Bachelor of Engineering (Industry) (Honours)

2027 Deakin University Handbook

Year

2027 course information

Award granted Bachelor of Engineering (Industry) (Honours)
Course credit points38
Deakin course codeS466
Course version1
Faculty

Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment

Course information

For students who commenced from 2023 onwards

CampusOffered at Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online
Duration

5 years full-time or part-time equivalent

Course map - enrolment planning tool

The course map for students commencing from Trimester 1 2027 will be available soon

Course maps for commencement in previous years are available on the Course Maps webpage or please contact a Student Adviser in Student Central.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition

The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 8

Supplementary information

Students enrolled at Burwood should note the following as the majors are being phased in:

  • Fourth and fifth year units of the mechanical engineering and mechatronics engineering majors will be available at Burwood from 2027.

  • Third year units of the civil engineering and the electrical and renewable energy engineering majors will be available from 2027, and fourth and fifth year units from 2028.

Recognition for prior learning (RPL)

  • Students commencing at Burwood with RPL in the civil engineering or electrical and renewable energy engineering majors may need to study part time as fourth year units will not be available at Burwood until 2028. Students will need to be assessed on a case by case basis.

Course sub-headings

Course overview

Design and innovation drive engineering at Deakin. Our future-focused degrees go beyond theory to provide you with the skills and experience you need to create innovative solutions to tomorrow’s engineering challenges. The Bachelor of Engineering (Industry) (Honours) builds technical expertise in your chosen engineering discipline while supporting you to complete a 1-year paid industry placement in your fourth year.

You will begin with core engineering units before progressing into your chosen major in civil, electrical and renewable energy, mechanical or mechatronics engineering. Throughout the degree, you will combine contemporary theory with industry-led projects. You will also benefit from Deakin’s strong industry partnerships, building the skills to pursue a career as a professional engineer.

Indicative student workload

You can expect to participate in a range of teaching activities each week. This could include lectures, seminars, practicals and online interaction. You can refer to the individual unit details in the course structure for more information. You will also need to study and complete assessment tasks in your own time.

Professional recognition

Deakin offers its undergraduate engineering courses across three locations: Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online, and our newest campus at Burwood (Melbourne).
 
Currently, all undergraduate engineering courses at Waurn Ponds and in Online mode are accredited. The Burwood offering the undergraduate courses are not yet accredited by Engineers Australia. Each course (and engineering major offered within) is accredited separately by Engineers Australia for each campus. Full accreditation can only be granted when the first cohort of students complete the course at Burwood, which is a standard Engineers Australia’s accreditation process. 
 
Deakin School of Engineering is working towards an accreditation review for the Burwood offering in September 2026. We are seeking accreditation to be granted and applied to all students who commenced their course at Burwood from the start of 2024. This means, once accreditation is granted by Engineers Australia for the Burwood offering, it will be retrospectively applied to all Burwood students who graduate with a Deakin undergraduate engineering degree. 
 
It’s important to note that the Burwood course is identical to the accredited program at Waurn Ponds and Online. Students at Burwood receive the same curriculum, learning outcomes, and academic standards, and the same high quality learning experience at Burwood. We believe there is no risk to Burwood Campus engineering program offering being awarded full accreditation once the first cohort of Burwood Campus students have graduated.

Career opportunities

We’ll prepare you to be a well-rounded engineer, ready to practise in Australia or abroad. Deakin graduates are required more than ever with the demand for engineers expected to grow by around 20 per cent over the next decade.* Environmental engineers and renewable energy engineers are also among the 15 fastest-growing jobs worldwide,^ offering exciting opportunities to make a global impact. Depending on which field of engineering you choose during your degree, you could work in government, the private sector, consulting, or even education and research.

*Engineers Australia, ‘Engineers warn skills shortages remain profession’s biggest challenge’, May 2026.
^ World Economic Forum’s ‘The Future of Jobs Report 2025'.

