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- Entry requirements
- ATAR: 80
more entry options - Study mode
- Part Time Full Time
- First year fee (domestic)
- $9,170
- Full course fee (domestic)
- $36,680
- Full time duration
- 4
- Murdoch code
- H1287
The fees provided are indicative and intended only as a guide. They are based on a typical full-time enrolment for a first year student at Murdoch University of 24 credit points. The indicative fee is based on the applicable Commonwealth Supported Fee.
Course overview
As a Murdoch Engineering graduate, you could combine the skills you learn in maths, technology and science with creative thinking and problem solving to develop solutions for a better world. The Bachelor of Engineering Honours at Murdoch has been carefully developed with industry to provide you with the skills you will need in your future career.
As part of the course, you’ll learn from industry experts and gain 450 hours of professional work experience. Engage with industry and learn from experts to build a deep understanding of Engineering technology with a focus on emerging trends in Engineering, sustainability, and industrial needs.
A final Honours year is embedded in this degree, allowing you to apply everything you learn in your first three years of study on an individual research or industry-based project in an area of interest for you. This will let you put what you learn into practice and further your research and applied knowledge skills.
Students who have achieved a final scaled score of 55% or more in ATAR Mathematics Specialist, ATAR Physics or ATAR Chemistry may be able to replace PEN120 General Physics, MAS164 Fundamentals of Mathematics or CHE140 Fundamentals of Chemistry with optional units in Engineering to add further specialisation.
3 reasons to study Bachelor of Engineering Honours at Murdoch
- Specialise in one of three majors in areas of growing Engineering demand.
- Make use of our $10.1 million Bayer Pilot Plant – a real world engineering plant with a dedicated control room, the only one of its kind in WA.
- Gain 450 hours of real work experience as part of your degree.
What you’ll learn
Build the knowledge and skills you need to meet your career or study goals. Here are some of the things you’ll learn:
- Electrical and electronic circuits
- Engineering design for sustainability
- Renewable energy systems
- Energy, mass and flow
- Control systems and process dynamics
- Instrumentation and communication systems
- Modelling and systems engineering
- Electrical power systems
- Engineering finance, management, and law
- Environmental technology for sustainability
- Principles of water conservation and water auditing
Your future career
Graduating with a Bachelor of Engineering Honours opens the door to a wide range of career opportunities across many different industries. Your career options could include:
- Renewable Energy Engineer
- Power Systems Engineer
- Instrumentation and Control Engineer
- Environmental Engineer
- Electrical Engineer
- Design Engineer
- Safety Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Sustainability Engineer
Professional accreditation
The following majors are currently fully accredited by Engineers Australia at the level of Professional Engineer (Washington Accord):
- Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Electrical and Renewable Energy Engineering) [MJ-EREEH]
- Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Industrial Control and Automation Engineering) [MJ-ICAEH]
- Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Environmental Engineering) [MJ-EENGH]
Professional recognition
The Bachelor of Engineering Honours course is fully accredited by Engineers Australia at the level of Professional Engineer. Students can expect their degree to be recognised by Engineers Australia and also by the signatories to the Washington Accord.
Graduates are eligible for graduate membership of Engineers Australia. Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status can then be achieved after a further three to five years of work experience in the engineering profession.
Start dates
| Starting period | Location | Face to Face | Online |
Mixed mode
In this attendance mode, teaching and learning activities are delivered both face-to-face and online, with scheduled or flexible learning times. |
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| Semester 1, 2026 | Murdoch | Yes | No | No |
| Semester 2, 2026 | Murdoch | Yes | No | No |
| Semester 1, 2027 | Murdoch | Yes | No | No |
| Semester 2, 2027 | Murdoch | Yes | No | No |
View the dates for our teaching periods or find out more about attendance modes.
| Starting period | Location | Face to Face | Online |
Mixed mode
In this attendance mode, teaching and learning activities are delivered both face-to-face and online, with scheduled or flexible learning times. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1, 2026 | Murdoch | Yes | No | No |
| Semester 2, 2026 | Murdoch | Yes | No | No |
| Semester 1, 2027 | Murdoch | Yes | No | No |
| Semester 2, 2027 | Murdoch | Yes | No | No |
View the dates for our teaching periods or find out more about attendance modes.
Majors in this course
Admission requirements
English Requirements
You must meet a minimum standard in English to study at Murdoch, which for most courses can be demonstrated by providing evidence that you have completed Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level if you are a domestic student, or through either English proficiency tests, university preparation courses, English language courses, previous tertiary study or vocational education.
Other Requirements
All students will undertake at least 450 hours of approved work experience, plus complete a report outlining the experience gained, in order to complete the requirements of the degree. This work experience must be in a suitable engineering-related area and be approved by the Engineering Academic Chair. Support around this is included in the unit ENG100Recognition of Prior Learning
Everyone has a different path to university so if you’ve already completed formal or informal learning, you could receive advanced standing. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) can reduce the amount of study needed to complete your degree by giving you credit for certain units.
Formal learning can include previous study in higher education vocational education or adult and community education. Informal learning can include on the job learning, various kinds of work and life experience.
This information applies to courses offered at our Australian campuses only. Courses offered at our
Plan your course
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Fees & Scholarships
Fees
The fees provided are indicative and intended only as a guide. They are based on a typical full-time enrolment for a first year student at Murdoch University of 24 credit points. The indicative fee is based on the applicable Commonwealth Supported Fee.
Scholarships
How to Apply
Compulsory documents
Evidence that you meet Academic entry and English language requirements such as:
- Official Academic Transcripts and Certificates of Completion (of your highest academic study)
- ATAR results (if available)
- STAT results (if applicable)
- Evidence of meeting the minimum English language requirements
- School leavers applying for an Early Offer submit their Year 11 and 12 most recent high school report via TISC
Recommended documents (if applicable)
- Change of name documentation
- Marriage certificate
- Unit outlines if applying for Advanced Standing
Your document checklist
Ready to apply? Before you start, make sure you have all the following documentation ready for a quick application.
Compulsory documents
- Evidence that you meet Academic entry and English language requirements such as:
- Official Academic Transcripts and Certificates of Completion (of your highest academic study) both original and English translated versions.
- Evidence of meeting the minimum English language requirements
- Genuinie Student documents (if applicable) - Check the GS requirements page for further information
- GS Form 2
- Personal Statement (SOP)
- Up to date Curriculum Vitae
- A copy of your Passport
Recommended documents
- A copy of your visa documents (if available)
- A copy of any past visa rejection documents (if applicable)
- Packaged offer letter (if applicable)
- Sponsorship documents if you study will be sponsored
- Unit outlines if applying for Advanced Standing
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All fees are indicative and are provided as a guide only. The actual fees will depend on the individual units you enrol in. You should refer to your Letter of Offer for specific course and fee related information.
The first-year indicative fee is based on a typical full-time enrolment at Murdoch University of 24 credit points.
For domestic students, including Australian citizens, permanent residents and New Zealand citizens, the indicative fee is based on the applicable Commonwealth Supported fee.
Indicative fees for international students are based on applicable full fee paying rates.
The estimated, indicative fee covers tuition fees only, and certain additional fees and charges may apply, depending on the course and units you choose. It also does not take into account any scholarships or bursaries for which you may be eligible.
The estimated, indicative fee assumes no fee increases or indexation. Over time, fee increases or indexation may occur and will affect the estimate. If you are a full fee paying student, this may occur at the start of your second and each subsequent year of study. In the case of Commonwealth Supported students, this will occur for each new calendar year in line with Government policy.
All fee estimates are provided in Australian dollars.