Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

Explore specialisations before you decide which type of engineer you would like to be.

Quick facts

Student type:

Local International

Student type:

Quick facts

Entry score

ATAR 80.05*
Duration

Full-time 4 years
Location

Melbourne City
Fees

Commonwealth supported places
Next intake

February
Entry score

ATAR 80.05*
Duration

Full-time 4 years
Location

Melbourne City
Fees

AU$37,440 (2020 annual)
Next intake

February

How you will learn

In a supportive learning environment, you’ll bridge the gap between theory and practice, with project-based learning, problem-solving and teamwork skills.

You’ll gain core knowledge through studies in engineering science, engineering design and digital fundamentals. You will also undertake studies in mathematics, with options varying depending on your previous studies.

Through an introduction to professional engineering practice, you’ll take part in the Engineers Without Borders Challenge; a humanitarian-focused program offered to all RMIT engineering students.

You’ll also undertake take your choice of electives giving you a taste of the range of engineering areas available.

This course requires in-person attendance, but also takes advantage of the capabilities of the online learning management system and provides scope for collaboration and remote access.

Industry connections

The School of Engineering has industry advisory committees and strong links are maintained with industry, organisations and government departments. As members, employers and professionals have contributed to the development and ongoing improvement of this course. Their involvement ensures that the degree remains relevant to your needs as a graduate, and to the needs of your future employers.

Many of the teaching staff within the course are, or have been, practising industry professionals with extensive experience and contact networks. When integrated into teaching and learning practice, this enriches your learning environment and networks.

These networks are further enhanced by the School's Work Integrated Learning (WIL) program, which gives you the opportunity to experience project-based teaching modes once you move into your specialised degree, as well as opportunities for industry placements.

You may also be able to undertake an industry-sponsored project in your final year.

International opportunities

RMIT encourages you to aspire to a global career, and as an engineering student you’ll have access to a range of global opportunities.

Through partner organisations in Europe, Asia and North America, the RMIT International Industry Experience and Research Program (RIIERP) offers workplace training and academic research placements of between six and 12 months.

There are also opportunities for global work, exchange and study experiences, as well as humanitarian engineering opportunities alongside industry professionals to address current world issues.

International opportunities will be available once you have moved into your specialised degree.

Duration

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) enables you to complete your chosen specialised degree within the standard four-year degree duration.

Multiple campuses

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) is based at the Melbourne City campus. The location of subsequent years is dependent on the specialised degree selected from second year onwards. Please refer to each specialised engineering degree for further details.

Electives and program structure

Year 1

In your first year, you will complete five core subjects, including:

Introduction to Professional Engineering Practice
Digital Fundamentals
Engineering Science
Creative Engineering CAD
Engineering Mathematics.

If you have not completed VCE Mathematical Methods, VCE Specialist Mathematics or equivalent, you must also complete Introduction to Engineering Mathematics before undertaking Engineering Mathematics. Introduction to Engineering Mathematics allows you to enter the course if you don’t have the advanced maths pre-requisites typically required for an engineering degree.

You will also take a number of electives to help you decide which stream of engineering to specialise in in your second year. You will choose three of the electives below, or two if you need to complete Introduction to Engineering Mathematics.

Introduction to Aircraft
Introduction to Engineering for the Human Body
Introduction to Chemical Engineering
Introduction to Civil and Infrastructure Engineering
Introduction to Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Introduction to Environmental and Sustainable Systems Engineering
Introduction to Mechanical and Automotive Engineering
Advanced Manufacturing and Mechatronics: What We Make and How We Make It

Years 2, 3 and 4

Course structures for year two and beyond will be dependent on the choice of engineering specialisation. The degrees you can choose from are:

Choose a program structure

Program code: BH126

Title	Location	Duration	Plan code	CRICOS
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)	City Campus	4 years full time	4 years full time	BH126	0100714

Choose a program structure

Program code: BH126

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

Location

City Campus

Duration

4 years full time

Plan code

BH126

CRICOS

0100714

With today’s pace of innovation, career prospects for engineering graduates are excellent.

Graduates of an engineering degree at RMIT University will have the knowledge and skills to pursue domestic or global opportunities and become leaders in their specialised field of engineering.

