Bachelor of Engineering
(Materials Engineering)

Overview / Course Aims

The objective of the Materials Engineering course is to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for the design, development, production and application of engineering materials for gainful use by society.  This objective is achieved through detailed study of the relationships between the structure, processing and properties of materials.  The course is also designed to provide training in effective communication, management and teamwork skills, and the environmental sensitivity required of modern engineers.

Career Opportunities

Opportunities exist in a wide range of industries from materials processing industries (steel, copper, aluminium, plastics, ceramics and composites) through to manufacturing and product design.  Many graduates work in engineering consultancy companies dealing with failure analysis, corrosion, life-time assessment, and materials testing.  Other graduates pursue a research career, as materials technology (and similar areas such as nanotechnology) is recognised worldwide as a key research strength and driver of economic prosperity.  Many research opportunities exist in universities and government (eg. CSIRO) and private sector laboratories both in Australia and overseas.

Study Options

In the final year, students can choose a series of elective subjects from a number of specialist areas: Materials Science and Technology, Metallurgical Processing or Materials Manufacturing. 

Double degrees are also available.

Course program

• * Electives may not be available every year – check subject timetable.
• **  18cp thesis is equivalent to the 12cp thesis and one 6cp elective.