Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Single Major)

About the course

UOW’s Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Single Major) builds a strong foundation in engineering with a chosen major focus. You’ll develop technical and professional skills through applied, industry-relevant learning and practical problem solving. Study on campus at Wollongong and prepare for diverse engineering work in Australia and globally as an undergraduate honours engineering qualification. The programme combines engineering fundamentals, design projects, and industry-ready technical problem-solving skills.

Career outcome

Career options depend on the major you select, with pathways across engineering design, development, operations and project delivery in industry and government. Graduates may work in roles supporting infrastructure, technology, automation, energy and multidisciplinary engineering teams. This honours bachelor degree prepares you for professional engineering careers aligned to your engineering major. Preparing graduates for graduate engineer, project support, and technical design roles across engineering sectors.

Entry requirements

ATAR-SR 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)