Undergraduate

Engineering
and IT Guide

Discover
Engineering
and IT in
2027
Contents

Why choose Engineering or Information Technology? 4

Engineering and Information Technology at a glance 5

Your study experience 6

Your study options 7

How to study Engineering at Melbourne 8

How to study Information Technology at Melbourne 9

Biomedical Engineering 10

Chemical Engineering 11

Civil Engineering 12

Digital Infrastructure Engineering 13

Electrical Engineering 14

Environmental Engineering 16

Industrial Engineering 18

Mechanical Engineering 19

Mechatronics Engineering 20

Information Technology 22

Information Systems 23

Software Engineering 24

Computer Science 25

Student experience 26

Endeavour Exhibition 27

The Creator Space 28

Industry experiences and careers 29

Experience uni while you’re still at school 30

Pathways to professional careers 32

How to apply and entry requirements 33

Entry requirements 34

Scholarships 35
Why choose
Melbourne?
A community where every student can thrive
No matter where you’ve come from or where you aspire to be, at
Melbourne you’ll join a diverse and supportive community committed
to your success. It’s an environment shaped by curiosity and intellectual
rigour, where ideas are tested, perspectives challenged and learning is
focused on your future.

A distinctive curriculum for a changing world

From undergraduate study through to advanced graduate degrees,
our unique curriculum helps you to develop critical thinking, creativity
and adaptability.
Learning from world-renowned academics, researchers and industry
leaders, you’ll discover what you’re good at, what excites you and where
your interests might lead. Combined with learning experiences that
extend beyond the classroom, you’ll gain the expertise and confidence
you need to navigate and succeed in your career over time.

A degree that evolves with you

Starting with a three-year bachelors degree, you’ll choose subjects
from over 100 study areas to shape the direction of your studies. This
structure gives you the flexibility to respond to new interests and
opportunities as they arise, while building towards long-term career
outcomes.
You’ll graduate with the motivation and capabilities to take on whatever
comes next. From there, you can enter the workforce or continue into
graduate study or research, to develop advanced expertise and gain a
specialised professional qualification that is globally recognised.

#1 in
Australia

#1 employer
reputation
2026 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings

The University of Melbourne acknowledges the Traditional Owners of

the unceded land on which we work, learn and live: the Wurundjeri Woi
Wurrung and Bunurong peoples (Burnley, Parkville, Southbank and
Werribee campuses), the Yorta Yorta Nation (Dookie and Shepparton
campuses), and the Dja Dja Wurrung people (Creswick campus).

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 Why choose Engineering
or Information Technology?
Flexible and focused course structures
#1 #45
Do you love innovation and discovering
how things work? Are you passionate about
inventing, designing and creating solutions
Select majors, electives, and breadth subjects #1 #31
that align with your chosen career from day in Australia
in Australia
globally
globally
for society? A global career in Engineering and one or explore a range of diverse subjects to
Information Technology might be for you. discover new passions. forData
for Computer
Science andScience
Artificial and

Engineering and Information Technology skills

Information Systems
Intelligence
Immersive and hands-on learning
are applicable across almost every sector, from
experiences
health care right through to manufacturing.

#1 #45
There are many career pathways you could Work alongside world-renowned academics,
take, and the following themes are just a few researchers and industry experts while using
the latest technologies, tools and research
#1 #31
examples. You may study areas not listed here in Australia
in Australia
globally
globally
or find other unique ways to apply your talents to become a true innovator in your field.
within your chosen industry. You’ll gain valuable industry experience with forData
for Data Science
Science and Artificial
internship opportunities, real-world projects and Artificial Intelligence
Intelligence
and exciting innovation challenges with
industry mentors.

#1 #45
Graduate ready to make an impact
You’ll graduate with both an undergraduate #1 #45
in Australia globally
and a professionally accredited masters in Australia globally

degree giving you a higher-level qualification forData

for Mechanical,
Science and Artificial
that is recognised by employers globally. We’re Aeronautical and
Intelligence
accredited by Engineers Australia, EUR-ACE
Manufacturing Engineering*
and more.
*QS World University Rankings By Subject 2026

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At Melbourne, engineering and information Melbourne Accelerator Program Academic mentoring

technology offer more than just classroom
learning. Engage in a variety of clubs and Get your startup off the ground. Apply for Every student gets the chance to connect
societies, engage with industry experts and the Melbourne Accelerator Program (MAP), a with an academic from your faculty. These
enjoy the vibrant surroundings of one of the unique startup incubator that gives students meetings are a safe space to chat about what
world's most exciting cities. the opportunity to forge their careers as you want to get out of your studies, explore
entrepreneurs with the support of fellowship your interests, discuss personal goals, and get
grants, office spaces and access to a network tips for navigating university life in general.
Clubs and Societies of mentors and investors. Throughout your studies, you’ll also be able
Our student clubs bring together people to explore career and graduate study options
who are passionate about engineering and Studying overseas with alumni and industry mentors.
information technology and want to make
Combine travel and study by taking part
an impact. With over 200 clubs to choose
of your degree overseas through approved
Melbourne Peer Mentor
from, you’ll connect with people from a range
of disciplines, cultural backgrounds and programs worldwide. With 200 university Program
interests. Our clubs include: exchange partners and various engineering As a new undergraduate student, you’re
and information technology partnerships, automatically enrolled into this program,
• Aerospace and Rocket Engineering such as AOTULE and GE3 networks, you'll have which matches you with a later-year student
Society (ARES) numerous opportunities to study at top schools and other first-year students in your faculty.
• Computing and Information Systems across Asia, Oceania, Europe, and the US. You’ll meet with your group five times, meet
Students Association (CISSA) new people, make connections, and discover
Scholarships and funding options are available
• Engineering discipline-based clubs for short-term or semester-long programs, what uni is all about. You can then develop
• Engineering Music Society making it possible to explore different your leadership skills from your second year
countries during your degree. onwards by signing up to become a Peer
• Engineers Without Borders (University of
Mentor yourself!
Melbourne chapter)
• Melbourne Space Program Build your capabilities
Melbourne Plus
• MUR Motorsports The Careers and Employability team provides
programs and services to students free Your uni journey extends beyond lectures. It’s
• ENG & IT Community
of charge, including screened job listings, also about finding who you are, your passions
• Robogals and your people. Melbourne Plus is the
workshops, practice interviews, industry
• Unimelb Rover Team events and connections with alumni. You can University’s co-curricular recognition program,
• Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) even attend a free Career Bootcamp. with over 150 activities to discover. Build your
skills, strengthen your employability and earn
• Women in Technology
university-verified digital credentials. Plus,
you get to explore your interests, have fun and
meet like-minded students.

“I’m in the propulsion sub-team of the

ARES rocketry team. We’re looking at
building a hybrid rocket motor. If we can do
enough research and development within
the next year or so, we can take a hybrid
rocket motor to Spaceport in the US.”

Tully Mahr
Master of Mechanical Engineering student

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How the Melbourne curriculum What is a minor? What is a specialisation?

works A minor is a shortened sequence of subjects A specialisation is an optional set of subjects
You start with a three-year bachelors taken from a major that allows you to within a particular field of your choosing that
degree. Once completed, you can enter explore another field of interest in addition can complement your degree.
the workforce with a deep knowledge to your main area of study.
You can choose a specialisation that pertains
base and career ready skill set. Or, go on to to a particular career path or industry of your
gain advanced training through graduate What is breadth? interest.
coursework or research.
Breadth is a key feature of your Melbourne For example: if you are studying the Master
curriculum undergraduate degree that of Electrical Engineering, you could choose
What is a major? allows you to study a wide range of subjects to specialise in Low-Carbon Power Systems
Making up one third of your subjects, a major from outside your home faculty. Through to become a power system practitioner.
is the subject area you’ll focus on during your breadth, you will develop a broader range of
skills and can explore interests that may not To complete a specialisation, you’ll need
undergraduate degree. Each degree has a
traditionally be available within your main to complete specific subjects to qualify.
different set of majors.
field of study. These subjects build on the expertise you’ll
In your first year, you can focus on your develop throughout your degree and can
major straight away or explore other demonstrate to potential employers that
subjects before deciding on what major you you’re an expert in a specific field. You don’t
want to pursue. need to apply for a specialisation, but some
subjects may have prerequisites.

