Network Engineering, The UC Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) offers a natural progression into any one of the following careers:

  • Cyber Security Engineer
  • Network Architect
  • Chief Technology Officer
  • Artificial Intelligence Engineer
  • Robotics Engineer
  • Data Scientist
  • Business Intelligence Analyst
  • Data Analyst
  • Software Engineer
  • Network Engineer
  • ICT Manager
Professional accreditation

This course will pursue accreditation with Engineers Australia at Professional Engineer level and with the Australian Computer Society at Professional level.

Entry requirements

Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:
- Year 12 ATAR
- other Australian Qualification
- work experience
- overseas qualification

We also offer a number of entry initiatives that give you the opportunity to gain entry to the University via alternate pathway programs and admissions schemes.
More information is available on our Alternative Entry page: http://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/applications/apply-now/alternative-entry

Additional admission requirements

Year 12 Mathematical Methods (T) or equivalent.

Assumed knowledge

Basic knowledge and skills in ICT (Information and Communication Technology); Basic numeracy and literacy skills.

Periods course is open for new admissions
Year Location Teaching period Teaching start date Domestic International
2024 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 05 February 2024
2024 Bruce, Canberra Semester 2 29 July 2024
2025 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 03 February 2025
2025 Bruce, Canberra Semester 2 28 July 2025
2026 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 02 February 2026
2026 Bruce, Canberra Semester 2 27 July 2026
Credit arrangements

A credit transfer arrangement is available for this course for the following institutions:

Melbourne College Of Advanced Studies

Bachelor Qualifying Program (BQP) Business Course (Completion of one semester's study) (31807)
Bachelor Qualifying Program (BQP) Business Course (Completion of two semester's study) (31885)
Bachelor Qualifying Program (BQP) Engineering Course (Completion of one semester's study) (31865)
Bachelor Qualifying Program (BQP) Engineering Course (two semesters study with EE1 and EE2) (31984)
Bachelor Qualifying Program (BQP) Engineering Course (two semesters study without EE1 and EE2) (31985)
Bachelor Qualifying Program (BQP) Science-IT Course (completion of one semester's study) (32024)
Bachelor Qualifying program (BQP) Science-IT Course (completion of two semester's study) (32184)

University Of Canberra College

Diploma of Information Technology (31746)

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Study locations

Canberra

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