Career opportunities may include:

Aerospace engineering
Automotive engineering
Biomedical engineering
Civil and Infrastructure engineering
Chemical engineering
Computer and network engineering
Electrical, electronic and telecommunications engineering
Environmental engineering
Mechanical engineering
Manufacturing engineering
Mechatronics engineering
Sustainable systems engineering

Professional recognition and accreditation

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) provides entry to a suite of specialised engineering courses accredited by Engineers Australia. Graduates of any of the degrees in this suite are eligible for graduate and/or professional membership of Engineers Australia.

The suite of accredited degrees are:

Engineers Australia is the professional body responsible for the accreditation of higher education programs that prepare students to practise as professional engineers.

Engineers Australia is a signatory to the Washington Accord. This means that these degrees are internationally recognised and graduates can practice as professional engineers in many countries around the world.

RMIT is committed to providing transparency to the admissions process. In line with this commitment, we provide you with information that will help in making informed choices about your undergraduate study options. Find out more about RMIT’s commitment to admissions transparency.

You must meet the minimum academic entry requirements for this program. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee you entry due to the competitive nature of this program. Overseas qualifications will be assessed for Australian equivalence.

*ATAR refers to the lowest selection rank to which an offer was made (including consideration of any adjustments) for current and recent year 12 applicants.

RMIT’s selection criteria, outlined below according to your highest completed level of education, will provide you with a better understanding of the minimum admissions requirements needed for this program.

Selection criteria

Applicants with recent secondary education (current and within the past two years)

This information is for applicants who are currently undertaking an Australian Year 12 or equivalent or whose highest qualification is a completed secondary education within the last two years (2017, 2018).

Selection criteria

You are required to meet the following minimum academic requirements:

successful completion of an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent) including units 3 and 4 with a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL and units 3 and 4 with a study score of at least 20 in any Mathematics

You may be eligible for adjustment factors which will be applied to your selection rank. You can find more information under the heading 'Adjustment factors'.

ATAR profile

This is a new program commenced in semester 1 2020 therefore no ATAR profile data is available.

Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study

This information is for applicants who have completed an accredited award at an Australian Registered Training Organisation.

Selection criteria

You are required to meet the following minimum academic requirements:

successful completion of an Australian certificate IV or above (or equivalent)
demonstrated proficiency equivalent to Year 12 subject prerequisites of units 3 and 4 with a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL and units 3 and 4 with a study score of at least 20 in any Mathematics

You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice. You can find more information under the heading 'Additional information'.

You may be eligible for adjustment factors which will be applied to your selection rank. You can find more information under the heading 'Adjustment factors'.

Applicants with higher education study

This information is for applicants whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a higher education program.

Selection criteria

You are required to meet the following minimum academic requirements:

successful completion of at least four courses (subjects) at an Australian undergraduate level (or equivalent)
demonstrated proficiency equivalent to Year 12 subject prerequisites of units 3 and 4 with a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL and units 3 and 4 with a study score of at least 20 in any Mathematics

You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice. You can find more information under the heading 'Additional information'.

You may be eligible for adjustment factors which will be applied to your selection rank. You can find more information under the heading 'Adjustment factors'.

Applicants with work and life experience

This information is for applicants who left secondary school more than two years ago and who have not undertaken VET or higher education study since then.

Selection criteria

You are required to meet the following minimum academic requirements:

successful completion of an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent) more than two years ago, including units 3 and 4 with a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL and units 3 and 4 with a study score of at least 20 in any Mathematics

You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice. You can find more information under the heading 'Additional information'.

Work and life experience does not provide any additional consideration for entry to this program.

You may be eligible for adjustment factors which will be applied to your selection rank. You can find more information under the heading 'Adjustment factors'.

Adjustment factors

Available only to applicants currently studying Year 12

School Network Access Program (SNAP)

The SNAP access scheme is designed to increase tertiary participation by giving priority access to RMIT diploma and degree programs to eligible applicants currently studying Year 12 at a SNAP partner school.

Available only to applicants currently studying Year 12 or whose highest qualification is a completed Year 12.

Subject adjustments

Satisfactory completion in Maths: Mathematical Methods or Maths: Specialist Mathematics equals 1 aggregate point per study. A study score of 25 in Chemistry or Physics equals 1 aggregate point per study. A study score of 20 in Maths: Mathematical Methods or Maths: Specialist Mathematics equals 2 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 6 points.

