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Bachelor of Engineering (Specialisation) with Honours
University of Tasmania, Hobart/Launceston, TAS, Australia
About this program
The Bachelor of Engineering (Specialisation) with Honours at the University of Tasmania is built around Climate Safe Engineering, embedding climate mitigation and adaptation into every aspect of civil, mechanical and electrical engineering. Students learn to design systems that reduce emissions, strengthen climate resilience and create sustainable infrastructure, choosing a specialisation in one of the three disciplines. The accredited degree takes a minimum of four years full-time and is based in Hobart.
Cost & duration
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- The Bachelor of Engineering (Specialisation) with Honours requires completion of 400 credit points: 137.5 credit points of Core units, 75 credit points of Core Climate Safe units (which incorporate a Vertically Integrated Project run across Years 1 to 3), 150 credit points of Specialisation units, 25 credit points of Electives, and 12.5 credit points of Engineering elective. All students complete 12 weeks (450 hours) of industrial experience via four flexibly-enrolled Engineering Professional Practice short modules, required for Engineers Australia accreditation. In Year 2, students choose a Specialisation from Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering
- the Civil, Electrical and Mechanical specialisations are individually accredited by Engineers Australia
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Civil EngineerANZSCO 233211
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. A degree accredited by Engineers Australia makes the skills assessment close to a formality; a non-accredited degree instead needs a Competency Demonstration Report.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Mechanical EngineerANZSCO 233512
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Electrical EngineerANZSCO 233311
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Electronics EngineerANZSCO 233411
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via Engineers Australia assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Chemical EngineerANZSCO 233111
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Structural EngineerANZSCO 233214
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via Engineers Australia assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Environmental EngineerANZSCO 233915
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)ANZSCO 233611
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via Engineers Australia assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Biomedical EngineerANZSCO 233913
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via Engineers Australia assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Agricultural EngineerANZSCO 233912
On MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting the points-tested 189, 190, and 491 as well as the employer-sponsored 482 and 186, via an Engineers Australia skills assessment.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Domestic applicants are ranked by ATAR; in 2026 the lowest ATAR to receive an offer into this course was 70.2. Domestic applicants with higher education study must have partially completed an undergraduate course at Diploma level or higher (at least two units, equivalent to 25 University of Tasmania credit points), or completed the University of Tasmania University Preparation Program. Domestic applicants with VET/TAFE study must have completed a Certificate IV (or equivalent) in any discipline. Subject prerequisites for all applicants: Mathematics Methods (MTM415117) or equivalent, and Physical Sciences (PSC315118) or equivalent (Chemistry or Physics accepted). International and other applicants can meet the General Entry Requirement with qualifications equivalent to a year 12 education in Australia, an AQF Certificate IV or above, or at least 25 credit points of previous tertiary study at Diploma level or higher, subject to the same Mathematics Methods and Physical Sciences prerequisites.
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