塔斯马尼亚大学

Engineers are collaborators who balance creative design, analysis and applied science to design, build and manage structures, machines, manufacturing processes and infrastructure. They cross disciplines, and borders, embracing the challenge of creating the world of tomorrow.

When you study Engineering, you’re on the path to a career with the potential to positively impact the world. Every exciting, future-focused development in society has engineering at its core, from decentralized energy generation to next-generation biomedical implants. No matter how fast technology advances, or what needs society creates, engineers are always there, pushing the boundaries and creating solutions.

Our engineering curriculum is specifically designed to create the next generation of professional Engineers. Problem solving forward thinkers who can work in teams and are committed to crafting modern engineering solutions that are sustainable, economically feasible, safe, and appropriate to context and purpose.

If you want to play a major role in raising living standards, improving the quality of life in our community, and protecting our environment, this is the study option for you.

When you study this degree, you will:

Build a degree tailored specifically to your own interests and ambitions. Specialize in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, then tailor your study with elective units, projects, work experience, and extra-curricular activities that customize your learning towards your career of choice.

Learn through hands-on practical experiences including industry placements, laboratory work and independent research projects.

Develop a combination of specialized and transferable skills that have your graduating work ready and attractive to employers

Enjoy being mentored by highly qualified teaching, research and professional staff, people with long standing industry links, and many of whom are leaders in their field.

Course objectives

You will gain a broad, practical foundation of engineering skills and knowledge, covering physical sciences, mathematics and engineering science, followed by specific theory and practice in one of the specialized engineering fields.

Group work, projects, and engineering design competitions provide extra challenges and opportunities to work alongside world-class academics and researchers. The university also encourages you to find opportunities for international exchange and all students undertake 12 weeks of integrated work experience as part of their degree. Engineering is about design and making, and we ensure you have the skills and experience to do both when you graduate.

Career outcomes

Engineers are involved in making key decisions in almost every industry, including the construction of buildings, roads and major infrastructure projects, alternative energy system development, electronics and transport, biomedical implants and many more. They balance contemporary thinking, creative design, critical analysis, and applied science and technology to solve problems in almost every aspect of our lives.

Career options in Engineering include the following jobs and industries:

Aerospace

Biomedical

Building and construction

Civil and environmental engineering

Computer systems

Government agencies

Health industry

Industrial electronics

International development

Manufacturing

Specialization

Civil

Electrical and Electronics

Electrical Power

Electronics and Communications

Mechanical