Your pathway from study to career

Graduate degree
2+ years’ duration
(depending on the course)
Your career
Undergraduate
Globally recognised masters Enter the workforce career-ready with
(bachelor) degree degrees to help you enter a wide a Melbourne undergraduate degree
3 years’ duration range of professions

Choose your degree, explore

different study areas and select OR Build on your career experience and
industry knowledge with specialised
from over 100 majors Research specialisation graduate study
In-depth study to build your
research career

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Bachelor of Biomedicine, International applicants with an overseas Any bachelor degree

qualification can apply for a Graduate Degree
Design, or Science Package by indicating this in their direct If you study any University of Melbourne
To be eligible for the two-year Master of application to the University. undergraduate degree without an engineering
Engineering, choose an engineering major major you are still guaranteed a CSP
or international fee place in the Master
in the Bachelor of Biomedicine, Design or Bachelor of Commerce of Engineering, Master of Information
Science. As a Melbourne graduate, you’ll be
guaranteed a Commonwealth Supported This pathway is ideal if you’re looking to Technology or Master of Information Systems
Place (CSP) or international fee place into combine business skills like management, provided you achieve a WAM of 65% or higher
the Master of Engineering if you achieve a finance or accounting with technical in your bachelors degree, and meet the
Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 65% or knowledge in engineering or information prerequisite requirements.
higher in your bachelors degree. technology to lead into a broad range of
If you follow this path, you’ll be eligible for
career options in engineering, information
the three-year Master of Engineering or the
technology, business or consultancy.
Graduate Degree Package two-year Master of Information Technology or
High-achieving students can enrol in the Master of Information Systems.
Enrol into both a University of Melbourne
Bachelor of Commerce/Master of Engineering
bachelors degree and Master of Engineering
or Information Technology (IT) degree.
or IT Graduate Degree Package (GDP). You will Melbourne Chancellorʼs
be guaranteed a Commonwealth Supported
Graduate Degree Packages into the Master
Place or international fee place into the three-
Scholarship
of Engineering or IT are available through
year Master of Engineering or two-year Master The Melbourne Chancellor’s Scholarship
the Bachelors of Biomedicine or Science for
of Information Technology, provided you meet guarantees high-achieving students entry
students who achieve a 95.00 ATAR or above
the maths and science entry requirements. into the Master of Engineering. It is available
or through the Bachelors of Commerce
to students who complete Year 12 or the
for students who achieve a 93.00 ATAR or Bachelor of Commerce students who intend to
International Baccalaureate (IB) in Australia
above. This option guarantees your CSP progress to the Master of Engineering will be
and who achieve an ATAR of 99.90 or higher.
or International fee place in the Master of permitted to complete the four prerequisite
Engineering or IT. A Graduate Degree Package first year subjects using breadth.
has its own course code, so if you’re not
sure what ATAR to expect or want to keep
your choices open, you can still enrol in
the individual undergraduate degree – just
indicate it as a separate preference in VTAC.

Sample course plan: Bachelor of Commerce satisfying prerequisites

for a 3-year Master of Engineering!
Step 1: Study Bachelor of Commerce using breadth to study prerequisites for Engineering"
Bachelor of Commerce (Finance major, satisfying prerequisite for a 3-year Master of Engineering with physics prerequisites) #

Semester 1 Introductory Microeconomics Accounting Reports and Analysis Quantitative Methods 1 Calculus 2
Year 1
Semester 2 Introductory Macroeconomics Principles of Finance Principles of Management Physics 1

Corporate Financial Decision Physics 2: Physical Science and

Semester 1 Quantitative Methods 2 Commerce elective
Making Technology
Year 2
Financial Markets and
Semester 2 Commerce elective Linear Algebra Commerce elective
Institutions

Semester 1 Commerce elective Commerce elective Investments International Finance

Year 3
Semester 2 Commerce elective Derivative Securities Commerce elective Breadth / Commerce Elective

BCom compulsory subjects Major foundation subjects Major subjects Breadth subjects Elective subjects

Learn more at [Link]

! BCom students must complete four prerequisite subjects to meet entry requirements for the three-year Master of Engineering: two specified maths subjects and two first year science subjects (relevant
to your chosen engineering stream).
" This is a sample course plan only. Subjects offered may change from year to year. You will be advised of current subject offerings prior to subject selection and enrolment.
# A combination of economics and econometrics subjects is required to be awarded the Economics major. For full details, please see the University Handbook. The selected major subjects at level 3 are
required for entry into honours in economics.

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The Creator Space offers various specialised The Creator Space is continuously evolving Check out a virtual tour of The Creator Space
areas dedicated to different aspects of the to meet the ever-changing demands of here: [Link]
creation process. the industry, ensuring that graduates
are equipped and skilled with the latest
The Creator Space offers equipment training
fabrication methods and technologies.
and support to assist you in transforming your
ideas into prototypes.
Spanning two floors, this space is equipped Jack and Andria are
Bachelor of Science
with 3D printers, laser cutters, electronics
students both
workbenches featuring oscilloscopes, majoring in Mechanical
functional generators, power suppliers, Engineering Systems
soldering stations, and a reflow oven for and they’re working on
printed circuit boards. an interactive pet lizard
that can detect objects
The Wood Shop provides the necessary in its path.
tools for traditional woodworking tasks like
cutting, turning, sanding, and shaping wood
and plastics.
Similarly, the Metal Shop contains traditional
metal fabrication machines suitable for
cutting, bending, drilling, grinding, and
assembling steel and aluminium structures.
Additionally, there are CNC machines, as well
as manual milling and lathe machines, which
offer insights into the machinery used in
various industries.

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Turn your ideas into real-world impact.

Master of Mechatronics Engineering
The Endeavour Exhibition showcases projects
student Talib and his Endeavour group
created by our engineering and IT students in designed a motor-assisted Water Pump
partnership with industry, government and Cart for agricultural use in the Pursat
research organisations. You’ll apply what you region of Cambodia. Using human-
learn in class to solve real problems, working centred design principles, the team
on projects over a semester or a year. Held transformed an e-bike- a resource readily
twice a year, the exhibition brings together available in Cambodia- into a cart capable
of hauling water, food, and other heavy
students, industry partners and the public to
materials. Designed to be built, installed,
celebrate innovation, with awards, prizes and and maintained locally, the cart addresses
a People’s Choice vote. Along the way, you’ll issues with labor shortages, landmines
build presentation and networking skills, create and the national disability rate.
posters, prototypes or simulations, and gain
In The Creator Space, they’ve used the
valuable experience showcasing your work.
general maker areas for assembling their
cart, the electronics to work with wiring
the pump and testing, the metal shop
for building the drame and the various
machines to help with creating materials.

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How to study Engineering Scan to

at Melbourne
learn more

Undergraduate degree (3 years full-time) Undergraduate degree

Bachelor of Bachelor of Design Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Commerce, or

Biomedicine Majors: Majors: any bachelorsdegree from a
Majors:
recognised tertiary institution
• Civil Engineering • Biomedical
• Biomedical Systems Engineering Systems
Engineering Systems • Computing and • Chemical Engineering
Software Systems Systems
• Digital Infrastructure • Civil Engineering
Engineering Systems Systems
• Mechanical • Computing & Software
3 Years

3 Years
Engineering Systems Systems
• Digital Infrastructure
Engineering Systems
• Electrical Engineering
Systems
• Environmental
Engineering Systems
• Mechanical Must include Linear Algebra and
Engineering Systems Calculus 2 or equivalents, along
• Mechatronics with 2 science subjects relevant to
Engineering Systems intended specialisation.

Exit to
employment Masters degree (2–3 years) Duration of Master of
Engineering will vary from
• Master of Biomedical • Master of Environmental
2–3 years depending on
Engineering Engineering
amount of credit obtained
• Master of Chemical • Master of Industrial from prior study
Engineering Engineering

2–3 Years
• Master of Civil • Master of Mechanical
2 Years

Engineering Engineering
• Master of Digital • Master of Mechatronics
Infrastructure Engineering
Engineering • Master of Software
• Master of Electrical Engineering
Engineering

Exit to
Graduate Research Degrees
employment
• Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
with professional
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
accreditation

You can choose a Graduate Degree Package and apply for a bachelors and engineering
masters degree at the same time.

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Technology at Melbourne
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Undergraduate degree (3 years full-time) Undergraduate degree

Bachelor of Bachelor of IT as breadth Diploma in Bachelor of Commerce, or

Science Design • in any Computing any bachelors degree from a
recognised tertiary institution
Majors: Majors: Melbourne • An extra
• Computing • Computing degree semester to
and Software and Software complement
Systems Systems your degree.

3 Years
• Data Science • Digital
• Digital Infrastructure
Infrastructure Engineering
Engineering Systems
• Mechatronics • User Experience
Engineering Design
Systems

Exit to
employment Masters Degree (1.5–3 years)
• Master of Computer Science

1–3 Years
• Master of Data Science
Optional Specialisations:
• Master of Digital Infrastructure Engineering Artificial Intelligence
• Master of Information Systems Cybersecurity
Distributed Computing
• Master of Information Technology
Human-Computer Interaction
• Master of Software Engineering

Exit to employment
Graduate Research Degrees

2–4 Years
with professional
• Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
accreditation
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

You can choose a Graduate Degree Package and apply for a bachelors and information
technology masters degree at the same time.

