From the Egyptian pyramids, agricultural mechanisation, and cars to TV, mobile phones, space shuttles, Engineers and their pioneering innovations have been critical to the growth and prosperity of and mechanical hearts.

Macquarie’s flexible Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) has a strong focus on practical learning and offers you the choice of five specialisations. 

If you haven't decided on your specialisation, you can begin your studies without selecting one. 

You can choose a specialisation from the following list after your study commences.

• Civil Engineering
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mechatronic Engineering
• Software Engineering

You’ll learn how to identify complex problems and determine how to formulate innovative solutions to today’s complex issues. 

You’ll be equipped with the skills to mix it with history’s most outstanding engineers. 

Perhaps you’ll have the honour of creating the next lifesaving medical device, a clean water system for remote communities in Africa, or a mobile phone app that keeps children safe.

Key features

• Gain practical, hands-on experience (Collaborate on projects with your fellow students via the project-based professional development spine unit.)
• Boost your studies within a unique engineering precinct
• Collaborate with fellow students on exciting projects
• Gain practical skills while undertaking professional placements

• Certified copies of Academic/Official Transcripts
• Certified copies of award certificates or completion certificates from previously completed studies
• Certified copies of Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
• Certified copy of Passport or Visa Documents

To apply for an undergraduate program, international students will need to have completed one or more of the following academic qualifications:

• A recognised senior secondary school qualification or university entrance examination, such as the New South Wales Higher School Certificate (NSW HSC) or other equivalent Australian or overseas high school qualification
• A recognised university Foundation course
• A recognised 2 or 3-year Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree
• At least one year of a university degree from a recognised institution

Assumed knowledge

• HSC Mathematics Advanced (Band 4) or equivalent.

If you don't have the assumed knowledge, you're advised to undertake a bridging course in mathematics.

Recommended studies:

• HSC Mathematics Extension 1 or HSC Mathematics Extension 2 plus HSC Physics, or equivalent.
• HSC Software Design and Development or equivalent.

China: 

• Gao Kao - Shanghai (out of 660):                       397 (57.57%)
• Gao Kao - All other provinces (out of 750):         473 (56%)
• Chinese Senior Secondary School (selected schools)  80%
   

India:

• Indian AISSC    70 - 74%
• Indian HSSC     70 - 74%
• Indian ISC        70 - 74%

Iran:

• Iranian Senior Secondary School (from 2019):  Not accepted for Bachelor entry
• Iranian Senior Secondary School (pre-2019): Not accepted for Bachelor entry
   

Foundation and Intensive programs

If you have completed at least a Year 11 equivalent qualification and need additional academic support or further English skills to enter the first year of your undergraduate degree, these programs are for you. 

• Standard Foundation program

The Standard Foundation program is designed for students needing extra academic and English support before they are undergraduate-ready. You need to have completed at least a Year 11 equivalent qualification to apply.

• Intensive program

The Intensive program is designed for students needing extra academic support before they are undergraduate-ready. You need to have completed a Year 12 equivalent qualification to apply.