About the Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Industrial)
Establish your career at the forefront of technology with La Trobe's accredited Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Industrial).
Develop strong foundations in the core elements of industrial engineering, while exploring areas such as advanced automation, artificial intelligence and data analytics.
You'll learn from leading academics in small classes, giving you an invaluable intimate learning experience. And you'll benefit from our state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities, while developing your industry networks through work placements and networking events with major employers.
You'll learn:
Engineering design
Understand how to rapidly solve problems using fundamental mathematical and scientific principles.
Programming for engineers
Learn Python programming language and understand how to use algorithms to solve engineering challenges.
Electrical and electronic engineering
Learn how to design, develop and test electrical and electronic equipment, such as electric vehicles or navigation systems.
Robotic system design
Find out how to build robots and robotic systems and improve their efficiency and safety.
Innovation in engineering
Build your creative problem-solving skills and learn the fundamentals of prototyping, building and analysis.
International entry requirement
Nepal: 70%
Subject prerequisites
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in one of Maths: General Mathematics, Maths: Mathematical Methods or Maths: Specialist Mathematics
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.
English language requirement
6.0 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.
Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Industrial) intended learning outcomes
Apply the principles and technical knowledge of engineering and use the current tools and techniques to solve engineering problems
Use mathematical tools and techniques to achieve appropriate solutions to engineering problems
Critically investigate a problem for the purpose of formulating and evaluating an appropriate, effective engineering solutions
Evaluate information to review, assess and suggest improvements to plans and processes
Demonstrate an awareness of social, cultural and environmental issues when solving engineering problems and abide by the professional and ethical requirements mandated by Engineers Australia
Communicate technical information orally, in writing and/or by drawings to both technical and non-technical audiences clearly and concisely
Collaborate and contribute effectively as both a team leader and a team member to achieve team goals
Develop and test novel, logical solutions for problems and risks relevant to industrial engineering
Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Industrial) career opportunities
You could work in a wide range of sectors, such as aerospace, defence, natural resources, renewable energy, oil, gas, pharmaceutical and biotechnology, mining or electronics.
Roles may include:
Data-driven quality controller
Oversee the manufacturing of products to ensure quality and standards are maintained.
Logistician
Analyse and manage organisational supply chains from supplier to consumer.
Medical technology designer
Support the research and development of medical applications, treatments or diagnostic technologies.
Robotics engineer
Construct the plans and processes to build robots and robotic systems.
Estimated fees per year (2025):
A$38 000 per 120 credit points.
Note: 120 credit points represents full-time study for one year.
International scholarships
Destination Australia – an Australian Government initiative
The Destination Australia scheme supports new international students to study in regional Australia and offers students a high-quality learning experience. For eligible applicants, these scholarships are worth up to A$15 000 per annum for up to four years.