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Combined Bachelor’s of Engineering (Honours) and Arts

Bachelor Degree / Honours Degree.
The University of Western Australia

153

in world overall ranking*

21

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

This combined (double) degree lets you complete an extended major in Engineering (Honours) alongside an Arts major, graduating with both qualifications in five years (some majors take longer). You’ll build in-demand engineering capability while broadening your understanding of people, culture and society, strengthening communication and critical thinking to support better engineering decision-making. It is an undergraduate engineering and humanities double degree. The programme combines engineering fundamentals, design projects, and industry-ready technical problem-solving skills.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue engineering roles across industry with added strengths in communication, analysis and understanding of social and cultural contexts. The Arts component supports careers where engineers work with communities, policy, media and organisations, and can open pathways into consulting, project work, government, international roles and leadership. Outcomes depend on the chosen engineering specialisation and Arts major in this combined bachelor/honours programme. Preparing graduates for graduate engineer, project support, and technical design roles across engineering sectors.

Entry requirements

Minimum ATAR 80. Prerequisites: Mathematics Methods ATAR, and at least one of Mathematics Specialist ATAR, Chemistry ATAR or Physics ATAR.


Living Costs in Perth**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 17 - 23
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 1,255 - 1,660
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 866 - 1,146
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 6 - 8
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 243 - 321

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

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5 years

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February, July

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Perth

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CB034

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconINTRODUCING THE GLOBAL EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP

Up to A$45,000

tick iconGLOBAL EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP

Up to A$45,000

tick iconUWA UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS (CHINA / INDONESIA / VIETNAM)

Up to A$7,000

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