Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
at The University of Notre Dame Australia, Western Australia.
A four-year accredited engineering honours degree. Most programmes ladder a common first year into civil, mechanical, electrical, chemical, software or mechatronic majors with mandatory industry placement.
ATAR cutoff history
Published cutoff data for the The University of Notre Dame Australia Bachelor of Engineering (Honours). We never invent figures; entries marked "not published" mean the university or admissions centre has not released a verified cutoff for that intake.
| Intake year | ATAR cutoff | Admissions centre |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | ATAR cutoff not published | TISC |
| 2023 | ATAR cutoff not published | TISC |
| 2022 | ATAR cutoff not published | TISC |
No verified cutoffs are available. Confirm the latest figure on the official TISC cutoff release.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
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What you will study
First year is a common engineering foundation: engineering mathematics (calculus, linear algebra, differential equations), physics, engineering mechanics, programming and engineering design, taken alongside Notre Dame's Core Curriculum units in philosophy and ethics that frame professional responsibility. You usually do not lock in a major until the end of first year. Small classes mean hands-on support through the demanding maths sequence. Second and third year specialise into a discipline such as civil, mechanical, electrical, software or mechatronic engineering. Lab work and design studios expand, with major team design subjects and continuing engineering mathematics. You build the technical depth and professional skills that Engineers Australia accreditation requires. Final year is the honours capstone: a year-long engineering design or research project, advanced electives and the supervised industry work experience required for accreditation. On graduation you can register with Engineers Australia as a Graduate Member and begin working towards Chartered status.
Example first-year subjects
- Engineering Mathematics 1
- Physics for Engineers
- Engineering Mechanics (Statics)
- Programming for Engineers
- Engineering Design
- Introduction to Ethics (Core)
How you will be assessed
- Final exams in mathematics and core engineering subjects
- Weekly problem sets and laboratory reports
- Team design projects across all years
- Major capstone design or research project in final year
- Industry work-experience portfolio
- Oral defence and presentation of the capstone
Career outcomes
- Graduates work as professional engineers in civil, mechanical, electrical, mining and software roles after gaining Engineers Australia registration.
- Common destinations include consulting engineering firms (AECOM, Aurecon, Arup), infrastructure agencies and major mining and energy companies.
- Many alumni move into project management, technology start-ups or graduate management programmes within five years.
Professional accreditation
- Engineers Australia
Typical first jobs
- Graduate civil or structural engineer at a consulting firm
- Graduate mechanical engineer at an industrial or manufacturing employer
- Graduate electrical or electronics engineer at a utility or contractor
- Graduate software or mechatronics engineer
- Graduate mining or resources engineer
- Graduate environmental or water engineer
- Project or design engineer in infrastructure
Graduate starting salary
$70,000 - $80,000 per year
Source: https://www.qilt.edu.au/surveys/graduate-outcomes-survey-(gos). Last reviewed 2026-05-24.
After graduation
Most graduates take a graduate engineer position with a consulting firm, infrastructure agency, mining or energy company. Postgraduate options include Master of Engineering specialisations, Master of Engineering Management, an MBA after some work experience, and research masters or PhD pathways. Many graduates work towards Chartered status with Engineers Australia in their first few years.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Students who liked specialist maths and physics in senior school
- Problem-solvers who enjoy practical lab and design work
- Patient team players willing to do group projects across four years
- Self-starters who chase summer engineering internships
- Students who value small classes and close staff support
It is probably not for you if
- Students who dislike maths or have not done methods and physics
- People wanting a humanities-style course with light contact hours
- Those who avoid group work and laboratory reports
- Students unwilling to complete industry placement
Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and ATAR cutoffs on the The University of Notre Dame Australia handbook and on TISC before applying. Page generated at https://examexplained.com.au/uni/notre-dame/bachelor-of-engineering-honours.