Engineering

Why study Engineering?

We've worked with industry to develop degrees that address the growing complexity of the engineering profession. As new industries and technologies emerge, engineers are expected to be more versatile – able to work internationally and across traditional engineering disciplines.

Choose a Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours) and you’ll be able to specialise in construction, environmental and transport engineering, or managing people and projects. There is currently a shortage of civil engineers in Australia.

Choose a Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Industrial) to learn how to improve business practices and systems, utilising the latest in advanced technologies. On graduation, you could find yourself working in such industries as aerospace and defence, automotive, machinery/manufacturing, metals mining, oil and gas, and pharmaceuticals and biotechnology.

Career opportunities

We'll prepare you to work in roles that demand global thinking, innovation and technical expertise. You'll graduate ready to manage people and projects in:

• manufacturing
• resources
• infrastructure development
• healthcare
• consulting
• project management
• the government sector.

Short courses

We also offer single subject study. Visit our short courses page to find out more.

Your study experience

Alternative pathways

Alternative pathways include TAFE; transferring from another degree or campus at La Trobe; transferring from another university where you are enrolled in a related degree, provided you meet the entry requirements; or enrolling in a degree through our special mature age entry scheme or via single subject enrolment. See undergraduate pathways or information for international students.

Engineering placements