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Why study manufacturing engineering at La Trobe?

Advanced facilities

Work in high-tech labs for engineering, computer science and cybersecurity with 24/7 access, including a new, purpose-built engineering and technology facility at Bendigo with state-of-the-art materials fabrication and characterisation capabilities.

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Leading research

We’re ranked 'above world standard' for our engineering research.

Australian Research Council, 2019, Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) Outcomes 2018

1st in Victoria

We’re the best in Victoria and third in Australia for employer satisfaction, with a rating of 88.1 per cent.

Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT), 2023, 2022 Employer Satisfaction Survey [PDF, 812 KB]

Career opportunities in manufacturing engineering

Career pathways

The skills you build when you study manufacturing engineering prepare you for a range of careers, including:

  • Product designer
  • Defence contractor
  • Manufacturing engineer
  • Supply chain manager

Future employers

Potential employers of manufacturing engineering graduates include:

  • Australian Defence Force
  • Goods importers and exporters
  • Manufacturing companies
  • Aviation companies

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