Engineering courses
Put your curious mind to work. Discover your future in engineering.
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Build a career that helps solve the world’s problems
Engineers bring big ideas to life. If you’ve always loved learning how things work and finding new solutions to tricky problems, engineering could be your ideal path.
Whether accelerating the renewable energy transition, designing new mechanical systems or helping build better cities, as an engineer, you can play a crucial role in making our world a better place.
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Popular engineering degrees
Associate Degree in Engineering
UndergraduateUSA-ADE-DEG
Transform from tradesperson to engineering professional
- Study method
- 100% online
- Duration
- 2 years full time or part time equivalent
Bachelor of Engineering Systems (Honours)
UndergraduateSCU-ENS-DEG
Become a professional and accredited engineer
- Study method
- Online & on-campus
- Duration
- 4 years full time or part time equivalent
Graduate Certificate in Engineering Science
PostgraduateUOQ-FSE-GCE
Explore a fast-growing discipline in engineering
- Study method
- 100% online
- Duration
- 6 months full time or part time equivalent
Popular engineering subjects
Remotely Operated and Autonomous Vehicle Technologies
UndergraduateTAS-JNB366
- Study method
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
Introduction to Engineering Physics
UndergraduateUSA-PHYS1019
- Study method
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
UndergraduateCUR-CME425
- Study method
- 100% online
- Start dates
- Starts 1 Dec 2025
UndergraduateTAS-JEE157
- Study method
- 100% online
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Engineering careers
Engineering is a discipline with a multitude of specialisations – from environmental to mechanical to medical and beyond. The choice is yours.
What kind of engineering jobs are out there?
Maybe you want to design skyscrapers, produce new medical inventions or help the world adopt greener energy systems. Whatever your area of interest, there will be an engineering job to match it.
Engineers are currently in high demand in Australia, so you’ll graduate with plenty of opportunities available to you. According to Engineers Australia, civil engineers (which includes civil, geotechnical, structural and transport engineers, as well as quantity surveyors) are currently the most sought after across the country.
Are courses accredited?
Some courses are recognised and accredited by professional associations, such as the below. Check each course page to find out if your qualification is accredited.
Engineers Australia
Engineers Australia is the peak body of engineering, representing engineering professionals throughout Australia. You could be eligible to apply for an associate membership upon completing certain engineering degrees.
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