Participation requirements

All students enrolled in online learning, whether a degree or specified units, are required to participate in campus-based learning activities at Waurn Ponds (Geelong) during intensive week each trimester. This ensures that graduates possess and have demonstrated the minimum necessary knowledge and skill base, engineering application abilities, and professional skills, values and attitudes at successful completion of the course to be sufficiently prepared to enter professional engineering practice.

Attendance and participation in learning activities during the intensive week is linked to assessment requirements, and failure to attend may result in students not meeting the hurdle requirement of the respective assessment. This may result in a fail grade being awarded for the respective affected unit(s) for that particular trimester.

Placement can occur at any time, including during standard holiday breaks. Learn about key dates at Deakin.

Reasonable adjustments to participation and other course requirements will be made for students with a disability. More information available at Disability support services.

Mandatory student checks

Any unit which contains work integrated learning, a community placement or interaction with the community may require a police check, Working with Children Check or other check.


Articulation and credit transfer

Flexible entry into the course allows students to upgrade their qualifications and to obtain credit for previous studies/experience. Applicants with appropriate TAFE qualifications or other approved post-secondary studies may apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Credit may be considered for skills obtained in the workforce or by informal means.

Equipment requirements

Students must have access to a suitable computer and a network connection. The learning experiences and assessment activities within this course may also require that students have access to a range of software. Access to high-cost specialist equipment is provided but students may be required to purchase minor equipment for particular unit(s) as detailed in unit site.

Course learning outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes

Design, develop, implement, manage and evaluate sustainable and innovative engineering solutions for real-world problems by integrating and applying well-developed knowledge and skills in natural and physical sciences, engineering and project management, and by showing concern for environmental, social and economic impact.

Apply engineering and scientific techniques to study engineering problems, evaluate the benefits, risks and uncertainty associated with the use of specific engineering tools and techniques, and evaluate the effectiveness of designs and experiments that are used to determine a solution.

Plan and execute practice- based projects to show capacity for advanced knowledge and skills in a discipline of engineering and thereby demonstrate the ability to research and continue professional development and scholarship.

Effectively apply verbal and non-verbal communication skills by actively listening, speaking, reading, writing, and graphically representing an engineering position using appropriate means, considerate of the audience and viewpoint of others.

Identify, select and use digital technologies and tools relevant to an engineering discipline to use, manage, generate and share information, evaluate its reliability, and use the information for engineering design, problem solving and research purposes.

Demonstrate the ability to independently and systematically locate and share information, laws, policies and regulations that pertain to engineering practice.

Use knowledge of natural and physical sciences, and engineering skills and processes to identify and define problems in a variety of contexts and to study the nature and the impact of those problems.

Apply critical and analytical thinking and judgment in evaluating data and information and integrating knowledge to develop new understanding, formulate appropriate and sustainable engineering design solutions and manage their implementation, operation and delivery ensuring effectiveness and efficiency.

Evaluate and use established engineering principles and practice approaches to identify potential solutions to resolve complex, real-world engineering problems and realise solutions independently and collaboratively.

Demonstrate innovative and creative approaches and solutions to engineering problems that are constrained by local, national, global, and contemporary issues and show capacity for planning, designing, executing, and managing engineering projects.

Proactively and critically self-assess and use reflection as a strategy for lifelong learning, professional development, and career thinking. Manage personal actions, priorities, and behaviours effectively in consideration of others, to ensure integrity in professional judgement and decision-making.

Plan and prioritise career goals and professional development tasks relevant to the engineering profession by developing an awareness of personal interests and competencies through self- reflection, and characterising employer and industry expectations.

Demonstrate the value of trust by being a competent, reliable team member, who recognises and respects the roles and viewpoints of others, the fundamentals of team dynamics, and the value in pursuing expert assistance when required to nurture relationships that foster mutual engagement of others to collaboratively solve problems together.

Work with, influence, and organise other people and resources to perform necessary work in accordance with a mutually agreed schedule, by applying the fundamentals of business and project planning, financial management, risk management, and human resources to an engineering context.

