Engineering

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Engineering for the future

Be ready to solve tomorrow’s challenges with one of Australia’s best engineering degrees*.

If you are fascinated by how the world works and how to improve it, you'll need the right skills for the job. Our engineering degree is rated No.1 in Australia for skills development in Engineering^, preparing you to tackle the biggest challenges facing engineers. Study confidently knowing you'll be in demand, with 90.8% overall employment of engineering undergraduates**.

We develop top-rated engineers and it shows. We're rated No.1 for student support, learning resources, teaching quality and overall experience*, building student's technical knowledge in our state-of-the-art laboratories. As part of the degree you'll uncover complex systems and develop specialist expertise in either mechanical or civil engineering. Design and stress test as part of your learning, with 10-tonne self-reacting frames, a 10-metre tilting water flume, climate-controlled rooms, concrete compression machines, and 3D printers.

Employers are seeking job-ready engineers with strong skills and critical thinking. Learn on the job with 490 hours of professional placement in industry as part of your studies.

Apply now to study Engineering and be a part of one of Australia’s most in-demand occupations experiencing remarkable growth.

 

^UG, GUG 2024 *PG, GUG 2024 **GOS 2022
Mitch Lavelle

“I’m part of an amazing team aiming to achieve something new and important for the Australian aerospace industry. As an engineer, I count my lucky stars – so to speak.”

Mitch Lavelle Mechanical Engineer, Gilmour Space Technologies, Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) graduate
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Civil Engineering

Develop specialised technical knowledge in construction, project management, hydraulic, water, structural and geotechnical engineering. Take this knowledge into a career working in traffic and transport, irrigation authorities, government, construction and management. 

Mechanical Engineering

Gain an in-depth understanding of mechanical design and manufacturing systems, thermo-fluid mechanics and energy systems, and mechatronics and control systems. Step into a career in heavy machinery, power generation, mining, manufacturing and aerospace. 

Graduate Mitch is reaching for the stars as an aerospace engineer with Australia's largest space company. Mitch is a mechanical engineer at Gilmour Space Technologies, leading provider of Australian-made launch vehicles and satellite platforms. Established on the Gold Coast in 2013, the company is on track to launch its Eris rockets and G-class satellite (G-Sat) platforms into Low Earth Orbits.

Why choose Engineering with Southern Cross?

No.1 in Australia

Skills development in Engineering (GUG 2024)

Industry connections

Strong industry connections for work placement and networking

Graduate employment

5-star ranking for full-time employment (PG, GUG 2024)

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The Faculty of Science and Engineering

The Faculty of Science and Engineering is a leader in outstanding research and industry innovation, offering a suite of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees which specialise in engineering, IT, regenerative agriculture, environmental science, marine science and veterinary studies. Each course is designed to equip students with industry-relevant knowledge and capabilities, focused on innovative approaches to contemporary issues, while opening doors and opportunities for them anywhere in the world. Our strong links with industry form a fundamental part of our internship programs, giving our students experience in real jobs before they graduate.

 

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