Why study engineering at Curtin?
This honours degree prepares you for a global career through hands-on learning, industry-connected projects and internationally recognised accreditation. You’ll begin with the Engineering Foundation Year, which gives you time to explore all of the majors before you decide which one is for you.
You’ll learn in purpose-built studios that reflect real workplaces and develop your skills through labs, team projects and workshops.
You’ll complete professional practice and finish with an honours-level research project, graduating ready to make a difference through innovative, ethical and future-focused engineering.
Why choose Curtin?
Explore our range of engineering majors
Chemical engineering
Learn about material extraction and conversion, and converting raw materials into higher value products safely and economically.
Civil and construction
Learn how to design and construct the infrastructure of tomorrow, from bridges and highways to buildings, harbours and dams.
Electrical and electronic engineering
Gain the expertise to develop electrical and electronic solutions to power systems, telecommunications and the Internet of Things.
Energy engineering
Gain a degree designed to meet the demand for roles in energy efficiency, renewables, hydrogen systems and fossil-fuel reduction.
Industrial and systems engineering
Learn to design, install and improve systems that integrate people, materials, energy and finance, and ensure quality and safety.
Mechanical engineering
Analyse and develop machines and systems that involve motion, from power-generating turbines to air transport systems.
Mechatronic engineering
Gain the expertise to work in advanced automation and robotics, mechanical devices and electronic control systems.
Metallurgical engineering
Learn to design, optimise and manage the operation of processing plants that transform raw materials into useful products.
Mining engineering
Learn about mining technology such as robotics, analytics and machine learning, and how to estimate and plan resource projects.
Software systems engineering
Learn to create computer-based systems that underpin devices, machines and operations, from mobile apps to electric vehicles.
Hear what our students say about their Curtin experience.
I’ve had numerous practical experiences and contributed to NASA’s Great Lunar Expedition for Everyone Program – building leaf-sized satellites to send to the moon!
Kareeth Dana Sekaran
Communication with industrial leaders or people in the engineering industry is important, and Curtin gives students the opportunity to connect with those people.
Yenuli Manthusi Ranaweera
Do you need to improve your English?
If you choose to improve your English skills by completing a course at Curtin English, you may be eligible to receive the Curtin English scholarship, which gives a financial credit of up to A$7,496* towards the tuition fees of your Curtin University course.
*Terms and Conditions apply
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