Value the perspectives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as well as diverse communities and cultures in a global context and situate own engineering practice.

Demonstrate commitment to safe, ethical and sustainable practices, and applying social, legal, and environmental responsibilities to exert a positive influence in the community.

Demonstrate ability to apply discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities within a professional engineering environment. Reflect and evaluate how discipline specific knowledge and professional skills are applied in practice, including ethical considerations and broader industry perspectives, and judge how these experiences will impact future employability.

Note – From 2026, Deakin commenced introducing Graduate Attributes (GAs), which define the distinctive characteristics of a Deakin graduate. You may notice some courses still refer to Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs) during this transition period.

Course rules

To complete the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Industry) you must pass 38 credit points. This includes:

  • DAI001 Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin (0-credit-point compulsory unit) in your first study period
  • SEJ010 Introduction to Safety and Project Oriented Learning (0-credit-point compulsory unit)
  • STP010 Career Tools for Employability (0-credit-point compulsory unit)
  • 11 credit points of core units
  • 1 major (19 credit points)
  • 6 credit points of industry experience units
  • 2 credit points of open elective units*
  • a maximum of 10 credit points at level 1
  • a minimum of 10 credit points at level 3 or above.

* If you have not previously completed VCE Mathematical Methods (units 3 and 4) you are advised to undertake SIT190 Introduction to Functions, Relations and Graphs in the first trimester of your engineering course. Therefore, you may only be required to complete one elective unit instead of two elective units.

Most units are equal to one credit point. As a full-time student you will study four credit points per trimester and usually undertake two trimesters per year.

Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements.

Majors

Refer to the details of each major sequence for availability.

Open electives

You can choose up to two open elective units from across the University, including from a completely different study area (subject to meeting unit prerequisites).

If you have not previously completed VCE Mathematical Methods Units 3 and 4 or equivalent, you may need to complete SIT190 in your first trimester, which may reduce your open electives to one unit.

Work experience

Through units SEL798 and SEL799 Engineering Industry Experience - A and B (available from 2027), you will gain industry experience by completing a year-long practical work placement in an engineering workplace. This gives you the opportunity to explore potential career paths and build valuable professional networks. Assessment tasks will deepen your understanding of the engineering profession and strengthen your professional practice skills.

Details of major sequences

Civil Engineering

Campuses

Burwood (Melbourne)*, Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online

* (refer to this table for the rollout of unit offerings at the Burwood (Melbourne) campus)


Unit set code

MJ-S000092


Overview

This major prepares you to become a civil engineer by combining contemporary theory with industry-led projects. You’ll build the skills to confidently design, construct and maintain the built infrastructure systems that are essential to everyday life. Learn to apply scientific and engineering principles to solve complex problems and develop innovative solutions that benefit both organisations and the wider community. Throughout the major, you’ll explore a diverse range of civil engineering disciplines, including structural, water, geotechnical and transportation engineering, as well as civil engineering materials.


Units

Students are required to complete the units below, which include all core units in your course and units within your chosen major.

Level 1 - Trimester 1

DAI001Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin (0 credit points)

STP010Career Tools for Employability (0 credit points)

SEJ010Introduction to Safety and Project Oriented Learning (0 credit points)

SIT190Introduction to Functions, Relations and Graphs (#)

SET111Sustainable Design (core)

SEB101Engineering Physics (core)+

SIT199Applied Algebra and Statistics (core)

SEJ104Engineering in Society +

Level 1 - Trimester 2

SEJ103Materials Engineering Project (2 credit points)+

SIT194Introduction to Mathematical Modelling (core)

SEP105Introduction to Programming for Engineers (core)

Level 2 - Trimester 1

SEJ202Field Investigation (2 credit points)+

SEM218Fluid Mechanics +

SEP291Engineering Modelling (core)

