Charles Sturt University
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia
Level
Bachelor
Duration
4F/8P
Campus
Bathurst (NSW)
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Home Tuition
A$9,880 (maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative))
Intake
2027-03-01
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Course Overview
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) at Charles Sturt University in Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia is a bachelor 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
35,003
Staff Ratio
20.0:1
International
10.0%
Career Prospects
Employment Rate
91.0%
of graduates employed
Avg Starting Salary
£31,600
First-year earnings
Costs & Living
City & Location
Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- Assumed knowledge: Any 2 units of English, any 2 units of mathematics. High achieving students without an extensive mathematics background can still be accommodated in this program. A minimum level of familiarity with calculus is required. Recommended studies: Chemistry, English Standard, Mathematics Advanced, Physics. In addition to the following, refer to the Charles Sturt University general admission criteria. Applicants with recent secondary education Minimum selection rank: 70.00. Applicants with higher education study Completion of two university
- level subjects (AQF
- level associate degree or higher) demonstrating a credit grade point average (GPA). A completed Tertiary Preparation Course from an Australian university of an accredited provider demonstrating a credit Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies Completion of Undergraduate Certificate in University Preparation including the elective MTH174 Mathematics and Statistics at Charles Sturt University, and completion of Maths Skills 3
- Advanced B from Charles Sturt Study Link. Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study Successful completion of a Certificate IV or Diploma in related fields including engineering, construction, science or technology (or equivalent qualification at AQF Level 4 or 5) and completion of Maths Skills 3
- Advanced B from Charles Sturt Study Link. Life and work experiences are valued and mature aged students with trades are encouraged to apply Completion of Undergraduate Certificate in University Preparation including the elective MTH174 Mathematics and Statistics at Charles Sturt University, and completion of Maths Skills 3
- Advanced B from Charles Sturt Study Link. Applicants with work and life experience Life and work experiences are valued and mature aged students with trades are encouraged to apply.
Source: CourseSeeker (Australian Government), retrieved September 2026. Always confirm the current requirements with the university.
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
35,003
Total students
Staff Ratio
20:1
Students per staff
International Students
10%
Of student body
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Four seasons
Safety Index (indicative)
8.5/10
Transport
Good (close to station or regional airport)
Social Scene
Friendly community
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Graduate Employment
91%
Employed after graduation
Avg Starting Salary
£31,600
Average first-year salary