Bachelor Honours Degree Engineering Full Time

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Flexible Entry

at Adelaide University · Adelaide, South Australia

CRICOS course code

088345C

CRICOS provider code

00123M

This course is registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. Verify it yourself at cricos.education.gov.au before paying any fee.

Duration

4 years

Tuition (whole course)

A$215,000 total

Per year

A$53,750/yr

Intake

Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul)

About this program

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Flexible Entry at Adelaide University is a four-year degree that gives students time to explore their options before specialising in a particular area of engineering. In the first year, you complete core engineering units covering mathematics, physics, and introductory engineering principles. This approach helps you understand the fundamentals and sample different engineering fields before choosing a pathway like civil, mechanical, electrical, or another specialisation from second year onwards.

Australian bachelor honours degrees like this one typically span four years and include both theoretical and hands-on learning. You’ll earn credit points for each unit of study, with the course incorporating laboratory work and team projects. In final year, there’s a major capstone project where you apply your skills to a real engineering problem, often with industry input.

Practical experience is a central part of engineering education in Australia, so work-integrated learning or professional placements are usually an option (or a requirement) in this degree. Students gain problem-solving, teamwork, and technical skills using industry-standard tools. Honours is included in this program, involving a more advanced project or research focus during the final year.

This degree suits students who enjoy problem solving and want time to discover which engineering discipline is right for them. Graduates are well prepared for accreditation with Engineers Australia and can apply for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) to gain work experience after graduation. While studying, international students are permitted to work up to 48 hours per fortnight according to current regulations. For admission, check the official page for up-to-date details on English requirements and entry criteria.

Entry requirements

English: International applicants must evidence English proficiency. IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall is the common undergraduate and coursework-postgraduate standard, rising to 7.0–7.5 for teaching, nursing, medicine, law and social work. TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced and the university’s own English programmes are accepted as equivalents; the Department of Home Affairs sets a separate English threshold for the Student visa itself.

International students: Registered on CRICOS for international students. A Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for this course supports a Student visa (subclass 500) application; Overseas Student Health Cover is required for the full duration.

Career outcomes

Graduate Engineer in industries like civil, mechanical, electrical, software, or mining
Engineering Consultant
Project Engineer or Manager
Design Engineer
Work in sectors such as construction, energy, defence, manufacturing, and government

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Flexible Entry at Adelaide University?

It typically takes 4 years, with intakes in Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul).

How much is the tuition?

Tuition is around A$215,000 total. Fees change yearly — confirm with an advisor.

What are the career outcomes?

Graduate Engineer in industries like civil, mechanical, electrical, software, or miningEngineering ConsultantProject Engineer or ManagerDesign EngineerWork in sectors such as construction, energy, defence, manufacturing, and government

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