Level 2 - Trimester 2

SEJ201Structural Design (2 credit points)+

SEM216Stress and Failure Analysis +

SEV254Road and Pavement Engineering

Level 3 - Trimester 1

SEV301Water Engineering Design (2 credit points)+

SEV322Hydrology and Hydraulics +

SEV320Theory of Structures

Level 3 - Trimester 2

SEV300Reinforced Concrete and Steel Structures (2 credit points)+

SEV362Geotechnical Engineering

SEN770Infrastructure Engineering

Level 4 - Trimester 1

SEL798Engineering Industry Experience A (core)(3 credit points)^

Level 4 - Trimester 2

SEL799Engineering Industry Experience B (core)(3 credit points)

Level 5 - Trimester 1

SEJ441Engineering Project A (capstone, core)(2 credit points)~

SEV402Traffic and Transport Engineering

Plus 1 elective (1 credit point)

Level 5 - Trimester 2

SEJ446Engineering Project B (capstone, core)(2 credit points)~+

SEP701Continuing Professional Development (core)^

Plus 1 elective (1 credit point)

~ It is recommended that students undertake SEJ441 and SEJ446 in consecutive trimesters.

^ Must have successfully completed STP010 Career Tools for Employability (0 credit point unit)

# Students who have not completed VCE Mathematical Methods (or equivalent), will be required to undertake the unit SIT190 in the first trimester of their engineering course.

+ Students enrolled online for these units are required to attend campus-based activities during the corresponding intensive activities in a trimester. Attendance at campus-based activities is linked to assessment requirements within the engineering programs, failure to attend will result in not meeting the hurdle requirement of the respective assessment.


Electrical and Renewable Energy Engineering

Campuses

Burwood (Melbourne)*, Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online

* (refer to this table for the rollout of unit offerings at the Burwood (Melbourne) campus)


Unit set code

MJ-S000093


Overview

With a particular emphasis on electrical and renewable energy design and communication technologies, this major prepares you with the skills and experience required to confidently tackle modern engineering challenges. Whether you study on campus or online, you will have access to the latest electrical engineering tools and application software - from renewable energy, power systems and high-voltage (HV) labs, to Deakin's microgrid facility with battery storage and a Research, Teaching and Visualisation Centre.


Units

Students are required to complete the units below, which include all core units in your course and units within your chosen major.

Level 1 - Trimester 1

DAI001Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin (0 credit points)

STP010Career Tools for Employability (0 credit points)

SEJ010Introduction to Safety and Project Oriented Learning (0 credit points)

SIT190Introduction to Functions, Relations and Graphs (#)

SET111Sustainable Design (core)

SEJ104Engineering in Society +

SEB101Engineering Physics (core)+

SIT199Applied Algebra and Statistics (core)

Level 1 - Trimester 2

SEJ102Electrical Systems Engineering Project (2 credit points)+

SIT194Introduction to Mathematical Modelling (core)

SEP105Introduction to Programming for Engineers (core)

Level 2 - Trimester 1

SEE210Power Engineering Design (2 credit points)+

SEP291Engineering Modelling (core)

SEE216Analogue and Digital Electronics +

Level 2 - Trimester 2

SEE217Renewable Energy Generation System Design (2 credit points)+

SEE212Power Electronics +

Plus 1 elective (1 credit point)

Level 3 - Trimester 1

SEE332Transmission and Distribution System Design (2 credit points)+

SEE314Energy Efficiency, Management and Market Analysis +

SEE312Data Communication +

Level 3 - Trimester 2

SEJ302Control Systems Engineering (2 credit points)

SEE308Electrical Machines and Drives +

Plus 1 elective (1 credit point)

Level 4 - Trimester 1

SEL798Engineering Industry Experience A (core)(3 credit points)^

Level 4 - Trimester 2

SEL799Engineering Industry Experience B (core)(3 credit points)

Level 5 - Trimester 1

SEJ441Engineering Project A (capstone, core)(2 credit points)~+

SEP701Continuing Professional Development (core)^

SEE419Microgrid Design, Integration and Management +

Level 5 - Trimester 2

SEJ446Engineering Project B (capstone, core)(2 credit points)~+

SEE416Electrical Systems Protection

SEE406Power System Analysis

It is recommended students undertake SEJ441 and SEJ446 in consecutive trimesters.

