Bachelor (Honours)
In a supportive learning environment, you'll bridge the gap between theory and practice, with project-based learning, problem-solving and teamwork skills.
You'll gain core knowledge through studies in engineering science, engineering design and digital fundamentals. You will also undertake studies in mathematics, with options varying depending on your previous studies.
Through an introduction to professional engineering practice, you'll take part in the Engineers Without Borders Challenge; a humanitarian-focused program offered to all RMIT engineering students.
You'll also undertake take your choice of electives giving you a taste of the range of engineering areas available.
This course requires in-person attendance, but also takes advantage of the capabilities of the online learning management system and provides scope for collaboration and remote access.
The School of Engineering has industry advisory committees and strong links are maintained with industry, organisations and government departments. As members, employers and professionals have contributed to the development and ongoing improvement of this course. Their involvement ensures that the degree remains relevant to your needs as a graduate, and to the needs of your future employers.
Many of the teaching staff within the course are, or have been, practising industry professionals with extensive experience and contact networks. When integrated into teaching and learning practice, this enriches your learning environment and networks.
These networks are further enhanced by the School's Work Integrated Learning (WIL) program, which gives you the opportunity to experience project-based teaching modes once you move into your specialised degree, as well as opportunities for industry placements.
You may also be able to undertake an industry-sponsored project in your final year.
RMIT encourages you to aspire to a global career, and as an engineering student you'll have access to a range of global opportunities.
Through partner organisations in Europe, Asia and North America, the RMIT International Industry Experience and Research Program (RIIERP) offers workplace training and academic research placements of between six and 12 months.
There are also opportunities for global work, exchange and study experiences, as well as humanitarian engineering opportunities alongside industry professionals to address current world issues.
International opportunities will be available once you have moved into your specialised degree.
Year 1In your first year, you will complete five core subjects, including:
If you have not completed VCE Mathematical Methods, VCE Specialist Mathematics or equivalent, you must also complete Introduction to Engineering Mathematics before undertaking Engineering Mathematics. Introduction to Engineering Mathematics allows you to enter the course if you don't have the advanced maths pre-requisites typically required for an engineering degree.
You will also take a number of electives to help you decide which stream of engineering to specialise in in your second year. You will choose three of the electives below, or two if you need to complete Introduction to Engineering Mathematics.
Course structures for year two and beyond will be dependent on the choice of engineering specialisation. The degrees you can choose from are:
With today's pace of innovation, career prospects for engineering graduates are excellent.
Graduates of an engineering degree at RMIT University will have the knowledge and skills to pursue domestic or global opportunities and become leaders in their specialised field of engineering.
Career opportunities may include:
Credit, recognition of prior learning, professional experience and accreditation from a professional body can reduce the duration of your study by acknowledging your earlier, relevant experience. Find out if you might be eligible.