Unlock your potential at UniSC with innovative engineering programs.
Engage with cutting-edge technology, sustainable practices, and strong industry connections, all while receiving unparalleled support. Transform your passion into a rewarding engineering career at a university committed to your success and professional growth.
Just like engineers, at UniSC we make things happen
At UniSC we make things happen through innovative projects and partnerships
Engineering is exciting because it combines science, math and creative thinking. Learn to question established ways of doing things and spark new, forward-thinking ideas. With innovative projects and partnerships for our students to work on, and state-of-the-art facilities to help you put your skills into practise throughout your studies, it's no wonder 95% of our engineering graduates are employed within four months* of finishing their degree.
And, did we mention we've maintained a five-star rating for teaching quality*, for 18 consecutive years?
*Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT) Graduate Outcomes Survey 2022
*Good Universities Guide 2023/24
Which engineering path is right for you?
We’ve put together a rundown of the different branches of engineering we offer, to help you decide which is the right pathway for you.
Civil engineering
Civil engineers plan, design, build and maintain the infrastructure we rely on as a civilisation — including buildings, roads, and water systems.
If you enjoy working within teams to solve problems that better communities and benefit future generations in a sustainable way then our Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours) may be a great option for you.
Electrical and electronic engineering
Electrical and electronic engineers play a role in almost every aspect of modern life, from smartphones to energy systems powering cities.
If you have an ambition to help power the next phase of technological developments, across areas like electrical power and production, then our Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic) (Honours) is the way to go.
Mechanical engineering
Mechanical engineers design, build and maintain complex machines and mechanical systems from the very small to the very large scale.
You might be interested in working to develop and improve mechanical technologies within large plants, machinery, or vehicles and curious about sustainable energy and artificial intelligence, if so the Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) (Honours) could be for you.
Mechatronic engineering
Mechatronics is an exciting field that combines mechanical, electrical and electronic and computer engineering to create new technologies and constantly improve the systems around us.
If you are a creative problem solver who loves to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and curious about using software for modelling, simulating and analysing complex systems then our Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronic) (Honours) is the pick.
Bachelor degree (Honours)
All of UniSC's Engineering degrees are honours degrees.
What's an Honours degree?
An Honours degree offers you the opportunity to continue your undergraduate degree studies at a higher level and specialise in your area of interest. Completing an Honours degree is also a pathway to further research-based postgraduate studies.
UniSC Engineering Honours Degrees are Embedded Honours degrees, where the Honours component is completed as part of your 4 year degree.
Combined degree
Gain a career advantage with a double degree.
When I finish my degree, I’m hoping to work in aerospace as I have a huge passion for big and powerful machines and how they are designed. I can’t wait to graduate and get out in the industry!
Alisha Griffiths
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) (Honours) student
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