^ Must have successfully completed STP010 Career Tools for Employability (0 credit point unit)

# Students who have not completed VCE Mathematical Methods (or equivalent), will be required to take the unit SIT190 in the first trimester of their engineering course.

+ Students enrolled online for these units are required to attend campus-based activities during the corresponding intensive activities in a trimester. Attendance at campus-based activities is linked to assessment requirements within the engineering programs, failure to attend will result in not meeting the hurdle requirement of the respective assessment.


Mechanical Engineering

Campuses

Burwood (Melbourne)*, Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online

*  (refer to this table for the rollout of unit offerings at the Burwood (Melbourne) campus)


Unit set code

MJ-S000094


Overview

Mechanical engineers are crucial to the design and development of the complex systems, devices and machinery needed to tackle future global challenges. These include health assistive technologies and biomedical devices, renewable energy systems, advanced manufacturing facilities and low emissions transport. You will combine contemporary theory with industry-led projects to hone the skills required to develop and operate the innovative mechanical systems and technologies of tomorrow.


Units

Students are required to complete the units below, which include all core units in your course and units within your chosen major.

Level 1 - Trimester 1

DAI001Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin (0 credit points)

STP010Career Tools for Employability (0 credit points)

SEJ010Introduction to Safety and Project Oriented Learning (0 credit points)

SIT190Introduction to Functions, Relations and Graphs (#)

SET111Sustainable Design (core)

SEJ104Engineering in Society +

SEB101Engineering Physics (core)+

SIT199Applied Algebra and Statistics (core)

Level 1 - Trimester 2

SEJ103Materials Engineering Project (2 credit points)+

SEP105Introduction to Programming for Engineers (core)

SIT194Introduction to Mathematical Modelling (core)

Level 2 - Trimester 1

SEM200Machine Design (2 credit points)+

SEM218Fluid Mechanics +

SEP291Engineering Modelling (core)

Level 2 - Trimester 2

SEJ201Structural Design (2 credit points)+

SEM216Stress and Failure Analysis +

SEM202Thermodynamics +

Level 3 - Trimester 1

SED344Product Modelling and Design (2 credit points)+

SEM302Advanced Stress Analysis +

SEM313Manufacturing +

Level 3 - Trimester 2

SEJ302Control Systems Engineering (2 credit points)

SEM310Thermo-Fluid Systems

SEM327Dynamics of Machines +

Level 4 - Trimester 1

SEL798Engineering Industry Experience A (core)(3 credit points)^

Level 4 - Trimester 2

SEL799Engineering Industry Experience B (core)(3 credit points)

Level 5 - Trimester 1

SEJ441Engineering Project A (capstone, core)(2 credit points)~

SEM400Computational Fluid Dynamics +

Plus 1 elective (1 credit point)

Level 5 - Trimester 2

SEJ446Engineering Project B (capstone, core)(2 credit points)~+

SEP701Continuing Professional Development (core)^

Plus 1 elective (1 credit point)

~It is recommended students undertake SEJ441 and SEJ446 in consecutive trimesters.

^ Must have successfully completed STP010 Career Tools for Employability (0 credit point unit)

# Students who have not completed VCE Mathematical Methods (or equivalent), will be required to undertake the unit SIT190 in the first trimester of their engineering course.

+ Students enrolled online for these units are required to attend campus-based activities during the corresponding intensive activities in a trimester. Attendance at campus-based activities is linked to assessment requirements within the engineering programs, failure to attend will result in not meeting the hurdle requirement of the respective assessment.


