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Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Scholar) (Double Major)

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Australia: 1300 367 869. International: +61 2 4221 3218

Student ?

Campus

Wollongong

ATAR-SR ?

Delivery ?

On Campus

Duration

5 years full-time, or part-time equivalent

Starts

Autumn 2025
Spring 2025
Autumn 2026
Spring 2026

Codes

CRICOS: 083342B
UOW: 1859

Major ?

Still deciding Civil Engineering and Environmental Engineering Civil Engineering and Mining Engineering Electrical & Electronics Eng' & Computer & Autonomous Systems Eng' Mechanical Engineering and Materials Engineering Mining Engineering and Environmental Engineering

Overview

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Scholar) is designed to provide an enriched education experience, and to encourage high achievers to continue onto studies in masters and postgraduate research degrees.

Benefits include:

access to the Summer Scholarship program where you get paid as a Research Assistant;
access to a wider range of subjects;
$500 per year study grant.

See the course handbook for more information.

This program is available by transfer only following completion of one year duration at UOW in 48 credit points with a minimum weighted average mark of 80 of the equivalent non scholars degree.

You can specialise in a major by choosing from the following:

Major	Campus Availability
Civil Engineering and Environmental Engineering	Wollongong (On Campus)
Civil Engineering and Mining Engineering	Wollongong (On Campus)
Electrical & Electronics Eng' & Computer & Autonomous Systems Eng'	Wollongong (On Campus)
Mechanical Engineering and Materials Engineering	Wollongong (On Campus)
Mechanical Engineering and Mining Engineering	Wollongong (On Campus)
Mining Engineering and Environmental Engineering	Wollongong (On Campus)
Mining Engineering and Materials Engineering	Wollongong (On Campus)

Admissions information

A range of admission options are available for future students. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions Policy.

For specific advice or to ask any questions regarding an application, please contact the UOW Future Students Team.

Entry Requirements
Additional information

Applicants must achieve the required score in a previous qualification, equivalent to completing at least 13 years of schooling in Australia.

Academic Entry Requirements
To succeed in your chosen course, you should have completed relevant subjects in senior high school or other qualifications. For more information, refer to UOW's Entry Requirements page.
English Language Requirements
The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:

English Test
Overall Score

Reading

Writing

Listening

Speaking

IELTS Academic
6.0

6.0

6.0

6.0

6.0

TOEFL (Internet-based)
70

18

18

17

17

UOW College: English for Tertiary Studies: Pass (weighted average mark of 50 overall and minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing)

Other qualifications may also be considered. Full details can be found on our English Language Requirements website.

Compulsory Work Based Placement
This course contains a total of 420 hours of compulsory work-based placements, completed over 12 weeks (at 35 hours per week) throughout the degree.

Workload
Full-Time Study Load

As a full-time student, you can expect to commit around 48 hours of study per week. This includes class time and independent study. You may need to factor more time for examination study and practical work & placements.

For more details on course workloads, please refer to the UOW Handbook.
Credit for Prior Learning
If you have completed prior studies or relevant professional experience, you can request course credit or subject exemptions to reduce the duration and cost of your program.

Credit for prior learning evaluates your previous study or work experience related to your chosen subjects.

UOW values lifelong learning and recognizes various types of prior learning, regardless of how or where it was obtained. For more information, refer to UOW's Credit for Prior Learning page.

International Course fees table
Campus	Delivery method	Session fee*	Course fee*
Wollongong	On Campus	$22152 (2025)	$221520 (2025)
Wollongong	On Campus	$22152 (2026)	$221520 (2026)

* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression. These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at UOW, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.

Tuition fees are reviewing annually: fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and are subject to increase during the period of study

Additional Fees

In addition to tuition, there are other fees and costs you will need to consider, including but not limited to:

Autumn, 2025 at Wollongong
On Campus delivery
Orientation: 24 - 27 February 2025
Session: 03 March - 27 June 2025
Applications Close
- Domestic Applicants (UAC): 30 September 2024 (early bird), 30 January 2025 (final) (see UAC Key Dates).
- Domestic Applicants (Direct): 31 December 2024*
- International Applicants: 9 December 2024*
*Applications must be complete with all required documentation.

Late applications may be assessed for future sessions if an outcome for the requested session is not possible.
Spring, 2025 at Wollongong
Orientation: 14 July 2025
Session: 28 July - 20 November 2025
Applications Close
- Domestic Applicants (UAC): 28 June 2025 (see UAC Key Dates).
- Domestic Applicants (Direct): 31 May 2025*
- International Applicants: 5 May 2025*
*Applications must be complete with all required documentation.

Late applications may be assessed for future sessions if an outcome for the requested session is not possible.

Major ?

Still deciding Civil Engineering and Environmental Engineering Civil Engineering and Mining Engineering Electrical & Electronics Eng' & Computer & Autonomous Systems Eng' Mechanical Engineering and Materials Engineering Mining Engineering and Environmental Engineering

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English Test	Overall Score	Reading	Writing	Listening	Speaking
IELTS Academic	6.0	6.0	6.0	6.0	6.0
TOEFL (Internet-based)	70	18	18	17	17