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Meet the health challenges of the future What should I study? the wider biomedical engineering community.
with a degree in biomedical engineering.
Biomedical engineering offers a mix of Start with an undergraduate degree with a Your career
innovation, impact, and interdisciplinary major in Biomedical Engineering Systems
Access career opportunities as a biomedical
collaboration to address global health (3 years full-time), then progress to a Master
engineer in industries such as biotechnology,
challenges. of Biomedical Engineering (2-3 years full-
hospitals, R&D, biomedical research institute,
time). This major is available in the following
pharmaceuticals, medical devices or create
undergraduate degrees:
What is biomedical your own startup.
engineering? • Bachelor of Biomedicine
Our graduates are working at organisations
• Bachelor of Science such as the Bionics Institute, Medtronic,
Biomedical engineering blends engineering
with biology and medicine to create Stryker, Chemtronics, Planet Innovation,
breakthroughs in healthcare from advancing Student experience Therapuetics Goods Australia, Government,
diagnostic tools to designing life-saving Cochlear and 4DMedical.
As a biomedical engineering student, you’ll
medical devices. join a global community committed to
improving lives beyond the classroom. You’ll Optional specialisations
connect with peers and lecturers through In the Master of Biomedical Engineering
classes, student societies, and industry-linked you can choose from these optional
activities, while exploring your interests and specialisations:
applying your skills to real-world challenges.
From contributing to groundbreaking medical • Business: Study tailored business subjects
technology research alongside our researchers in partnership with the Melbourne
to building practical experience and Business School covering economics,
professional networks, you’ll develop a strong marketing and finance that relate to
sense of belonging within the department and engineering.

Sample course plan

Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Engineering Systems Major)
Engineering Technology Foundational Biology: Today's Science,
Semester 1 Calculus 2
and Society Life’s Machinery Tomorrow's World
Year 1
Engineering Modelling
Semester 2 Linear Algebra Chemistry 1 Breadth subject
and Design

Applied Computation
Semester 1 Engineering Mathematics Science elective Breadth subject
in Bioengineering
Year 2
Anatomy and Physiology for
Semester 2 Science elective Science elective Breadth subject
Bioengineering

Semester 1 Mechanics for Bioengineering Circuits and Systems Science elective Breadth subject
Year 3
Semester 2 Introduction to Biomaterials Biosystems Design Science elective Breadth / Science elective

Core subjects Elective subjects Breadth subjects Recommended subjects

These are sample course plans only. Subjects offered may change from year to year. You will be advised of current subject offerings prior to subject selection and enrolment.

Pathway to:
Master of Biomedical Engineering

Semester 1 Biomechanics Bioengineering Data Analytics Bioinstrumentation Bioengineering elective

Year 1
Interdisciplinary Design for
Semester 2 Biofluid Mechanics Biosignal Processing Bioengineering elective
Engineers

Biomedical Engineering
Semester 1 Bioengineering elective Approved elective
Management & Regulations
Biomedical Engineering
Year 2
Capstone Project
Semester 2 Bioengineering elective Bioengineering elective Approved elective

Core subjects Elective subjects

These are sample course plans only. Subjects offered may change from year to year. You will be advised of current subject offerings prior to subject selection and enrolment.

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Address the food, resources, energy and What should I study? Optional specialisations
water challenges of the future. With a degree
in Chemical Engineering, you can implement Start with an undergraduate degree with In the Master of Chemical Engineering you can
processes and new technologies to establish a major in Chemical Engineering Systems choose from these optional specialisations:
the circular economy. (3 years full-time), then progress to a
• Business: Study tailored subjects on
Master of Chemical Engineering (2–3 years
economics, marketing and finance.
full-time). This major is available in the
What is chemical engineering? following undergraduate degree: • Materials and minerals: Explore the
Chemical engineers use their understanding technology that underpins materials
• Bachelor of Science production or mineral processing.
of chemistry and biology to create solutions
in resources and a circular economy, recycling • Sustainability and environment: Address
and waste stream management, energy
Your career the challenges in producing sustainable
supply, food and pharmaceutical production, Access career opportunities as a chemical fuels, foods and chemicals for the future.
and water treatment solutions. engineer in industries such as manufacturing,
food and beverage production, future
fuels, renewables and energy storage,
pharmaceuticals, waste recycling and water
treatment. Our engineering graduates are
working at organisations such as Bulla Dairy
Foods, Carlton & United Breweries, CSL,
ExxonMobil, Mars Chocolate Australia and
Melbourne Water.

Sample course plan

Bachelor of Science (Chemical Engineering Systems Major)
Engineering Technology and Today’s Science, Tomorrow’s
Semester 1 Calculus 2 Chemistry 1
Society World
Year 1
Engineering Modelling and
Semester 2 Linear Algebra Chemistry 2 Breadth subject
Design

Fundamentals of Chemical
Semester 1 Material and Energy Balances Science elective Breadth subject
Engineering
Year 2
Digitisation in the Process
Semester 2 Engineering Mathematics Science elective Breadth subject
Industries

Semester 1 Reactors & Catalysts Fluid Mechanics Science elective Breadth subject
Year 3
Momentum, Mass and Heat Safety and Sustainability Case
Semester 2 Science elective Breadth / Science elective
Transfers Studies

Core subjects Elective subjects Breadth subjects Recommended subjects

These are sample course plans only. Subjects offered may change from year to year. You will be advised of current subject offerings prior to subject selection and enrolment.

Pathway to:
Master of Chemical Engineering (Sustainability and environment specialisation)
Chemical Engineering Interdisciplinary Design for
Semester 1 Thermodynamics
Advanced Separation Processes Sustainable Bioprocessing
Engineers
Year 1
Design and Construction of Chemical Engineering Wastewater and Environmental Energy, Emissions and Pollution
Semester 2 Equipment Management Remediation Control

Semester 1 Process Engineering Process Simulation and Control Chemical Engineering Research Project or Internship
Year 2
Semester 2 Chemical Engineering Design Project Chemical Engineering elective Particle Technology

Core subjects Elective subjects Specialisation subjects

These are sample course plans only. Subjects offered may change from year to year. You will be advised of current subject offerings prior to subject selection and enrolment.

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Reimagine sustainable solutions for our cities with a degree in Civil Engineering. Prepare regions, cities and towns to handle increasing
populations, finite resources and extreme events.

What is Civil Engineering? Your career • Geotechnical: Design, construct and

manage emerging renewable energy
Civil engineering can cover a broad range You could work as a civil engineer in platforms, geotechnical structures, energy
of areas, such as structural, construction, industries such as aerospace, construction, geo-structures, and high-rise structures
geotechnical, transport, and water. Civil oil and gas, transport and water resources. and tunnels.
engineers plan, design and construct the built Our engineering graduates are working in
environment, providing essential services and organisations such as AECOM, BHP Billiton, • Project Management: Effectively evaluate
infrastructure. City West Water, Golder Associates, Melbourne opportunities, mitigate risks, and address
Metro Rail Authority and Shell. sustainability needs.
What should I study? • Structural: Design, develop and evaluate
Start with an undergraduate degree with a Optional specialisations the load-bearing structural systems
major in Civil Engineering Systems (3 years used in buildings, bridges and other
In the Master of Civil Engineering you can infrastructure like tunnels and dams.
full-time), then progress to a Master of Civil
choose from these optional specialisations:
Engineering (2–3 years full-time). This major • Transport: Plan, design, construct, and
is available in the following undergraduate • Business: Study tailored business subjects manage transport infrastructure,
degrees: developed in partnership with the
Melbourne Business School. • Water Resources: Analyse, design, operate
• Bachelor of Design and maintain urban water supply systems,
• Bachelor of Science • Energy: Design digital systems for waste-water management systems, and
sustainable energy. urban water environment.

Sample course plan

Bachelor of Design (Civil Engineering Systems Major)
Engineering Technology and
Semester 1 Calculus 1 Design elective Physics 1
Society
Year 1
Semester 2 Calculus 2 Linear Algebra Design elective Physics 2

Sustainable Infrastructure
Semester 1 Design elective Design elective Breadth subject
Engineering
Year 2
Semester 2 Engineering Materials Earth Processes for Engineering Engineering Mathematics Breadth subject

Semester 1 Fluid Mechanics Engineering Risk Analysis Design elective Breadth / Design elective
Year 3
Semester 2 Systems Modelling and Design Structural Theory and Design Design elective Breadth / Design elective

Core subjects Elective subjects Breadth subjects Recommended subject

These are sample course plans only. Subjects offered may change from year to year. You will be advised of current subject offerings prior to subject selection and enrolment.

Pathway to:
Master of Civil Engineering
Engineering Site Transport Infrastructure
Semester 1 Structural Theory and Design 2 Geotechnical Engineering
Characterisation Engineering
Year 1
Engineering Project Interdisciplinary Design for
Semester 2 Civil Hydraulics Transport Systems
Implementation Engineers

Engineering Capstone Project

Semester 1 Integrated Infrastructure Design Civil Engineering elective Civil Engineering elective
Part 1
Year 2
Engineering Capstone Project
Semester 2 Construction Engineering Civil Engineering elective Civil Engineering elective
Part 2

Core subjects Elective subjects

These are sample course plans only. Subjects offered may change from year to year. You will be advised of current subject offerings prior to subject selection and enrolment.

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Engineering
more scan
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Capture, integrate and use data in a digital work environment. You'll work with the Internet of Things (IoT), design and use digital twins, and
create digital solutions for asset management, smart and sustainable cities, and disaster management.

