Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

Go beyond the classroom with Deakin’s future-focused Bachelor of Engineering (Honours). Get the skills and hands-on experience to create innovative solutions to real-world engineering problems.

Develop the knowledge and expertise to enter professional engineering practice in civil, environmental, electrical and electronics, mechanical or mechatronics engineering.

Through industry-informed projects you'll combine theory with contemporary practice to develop the skills needed to confidently design, construct and maintain engineering systems.

Whether you're building robots in our state-of-the-art lab spaces or solving complex problems on your industry placement, our flexible approach to project-based learning will help you develop the practical skills necessary for your ultimate career.

Want to turn your big ideas into the creative engineering solutions?

Deakin's Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) focuses on graduate employability and the future needs of industry. Our long-standing partnerships with Engineers Australia and a range of industry leaders informs our teaching, meaning you develop the skills employers want through courses that remain relevant. As a graduate, you'll be well-rounded and ready to meet the challenges of the future.

Gain access to world-class technology, teaching and research facilities at our renowned Melbourne Burwood and Geelong Waurn Ponds campuses. Housing some of the most advanced systems and learning spaces in Australia, they provide the ultimate training ground to design, construct and test your ideas. ManuFutures - a revived manufacturing centre with a vibrant, growing, and resilient SME base across Victoria - and flagship marine, aquaculture and water management projects are a prime example of Deakin's ongoing collaboration with government partners, ensuring our courses and research remain at the forefront of industry innovation and trends. Future focused initiatives you'll explore and contribute to include the Circular Economy Initiative, Hycel, Digital Futures Hub, Carbon Nexus, Aquafi Hub and BatTri-Hub.

Fifty per cent of each trimester is dedicated to project and design-based learning. This ensures you gain the confidence and ability to apply engineering knowledge and skills in an authentic context. You'll tackle real-world industry problems and research, design, test and evaluate solutions, with the support of our expert teaching staff. You'll also work on projects that inspire your creativity, and develop your ability to communicate, collaborate and thrive in a team environment.

Our hands-on approach to learning is extended by work-integrated learning and professional practice skills development opportunities. This not only gives you invaluable industry exposure but helps you kick-start your professional networks while you study and explore future career options.