Monash University
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in your chosen specialisation and Bachelor of Commerce
Parkville, Victoria, Australia
Level
Bachelor
Duration
5.0F/P
Campus
Clayton (VIC)
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Intake
TBD
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Course Overview
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in your chosen specialisation and Bachelor of Commerce at Monash University in Parkville, Victoria, 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.
Career snapshot (indicative)
Engineering graduates are among the most employable globally, entering careers in design, project management, technical consulting and R&D across aerospace, energy, civil infrastructure, advanced manufacturing and the digital economy.
Student life (indicative)
Melbourne is Australia's cultural capital — an obsessive café culture, world-class street art, live music every night, top-tier restaurants and galleries, and a cosmopolitan energy that consistently ranks it among the world's most liveable cities.
The University at a Glance
Student Population
93,159
Staff Ratio
14.0:1
International
45.0%
Career Prospects
Employment Rate
76.0%
of graduates employed
Avg Starting Salary
£42,660
First-year earnings
Placement Year
✓ Available
Work experience option
Costs & Living
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Check the university's official fee page
City & Location
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in your chosen specialisation and Bachelor of Commerce
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in your chosen specialisation and Bachelor of Commerce topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in your chosen specialisation and Bachelor of Commerce
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- Year 12 prerequisites Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English as an Additional Language or at least 25 in English other than EAL
- Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in one of Maths: Mathematical Methods or Maths: Specialist Mathematics
- Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in one of Chemistry or Physics or at least 30 in Biology. Non-Year 12 prerequisites As for Year 12 (or Year 12 equivalent). | Current Year 12 graduates ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations. Equity schemes (SEAS) adjustments International Fee Paying applicants who are in Australia and have made an application for a protection visa (TPV, SHEV or BVE) are eligible for SEAS consideration. Assessment of Course Prerequisites If you have not met the maths, chemistry/physics/biology course prerequisites via an Australian Year 12, IB or A Levels you will need to provide unit outlines/syllabus for the prerequisite assessment. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Monash University Equity schemes information and the Monash University website Recent Year 12 graduates ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations. Equity schemes (SEAS) adjustments International Fee Paying applicants who are in Australia and have made an application for a protection visa (TPV, SHEV or BVE) are eligible for SEAS consideration. Assessment of Course Prerequisites If you have not met the maths, chemistry/physics/biology course prerequisites via an Australian Year 12, IB or A Levels you will need to provide unit outlines/syllabus for the prerequisite assessment. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Monash University Equity schemes information and the Monash University website Applicants with Higher Education study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. Assessment of Course Prerequisites Applicants with an achieved ATAR of less than 80.00 or equivalent need to have completed one year of equivalent full-time study load (1 EFTSL) or 48 credit points of bachelor level study with a minimum 75% average. Applicants with an achieved ATAR of above 80.00 or equivalent need to have completed six months of equivalent full-time study load (0.5 EFTSL) or 24 credit points of bachelor level study with a minimum 75% average. Selection is a competitive process. The average required to be offered a place in a course may be higher than the percentage listed above as the strength of the applicant pool and the places available vary from year to year. If you have not met the maths, chemistry/physics/biology course prerequisites via an Australian Year 12, IB or A Levels you will need to provide unit outlines/syllabus for the prerequisite assessment. Prerequisites must be completed within the past 5 years. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Monash University Equity schemes information and the Monash University website Applicants with VET study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. Non-Year 12 Information Applicants will not be admitted to this course solely on the basis of a VET qualification. Prerequisites must be completed within the past 5 years. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Monash University Equity schemes information and the Monash University website Applicants with work and life experience Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. Non-Year 12 Information Applicants who have successfully completed Year 12 are eligible to apply for this course. Applicants with no formal secondary or tertiary qualifications are not eligible to apply for this course. Prerequisites must be completed within the past 5 years. If you don't meet the published requirements for entry, you may want to consider one of the Pathway options . SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Monash University Equity schemes information and the Monash University website | Current Year 12 graduates Engineers Australia Requirements In addition to course requirements, all students must undertake the equivalent of 420 hours of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) in order to graduate. Inherent requirements To complete your degree, you will need to demonstrate that you have the abilities, knowledge, and skills to achieve specific core learning outcomes, these are called inherent requirements . Recent Year 12 graduates Engineers Australia Requirements In addition to course requirements, all students must undertake the equivalent of 420 hours of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) in order to graduate. Inherent requirements To complete your degree, you will need to demonstrate that you have the abilities, knowledge, and skills to achieve specific core learning outcomes, these are called inherent requirements . Applicants with Higher Education study Engineers Australia Requirements In addition to course requirements, all students must undertake the equivalent of 420 hours of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) in order to graduate. Inherent requirements To complete your degree, you will need to demonstrate that you have the abilities, knowledge, and skills to achieve specific core learning outcomes, these are called inherent requirements . Applicants with VET study Engineers Australia Requirements In addition to course requirements, all students must undertake the equivalent of 420 hours of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) in order to graduate. Inherent requirements To complete your degree, you will need to demonstrate that you have the abilities, knowledge, and skills to achieve specific core learning outcomes, these are called inherent requirements . Applicants with work and life experience Engineers Australia Requirements In addition to course requirements, all students must undertake the equivalent of 420 hours of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) in order to graduate. Inherent requirements To complete your degree, you will need to demonstrate that you have the abilities, knowledge, and skills to achieve specific core learning outcomes, these are called inherent requirements .
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
93,159
Total students
Staff Ratio
14:1
Students per staff
International Students
45%
Of student body
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Four seasons
Safety Index (indicative)
7.5/10
Transport
Good (close to station or regional airport)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Global / diverse | Academic / intellectual | Professional / career networks
Student Life & City (indicative)
Melbourne is Australia's cultural capital — an obsessive café culture, world-class street art, live music every night, top-tier restaurants and galleries, and a cosmopolitan energy that consistently ranks it among the world's most liveable cities.
- Melbourne is Australia's cultural capital — an obsessive café culture, world-class street art, live music every night, top-tier restaurants and galleries, and a cosmopolitan energy that consistently ranks it among the world's most liveable cities.
What Students Love
- Rich arts & cultural scene
- Great café culture
- Diverse international food scene
- Active music scene
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Graduate Employment
76%
Employed after graduation
Avg Starting Salary
£42,660
Average first-year salary
Placement Year
✓ Available
Industry work experience
Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)
Engineering graduates are among the most employable globally, entering careers in design, project management, technical consulting and R&D across aerospace, energy, civil infrastructure, advanced manufacturing and the digital economy.
- Engineering graduates are among the most employable globally, entering careers in design, project management, technical consulting and R&D across aerospace, energy, civil infrastructure, advanced manufacturing and the digital economy.
Top Industries for Graduates
- Healthcare
- Engineering
- Business
Study Abroad Opportunities
Y
- Y
Costs & Living Expenses
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Check the university's official fee page
Overall Cost of Living (indicative)
HIGH
This location has a higher cost of living. Budget accordingly for accommodation, food, and general expenses.
Monthly Student Budget (indicative)
Cost Overview (indicative)
Like most major Australian cities, Melbourne carries a moderate-to-high cost of living — expect around $2,248/month (housing $1,365, food $475, transport $140). Melbourne's affordability compared to Sydney makes Monash excellent value for a Go8 degree.
- Like most major Australian cities, Melbourne carries a moderate-to-high cost of living — expect around $2,248/month (housing $1,365, food $475, transport $140).
- Melbourne's affordability compared to Sydney makes Monash excellent value for a Go8 degree.