What is digital infrastructure Your career • Construction: Build and manage buildings
using data such as digital twins.
engineering? The infrastructure sector in Australia is
• Cultural Heritage: Use technology to learn
Digital infrastructure engineering combines booming and digital engineering tools like
from or improve cultural heritage.
engineering and information technology. Building Information Modelling (BIM), IoT and
virtual reality are increasingly being used. • Energy: Design digital systems for
Digital infrastructure engineers work on digital sustainable energy.
systems representing our environments, With digital systems becoming required in
many industries, you can meet the demand for • Information Systems: Combine
resources and infrastructure to drive
skilled people to assist with the transition to information technology and digital
sustainable outcomes for businesses, projects
digital strategies and systems. business skills for organisational change.
and ecosystems.
• Information Technology: Become an
What should I study? Optional specialisations expert in programming, internet and
digital architecture.
Start with an undergraduate degree with a In the Master of Digital Infrastructure
• Land: Interpret surveys on land ownership
major in Digital Infrastructure Engineering Engineering you can choose from these
and combine skills in culture, law and
Systems (3 years full-time), then progress to optional specialisations:
planning.
a Master of Digital Infrastructure Engineering • Artificial Intelligence: Apply core digital • Mobility: Improve how we move and build
(2–3 years full-time). This major is available in infrastructure skills in machine learning efficient systems.
the following undergraduate degrees: and computer vision. • Smart Cities: Use digital infrastructure to
• Bachelor of Design • Business: Study tailored business subjects manage the resources in a smart city.
• Bachelor of Science developed in partnership with the • Sustainable Cities: Support the
Melbourne Business School. sustainable development of our cities.
• Communication Infrastructure: Discover • Water: Manage our water resources in a
networks like 5G and the IoT. sustainable way.
Sample course plan
Bachelor of Design (Digital Infrastructure Engineering Systems Major)
Engineering Technology and
Semester 1 Calculus 2 Elective subject Physics 1
Society
Year 1
Engineering Modelling and
Semester 2 Linear Algebra Elective subject Physics 2
Design

Sustainable Infrastructure
Semester 1 Applying Digital Infrastructure Elective subject Breadth subject
Engineering
Year 2
Numerical Methods in
Semester 2 Sensing and Measurement Elective subject Breadth subject
Engineering

Semester 1 Imaging the Environment Engineering Risk Management Elective subject Breadth subject
Year 3
Digital Infrastructure Systems
Semester 2 Integrating Digital Infrastructure Elective subject Breadth/Design elective
Capstone

Core subjects Elective subjects Breadth subjects Recommended subjects

These are sample course plans only. Subjects offered may change from year to year. You will be advised of current subject offerings prior to subject selection and enrolment.

Pathway to:
Master of Digital Infrastructure Engineering (Water Specialisation)
Interdisciplinary Design for
Semester 1 Spatial Data Management Spatial Data Analytics Advanced Imaging
Engineers
Year 1
Positioning Principles and
Semester 2 Building Information Modelling Information Visualisation Remote Sensing
Technologies

Quantitative Environmental Integrated River & Catchment Engineering Capstone Project The Ethics of Artificial
Semester 1
Modelling Management Part 1 Intelligence
Year 2
Engineering Capstone Project Engineering Project
Semester 2 Water and Waste Management Environmental Analysis Tools
Part 2 Implementation

Core subjects Elective subjects Specialisation subjects Selective subjects

These are sample course plans only. Subjects offered may change from year to year. You will be advised of current subject offerings prior to subject selection and enrolment.

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Electrical systems power our everyday lives, full-time). This major is available in the • Autonomous Systems: Develop methods
from energy efficient power grids to life- following undergraduate degree: and approaches to design and control
changing medical devices. Learn to design, autonomous systems from robotics to
• Bachelor of Science
build and improve these valuable systems drones.
with a degree in electrical engineering.
Your career • Business: Study tailored subjects covering
economics, marketing and finance.
What do electrical and You could work as an electrical engineer in
• Intelligent Communications and
industries such as automation, broadcast or
electronic engineers do? sound engineering, power generation and
Networks: Discover the technologies
behind communication networks like
Electrical engineers design and manage the transmission, and telecommunications.
5G and IoT, and learn how to design the
electrical systems that meet the practical
Our engineering graduates work in communication systems for the future.
needs of our world. This includes autonomous
organisations such as Accenture, AECOM, • Electronics and Embedded Systems:
systems, electronics, power distribution,
Deloitte, ExxonMobil, Google, Tesla and Design and build the electronic,
sensors, telecommunications and information
Telstra. embedded and opto-electronic
processing. As a graduate, you'll have
analytical skills, knowledge of the latest systems for applications in modern
technologies and the ability to work on large Optional specialisations communications, computing,
and small scale systems. instrumentation and sensing.
In the Master of Electrical Engineering you can
choose from these optional specialisations • Low-carbon Power Systems: Gain
What should I study? expertise in low-carbon power systems,
• Artificial Intelligence: Design, implement energy markets, and the integration of
Start with an undergraduate degree with and analyse machines that learn, plan renewables, distributed energy, and smart
a major in Electrical Engineering Systems and reason covering topics like machine grid technologies.
(3 years full-time), then progress to a learning and digital ethics.
Master of Electrical Engineering (2-3 years

Sample course plan

Bachelor of Science (Electrical Engineering Systems Major)
Today’s Science, Tomorrow’s Engineering Technology and
Semester 1 Calculus 2 Physics 1
World Society
Year 1
Engineering Modelling and Physics 2: Physical Science and
Semester 2 Linear Algebra Breadth subject
Design Technology

Introduction to Numerical
Semester 1 Engineering Mathematics Digital Systems Breadth subject
Computation in C
Year 2
Foundations of Electrical
Semester 2 Science elective Science elective Breadth subject
Networks

Electrical Network Analysis and

Semester 1 Signals and Systems Science elective Breadth subject
Design
Year 3
Electronic System
Semester 2 Electrical Device Modelling Science elective Breadth / Science elective
Implementation

Core subjects Elective subjects Breadth subjects Recommended subjects

These are sample course plans only. Subjects offered may change from year to year. You will be advised of current subject offerings prior to subject selection and enrolment.

Pathway to:
Master of Electrical Engineering (Artificial Intelligence Specialisation)
Introduction to Power
Semester 1 Probability and Random Models Control Systems Electronic Circuit Design
Engineering
Year 1
Interdisciplinary Design for
Semester 2 Communication Systems Signal Processing Embedded System Design
Engineers

Engineering Capstone Project System Optimisation and

Semester 1 Modelling and Analysis for AI Electrical Engineering elective
Part 1 Machine Learning
Year 2
Engineering Capstone Project Applied Deep Learning for Reinforcement Learning for
Semester 2 Electrical Engineering elective
Part 2 Engineers Engineers

Core subjects Elective subjects Specialisation subjects

These are sample course plans only. Subjects offered may change from year to year. You will be advised of current subject offerings prior to subject selection and enrolment.

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 Environmental Scan to

Engineering
learn more

Improve the liveability of our cities and What should I study? Optional specialisations
sustainability of our resources with a degree
in environmental engineering. Tackle the Start with an undergraduate degree with a In the Master of Environmental Engineering
global challenges we face in water shortages, major in Environmental Engineering Systems you can choose from these optional
climate change and environmental and (3 years full-time), then progress to a Master specialisations:
waste management. of Environmental Engineering (2–3 years full-
• Earth Observation: Study the imaging
time). This major is available in the following
and analysis systems used to create
undergraduate degree:
What is environmental sustainable landscapes and agriculture.
engineering? • Bachelor of Science • Energy Systems: Explore energy efficiency
and renewables to ensure low or zero
Environmental engineers design and build
Your career carbon emissions.
sustainable solutions to problems such as
climate change, water scarcity, renewable You could work as an environmental engineer • Water Systems: Study the systems that
energy and bushfire management. in industries such as conservation, renewable underpin the sustainable development of
energy, mining, sustainability programs, water systems.
waste management and water resources.
Our engineering graduates are working in
organisations such as Alluvium Consulting,
Bureau of Meteorology, Jacobs, Melbourne
Water and Woodside Energy.

Sample course plan

Bachelor of Science (Environmental Engineering Systems Major)
Foundational Biology: Life’s Today’s Science, Tomorrow’s
Semester 1 Calculus 2 Physics 1
Machinery World
Year 1
Engineering Modelling and
Semester 2 Linear Algebra Physics 2 Breadth subject
Design

Sustainable Infrastructure
Semester 1 Analysis of Biological Data Science elective Breadth subject
Engineering
Year 2
Semester 2 Earth Processes for Engineering Engineering Mathematics Science elective Breadth subject

Intro to Sustainable Water

Semester 1 Fluid Mechanics Science elective Breadth subject
Management
Year 3
Environmental Engineering Environmental Systems
Semester 2 Science elective Breadth / Science elective
Systems Capstone Modelling and Design

Core subjects Elective subjects Breadth subjects Recommended subjects

These are sample course plans only. Subjects offered may change from year to year. You will be advised of current subject offerings prior to subject selection and enrolment.

