Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Professional) (Product Design)

About the course

This professional engineering honours degree combines accredited engineering study with a product design focus, developing skills to design, prototype and refine products for real users and industries. You’ll build strong fundamentals in engineering design, materials and manufacturing, supported by project-based learning and professional practice experience. Graduates are prepared for engineering roles linked to product development and innovation in an honours-level engineering discipline.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue careers across product development and engineering design, working on consumer, industrial or medical products from concept to manufacture. Typical roles include product design engineer, mechanical design engineer, R&D engineer, manufacturing/production engineer and design consultant. You may work in design and innovation teams, consultancy, advanced manufacturing or start-ups. Outcomes align with an honours-level engineering qualification specialising in product design.

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)