Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
at Torrens University Australia, South 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 Torrens University 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 | SATAC |
| 2023 | ATAR cutoff not published | SATAC |
| 2022 | ATAR cutoff not published | SATAC |
No verified cutoffs are available. Confirm the latest figure on the official SATAC cutoff release.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
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What you will study
Torrens delivers technology and engineering programmes through its applied colleges in small classes with a hands-on, project-based style. First year builds the engineering core: engineering mathematics, physics, computing and programming, statics and an introduction to engineering design and the profession, taught through labs and team projects rather than lectures alone. Through the middle of the degree you specialise in a discipline such as civil, mechanical, electrical, software or mechatronic engineering, working through the technical theory and design methods of that field. Teaching pairs analysis with practical and design work, and trimester delivery with multiple intakes a year structures the coursework and project sequence. The final stage centres on a major capstone design project and the mandatory industry placement that Engineers Australia accreditation requires. Graduates finish with a portfolio of design work, documented professional experience and a qualification accredited for the engineering profession.
Example first-year subjects
- Engineering Mathematics
- Physics for Engineers
- Engineering Design and Practice
- Programming for Engineers
- Statics and Mechanics
- Introduction to the Engineering Profession
How you will be assessed
- Design projects and technical reports
- Laboratory practicals and experiments
- Problem sets and quantitative exams
- Group capstone or design-team deliverables
- Industry placement documentation
- Technical presentations
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 engineer in a chosen discipline
- Engineering design or project assistant
- Site or field engineer
- Technical or systems engineer
- Engineering consultant graduate
- Research or development engineer
Graduate starting salary
$68,000 - $80,000 per year
Source: https://www.qilt.edu.au/surveys/graduate-outcomes-survey-(gos). Last reviewed 2026-05-24.
After graduation
Graduates enter graduate engineering roles and work toward Chartered status with Engineers Australia through documented professional experience. Many move into project management, technical leadership or specialist consulting within a few years. Torrens offers articulated postgraduate engineering and technology study entered by direct application across multiple intakes, and graduates can also pursue research masters and PhD pathways.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Students who enjoy maths, physics and problem solving
- Practical learners who like designing and building things
- Those comfortable with a heavy quantitative workload
- People who work well in design and project teams
- Self-directed students suited to trimester delivery
It is probably not for you if
- Students who dislike advanced maths and physics
- Those wanting a creative, humanities or design-only degree
- People who prefer light timetables and minimal project work
- Students seeking a quick three-year qualification
Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and ATAR cutoffs on the Torrens University Australia handbook and on SATAC before applying. Page generated at https://examexplained.com.au/uni/torrens/bachelor-of-engineering-honours.