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Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

Faculty of Engineering

Minimum ATAR
84
Full time
4 years
Part time
8 years
Credit points
192
Campus
Clayton, Malaysia
Mode
On campus

Overview

In the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), you will develop the knowledge and skills to practice as a professional engineer in one of the following branches of engineering:

• Aerospace engineering*

• Biomedical Engineering

• Chemical engineering

• Civil engineering

• Environmental engineering*

• Electrical and computer systems engineering

• Materials engineering*

• Mechanical engineering

• Robotics and Mechatronics engineering

• Software engineering

* These specialisations are not available in Monash University Malaysia in 2026

Your studies commence with the common first year. Completion of the common first year will develop your foundational skills for engineering while you sample from the various branches of engineering. During this year, you will develop your skills and knowledge of fundamental engineering through the completion of practical hands-on design-and-build activities. At the conclusion of the first year, you will nominate your branch of engineering for further study.

After specialising in the second year, you will develop an in-depth understanding of the knowledge, techniques, tools and resources appropriate for your branch of engineering, as well as skills and knowledge of the application of engineering methods required to conduct, design and manage engineering projects.

Master's accelerated pathway (Clayton campus) The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) is also available in a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Master of Engineering accelerated double pathway. Designed for high-achieving students, this pathway option will allow you the opportunity to fast-track directly from the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) into the Master of Engineering. By attaining a weighted average mark of 65% by the end of level 2, you will qualify to use four electives during your Bachelor's to complete Master's-level units. Successful completion of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) with a minimum 65% average will enable direct entry to the Master of Engineering with only 24 credit points (half a year) of study to complete. You will graduate with both a Bachelor's Honours degree and an Expert Master's degree. Please note that the Master's accelerated pathway is only available for the following specialisations:

• Engineering management

• Renewable energy engineering

• Smart manufacturing engineering

First-year units

Level 1 units every student in this course takes or chooses from.

And 13 more in the course structure below.

Course structure

Open a major, minor or specialisation to see its units.

Rules for completing this course

You must complete 192 credit points, comprising: - 30 credit points of Fundamental and design studies; - 18 credit points of Breadth studies; and - 144 credit points of Specialist studies. The structure of this course includes a common first year for all students which is represented by Part A. Fundamental and design studies and Part B. Breadth studies. - a maximum of 60 credit points of Level 1 units can be credited to the engineering course. - A minimum of 72 credit points must be completed in engineering studies at Levels 3, 4 or 5. You must satisfy the continuous professional development requirements which is Part D of your Specialist studies (See Professional Practice ENG0001 or ENG0002).

Part A. Fundamental and design studies

30 cp

You must complete 30 credit points, comprising: - Fundamental studies (12 credit points); and - Design studies (18 credit points).

Fundamental studies

12 cp

You must complete the following units

  • ENG1014Engineering numerical analysis6 cp
  • ENG1005Engineering mathematics6 cp

Design studies

18 cp

You must complete the following units

  • ENG1011Engineering methods6 cp
  • ENG1013Engineering smart systems6 cp
  • ENG1012Engineering for people and planet6 cp

Part B. Breadth studies

18 cp

You must complete 18 credit points, comprising: - Foundational studies and/or elective studies (12 credit points); and - First year breadth studies (6 credit points). Note: Your 12 credit points of foundational or elective studies will depend on the whether you have completed physics and/or specialist mathematics as part of your year 12 studies. Engineering single degree: You must complete one unit (6 credit points) from the First Year engineering breadth study list and two free open electives (total of 12 credit points). If you are required to complete one or two foundational studies units, these will be taken in place of your free open electives. If no foundational studies units are required, your free open electives may be chosen from either the First Year engineering breadth study list or from across the University, subject to meeting the unit enrolment rules. Engineering double degrees: The double degrees course structure does not include 12 credit points of free open electives in Part B. You must complete one unit (6 credit points) from the First Year engineering breadth study list. If a foundational studies unit is required, it will be undertaken in place of the First Year engineering breadth study unit. Where two foundational studies units are required, the second unit is additional to the course requirements, increasing the total credit points for the double degree by 6 credit points and requiring a study overload in Year 1 or Year 2.

Foundational studies

12 cp

If you have not completed one of, or both of, VCE Physics (Units 3 and 4) and VCE Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 and 4) with the required study score (or equivalent), you must complete the following physics and/or mathematics foundation units. To check the required study score, visit https://www.monash.edu/engineering/current-students/enrolment-and-re-enrolment/how-to-enrol-and-re-enrol/course-information/undergraduate-enrolment

First year breadth studies

6 cp

You must complete 6 credit points from the following units. Note 1. Biomedical engineering: If you intend to specialise in biomedical engineering, you must select and complete BIO1011. Note 2. Software engineering: If you intend to specialise in software engineering, you must select and complete FIT1045, as it provides essential grounding in programming and prepares you for advanced software engineering units. Note 3. You can complete only one of CHM1011 or CHM1051 as they are mutual prohibition units. Note 4. If you complete a First Year engineering breadth unit that happens to be a core unit in your chosen specialisation, the unit will count towards your specialisation study. You must still fulfil the First Year engineering breadth study requirement by completing another breadth study unit

  • BIO1011Blueprints for life6 cp
  • CHE2167Process material selection6 cp
  • CHE2871Biochemistry for engineers6 cp
  • ENG1812Leadership and entrepreneurship6 cp
  • CHE1010Grand challenges in chemical engineering: Delivering sustainable food, water and energy6 cp
  • CHM1011Chemistry 16 cp
  • CHM1051Chemistry 1 advanced6 cp
  • ENE1621Environmental engineering6 cp
  • ENG1021Spatial communication in engineering6 cp
  • ENG1051Materials for energy and sustainability6 cp
  • ENG1811Engineering Industry 4.0 Design6 cp
  • ENG1813Next-Gen uncrewed vehicle6 cp
  • FIT1045Software development 1: Programming foundations6 cp
  • FIT1056Making with artificial intelligence: Software in the AI era6 cp
  • PHS1002Physics for engineering6 cp
  • RSE1010Introduction to resources engineering6 cp
  • CHE2161Mechanics of fluids6 cp
  • ECE2072Digital systems6 cp
  • MEC2811Manufacturing processes6 cp
  • MTE2201Plastics and the planet: Health, impact and sustainability6 cp
  • TRC2001Introduction to systems engineering6 cp

Parts C, D and E. Specialist studies

144 cp

You must complete Parts C, D and E of one of the specialisations from the list below, that is offered on your campus of study. Note 1: Aerospace Engineering and Environmental Engineering are not offered at Malaysia. Note 2: Please be aware that certain specialisations have specific engineering unit requirements to meet the accreditation standards set by the Engineering Accreditation Council Malaysia (EAC) and/or the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM). It is important to note these requirements and ensure that you complete the necessary engineering units for your chosen specialisation to satisfy the accreditation criteria.

Engineering minors

24 cp

An engineering minor will diversify your skill set and add versatility. If you are enrolled in the engineering single degree course, you can use your engineering electives in Years 2, 3 and 4 to complete a minor from a different engineering discipline. While most specialisations have complementary combinations with minors, it should be noted that the Biomedical Engineering and Software Engineering specialisations currently do not offer any options to pursue a minor. Minors are also not available in the engineering double-degrees.

Clayton offerings

24 cp

Malaysia offerings

24 cp