Regional adjustments

RMIT automatically allocates adjustment factors to applicants from a low socio-economic status area for all programs that select primarily on ATAR. Low socio-economic status areas are determined by applying the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Socio-Economic Index for Areas (SEIFA) Index of Education and Occupation.

Available to all applicants

Equity access schemes

Equity access schemes take into account personal information and location, difficult circumstances, disadvantaged financial background and disability or medical condition that may have impacted on an applicant’s most recent academic performance.

This program has been recognised as being under-represented by female applicants. Additional adjustment factors may apply to those applying to category 1 of the Special Entry Access Scheme or RMIT access application.

Find out more about the eligibility requirements for each Special Entry Access Scheme and RMIT access categories.

If you are applying through VTAC you should apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme.

If you are applying directly to RMIT you should apply for RMIT Access. The system will prompt you to do this during your application.

Elite Athlete Program

The RMIT Elite Athlete Program supports eligible elite and emerging athletes to achieve sporting and academic excellence.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

The Indigenous Access Program supports you through an informal interview process where you will receive support from the Ngarara Willim Centre. Additional consideration will be given if you have relevant life, work, education or training experience.

Additional information

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

If you are applying to RMIT as an applicant with vocational education training, higher education study or work or life experience, you may sit the STAT multiple choice if you:

are 19 years of age or over as of 1 January in the year in which you will start your studies and
have not been enrolled in secondary studies for at least two years and
have no prior secondary school (Year 12), VET studies, HE studies or relevant work experience that can be considered for entry, or these do not meet the minimum academic requirements for the program

The STAT overall score will be competitively ranked for selection.

STAT results are valid for two years prior to the commencement of study and can be used to meet Year 12 English and Year 11 Mathematics prerequisites. You must meet all other program prerequisites or equivalents.

Learn more about RMIT STAT results including minimum STAT scores required to meet prerequisites.

Personal statement

If you have been excluded from a program due to academic progress you are encouraged to submit a personal statement outlining the strategies you will adopt to ensure academic success.

If you are applying to RMIT through VTAC you can complete and submit the VTAC personal statement via your online VTAC account.

If you are applying direct to RMIT you can upload your completed personal statement via your online direct application.

Student profile

The 2020 student profile provides insight into the likely peer group for this program.

Entry requirements

You must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent senior secondary school qualification) with a minimum 65% average (check calculator below).

Equivalent qualifications may also include completion of the RMIT Foundation Studies program or a recognised post-secondary diploma in the relevant discipline with the required grades.

Meeting the minimum academic requirements does not guarantee entry. Your application will still need to be assessed and accepted.

Entry score calculator

Prerequisites

Mathematics; or

VCE Units 3 and 4 in Mathematics (any), with a study score of at least 20.

English language requirements

To study this program you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests:

IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0)
TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT): minimum overall score of 79 (with minimum of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing)
Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 58 (with no communication band less than 50)
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): minimum of 176 with no less than 169 in any component.

For detailed information on English language requirements and other proficiency tests recognised by RMIT, visit English language requirements and equivalency information.

Don't meet the English language test scores? Complete an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Advanced Plus Certificate at RMIT English Worldwide.

Credit and recognition of prior learning

Credit, recognition of prior learning, professional experience and accreditation from a professional body can reduce the duration of your study by acknowledging your earlier, relevant experience. Find out if you might be eligible.

Credits and exemptions

Upon successful completion of your first year of this program, you will be required to move into one of the specialised engineering degrees listed below:

Further study

As a successful graduate of an honours-level engineering program, you may (upon application) be eligible to proceed to a coursework Masters degree in an engineering or related field. With advanced standing you can receive exemptions which will allow you to complete the Masters in one year (based on a full-time study load) instead of two.

Pathway options

You can gain entry to this program from RMIT Foundation Studies or a range of vocational study programs.

Further study

When you successfully complete this program, you may be eligible for entry into an RMIT postgraduate program or RMIT Masters by Research or Doctoral (PhD) program.

Fee summary

2020 indicative fees

In 2020, the annual student contribution amount (tuition fee) you will pay for a standard year of full-time study is between AU$6,684 to AU$11,155*.

Additional expenses

Student services and amenities fee (SSAF): AU$308 maximum fee for 2020.
Other items related to your program, including field trips, textbooks and equipment.