Mechatronics Engineering

Campuses

Burwood (Melbourne)*, Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online

*  (refer to this table for the rollout of unit offerings at the Burwood (Melbourne) campus)


Unit set code

MJ-S000095


Overview

This major prepares you to be a practical and industry-ready engineer capable of designing the electronics, robots and autonomous systems of the future. You will learn how to design, program and integrate electronic devices with mechanical designs that communicate with other computers, devices or even cloud-based systems. You will be able to deliver innovative solutions to real-world problems and design autonomous and intelligent devices ranging from self-driving vehicles to biomedical systems.


Units

Students are required to complete the units below, which include all core units in your course and units within your chosen major.

Level 1 - Trimester 1

DAI001Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin (0 credit points)

STP010Career Tools for Employability (0 credit points)

SEJ010Introduction to Safety and Project Oriented Learning (0 credit points)

SIT190Introduction to Functions, Relations and Graphs (#)

SET111Sustainable Design (core)

SEJ104Engineering in Society +

SEB101Engineering Physics (core)+

SIT199Applied Algebra and Statistics (core)

Level 1 - Trimester 2

SEJ102Electrical Systems Engineering Project (2 credit points)+

SEP105Introduction to Programming for Engineers (core)

SIT194Introduction to Mathematical Modelling (core)

Level 2 - Trimester 1

SEM200Machine Design (2 credit points)+

SEP291Engineering Modelling (core)

SEE216Analogue and Digital Electronics +

Level 2 - Trimester 2

SEE222Embedded Systems Design (2 credit points)+

SEE212Power Electronics +

SER204Electromechanical Systems

Level 3 - Trimester 1

SER300Mechatronic Design (2 credit points)+

SEE312Data Communication +

SEE307Systems and Signals

Level 3 - Trimester 2

SEJ302Control Systems Engineering (2 credit points)

SEM327Dynamics of Machines +

SER400Virtual and Augmented Interfaces +

Level 4 - Trimester 1

SEL798Engineering Industry Experience A (core)(3 credit points)^

Level 4 - Trimester 2

SEL799Engineering Industry Experience B (core)(3 credit points)

Level 5 - Trimester 1

SEJ441Engineering Project A (capstone, core)(2 credit points)~

SEN771Intelligent Autonomous Robots

Plus 1 elective (1 credit point)

Level 5 - Trimester 2

SEJ446Engineering Project B (capstone, core)(2 credit points)~+

SEP701Continuing Professional Development (core)^

Plus 1 elective (1 credit point)

~ It is recommended students undertake SEJ441 and SEJ446 in consecutive trimesters.

^ Must have successfully completed STP010 Career Tools for Employability (0 credit point unit)

# Students who have not completed VCE Mathematical Methods (or equivalent), will be required to undertake the unit SIT190 in the first trimester of their engineering course.

+ Students enrolled online for these units are required to attend campus-based activities during the corresponding intensive activities in a trimester. Attendance at campus-based activities is linked to assessment requirements within the engineering programs, failure to attend will result in not meeting the hurdle requirement of the respective assessment.



Course duration

You may be able to study available units in the optional third trimester to fast-track your degree, however your course duration may be extended if there are delays in meeting course requirements, such as completing a placement.

Other learning experiences

In your final year of the course, you may apply to undertake an international study tour to engage in a structured program of study, usually involving short project work overseas to gain discipline specific technical expertise and to enhance your global engineering awareness and experience.

Research and research-related study

The key assessment of research and research skills in the programme is through the two linked 2 credit point units in the final year of the course. The first of these units is for students to develop a detailed research proposal and undertake preliminary proof-of-concept or testing of their experimental methods. The second unit is designed to undertake the proposed research and critically evaluate the outcomes of the project. The project is predominantly student-led with direction from an academic supervisor that has expertise in the research field.

Fees and charges

Tuition fees will vary depending on the type of fee place you hold, your course, your commencement year, the units you choose to study, your study load and/or unit discipline.

Your tuition fees will increase annually at the start of each calendar year. All fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD) and do not include additional costs such as textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment, mandatory checks, travel, consumables and other costs.

For further information regarding tuition fees, other fees and charges, invoice due dates, withdrawal dates, payment methods visit our Current students website.

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Further information

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