Are you fascinated about innovation and discovering how things work? Engineering is all about inventing, designing and creating solutions for society – spanning every sector from healthcare to manufacturing.
The University of Melbourne’s curriculum is designed to prepare you for tomorrow’s engineering challenges. You'll graduate with the ideal combination of advanced technical and professional skills valued by employers, and a higher-level qualification that is recognised around the world.
Coursework and research study options are available to help you become a professionally qualified engineer, advance or change your career, or undertake research.
Industry/market salary guide
3,253
chemical engineering jobs advertised in 2023
4,858
environmental engineering jobs advertised in 2023
12,358
electrical engineering jobs advertised in 2023
13,468
mechanical engineering jobs advertised in 2023
$112,429
is the average engineer salary
$93,936
is the average salary for entry-level positions
$155,247
is an experienced worker's salary
Source: au.talent.com, 2024
Where do our graduates go?
Job titles include: Mechanical engineer, project engineer, business analyst, structural engineer, electrical engineer, geotechnical engineer, civil engineer, process operator, laboratory technician, data scientist, digital designer, environmental coordinator or specialist.
Employers can include: Australian and state governments, AECOM, Amazon, APA Group, BHP Billiton Limited, Canva, CSL Limited, Douglas Partners, Fortesque, GHD Pty, Hatch Limited, Hitachi Group, John Holland, Orica Limited, SMEC, Wood Group, and Worley.
Get your career started
Future engineers will require more than technical skills – they’ll need an innovative mindset, teamwork and communication skills. To launch your engineering career, start with a 3-year undergraduate degree – either the Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Biomedicine, or Bachelor of Design at the University of Melbourne – majoring in your chosen field of engineering. You may be ready to enter the workforce, or continue with further study and gain globally recognised qualifications to achieve your career goals.