Engineering

• Engineering at Deakin
• Our courses
• Special features of our courses
• Career opportunities
• Further information

Engineering at Deakin

In Deakin's Bachelor of Engineering you will study common first year subjects to give you a broad base of knowledge, before specialising in a chosen field of civil, mechanical, or mechatronics and robotics engineering. We will provide you with the knowledge and skills, as well as industry links, to create a successful career in engineering.

As a student at Deakin, you will gain an edge in the job market through a combination of hands-on experience and high level theoretical training. Deakin's strong links with industry leaders and professional practice opportunities will also help you prepare for a successful career.

The School prides itself on the relevance of its degrees to industry and its responsiveness to the rapidly changing demands of the employers in the engineering sector. We have strong relations with industry, providing opportunities for students to gain work experience as part of their degree. In addition, an Advisory Board consisting of key industry leaders works closely with the School to ensure the relevance of the curriculum and to help us define and develop the skills set that employers expect of top graduates. Our courses are also fully accredited by Engineers Australia, which gives Deakin's engineering degrees international recognition.

Deakin's Bachelor of Engineering is particularly distinctive in that all of the available streams are available in both on and off-campus mode.

Our courses

Our undergraduate engineering courses provide specialisations in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, and mechatronics and robotics engineering. The Engineering Scholars Program enables high-achieving students to study civil, mechanical or mechatronics and robotics engineering sequences with extra opportunities for paid industry internships or research placements and access to an assigned mentor.

Our postgraduate courses range in level from Graduate Diploma to Masters and offer maximum flexibility for busy professionals.

View a list of engineering courses for:

• local students
• international students

Special features of our courses

Innovative research
Innovative engineering research at Deakin's Geelong Technology Precinct (GTP) will give you a further advantage by offering the opportunity to learn from world-standard researchers. The GTP integrates high-level research capabilities with specialised research equipment and industrial scale infrastructure and students have the opportunity to carry out final year engineering projects with leading researchers in the GTP.

Industry learning
The Faculty of Science and Technology at Deakin offers many opportunities for students to experience the workplace throughout their course of study. You may choose subjects which take you into the field, place you in industry or offer an internship. Industry Based Learning (IBL) involves working full or part time in industry as part of your degree program and plays a valuable role in preparing for graduate employment. The placement is incorporated into a unit of study and credited towards your degree, and provides the opportunity to apply and consolidate knowledge gained at university, experience workplace culture and work practices, explore career options and develop a professional network.

Professional recognition
Graduates of the Bachelor of Engineering are eligible to qualify as professional engineers and become members of Engineers Australia.

Overseas study
Give yourself the competitive edge after graduation; discover and live in a new country and make friends all around the world. The Deakin Education Abroad program is available to all students, including international, postgraduate and off-campus students. With over 100 partner universities around the world, you could find yourself in the hustle and bustle of cities like Hong Kong or London or perhaps a small university town in Germany or Sweden is more for you. Whether it is Mexico or Malta, depending on your area of study, there is a suitable overseas university for you.

Career opportunities

Graduates of Deakin's engineering courses are in high demand. Depending on the majors chosen, graduates may find employment in a wide range of organisations and fields such as:

• Civil - consulting engineers, construction companies, local government bodies, road and traffic authorities and water authorities.
• Mechanical - aerospace, aircraft, railroad and ship building.
• Mechatronics and robotics - advanced manufacturing industries, aircraft control and navigation industry, automated vehicles and automotive industry, automation, control system design and factory control.

Further information

For further information visit the School of Engineering.

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