Pathway to:
Master of Environmental Engineering (Specialisation in Energy Systems)
Quantitative Environmental Water Planning & An Uncertain
Semester 1 Engineering Hydrology Spatial Data Analytics
Modelling Future
Year 1
Monitoring Environmental Interdisciplinary Design for
Semester 2 Environmental Analysis Tools Civil Hydraulics
Impacts Engineers

Engineering Capstone Project Environmental Engineering Solid Wastes to Sustainable System Optimisation and
Semester 1
Part 1 elective Resources Machine Learning
Year 2
Engineering Capstone Project Engineering Project Offshore Wind Geotechnical
Semester 2 Energy Efficiency Technology
Part 2 Implementation Engineering

Core subjects Elective subjects Selective subject Specialisation subjects

These are sample course plans only. Subjects offered may change from year to year. You will be advised of current subject offerings prior to subject selection and enrolment.

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With a degree in industrial engineering, person-power and energy while achieving Your career
you'll gain skills to improve processes, customer requirements and meeting
services and systems. Develop a regulatory obligations. They use knowledge Industrial engineers could work in various
comprehensive skill set in manufacturing and skills in the mathematical, physical and industries from manufacturing and
technologies, systems and simulation, social sciences together with the principles processing, to healthcare, banking and
operations techniques, sustainability, and and methods of engineering analysis and consulting. You’ll be able to build a career that
digital transformation, along with business design for almost every industry sector from focuses on doing things better, and you’ll have
management. manufacturing to technology, services and access to work-integrated learning projects
healthcare. and industrial grounding activities while you
study so you can get relevant work experience
What is industrial engineering? or find a potential mentor.
Industrial engineering is the branch of
What should I study?
engineering that involves figuring out how Start with an undergraduate degree in
to make or do things better. Industrial any Engineering Systems major (3 years
engineers look at how to improve processes full-time), then progress to a Master of
or design things that are more efficient Industrial Engineering (2 years full-time).
and waste less money, time, raw materials,

Sample course plan

Bachelor of Science (Mechanical Engineering Systems Major)
Engineering Technology and Today’s Science, Tomorrow’s
Semester 1 Calculus 2 Physics 1
Society World
Year 1
Engineering Modelling and Physics 2: Physical Science and
Semester 2 Linear Algebra Breadth subject
Design Technology

Numerical Methods in
Semester 1 Engineering Mechanics Science elective Breadth subject
Engineering
Year 2
Foundations of Electrical
Semester 2 Engineering Mathematics Science elective Breadth subject
Networks

Thermodynamics and Fluid

Semester 1 Mechanics and Materials Science elective Breadth subject
Mechanics
Year 3
Semester 2 Systems Modelling and Analysis Mechanical Systems Design Science elective Breadth / Science elective

Recommended subjects Core subjects Elective subjects Breadth subjects

These are sample course plans only. Subjects offered may change from year to year. You will be advised of current subject offerings prior to subject selection and enrolment.

Pathway to:
Master of Industrial Engineering
Design and Manufacturing Manufacturing Processes and
Semester 1 Industrial Engineering Supply Chain Management
Practice Technology
Year 1
Industrial Systems and Interdisciplinary Design for Probability, Reliability and Manufacturing Automation and
Semester 2
Simulation Engineers Quality Information Technology

Engineering Capstone Project

Semester 1 Optimisation for Industry Economic Analysis for Engineers Industrial Engineering elective
Part 1
Year 2
Engineering Capstone Project Sustainable and Life Cycle
Semester 2 Industry Digital Transformation Industrial Engineering elective
Part 2 Engineering

Core subjects Elective subjects

These are sample course plans only. Subjects offered may change from year to year. You will be advised of current subject offerings prior to subject selection and enrolment.

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 “No two days are the same. You could
be out in the field taking water samples,
on campus building a raingarden or in
the lab devising sustainable solutions to
solve some of the world’s most pressing
environmental problems.”

Nav De Silva
Environmental Engineering
Systems major
Master of Environmental Engineering

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Design and build tomorrow’s machines What should I study? Optional specialisations
and systems, from small scale devices
to airplanes and spacecraft. Turn energy Start with an undergraduate degree with a In the Master of Mechanical Engineering
into power and motion, gaining skills major in Mechanical Engineering Systems you can choose from these optional
in mechanical design, manufacturing, (3 years full-time), then progress to a specialisations:
thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and more. Master of Mechanical Engineering (2-3 years
• Aerospace: Develop advanced skills in
full-time). This major is available in the
fluid mechanics, propulsion, aeroelasticity
following undergraduate degrees:
What is mechanical and aerospace control.
engineering? • Bachelor of Design • Business: Study tailored subjects covering
• Bachelor of Science economics, marketing and finance.
Mechanical engineering focuses on turning
energy into power and motion, spanning • Manufacturing: Build knowledge and
industries and agencies such as aeronautics, Your career competence in manufacturing process
healthcare, climate prediction, robotics and and technologies, production system
As a Melbourne graduate, you’ll be equipped
manufacturing. design and operation management,
to work as a mechanical engineer in
factory automation, and product quality
industries such as aerospace, biomechanics,
and reliability.
manufacturing, healthcare, weather and
climate prediction, minerals, energy, robotics,
transport and more.
Our mechanical engineering graduates are
working in companies such as Arup, CSIRO,
BHP, Mars Australia, Telstra and Yarra Trams.

Sample course plan

Bachelor of Design (Mechanical Engineering Systems Major)

Semester 1 Calculus 1 Physics 1 Design elective Breadth subject

Year 1
Semester 2 Calculus 2 Physics 2 Linear Algebra Breadth subject

Numerical Methods in
Semester 1 Design elective Design elective Breadth subject
Engineering
Year 2
Foundation of Electrical
Semester 2 Engineering Mathematics Engineering Mechanics Breadth subject
Networks

Thermodynamics and Fluid

Semester 1 Mechanics and Materials Design elective Breadth / Design elective
Mechanics
Year 3
Semester 2 Systems Modelling and Analysis Mechanical Systems Design Design elective Breadth / Design elective

Core subjects Elective subjects Breadth subjects

These are sample course plans only. Subjects offered may change from year to year. You will be advised of current subject offerings prior to subject selection and enrolment.

Pathway to:
Master of Mechanical Engineering (Aerospace specialisation)
Design and Manufacturing
Semester 1 Thermodynamics Dynamics Materials Engineering
Practice
Year 1
Interdisciplinary Design for
Semester 2 Fluid Dynamics Solid Mechanics Control Systems
Engineers

Engineering Capstone Project

Semester 1 Advanced Fluid Dynamics Aerospace Dynamics and Control Mechanical Engineering elective
Part 1
Year 2
Engineering Capstone Project
Semester 2 Vibrations and Aeroelasticity Aerospace Propulsion Mechanical Engineering elective
Part 2

Core subjects Elective subject Specialisation subjects

These are sample course plans only. Subjects offered may change from year to year. You will be advised of current subject offerings prior to subject selection and enrolment.

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 Mechatronics Engineering Scan to
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Want a career where you control robots? Your career

Mechatronics is a blend of mechanical,
electrical and software engineering, and the You could work as a mechatronics engineer
key to a ʻsmart’ and connected future. in industries such as aerospace, advanced
manufacturing, computing and electronics,
mining and robotics. Our engineering
What is mechatronics graduates work in organisations such as IBM,
engineering? Telstra, Ford, KPMG and Alerte Digital Health.
Mechatronics drives the development of
ʻsmart’ computer-controlled products, such Optional specialisation
as robots, drones, automotive equipment and
In the Master of Mechatronics Engineering you
medical imaging systems.
can choose this optional specialisations:

What should I study? • Manufacturing: Leverage your

mechatronics skills to create innovative
Start with an undergraduate degree with products and services for the flexible
a major in Mechatronics Engineering modern economy, with a strong grounding
Systems (3 years full-time), then progress to a in physical manufacturing systems.
Master of Mechatronics Engineering
(2-3 years full-time). This major is available in
the following undergraduate degree:
• Bachelor of Science

Sample course plan

Bachelor of Science (Mechatronics Engineering Systems Major)
Engineering Technology and Today's Science, Tomorrow's
Semester 1 Calculus 2 Physics 1
Society World
Year 1
Engineering Modelling and Physics 2: Physical Science and
Semester 2 Linear Algebra Breadth / Science elective
Design Technology

Intro to Numerical Computation

Semester 1 Engineering Mathematics Science elective Breadth subject
in C
Year 2
Foundations of Electrical
Semester 2 Engineering Mechanics Science elective Breadth subject
Networks

Analog and Digital Electronics

Semester 1 Science elective Science elective Breadth subject
Concepts
Year 3
Numerical Algorithms in
Semester 2 Mechanical Systems Design Systems Modelling and Analysis Breadth subject
Engineering

Core subjects Elective subjects Breadth subjects Recommended subjects

These are sample course plans only. Subjects offered may change from year to year. You will be advised of current subject offerings prior to subject selection and enrolment.

