Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

About the course

Deakin’s Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) is a future-focused program built around immersive, project- and design-based learning from day one. You’ll develop professional engineering capabilities through real industry challenges, access advanced facilities, and strengthen teamwork and communication skills. Choose a specialisation and graduate prepared for professional engineering practice and innovation in engineering at bachelor (honours) level. The programme combines engineering fundamentals, design projects, and industry-ready technical problem-solving skills.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue professional engineering roles across consulting, infrastructure, manufacturing, energy and sustainability-focused industries. Depending on your specialisation, opportunities may include civil, environmental/sustainability, renewable energy and electrical, mechanical, or mechatronics engineering positions. Work-integrated learning and practical projects help build industry networks and job readiness for entry to engineering careers with a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours).

Living Costs in Melbourne**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)