Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

A Bachelor of Engineering Honours will give you the qualification to enter the dynamic and diverse field of engineering. Through hands-on practical experience and a final-year research project, you will gain the skills to develop and implement solutions to global issues.

• We are rated 5/5 stars for engineering and technology graduates in full-time employment (Good Universities Guide, 2025).
• Benefit from our strong global partnerships, industry connections and facilities.

What you will learn during your Bachelor of Engineering Honours studies will vary depending on the education provider you choose to study with and what specialisation you choose to pursue. Most Bachelor of Engineering Honours degrees include courses in engineering design, engineering mathematics, problem solving principles, engineering management and, simulations and computations.

At UniSQ, a Bachelor of Engineering Honours provides you with comprehensive knowledge across a range of foundational engineering concepts. You can choose to pursue the following specialisations:

• Agricultural Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering 
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mechatronic Engineering.

To study an honours Bachelor of Engineering at UniSQ you need to meet a minimum ATAR and assumed knowledge. ‘Assumed knowledge’ is the term we use to explain the minimum level of knowledge we presume you have in some subjects before you start your degree.

For further information on ATAR, assumed knowledge and recommended prior study, please view the entry requirements section of your preferred specialisation for details.

If you don’t meet the entry requirements, we have many pathway options you can explore. 

At UniSQ, we know that life gets busy. Many of our students are balancing family, social and work commitments in their lives. So we understand that having flexible study options for our students is important.

When you study with us, you can tailor your study to suit your needs. If full-time study isn’t an option for you, you can reduce your study-load and study part-time. Take one subject at a time, study over summer, or take extra subjects when life allows it. The best part is that we will be there to support you in your journey every step of the way.

Many of our Bachelor of Engineering Honours subjects can also be studied online, giving you greater flexibility to choose when and where you study.

Over 75% of UniSQ students choose to study online and benefit from our 40+ years of experience delivering flexible learning.

• Listen to recorded lectures when it suits you. 
• Access the library’s free online learning services.
• Connect with peers and lecturers through online discussion forums.
• Benefit from access to various academic support services. 

Discover more about online study and all the other ways to study at UniSQ.

The duration of a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) qualification will vary depending on the learning provider you choose to study with. 

At UniSQ, a full-time course load will take 4 years, or up to 8 years if you are pursuing a part-time option.