Pathway to:
Master of Mechatronics Engineering

Semester 1 Control Systems Dynamics Sensor Systems Embedded Systems Design

Year 1
Analog and Digital Electronics Interdisciplinary Design for
Semester 2 Mechatronics System Design Introduction to Machine Learning
Concepts Engineers

Mechatronics Engineering Mechatronics Engineering Engineering Capstone Project

Semester 1 Industrial Engineering
elective electives Part 1
Year 2
Mechatronics Engineering Probability, Reliability and Engineering Capstone Project
Semester 2 Manfacturing Automation and IT
elective Quality Part 2

Core subjects Elective subjects Specialisation subjects

These are sample course plans only. Subjects offered may change from year to year. You will be advised of current subject offerings prior to subject selection and enrolment.

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Computers are central to everything we Your career • Cybersecurity: Create new technologies
do as data becomes more important for to improve security covering topics like
decision making and technology becomes Build a career as an app developer, data cryptography and security analytics.
more powerful. You can be a part of finding analyst, digital copywriter, games developer,
• Distributed Computing: Manage large
new ways to use tech or building the new information technology consultant, data
quantities of data through networks and
tech that could change the way we work. scientist and more. If you focus on the
cover topics like distributed algorithms
information technology, you can build the
and parallel computing.
technical skills that help us understand and
What should I study? develop new technologies. • Human-Computer Interaction: Create
Information technology at Melbourne the next generation of interfaces with
knowledge in user experience and social
is flexible - you can study information Optional specialisations computing.
technology through your bachelor degree
as a major or specialise further and receive In the Master of Information Technology
professional accreditation with a masters. students may choose not to specialise and use
Undergraduate majors are available through: elective subjects to develop skills for a career
in app development, data analytics, game
• Bachelor of Design development and more. Or you may choose
• Bachelor of Science one of the following optional specialisations:
You can then progress to graduate study • Artificial Intelligence: Design, implement
with options to pursue technical expertise, and analyse machines that learn, plan
business analytics skills, research and more. and reason covering topics like machine
learning and digital ethics.

Sample course plan

Bachelor of Science (Computing and Software Systems major)
Today’s Science, Tomorrow’s
Semester 1 Foundations of Computing Calculus 1 Science elective
World
Year 1
Semester 2 Foundations of Algorithms Calculus 2 Science elective Breadth subject

Semester 1 Design of Algorithms Elements of Data Processing Science elective Breadth subject
Year 2
Object Oriented Software
Semester 2 Database Systems Science elective Breadth subject
Development

Semester 1 Software Modelling and Design Computer Systems Science elective Breadth subject
Year 3
Semester 2 Information Technology Project Models of Computation Science elective Breadth/Science elective

Core subjects Elective subjects Breadth subjects

These are sample course plans only. Subjects offered may change from year to year. You will be advised of current subject offerings prior to subject selection and enrolment.

Pathway to:
Master of Information Technology (Cybersecurity specialisation)
Software Processes and Program and Software
Semester 1 Distributed Systems Advanced Specialisation elective
Management Development
Year 1
Semester 2 Cyber Security Management Security and Software Testing Advanced Specialisation elective Advanced Specialisation elective

Year 2 Semester 1 IT elective Web Security Software Project

Core subjects Elective subjects

These are sample course plans only. Subjects offered may change from year to year. You will be advised of current subject offerings prior to subject selection and enrolment.

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 Information Systems Scan to
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Support businesses to use and benefit from A Computing and Software Systems major Your career
technology. This could mean integrating could be combined with business electives
cloud computing, creating cybersecurity to give you an overview of the potential tech With information systems, you’ll connect
networks or interpreting data to help a can have in shaping how companies work. Or the technological potential of software with
business make the best decisions. a User Experience Design major can help you the business problems that need solving, or
focus on what people want and how they use processes that need improving. This means
you could work in any industry that uses, or
What should I study? different kinds of technology.
could benefit from, using technology.
You can combine technology and business All of this can lead to graduate study such
as the Master of Information Systems where This could mean a career in process design,
skills in multiple undergraduate study areas
you’ll blend technological and organisational consulting or project management. Combine
for either your major, breadth or electives
skills to transform how we work. your knowledge in data science, data
through:
visualisation and computing to improve how
• Bachelor of Design we use technology.
• Bachelor of Science
• Bachelor of Commerce

Sample course plan

Bachelor of Design (Computing and Software Systems major)

Semester 1 Media Computation Calculus 1 Design elective Breadth subject

Year 1
Semester 2 Foundations of Algorithms Calculus 2 Design elective Breadth subject

Elements of Data Processing

Semester 1 Design of Algorithms Design elective Breadth subject
Design
Year 2
Semester 2 Database Systems Design elective Design elective Breadth subject

Semester 1 Software Modelling and Design Computer Systems Design elective Breadth/Design elective
Year 3
Semester 2 IT Project Models of Computation Design elective Breadth/Design elective

Core subjects Elective subjects Breadth subjects

These are sample course plans only. Subjects offered may change from year to year. You will be advised of current subject offerings prior to subject selection and enrolment.

Pathway to:
Master of Information Systems
Database Systems and Data
Semester 1 Concepts in Information Systems Digital Business analysis Introduction to Programming
Modelling
Year 1
Skills for IS Research and
Semester 2 Cybersecurity Management Professional IS Consulting Information Systems elective
Development

Information Technology Project Enterprise Applications &

Semester 1 Information Systems elective General elective
and Change Management Architectures
Year 2
Semester 2 IS Strategy and Governance General elective Information Systems Capstone Experience

Core subjects Elective subjects

These are sample course plans only. Subjects offered may change from year to year. You will be advised of current subject offerings prior to subject selection and enrolment.

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You’ll use engineering principles to Your career • Distributed Computing: Manage large
build software products. This could be quantities of data through networks and
developing computer games or running As a software engineer, you could work in cover topics like distributed algorithms
a communications control system. banking and finance, human-computer and parallel computing.
Throughout your subjects you’ll build your interaction, technology consulting, health
• Human-Computer Interaction: Create
programming skills in different programming and more.
the next generation of interfaces with
languages and your graduate study will help knowledge in user experience and social
you become an accredited engineer. Optional specialisations computing.
In the Master of Software Engineering you can
What should I study? choose from these optional specialisations:
Start with an undergraduate degree with a • Artificial Intelligence: Design, implement
major like Computing and Software Systems and analyse machines that learn, plan
(3 years full-time), then progress to a Master and reason covering topics like machine
of Software Engineering (2-3 years full-time). learning and digital ethics.
This major is available in the following
• Business: Study tailored subjects covering
undergraduate degrees:
economics, marketing and finance.
• Bachelor of Design • Cybersecurity: Create new technologies
• Bachelor of Science to improve security covering topics like
cryptography and security analytics.

Sample course plan

Bachelor of Design (Computing and Software Systems major)
Foundation of Information
Semester 1 Foundations of Computing Calculus 1 Design elective
Systems
Year 1
Semester 2 Foundations of Algorithms Calculus 2 Design elective Breadth subject

Elements of Data Processing

Semester 1 Design of Algorithms Design elective Breadth subject
Design
Year 2
Object Oriented Software
Semester 2 Database Systems Design elective Breadth subject
Development

Semester 1 Software Modelling and Design Computer Systems Design elective Breadth/Design elective
Year 3
Semester 2 Information Technology Project Models of Computation Design elective Breadth/Design elective

Core subjects Elective subjects Breadth subjects

These are sample course plans only. Subjects offered may change from year to year. You will be advised of current subject offerings prior to subject selection and enrolment.

Pathway to:
Master of Software Engineering
Software Processes and Interdisciplinary Design for Modelling Complex Software
Semester 1 Software Requirements Analysis
Management Engineers Systems
Year 1
Masters Software Engineering
Semester 2 Security & Software Testing Software Engineering elective Software Engineering elective
Project

High Integrity Systems

Semester 1 Masters advanced Project part 1 Software Engineering elective Approved elective
Engineering
Year 2
Masters advanced Software
Semester 2 Software Design and Architecture Software Engineering elective Software Engineering elective
Project part 2

Core subjects Elective subjects

These are sample course plans only. Subjects offered may change from year to year. You will be advised of current subject offerings prior to subject selection and enrolment.

