Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Single Major) (Materials Engineering)

About the course

UOW’s Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Single Major) (Materials Engineering) prepares you to design, select and improve materials used across modern industry. You’ll build strong engineering fundamentals and apply them to metals, polymers, ceramics and composites, with a focus on practical problem-solving and real-world challenges. Study on campus at Wollongong in a professionally oriented Bachelor Honours engineering degree. The programme combines engineering fundamentals, design projects, and industry-ready technical problem-solving skills.

Career outcome

Graduates can work in materials-focused roles across manufacturing, processing and product development, helping organisations improve performance, quality and sustainability. Typical pathways include materials engineer, metallurgist, polymer or ceramic engineer, manufacturing or production engineer, quality control engineer, plant engineer, project engineer, and materials consultant. Outcomes align to an undergraduate Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) specialising in materials engineering.

Entry requirements

ATAR 80 (or equivalent).

Living Costs in Wollongong**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 16 - 21	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,452 - 1,921	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,188 - 1,572
Transportation (Daily) A$ 6 - 7	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 242 - 320

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)