Annual fee adjustment

Amounts quoted are indicative fees per annum, and are based on a standard year of full-time study (96 credit points). A proportionate fee applies for more or less than the full-time study load.

Fees are adjusted on an annual basis and these fees should only be used as a guide.

Defer your payment

You may be eligible to apply for a HECS-HELP loan, which can be used to defer payment of up to the full amount of your student contribution fees. You may also be eligible to apply to defer payment of your SSAF through the SA-HELP loan scheme.

Learn more about fees for undergraduate study.

Commonwealth supported places

All undergraduate and honours degrees have Commonwealth supported places (CSP) available. In 2020, the annual student contribution amount (tuition fee) you will pay for a standard year of full-time study is between AU$6,684 to AU$11,155.

In a CSP, your tuition fees are subsidised by the Australian Government. Your share of the fee (student contribution) is set each year by the Australian Government and is determined by the discipline areas (bands) of the courses in which you enrol, not the overall program.

How much can I expect to pay for my Commonwealth supported place?

Courses (subjects) fall into one of three bands. The band determines the student contribution amount for the course.

Amounts listed in the table below are based on a standard, full-time study load (96 credit points per year) with all courses in the same band. A proportionate fee applies for more or less than the full-time study load or for enrolment in courses (subjects) from a combination of bands.

You can learn how to calculate your exact tuition fees for units from different bands at fees for Commonwealth supported students.

Maximum student contribution amount for Commonwealth supported places in 2020

Student contribution band by course (subject)	Maximum annual student contribution amount in 2020
Band 1: humanities, behavioural science, social studies, clinical psychology, foreign languages, visual and performing arts, education, nursing	$6,684 per standard year $835 per standard (12 credit point) course
Band 2: mathematics, statistics, computing, built environment, other health, allied health, science, engineering, surveying, agriculture	$9,527 per standard year $1,190 per standard (12 credit point) course
Band 3: law, accounting, administration, economics, commerce, dentistry, medicine, veterinary science	$11,155 per standard year $1,394 per standard (12 credit point) course

Fee assistance

HECS-HELP Loans

The Australian Government provides financial assistance via the HECS-HELP loan scheme, which allows eligible students (such as Australian citizens or holders of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa) to defer payment of up to the full amount of their student contribution.

SA-HELP Loans

You may be eligible to apply to defer payment of the Student services and amenities fee (SSAF) through the SA-HELP loan scheme. If you use SA-HELP, the amount will be added to your accumulated HELP debt.

How does a HELP loan work?

If your HECS-HELP and/or SA-HELP loan application is successful, the Australian Government will pay RMIT, on your behalf, up to the full amount of your fees. This amount will become part of your accumulated HELP debt.

You will only start repaying your accumulated HELP debt to the Australian Government once you earn above the minimum income threshold for repayment, which is set each year by the Australian Government (this also applies if you are still studying).

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) will calculate your compulsory repayment for the year and include this on your income tax notice.

For more information about loan repayment options see Commonwealth assistance (HELP loans) or Study Assist.

Additional expenses

In addition to tuition fees, you will be charged an annual student services and amenities fee (SSAF), which is used to maintain and enhance services and amenities that improve your experience as an RMIT student.

The SSAF is calculated based on your enrolment load and the maximum fee for 2020 is $308.

For more information about calculating your actual SSAF see Paying SSAF.

You may also be required to purchase other items related to your program, including field trips, textbooks and equipment. These additional fees and expenses vary from program to program.

Scholarships

RMIT awards more than 2000 scholarships every year to recognise academic achievement and assist students from a variety of backgrounds. Visit RMIT Scholarships to see all available scholarships.

Fee summary

The annual tuition fee for 2020 is AU$37,440.

The total indicative tuition fee for 2020 commencement is AU$159,360.

View tuition fees for future years.

Other costs

In addition to tuition fees you also need to pay for:

Student services and amenities fee (SSAF) in each calendar year.
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) - Student visa holders must have cover for the total duration of their visa.
Some programs incur additional expenses.

You also need to account for your living expenses. Estimate the cost of living in Melbourne.

Important fee information

Find out more details about how fees are calculated and the expected annual increase.

Scholarships

RMIT awards more than 2000 scholarships every year to recognise academic achievement and assist students from a variety of backgrounds. Learn more about RMIT Scholarships.

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

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