Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Double Major) (Mechanical Engineering and Materials Engineering)

5 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Wollongong

Program Overview

Program Overview
The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Double Major) at the University of Wollongong (UOW) is designed for students who want to build a strong technical foundation while developing expertise in two engineering disciplines. This degree is perfect if you’re curious about how things work, enjoy maths and science, and want to tackle real-world challenges with a broader, more flexible skill set. By combining two majors, you’ll stand out to employers and open the door to a wider range of career opportunities.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1:
Your first year focuses on the core principles of engineering, including engineering mathematics, programming, and engineering design. You’ll be introduced to a variety of engineering fields, giving you a solid base to choose your double-major pathway. The emphasis is on developing your understanding of maths, science, and communication—skills essential to every great engineer.

Year 2:
In your second year, you’ll start diving into your chosen specialisations. Depending on your majors, you might study subjects like mechanics of materials, electrical circuits, fluid mechanics, or thermodynamics. You’ll also begin working on industry-linked projects and develop your understanding of professional engineering practice.

Years 3 & 4 (and possibly Year 5 for double majors):
These later years are where you truly master your two engineering areas. You’ll study advanced units such as structural design, control systems, materials selection, or mining engineering, depending on your pathway. A key highlight of the program is the 12-week professional industry placement and a capstone design project, where you’ll apply everything you’ve learned to real-world engineering challenges.

Focus Areas

Core engineering fundamentals
Dual-major specialisations (e.g., Civil & Environmental, Mechanical & Mining, Electrical & Computer/AIS)
Industry experience and real-world design projects

Learning Outcomes
As a UOW engineering graduate, you’ll be able to:

Apply core engineering principles and analytical methods
Communicate ideas effectively across teams and disciplines
Collaborate in professional environments
Design creative and sustainable solutions to complex problems
Understand your professional and ethical responsibilities
Embrace lifelong learning and innovation

Professional Accreditation
UOW’s engineering degrees are accredited by Engineers Australia and recognised under the Washington Accord. This means your qualification is internationally recognised, preparing you for a global engineering career.

Reputation and Employability
UOW is ranked among the top 1% of universities worldwide (QS Rankings) and is highly regarded by employers. In fact, employers rated UOW engineering graduates 89.6% satisfied, placing the university 1st in New South Wales for graduate quality in the QILT Employer Satisfaction Survey.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

Here’s how the University of Wollongong’s Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Double Major) program gives you hands-on, practical experience from your very first day:

From the moment you start, you won’t just be learning theories — you’ll be applying them. Right from your first year, you’ll explore engineering fundamentals in a hands-on way: working with real tools, observing real systems, and collaborating in teams to solve problems. UOW’s world-class facilities mean you’ll have access to modern laboratories, advanced engineering software, and industry-standard equipment. It’s all designed to ensure that when you graduate, you’re not just knowledgeable — you’re job-ready and confident in your practical skills.

As you progress through your degree, you’ll take part in industry projects, work-based placements, and supervised design and research challenges — all of which give you a genuine taste of what it’s like to work as a professional engineer.

Here’s a closer look at what you’ll experience at UOW in this program:

A 12-week (420-hour) compulsory industry placement — either in Australia or overseas — where you’ll apply what you’ve learned in a real engineering environment and gain valuable professional experience.
Industry-sponsored projects and work-integrated learning that connect you with real clients and real engineering problems, helping you develop teamwork and problem-solving skills.
Access to purpose-built, fully equipped engineering labs and advanced computer-aided design and analysis tools that reflect what’s used in industry.
Opportunities to engage with world-class research institutes on campus, such as the Australian Institute for Innovative Materials, Molecular Horizons, and the SMART Infrastructure Facility — where you may even work alongside research staff on live projects.
Collaborative group work and multidisciplinary design projects built into your studies, helping you develop the teamwork and communication skills essential for success in the engineering field.
Strong industry connections through guest lectures, start-up accelerator programs, and innovation showcases — giving you the chance to network with employers and display your work to the wider engineering community.

Overall, this program is designed to make sure you don’t just learn about engineering — you live it, every step of the way.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Progression & Future Opportunities

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Double Major)
University of Wollongong

Graduate Outcomes Summary
As a graduate of this double major program, you’ll be well-prepared to take on professional roles such as design engineer, project engineer or systems engineer — with the potential to progress into leadership and consulting positions over time. The double major structure gives you both breadth and depth in your expertise, helping you stand out to employers across a wide range of industries.

Future Progression & Opportunities
The University of Wollongong’s Careers & Employability team is there to support you throughout your studies — from career action planning and networking, to helping you secure internships and industry placements.

A key highlight of the program is the 420 hours of compulsory work-based placements (equivalent to 12 weeks full-time). This hands-on experience allows you to apply your learning in real industry settings, build valuable connections, and graduate with genuine professional experience.

While salary figures for this specific degree aren’t listed, UOW engineering graduates have gone on to work with leading employers such as Arup, AECOM, Lendlease, and BlueScope Steel — all well-recognised names in the engineering world.

UOW’s engineering degrees are developed in line with professional accreditation and industry standards, ensuring your qualification remains relevant, recognised, and respected both in Australia and internationally.

Typical career paths include:

Design Engineer
Project Engineer
Systems Engineer
Process / Industrial Engineer

Further Academic Progression
After completing your Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Double Major), you’ll also have the option to continue into postgraduate study — for example, the Master of Engineering Management or a Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering). These advanced qualifications can help you specialise further, pursue leadership or research roles, or even transition into academia.