University of New South Wales
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Nuclear Engineering)
New South Wales, Australia
Level
Bachelors Honours
Duration
4F
Campus
Sydney - Kensington (NSW)
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Intake
2027-02-15
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Course Overview
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Nuclear Engineering) at University of New South Wales in New South Wales, Australia is a bachelors honours programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
The University at a Glance
Student Population
82,272
International
47.0%
Career Prospects
Employment Rate
73.0%
of graduates employed
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Nuclear Engineering)
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Nuclear Engineering) topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Nuclear Engineering)
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- Applicants with recent secondary education Mathematics Extension 1, Physics and Chemistry Bridging courses: Visit the UNSW website for information on UNSW bridging courses in chemistry, mathematics and physics.
- Other applicants Refer to UNSW general admission criteria.
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Student Population
82,272
Total students
International Students
47%
Of student body
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Graduate Employment
73%
Employed after graduation
Costs & Living Expenses
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
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