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Computer science combines technical Computer Science Research • Design empathetically responsive voice
elements from information technology, assistants: Technology can help people
analytical skills from information systems
Project in many different ways, you can develop
and through graduate study, gives you the Your Computer Science Research Project is software programs that will make voice
option to pursue a research career. an independent piece of research you can do assistants accessible, empathetic and
with the support of an academic supervisor. responsive.
What should I study? You could work in areas like: • Cane toad modelling in Australia:
• Forest Crime Policing: Help protect Australia’s native ecosystems are precious,
Start with an undergraduate degree with
Victoria’s rare or threatened species using and you could develop multiscale
a Computing and Software Systems, (3
selective sound monitoring devices to modelling to monitor invasive species
years full-time), then progress to a Master
identify the hotspots affecting animal like the cane toad and protect our natural
of Computer Science (2 years full-time).
behaviour and habitats. environment.
This major is available in the following
undergraduate degrees: • 3D object recognition in autonomous • Measuring and mitigating gender bias in
driving: Self-driving cars are becoming natural language processing: Machine
• Bachelor of Design learning relies on the data models that
more accessible, and you can be a
• Bachelor of Science part of developing the software to help are programmed into it, and you can
autonomous vehicles navigate adverse make sure that they’re representative of
visibility conditions. the real world through monitoring data
elements like gender bias, language and
communication styles.

Sample course plan

Bachelor of Science (Computing and Software Systems major)
Today’s Science, Tomorrow’s
Semester 1 Foundations of computing Calculus 1 Science elective
World
Year 1
Semester 2 Foundations of Algorithms Calculus 2 Science elective Breadth subject

Semester 1 Design of Algorithms Elements of Data Processing Science elective Breadth subject
Year 2
Object Oriented Software
Semester 2 Database Systems Science elective Breadth subject
Development

Semester 1 Software Modelling and Design Computer Systems Science elective Breadth elective
Year 3
Semester 2 Information Technology Project Models of Computation Science elective Breadth/Science elective

Core subjects Elective subjects Breadth subjects

These are sample course plans only. Subjects offered may change from year to year. You will be advised of current subject offerings prior to subject selection and enrolment.

Pathway to:
Master of Computer Science

Semester 1 Introduction to Machine Learning AI Planning for Autonomy Declarative Programming Computer Science elective
Year 1
Semester 2 Research Methods Computer Science elective Computer Science elective Computer Science elective

Semester 1 Computer Science Research Project Part 1 Computer Science Research Project Part 2
Year 2
Semester 2 Computer Science Research Project Part 3 Computer Science Research Project Part 4

Core subjects Elective subjects

These are sample course plans only. Subjects offered may change from year to year. You will be advised of current subject offerings prior to subject selection and enrolment.

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and careers
learn more

Connect with industry partners, research As a masters student, you could complete STEM Mentoring
groups, start-ups and more to gain relevant an internship as part of a subject for credit
experience while you study. You could towards your degree or undertake paid work Build professional networks, explore your
complete an industry project, take on in industry outside of your studies with a career options and gain insight into the
an internship or work on an innovation not-for-credit internship. With both domestic professional world of STEM with alumni
challenge with an industry mentor. and international internships available and the mentors and industry professionals.
option to apply for positions with our industry
Some of your subjects may feature guest
lecturers who will bring the latest knowledge
contacts or find your own, an internship is the Other opportunities
perfect opportunity to build your experience,
and work from the industry to show you how • Industry panels and guest lectures
employability and kick start your career before
you can apply what you learn in the workplace, • Networking events
you graduate.
or you could connect with an alumni mentor
• Site visits
to help you figure out where your career could
take you. Industry projects • Hackathons
• Undertake a design or research project • Health and wellbeing events
Internships with industry and apply your knowledge • Events and information sessions to
to a real-world problem. enhance your professional skills
Internships provide you with opportunities
to gain hands-on work experience to apply • Undertake your project over the course of
the knowledge and skills you’ve developed in a semester, full year or summer break.
your studies. You can complete internships • Develop a collaborative relationship with
during both your undergraduate study and those working in industry.
your masters study, with options to complete
internships as part of a subject for credit, or Industry-connected curriculum.
you can source them on your own.
• Professional IS Consulting: A practice-
• Undertake professional-level work oriented subject in the Master of
experience and gain credit towards your Information Systems, which helps you
degree. build working relationships with clients.
• Take part in workshops run by qualified • Steel Week: Work with an industry
careers counsellors to improve your practitioner on a structural engineering
resume, develop your interview skills and project and gain insight into engineering
build your employability for the future. consulting in the Master of Civil
• Explore international and domestic Engineering.
internship opportunities related to your • BioDesign Innovation: Collaborate
discipline and career goals. with Master of Business Administration
As an undergraduate student, you can take students to design a marketable medical
engineering related internships through the device as part of the Master of Biomedical
Bachelor of Science work-integrated learning Engineering.
subjects or the Bachelor of Design vocational
placements. The University also offers work
opportunities through the Students@Work
program where you could find a job on
campus.

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Eager to try out engineering or programming before you start uni? We offer a range of hands-on activities and workshops for high school
students throughout the year.

Work Experience Week Girl Power University of Melbourne

Designed for: Year 10s Designed for: Years 9–12 Extension Program
Want to know what it’s like to be a scientist? (program starts in year 9) Designed for: Year 11s
Participate in workshops and activities in Learn about careers in engineering and Are you looking to further your academic
a STEM discipline of your choice. Meet new information technology and connect with potential? Free to join, this program gives you
friends and role models and get a taste of like-minded high school students. Girl Power the opportunity to study university subjects
university life. is a four-year program, where you’ll join us during your final year of high school. With an
for a three-day camp at the University of extensive range of subjects to choose from,
[Link]/t878
Melbourne, undertake work experience and you’ll expand your knowledge, meet other
participate in a mentoring program. academically-driven students and contribute
Girls’ Programming Network [Link]/rg3i points to your ATAR.

Designed for: High school girls [Link]/extension-program

Take part in a series of workshops each term, Kwong Lee Dow The Victorian Indigenous Engineering
developed and run by girls for girls. You will
learn to program using Python and improve
Young Scholars Program Winter School (VIEWS)
your software development skills. Designed for: Year 10s Designed for: Years 10–12
[Link]/r3fi If you’re a Year 10 student studying in Victoria
or the border regions of New South Wales, Indigenous students from across Australia
apply for the Kwong Lee Dow Young Scholars can spend 5 days gaining an insight into what
Hands on Engineering & Program for an exciting uni experience that it’s like to study and work in engineering,
information technology and tech.
Information Technology will push you to achieve your best. After
finishing high school, you might even get a [Link]/8f7s
Designed for: Year 10s guaranteed spot in an undergrad program,
Take part in interactive, hands-on activities help with costs of moving to Melbourne, and a
to learn about engineering and technology chance to study overseas.
concepts and issues.
[Link]/kld
Available in school holidays and as a
school excursion.
[Link]/9ckj

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“I joined the Girl Power 2018 cohort and
have been volunteering with the program
ever since. The 4-day camp brings together
young women from across the state,
offering hands-on experiences across a wide
range of engineering and IT fields. Many of
us shared the common experience of being
one of the few girls in our science classes
at school, so it was incredibly empowering
to find a community built on our shared
passion for STEM. I left the program with
a strong network of friends, and it was
comforting to know we’d reconnect again
during O-Week.”

Khushi Malhotra
Electrical Engineering Systems major
Master of Electrical Engineering

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 Pathways to Scan to

professional careers
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Flexibility and choice are at the heart of your Melbourne experience. Below are some examples of popular pathways, however these are
just a small sample of the hundreds of undergraduate and graduate study combinations you can follow.

Undergraduate degree Graduate degree Example career

Building, infrastructure and urban planning

Any engineering systems major 3 years Master of Civil Engineering 2–3 years Civil engineer

Communications and networks

Major in Digital Infrastructure Engineering Systems, Electrical

3 years Master of Electrical Engineering 2–3 years Network engineer
Engineering Systems or Computing and Software Systems

Data science, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity

Major in Computing and Software Systems, Digital Infrastructure

Engineering Systems, Electrical Engineering Systems or 3 years Master of Software Engineering 2–3 years Software engineer
Mechatronics Engineering Systems

Food and the environment

Major in Chemical Engineering Systems or Environmental

3 years Master of Chemical Engineering 2–3 years Chemical engineer
Engineering Systems

Medicine and health

Major in Biomedical Engineering Systems, Chemical Engineering

3 years Master of Biomedical Engineering 2–3 years Biomedical engineer
Systems or Mechanical Engineering Systems

Processes and product design

Major in Biomedical Engineering Systems, Chemical Engineering

Systems, Mechanical Engineering Systems or Mechatronics 3 years Master of Industrial Engineering 2 years Industrial engineer
Engineering Systems

Robotics and automation

Major in Computing and Software Systems, Electrical Engineering

3 years Master of Information Technology 1–2 years AI engineer
Systems or Mechatronics Engineering Systems

Sustainability

Major in Chemical Engineering Systems, Digital Infrastructure

3 years Master of Environmental Engineering 2–3 years Environmental engineer
Engineering Systems or Environmental Engineering Systems

Transport, disaster response or power systems

Major in Civil Engineering Systems, Digital Infrastructure

Master of Digital Infrastructure
Engineering Systems, Electrical Engineering Systems or 3 years 2–3 years Geospatial engineer
Engineering
Mechanical Engineering Systems

