Engineering courses

Feed your curiosity about how things work

Introduction to Engineering courses

From forces to friction, find your engineering course through OUA. Study essential maths, chemistry and physics, then specialise.

Analyze, manufacture, and maintain engineering systems.

Figure our the business side with project management and leadership.

Understand the world and shape a better future. Engineering degrees begin with your curiosity—start your journey of discovery to destination knowledge.

Open Universities Australia student, Conrad.
Conrad studied construction management with Curtin University through Open Universities Australia

Engineering subjects

How to become an engineering professional

Engineer your career.

Learn how things work, and apply your knowledge in the lab, field, or workplace. Engineers research and develop, design or data mine, produce or fix, find or refine.

Unearth opportunities across multiple disciplines or specialise. This is your opportunity to improve the world and uncover its secrets.

Accreditation

Improve your career prospects when you study through OUA and get accreditation from some of Australia’s peak, reputable organisations.

Engineers Australia

Engineers Australia is the peak body of engineering, representing engineering professionals throughout Australia. You may be eligible to apply for an associate membership upon completing some engineering degrees.

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Student stories and study advice

What do engineers actually do?

Interested in engineering, but not sure what a career in the field looks like? From working on the Great Barrier Reef to designing equipment for use in Antarctica, two professionals tell all.

Jobs that pay 100k a year in Australia

From psych to construction to comms, there are plenty of high-paying industries out there. Here are some of your best bets if you want to make at least $100k in Australia.

Life in plastic: 4 ways you can work in the toy industry

Has all the hype around the Barbie movie inspired your inner toy inventor? Because there are plenty of ways you can establish a career in Australia’s toy industry.

How to find civil engineering internships in Australia

Want to stand out from the crowd when commencing your civil engineering career? Consider an internship. 

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