查爾斯達爾文大學

As a professional chemical engineer, you design, operate and manage the processes that transform materials into everyday products in key areas such as oil and gas, minerals processing, plastics, food processing and pharmaceuticals manufacturing.

As a civil and structural professional engineer, you will continuously be challenging traditional construction methods with creativity and innovation helping design and manage structures for the modern world. Your studies will focus on developing sustainable and ethical civil and structural solutions in areas such as structural engineering, water and its uses and the principles of sustainability.

As a professional engineer in the electrical and electronics industry, you are responsible for the design, automation and control of the devices which make modern life convenient. You are involved in electronics, telecommunications, biomedical applications and power generation and distribution, including renewable energy. You will develop skills in communication methods, electronic control systems and power engineering, together with a background of sustainable engineering principles.

As a professional mechanical engineer, you are involved in the design and build of large and small devices which improve transport, and provide affordable manufacturing and production solutions. Key areas include mechatronics, robotics, biomechanical applications, aeroplanes, cars, pumps and pipelines.

Your studies will provide a sound base of fundamental engineering principles, followed by advanced specialist knowledge of the theory and practice of chemical, civil and structural, electrical and electronics or mechanical engineering. The course specifically offers extensive hands on practical experience, which will help you in your future career as a professional engineer. A feature of the program is twelve weeks of industrial work experience, ensuring that students are familiar with current engineering practice and begin to create their network of engineering contacts for future employment.

In addition to the specific engineering knowledge, essential engineering skills including innovation, creativity, research, management, teamwork and leadership are features of the course.

This course was developed in consultation with and is supported by industry leaders. Students graduate with a sound foundation of engineering knowledge which directly aligns with international industry requirements.

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION

The Bachelor of Engineering Honours is accredited by Engineers Australia.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Graduating from the chemical engineering major of this course may lead to career opportunities in areas such as design, project management, manufacturing, process control, mining, oil and gas, consultation, and minerals processing.

Graduating from the civil and structural engineering major of this course may lead to professional opportunities in areas such as design, construction, water supply and treatment, infrastructure development, roads and traffic and project management.

Graduating from the electrical and electronics engineering major of this course may lead to professional opportunities in areas such as electronics, renewable energy, power generation and distribution, manufacturing, process control, mining, oil and gas, consultation, and project management.

Graduating from the mechanical engineering major of this course may lead to career opportunities in areas such as design, machinery, manufacturing and fabrication, process control, mining, oil and gas, consultation, and project management.