! For information on Graduate Degree Packages, visit: [Link]/9vmi

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How to apply and Scan to

entry requirements
learn more

How to apply Guaranteed entry Fees

Domestic students If you complete your undergraduate degree Visit our website for more information on
If you’re an Australian or New Zealand citizen, at the University of Melbourne and achieve Domestic (CSP) and International student fees.
an Australian permanent resident, or hold a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 65%, you
[Link]/djy6
a permanent humanitarian visa, you’re are guaranteed a Commonwealth Supported
considered a domestic student. Domestic Place (domestic students) or an international Check out the Australian Government's
students applying for an undergraduate fee place (international students), for the website for current CSP contributions.
course must submit an application through Master of Engineering, Master of Information
[Link]/5wep
the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre Systems or Master of Information Technology,
(VTAC). Domestic students studying overseas regardless of your ATAR !.
must also apply through VTAC.
HECS-Help
Commonwealth Supported HECS-HELP is a loan scheme that
[Link]
Places (CSP) allows eligible domestic students in a
International students Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) to
Domestic students and the Australian defer their student contribution payments.
International students studying an Australian Commonwealth Government share the cost
Year 12 in Australia, an International In the HECS-HELP scheme the Australian
of tuition. Student contribution is based on Government pays your student contribution
Baccalaureate in Australia or New Zealand the subjects you enrol in, rather than the
must apply through VTAC. University of amount. You only repay your HECS-HELP loan
overall course. once your income meets the threshold.
Melbourne internal transfer must apply
directly via the internal application form. [Link] [Link]
[Link]/how-to-apply/
youronline-application

All other international students, including

those undertaking foundation studies in
Australia, must apply directly to the University
or through one of our official overseas
representatives.
[Link]

Non-school leaver entry

pathway
We understand that not all students come
directly from completing an Australian Year
12 qualification. The non-school leaver entry
pathway provides an alternative way to
demonstrate your eligibility for entry and your
likelihood to succeed in your chosen course.
[Link]/oxy6

! Provided the maths and science entry requirements are met.

" Fees are based on Equivalent Full-Time Student Load (EFTSL):
1 EFTSL is a standard annual full-time load.

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 Entry requirements Scan to
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Qualification Bachelor of Biomedicine Bachelor of Design Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Commerce

Australian Year 12

Graduate degree package 95.00 93.00 95.00 93.00

Domestic guaranteed ATAR 2026/ 93.00/90.00 88.00 /85.00 91.00/91.00 92.00 / 92.00
Lowest selection rank 2026 !

International guaranteed ATAR 2026 94.00 85.00 85.00 92.00

A study score of at least A study score of at least A study score of at least A study score of at least
25 in English/English 25 in English/English 25 in English/English 25 in English/English
Language/Literature or at Language/Literature or at Language/Literature or at Language/Literature or at
least 30 in EAL least 30 in EAL least 30 in EAL least 30 in EAL
AND If intending to pursue AND AND
At least 25 in Chemistry an engineering systems At least 25 in Mathematical At least 25 in Mathematical
and in Mathematical or computing major: At Methods or Specialist Methods or Specialist
Prerequisites @ least 25 in Mathematical
Methods or Specialist Mathematics, and Mathematics
Mathematics Methods; OR undertake in one of Biology,
a bridging mathematics Chemistry or Physics; OR
subject as breadth in first
year At least 25 in both
Mathematical Methods and
Specialist Mathematics

International Baccalaureate (IB)

Diploma International students: 2025 guaranteed score 37 31 31 35

English, Chemistry and English English, Mathematics (or English and Mathematics
Mathematics (or Further Further Mathematics) and (or Further Mathematics)
Mathematics) one of: Biology, Chemistry
IB Prerequisite subjects
or Physics; OR English,
Mathematics and Further
Mathematics

GCE A Levels/Singapore A Levels

International students: 2025 guaranteed score AAA BBB BBB BBB

Chemistry, Mathematics An approved AS Level Mathematics and one Mathematics and an

and an approved AS Level English subject of Biology, Chemistry or approved AS Level English
A level prerequisite subjects
English subject Physics and an approved subject
AS Level English subject

Trinity College Foundation Studies

International students: 2025 guaranteed score 91 80 80 86

EAP, English, Chemistry EAP and English EAP, English, Mathematics EAP, English, Mathematics
and Mathematics 1 1, and one of: Biology, 1 and History of Ideas
Chemistry or Physics
TCFS prerequisite subjects
OR EAP, English and
both Mathematics 1 and
Mathematics 2

Achieve 65% average to enter the Master of Engineering. Not required for Graduate Degree Packages.
!Domestic guaranteed ATARs for 2027 have not yet been set. The 2026 lowest selection rank is the lowest ATAR domestic school-leaver applicants were selected to in January 2026.
This rank should be used as a guide only, as it is subject to change in future intakes.
@ Prerequisite subject requirements are expressed in terms of VCE 3/4 subjects here. If you are not a VCE student, refer to our Study site for prerequisite details specific to your qualification
[Link]/.

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Scholarships Scan to
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We offer more than 1200 scholarships and connections and have access to a high- degree and are citizens of countries where
prizes for new and current students. quality university education that might international educational opportunities are
otherwise feel out of reach. limited by financial disadvantage.
Our scholarships award academic excellence
and assist students from diverse backgrounds Applications open in Term 1 to current Year 12
thrive at university. students starting their undergraduate studies Melbourne Humanitarian
There are scholarships, prizes and awards for
the following year. Access Scholarship
academic achievements, overseas studies and [Link]/wdv6 Offers full fee sponsorship and a living
leadership opportunities as well as bursaries allowance of $5000 per year to talented
to ease financial pressures so you can focus on students, the Humanitarian Access
your studies and get the most out of your time Narrm Scholarship Program Scholarship is for those who have applied for
at University. Available to eligible students from all over asylum in Australia.
For a full list of scholarships offered by the Australia, this scholarship program provides [Link]/pgo6
University and our faculties, visit our dedicated financial, academic, career and wellbeing
website: [Link]. support throughout your undergraduate
studies. You’ll be automatically considered Residential college scholarships
based on your Access Melbourne
Melbourne Chancellor’s circumstance eligibility.
More than one third of college students
Scholarship receive financial assistance, with a combined
As a Narrm Scholar you’ll: $8.3M in college scholarships and bursaries
The Melbourne Chancellor’s Scholarship available. A scholarship may reduce the fees
is one of the University’s most prestigious • Receive a yearly living allowance
by between $100–$500 per week. A further
scholarships and is offered to recent of $6500
$1.6M is provided to students through
school leavers in recognition of their • Participate in a tailored enrichment part-time employment opportunities at
outstanding academic achievement during program to enhance your academic their college.
their Australian Year 12 or International skills and career readiness
Baccalaureate (IB). [Link]/scholarships-
• Join a like-minded and supportive
and-fees/
As a Chancellor’s Scholar, you will enjoy community.
generous fee exemptions and be guaranteed Additional benefits: Shane Collard
a place in the graduate program of your Master of Civil
Engineering
Elite Athlete Program
choice at Melbourne. Domestic students also • Narrm Scholars who come from a
receive a living allowance for up to regional or remote Bachelor
area will of Commerce
receive a If you excel in sport, our Elite Athlete
three years. one-off relocation allowance of $3000 Program offers generous scholarships to
to help with moving or travel costs to help you pursue your sporting dreams as
Eligible students who apply for an Melbourne well as your academic aspirations.
undergraduate degree at the University
• Accommodation allowance of $20,000 [Link]/programs/
through VTAC are automatically considered
for use at approved University student elite-athlete-program
for a Melbourne Chancellor’s Scholarship.
accommodation for eligible Narrm
The scholarship is guaranteed to students Scholars.
who achieved an ATAR of at least 99.90, Airwallex Excellence in
Please see our website for full details:
Indigenous students with an ATAR of at least
[Link]/jsa8. Technology Scholarship
90.00, or students enrolling in the Bachelor
of Music with an ATAR of at least 99.85 and an Established to support exceptional second
audition score of A+. Melbourne Relocation year undergraduate students majoring in
Scholarship Computing and Software Systems. Each
[Link]/cuv6 scholarship is valued at $30,000 for a period
The Melbourne Relocation Scholarship is of two years.
Hansen Scholarship Program guaranteed to students from regional and
remote areas who have applied through
Paterson Scholarship
The Hansen Scholarship recognises Access Melbourne and are not in receipt of
students from around Australia who have another scholarship. This scholarship supports an undergraduate
demonstrated resilience to adversity, and a student on an engineering pathway
The scholarship provides a relocation
commitment to supporting others. throughout their undergraduate degree and
allowance of $1500 to assist with the cost of
subsequent masters degree.
As a Hansen Scholar, you’ll be awarded moving to Melbourne.
fully-funded accommodation at Little Hall,
a yearly living allowance of $4200 and Melbourne International
academic and career mentorship for the Undergraduate Scholarship
duration of your undergraduate studies.
You’ll join a tight-knit community of fellow Offers fee sponsorships for high-achieving
Hansen Scholars , make powerful industry students who are enrolling in a bachelor

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