Western Sydney University
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Materials Engineering)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThe Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) program is designed for students with interests in learning to address humanity’s issues and challenges through the development and deployment of technical solutions.
Since the dawning of mankind an understanding of how materials can be obtained and used has been critical to successful human endeavour. Materials engineers are concerned with the highly technological and dynamic process of understanding, developing, and applying materials (metals, polymers, ceramics, composites) to a range of engineering problems. Students will develop skills necessary to synthesise relevant information so that they can be effective decision makers in a materials context. These skills will serve them well in varied career opportunities associated with biomedical devices, nanotechnology, advanced manufacturing, opto-electronics, energy, aerospace, and sustainable construction. This major includes a mandatory 450-hour industrial placement as a completion requirement for Engineers Australia accreditation as professional engineer.
Delivery mode
Western Sydney University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- 169 Macquarie Street, Parramatta, NSW
- 6 Hassall Street, Parramatta, NSW
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- Completed Year 12 (ATAR optional) with ATAR 75.00 or equivalent
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Materials Engineering) will prepare you for the following roles.
Production Engineer
A Production Engineer designs and maintains equipment used during the manufacturing of a range of items. You might create machinery to produce spec...
Materials Engineer
A Materials Engineer designs, develops, and tests materials used in various products and manufacturing processes. They focus on improving materials...
Process Engineer
A Process Engineer develops equipment and machinery used in the manufacturing industry. You might create equipment used to make new products or mak...
Metallurgist
A Metallurgist studies metals and their use in a range of industries. You might look at how various metals perform and whether they would be suited...
Corrosion Engineer
A Corrosion Engineer assesses and prevents the degradation of materials, particularly metals, caused by chemical reactions with their environment....
Plastics Engineer
A Plastics Engineer develops and optimises plastic materials and products for various applications. You might work in industries such as manufactur...
Polymer Technician
A Polymer Technician produces plastic and rubber products in a factory or manufacturing operation. You’ll use specialist equipment and machinery to...
Composites Engineer
A Composites Engineer designs, develops, and tests composite materials used in various industries such as aerospace, automotive, and construction....
Materials Scientist
A Materials Scientist studies and develops materials with specific properties to improve their performance and application. You might work in resea...
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