Charles Darwin University
4 years full-time, 8 years part-time
Engineer creative solutions for real-world challenges with this comprehensive honours degree offering specializations in Civil and Structural, Electrical and Electronics, or Mechanical Engineering. Study flexibly online or on-campus with practical industry experience.
Admission requires successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) with an ATAR of at least 70, or a national qualification at Certificate IV level or higher, or at least 0.5 year of full-time higher education study with a GPA of at least 3. Overseas qualifications considered equivalent are accepted. Prerequisite: NTCET/SACE Stage 2 Mathematical Methods or Physics, or completion of CDU unit SMA104 Concepts of Mathematics or equivalent. English language proficiency requirements must be met.
Year 1 introduces foundation engineering skills common to all engineering areas including mathematics, statics, dynamics, software, and design principles. Years 2-3 build on foundations with specialization-specific units. Civil and Structural students study mechanics of solids, surveying, fluid dynamics, hydraulics, soil mechanics, materials engineering, and structural design. Electrical and Electronics students focus on circuit analysis, analogue electronics, digital systems, electrical machines, power systems, electromagnetics, and control systems. Mechanical Engineering students study mechanics of solids, manufacturing technologies, fluid dynamics, machine design, materials engineering, and renewable energy systems. Year 4 includes design projects, research thesis, and 12 weeks of professional practice.
CDU is ranked #3 in Australia for engineering and technology employment outcomes and #4 for engineering and technology starting salary (GUG 2024). The course is accredited by Engineers Australia at the level of Professional Engineer and recognized internationally under the Washington Accord. CDU offers flexible study options (online, on-campus, full-time, part-time), practical industry experience through 450 hours of professional practice, and a supportive learning environment. The program is developed in consultation with industry leaders ensuring graduates have skills that directly align with international industry requirements.
Graduating from the Civil and Structural Engineering specialisation may lead to professional opportunities in design, construction, water supply and treatment, infrastructure development, roads and traffic, and project management. Electrical and Electronics graduates may pursue careers in electronics, renewable energy, power generation and distribution, manufacturing, process control, mining, oil and gas, consultation, and project management. Mechanical Engineering graduates can work in design, machinery, manufacturing and fabrication, process control, mining, oil and gas, consultation, and project management.
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