Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) (Honours)

About the course

This Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) (Honours) builds foundations in chemical engineering principles and their application to real industrial processes. You’ll study how to design, analyse and improve systems involving reactions, separations, energy and materials, with practical learning and industry-relevant experience. The degree is delivered on campus and can be taken full time or part time as an undergraduate chemical engineering honours program. The programme combines engineering fundamentals, design projects, and industry-ready technical problem-solving skills.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles designing and operating processes that transform raw materials into valuable products across sectors such as energy, resources, advanced manufacturing, food, water and environmental services. Typical pathways include process/production engineering, plant operations, process safety, quality and optimisation, and consulting work. Outcomes prepare you for professional practice as a chemical engineer with an undergraduate honours qualification. Preparing graduates for graduate engineer, project support, and technical design roles across engineering sectors.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)