At Curtin we’re preparing engineers with the skills, knowledge and individuality to rise to the challenges of tomorrow, today.
Our Bachelor of Engineering begins with the Engineering Foundation Year, where you will study the fundamental concepts and develop skills common to all areas of engineering. This foundation gives you a broad knowledge and helps you progress smoothly into your chosen major in your second year. You’ll not only learn theory but also work on simulated projects in real computing, electrical, and mechanics laboratories.
When you graduate, you’ll immediately fulfil the stage one competencies required by Engineers Australia for a professional engineer and will be able to work internationally in more than 20 countries. The accreditation is only awarded to universities that have met rigorous benchmarks of teaching quality.
You’ll have opportunities to network with top employers in your chosen industry, through advisory panel discussions and guest lectures. In your final year, you could even work on an industry research project with one of our partners.
Designed in extensive consultation with industry, Curtin’s engineering curriculum focuses on emerging themes such as data analytics, 3D printing, machine learning and automation, so you’ll graduate with skills and abilities relevant to the future of engineering.
To complement your chosen discipline of engineering, you have the flexibility to undertake research units or study specialisations outside of your core study discipline, developing your transferrable and problem-solving skills.
What you study here reflects the world out there – our curriculum is aligned with the UN’s Sustainability Goals and emphasises your responsibilities as an engineer, including how to address climate change challenges and advocate for greater social and cultural diversity in industry.
Explore our range of engineering majors that you can focus on from your second year.
Our Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) course gives you the flexibility to complement your major with specialisations or a minor. Each specialisation or minor comprises four units (100 credits), allowing you to tailor your studies and degree to your interests and career goals.
We’re engineering new engineers by providing students with an industry-connected education experience that helps provide solutions to complex challenges faced by society, and to improve the quality of life for people all around the world.
Practical measures to mitigate environmental impacts, social responsibility and ethical behaviour are at the forefront of an engineering education experience at Curtin.
Applied learning in data analytics, robotics, 3D printing, machine learning and artificial intelligence provide students with the knowledge and agility to understand rapidly transforming engineering systems due to new innovative technologies.
With a focus on interconnectedness and the recognition of systems as collections of components, systems thinking allows students to recognise and solve complex engineering problems.
Delivering technical outcomes within a group framework is central to becoming a successful engineer, with students required to work in teams throughout the duration of their degree.
I chose to study mechanical engineering because I enjoy applying my knowledge to solve hands-on and challenging problems. From my studies I’ve learnt how to work collaboratively and solve problems in a logical and systematic way. I’ve also made many friends and built networks that I’ll carry into my future career.
I chose to study metallurgical engineering because I’ve always had a passion for chemistry and understanding chemical processes from a practical perspective. The most enjoyable part of my degree has been relocating to the WA School of Mines (WASM) in Kalgoorlie for my third and fourth years. I was able to immerse myself in the WASM culture and take on extracurricular roles, professional development and social events— all while being in the heart of the mining industry.
