This course requires successful completion of 320 credit points which includes eight core subjects, nineteen key program subjects taken in an engineering specialisation (Civil, Electrical and Mechanical), four alternate subjects, and one elective subject at level 2 above, which can be chosen from any discipline available at Sydney City Campus.
Course overview
The future presents significant challenges for managing the environment, infrastructure and technological developments. Effective solutions to these challenges will require innovative engineering, applied science and design strategies. At Sydney City Campus, we will prepare you to take on those challenges and succeed. The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree covers major engineering domains, including civil, electrical and mechanical. You will get the opportunity to experience many facets of engineering before deciding on the area of specialisation at the end of first year.
Recommended sequence
At Sydney City Campus, you can complete your four-year bachelor’s degree in three years and enter the workforce sooner. This bachelor’s degree consists of 32 subjects. With our flexible academic calendar, you can study 12 subjects in one year over three trimesters. However, we recommend that you undertake a maximum of 3 subjects per trimester so that your study load is not too demanding. You will have less downtime between trimesters so a lighter study load will help you to have a better chance at passing all of your subjects.
Majors:
Civil
Electrical
Mechanical
The mechanical engineering program covers the design of mechanical systems for a wide range of applications, including manufacturing, transportation and energy conversion.
The course delivers fundamental engineering principles, as well as an intensive hands-on laboratory program to provide the skills necessary for the design of machines, ensuring their functionality, safety and reliability.
Career opportunities
As a graduate of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), with a key program in Mechanical Engineering, you may work in industries such as the mining industry, biomedical applications, building services, energy generation and conservation, manufacturing, transportation and aerospace.
Pathway Leading to:
Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Civil)
Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Electrical)
Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Mechanical)
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
June 2025
Sydney City Campus
Level 4, 255 Elizabeth Street,
SYDNEY,
New South Wales,
2000, SYDNEY, Australia
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
March 2025
Sydney City Campus
Level 4, 255 Elizabeth Street,
SYDNEY,
New South Wales,
2000, SYDNEY, Australia
Successful completion of
Year 12, successful completion of a recognised foundation
studies program, 1 year
of university studies or
completion of a qualification
equivalent to an Australian
AQF Certificate IV. Your English language proficiency test must be no more than two years old at the time of your commencement at Western Sydney University.
IELTS (ACADEMIC VERSION): 6.5 overall score Minimum 6.0 in each subtest
TOEFL INTERNET-BASED SCORE: Total score 82 Writing 21, Speaking 18, Reading 13, Listening 13
PEARSON TEST OF ENGLISH (PTE) ACADEMIC: 58 overall No communication skills less than 50
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Western Sydney University, Sydney City Campus provides state-of-the-art facilities in a diverse and innovative learning environment.
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