Course Honours

Bachelor of Engineering Honours

How to apply

CRICOS code
110888F
Study mode
Part Time Full Time
Study mode
Full Time
First year fee (domestic)
$9,170
First year fee (international)
$41,990
Full course fee (domestic)
$36,680
Full course fee (international)
$167,960
Full time duration
4
Murdoch code
H1287
Australian Qualifications Framework level
Level 8 - Bachelor Honours Degree

The fees provided are indicative and intended only as a guide. They are based on a typical full-time enrolment for a first year domestic student at Murdoch University of 24 credit points. The indicative fee is based on the applicable domestic fee.

Course overview

Study an accredited engineering honours degree in WA’s only on-campus real-world engineering plant 

Train in a working engineering environment and build advanced skills from day one. In our Bachelor of Engineering Honours, you’ll learn in a real-world engineering plant with a dedicated control room – the only facility of its kind in a Western Australian university – gaining hands-on experience with the systems used in industry. 

Throughout your engineering honours degree, you’ll develop strong technical knowledge in areas such as control systems, energy, sustainability and infrastructure, while learning how to design and improve complex engineering solutions. You can specialise in Electrical and Renewable Energy Engineering, Environmental Engineering or Industrial Control and Automation Engineering, aligning your studies with your career goals. 

You’ll also complete 450 hours of practical learning, which may include industry projects or placements, applying your knowledge in real-world environments and gaining valuable industry experience before you graduate. 

Accredited by Engineers Australia, our honours engineering course meets internationally recognised standards and prepares you for professional engineering practice. By the time you graduate, you’ll have the technical expertise, practical experience and confidence to begin a rewarding engineering career.
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3 reasons to study engineering at Murdoch University

  1. Learn in a real engineering plant and control room, the only facility of its kind in a WA university, and gain hands-on experience with industry-standard systems. 
  2. Five-star rating and #1 university in Australia for overall educational experience, skills development and teaching quality for Engineering and Technology by the Good Universities Guide 2026.
  3. Graduate with an Engineers Australia-accredited engineering degree, recognised globally and aligned with industry standards.

What you’ll learn

  • Apply engineering principles to design and improve complex systems. 
  • Analyse energy, materials and processes in real-world engineering contexts. 
  • Apply systems thinking, modelling and technical tools to solve engineering problems. 
  • Understand sustainability, infrastructure and emerging engineering technologies. 
  • Develop professional skills in engineering practice, communication and project work.

I use what I learned at Murdoch University every day. The field visits taught us how the industry really works – not just the technology, but what employers look for in people.

Rohit Bomma, Master of Renewable and Sustainable Energy
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Engineering and energy student in plant

Your future career

With a Bachelor of Engineering Honours, you’ll graduate with the advanced technical knowledge and practical experience required for professional engineering roles across a wide range of industries. Your combination of hands-on learning, 450 hours of industry experience and an Engineers Australia-accredited qualification prepares you to work on complex projects from the outset of your engineering career. 

Depending on your chosen major, you could pursue roles in areas such as energy systems, automation and control, environmental engineering, infrastructure or sustainable technology. 

Potential roles include: 

  • Electrical engineer 
  • Environmental engineer 
  • Control systems engineer 
  • Power systems engineer 
  • Systems engineer 
  • Sustainability engineer 
For more details about our Bachelor of Engineering Honours, download our information pack.

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
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

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#1 in Australia

Overall experience, skills development, teaching quality, learner engagement and graduate salary at undergraduate level in Engineering and Technology.

Good Universities Guide 2026

Real-world experience

Get a competitive edge and gain over 450 hours of real-world experience as part of your undergraduate engineering degree.

Bayer Pilot Plant

Get practical skills in our Bayer Pilot Plant, a real-world engineering plant with a dedicated control room – the only one of its kind in WA.

Admission requirements

Selection rank of 80, which can be met by: ATAR of 80 (adjusted or unadjusted); International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma score of 27 or higher; French Baccalaureate Grade average of 12 or higher; GCE A Levels Aggregate of 7 points (conditions apply); One successful Semester study at AQF 7; or One Year successful study at a recognised tertiary or higher education institution. To discuss other local or overseas qualifications call our Meet Murdoch team on 1300 687 3624 or +61 8 9360 6063 to determine equivalencies.

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 ENG100

Recognition 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.

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Fees & Scholarships

Fees

Full course fee:  $36,680 $167,960

First year fee:  $9,170 $41,990

The fees provided are indicative and intended only as a guide. They are based on a typical full-time enrolment for a first year domestic student at Murdoch University of 24 credit points. The indicative fee is based on the applicable domestic fee.

The fees provided are indicative and intended only as a guide. They are based on a typical full-time enrolment for a first year international student at Murdoch University of 24 credit points. The indicative fee is based on the applicable Commonwealth Supported Fee.
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Scholarships

Make the most of your university experience by reducing the financial costs with a scholarship. Whether you're a high achiever or have experienced hardship, we offer a wide range of scholarships and awards to students from all walks of life. Explore our scholarships to find the ones you could be eligible for as a new Murdoch student as well as what's available throughout your degree.

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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)

  1. Change of name documentation
  2. Marriage certificate
  3. 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.

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