Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
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Overview
Engineers are professional problem solvers that shape the world, but with so many different fields of engineering, how do you know which kind you want to be?
In the first year of this course, you’ll be exposed to the fundamentals of engineering. You’ll learn the science, mathematics, engineering design and professional practice skills you will need to succeed. You’ll also have the opportunity to choose from a wide range of specialisation electives, giving you the information you need to choose the area of engineering you will focus on and continue with in your second year.
Details
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 have the opportunity to take electives to give 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.
The School of Engineering has Industry Advisory Committees and strong links are maintained with industry, organisations and government departments.
As members of the Industry Advisory Committee, 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 program 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.
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.
Year 1
In your first year, you will complete five core units, 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.
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 must also 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 programs you can choose from are:
- Bachelor of Engineering (Advanced Manufacturing and Mechatronics) (Honours)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Aerospace Engineering) (Honours)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Automotive Engineering) (Honours)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical Engineering) (Honours)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering) (Honours)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Infrastructure) (Honours)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Computer and Network Engineering) (Honours)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical Engineering) (Honours)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) (Honours)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental Engineering) (Honours)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) (Honours)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Sustainable Systems Engineering) (Honours)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Telecommunications Engineering) (Honours)
We offer Introduction to Engineering Mathematics, if you don’t have the advanced maths pre-requisites typically required for an engineering course.
Career
As a graduate of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree, you will have the knowledge and skills you need for a professional career in engineering.
Your career may depend on your specialised program, with the career options broad and varied.
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
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 programs are:
- Bachelor of Engineering (Advanced Manufacturing and Mechatronics) (Honours)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Aerospace Engineering) (Honours)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Automotive Engineering) (Honours)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering) (Honours)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Infrastructure) (Honours)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Computer and Network Engineering) (Honours)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical Engineering) (Honours)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) (Honours)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental Engineering) (Honours)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) (Honours)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Sustainable Systems Engineering) (Honours)
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 programs are internationally recognised and graduates can practice as professional engineers in many countries around the world.
Admissions
*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 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.
RMIT admits students from a range of educational pathways, including Year 12 results, previous higher education or vocational education study, work experience, and for some programs - interviews, auditions or portfolios.
Gain a better understanding of the Admission criteria for this program by viewing RMIT’s Admission information.
Form: Non-Year 12 applicants may submit additional information if they would like it to be considered.
- For semester 1 intake, this can be completed through the VTAC Personal Statement online.
- For semester 2 intake, this can be completed through the personal statement in the Apply Direct application.
Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) /RMIT Access
This is a gender underrepresented program and awards bonus points to female applicants. To be eligible you must submit a SEAS/RMIT Access application and complete category 1.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
The Indigenous Access Program will support your application into RMIT programs through an informal interview process with support from the Ngarara Willim Centre. Your relevant life, work, educational and training experience as preparation for study, in addition to any formal qualifications, are all considered.
Elite Athlete Program
The RMIT Elite Athlete Program (REAP) supports elite athlete and emerging athletes to achieve sporting and academic excellence.
Pathways
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:
- BH068 Bachelor of Engineering (Advanced Manufacturing and Mechatronics) (Honours)
- BH069 Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical Engineering) (Honours)
- BH070 Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) (Honours)
- BH071 Bachelor of Engineering (Telecommunications Engineering) (Honours)
- BH072 Bachelor of Engineering (Computer and Network Engineering) (Honours)
- BH073 Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) (Honours)
- BH074 Bachelor of Engineering (Automotive Engineering) (Honours)
- BH075 Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical Engineering) (Honours)
- BH076 Bachelor of Engineering (Sustainable Systems Engineering) (Honours)
- BH077 Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Infrastructure) (Honours)
- BH078 Bachelor of Engineering (Aerospace Engineering) (Honours)
- BH079 Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering) (Honours)
- BH080 Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental Engineering) (Honours)
Fees
In 2019, the annual student contribution amount (tuition fee) you will pay for a standard year of full-time study is between AU$6,566 to AU$10,958*.
* 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.
Additional expenses
Student services and amenities fee (SSAF): AU$303 maximum fee for 2019.
Other items related to your program, including field trips, textbooks and equipment.
Fees are adjusted on an annual basis and these fees should only be used as a guide.
Learn more about fees for undergraduate study.
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.
All undergraduate and honours degrees have Commonwealth supported places (CSP) available. In 2019, the annual student contribution amount (tuition fee) you will pay for a standard year of full-time study is between AU$6,566 to AU$10,958.
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 2019
Student contribution band by course (subject) |
Maximum annual student contribution amount in 2019 |
Band 1: humanities, behavioural science, social studies, clinical psychology, foreign languages, visual and performing arts, education, nursing |
$6,566 per standard year |
Band 2: mathematics, statistics, computing, built environment, other health, allied health, science, engineering, surveying, agriculture |
$9,359 per standard year |
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$10,958 per standard year |
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.
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 2019 is $303.
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.