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Bachelor of Engineering (Specialisation) with Honours
4 years full-time, up to 9 years part-time 
Hobart
4 years full-time Hobart 
CRICOS 089220G
Industry connected lectures
Learn from engineers who are developing innovative solutions in the energy sector.
Design, build and drive an electric race car
Design, build and drive an electric race car as part of our Motorsport Team.
Connect with industry partners
Enjoy work placement opportunities with companies like GHD, Hydro, Entura and INCAT.
Engineers solve real-world problems
Engineer a climate-safe future
Engineers are creative thinkers, driven to solve problems and make a difference. At the University of Tasmania, you’ll learn to design practical, climate-resilient solutions to challenges like renewable energy, sustainable infrastructure, low-emissions technologies and circular design.
What is Climate Safe Engineering?
Climate Safe Engineering is about designing systems, products and infrastructure that reduce emissions, minimise environmental harm and help communities adapt to a changing climate. It means creating solutions that are sustainable, resilient and fit for the future.
Build your foundation
In first year, you’ll explore the fundamentals of engineering through a climate-focused lens, gaining essential technical knowledge while considering environmental impact. This gives you time to discover your interests before choosing a specialisation.
Learn by doing
From second year, you’ll combine advanced technical skills with hands-on labs, workshops and real-world projects that focus on climate action and sustainability. You’ll also complete 12 weeks of industry placement, helping you apply your learning in a professional setting.
Graduate with impact
Your final year culminates in an honours project, where you’ll apply your knowledge to create meaningful change. You'll graduate job-ready, with professional experience and strong industry connections.
PRIMED
The PRIMED (Profession Ready Industry Merged Engineering Degree) program is designed to enhance your Bachelor of Engineering (Specialisation) with Honours degree. This initiative allows you to interact with practising engineers through various structured activities, both on and off campus. Starting from your first semester, you will engage with industry representatives, ensuring professional readiness upon graduation.
The program involves classroom activities, site visits, workshops, design challenges, and work placements. All engineering students participate in 12 weeks of industrial experience, usually during the summer between the third and fourth years. Students typically arrange these placements through connections made during their studies. These experiences may be paid at the appropriate award rate and can lead to graduate positions based on your performance.
Study options in this degree
A Specialisation is an area of focus in your degree. During your studies, you’ll choose an area that interests you, and then study a group of units related to that area.
Civil engineers focus on designing, planning and constructing the world we live in – both above and below the ground. Projects include dams, bridges, pipelines, gas and water supply schemes, sewerage systems, roads, airports, and structures across all scales.
Through project based learning, you will solve real world problems in an industry focused program - with strong connections to the structural, timber, geotechnical, and rock engineering industries. You will develop valuable knowledge and skills in design and analysis that will be the foundation for your Civil Engineering career.
Studying engineering in Tasmania gave Alastair the opportunity to build industry connections, gain practical experience and stay connected to the community he loves.
Electrical engineers manage projects across the generation, transmission, distribution and utilisation of electrical energy. They are currently reinventing the world’s energy systems, working across a scale that crosses continents. In local communities, delivering reliable, sustainable power can tackle poverty and save lives.
As part of your studies, you will visit local industry sites, including substations and renewable energy generators. You will learn the fundamentals of power systems and how power systems are evolving worldwide, and how you can contribute to the shift to more renewable energy. You will also participate in a range of projects where you will design, simulate and evaluate future power systems.
Hear from student Nathan, who investigated ways to detect faults in the power grid, helping electricity companies identify issues and support a future where electric vehicles are charged and ready to go.
Mechanical engineers are involved in design, manufacturing, assembly, commissioning, maintenance, safety and management; working across diverse global industries.
Some of the largest and most complicated machines on the planet, from ships and aircraft to highly technical mechatronics and automation, require the skills and knowledge of a mechanical engineer.
The Mechanical Engineering specialisation features the latest theory and practise of analysis and design of mechanical systems. The course incorporates technology-integrated and industry-relevant curriculum that is well regarded by employers.
Hear from student Hannah, who is working to improve our ability to collect and interpret ice core data, which could help us better predict the future climate of our planet.
Other study options
Choosing a double degree allows you to deepen your knowledge within two separate study areas. The Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Engineering (Specialisation) with Honours in Engineering provides you with the option to combine specialisations from science and engineering to create a truly customised degree.
In addition to the engineering specialisations above, you may also wish to look at our Maritime Engineering study options.
Find out more about what you'll study, entry requirements, fees and scholarships - and to apply.
Course information webinar
Wednesday 28th October, 5:00pm - 6:00pm (AEDT)
Explore the Bachelor of Engineering (Specialisation) with Honours and discover how you can turn problem-solving, creativity and technical skills into a career that helps shape the future.
During this webinar, we’ll cover the available engineering specialisations, hands-on learning, industry experience through the PRIMED Program, course structure and career pathways. We’ll also discuss applications, fees, scholarships and other key information, with an opportunity to ask questions.
Career opportunities
Engineers are in demand worldwide, and our graduates build well-paid, meaningful careers across government, private industry, consulting, and research. Many begin in technical roles and quickly progress into leadership positions thanks to their problem-solving and project management skills.
You'll play a key role in shaping the future across a wide range of sectors – from renewable energy and sustainable transport to biomedical design, smart infrastructure, and environmental resilience. You'll learn to balance creative design, critical thinking and applied science to solve real-world challenges that impact communities and the planet.
Here are some of the top careers projected to grow until 2034.
19.6%
Engineering
Professionals
Predicted job growth to 2034*
16.3%
Engineering Managers
Predicted job growth to 2034*
20.3%
Civil Engineering
Professionals
Predicted job growth to 2034*
*Jobs and Skills Australia trend data May 2024 to May 2034.
Student experience highlight
Renewable Engineering
"As a civil engineering student, doing a project that has a link to industry but also to be involved in a renewable project is really beneficial. When you are doing the work you an actually see how that applies to the real world".
James Beattie has been awarded the W.A. Cromarty & Co. Renewable Energy Prize for his research into ‘Dynamic loading of side spillway chutes.
