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.
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.
Locations
- 169 Macquarie Street, Parramatta
- 6 Hassall Street, Parramatta
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Admission
- Recommended studies: Physics and HSC Mathematics Extension 1 or HSC Mathematics Extension 2.
- Assumed knowledge required: Two subjects of Science, two subjects of English and Mathematics (not General Mathematics) at Band 5 or higher.
English Language Entry Requirements
Your English language proficiency test must be no more than two years old at the time of your commencement at Western Sydney University.
- IELTS (Academic version): 6.5 overall score with minimum 6.0 in each subtest
- TOEFL (Internet-based score): Total score 82 with Writing 21, Speaking 18, Reading 13, Listening 13
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: 58 overall with no communication skills less than 50
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...
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