Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Professional)
Majoring in Product Design
82.0
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Biomedical
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Product Design
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Software
Overview
The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Professional) is designed to equip you with skills, knowledge and industry connections in your engineering field of choice. Choose from a host of majors and undertake industry-linked projects in your chosen field every semester. Plus, gain full-time insight into engineering in a real-world setting with a 12-month paid work placement.
Course prerequisites have changed
The English and EAL study scores have been updated, and the maths requirement now includes General Maths, for Semester 1 2025 entry. Please see the Entry requirements tab for updated information.
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Your major
The product design major combines the creativity and human-centred approach of industrial design with the academic rigour of engineering science and innovation. As part of a degree professionally accredited by Engineers Australia, you’ll develop skills needed to design and develop competitive products for Australian and international markets through plenty of industry projects.
Your industry experience
Build up your CV with real industry experience through Work Integrated Learning, guaranteed for all our bachelor degrees. This Professional Degree includes a 12-month paid work placement, eight industry-linked projects, and guaranteed industry-based projects every semester starting from year 1. Benefit from Swinburne’s industry partnerships, gain invaluable work experience, and earn credit towards your degree.
Skills you’ll learn
- Human-centred design
- Mechanical engineering applications
- Product design and manufacturing
- Creativity and innovation
Your career opportunities
- Industrial designer
- Industrial engineer
- Product designer
- Product design engineer
- Entrepreneur
- Design consultant
Key codes
International student visa
International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.
Professional accreditations
Why Swinburne?
86.1% of graduates found employment within 4 months of completing their course
#45 for Automation and Control
Top 100 for Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Ranked Top 175 in Engineering and Technology
Times Higher Education World University Ranking by Subject 2023Qualifications
One of the following:
- successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate qualification or International Baccalaureate. Non-Year 12 qualifications, Foundation Year and qualifications undertaken overseas will not be accepted.
- completion or partial completion of an approved tertiary qualification (including certificates IV (completed), diplomas, advanced diplomas, associate degrees and degrees).
Guaranteed Entry ATAR
82.0
Lowest ATAR to receive an offer in 2024 [after adjustment factors]
80.3
You’ll be guaranteed a place in this course if you meet or exceed the ATAR Guaranteed Entry Score, provided you meet the course prerequisites.
If your ATAR is below the guaranteed entry score, you can still be offered a place as your ATAR may be adjusted based on subject bonuses, equity schemes or other factors. Use the above ATAR as a guide on your eligibility, and see the course handbook page for more information on entry requirements.
Additional performance criteria and prerequisite requirements may also apply. Students admitted to the course with prior tertiary studies that satisfy part of the academic requirements of this course may be eligible for academic credit.
*Applicants without a formal qualification but with significant and relevant work experience will be considered if they can demonstrate that they can undertake the course with a reasonable prospect of success.
Successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate qualification or International Baccalaureate.
Non-Year 12 qualifications, Foundation Year and qualifications undertaken overseas will not be accepted.
Course prerequisites
These prerequisites have been updated for Semester 1 2025 entry
- VCE Units 3 and 4: a minimum study score of 23 in any English (except EAL) or 27 in English as Alternate Language (EAL) or equivalent and
- VCE Units 3 and 4: a minimum study score of 20 in one of Maths: General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics or equivalent
- VCE Units 3 and 4: a minimum study score of 23 in any English (except EAL) or 27 in English as Alternate Language (EAL) or equivalent and
- VCE Units 3 and 4: a minimum study score of 20 in one of Maths: General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics or equivalent
Admission requirements
Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course does not guarantee an offer of a place. Check admission requirements for general information about the admission process.
English language requirements
Satisfactory completion of one of the following:
- IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0
- Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 70%, all skills 65% or above
- or equivalent measures available at English language requirements.
Need to undertake an English assessment for entry?
A prerequisite for many courses, the Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) can now be done at our Hawthorn campus.
Credit transfer
Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Recognition of prior learning
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Apply for a pathway course
Pathways allow students to progress from one qualification to another where the first course is recognised as an entry requirement and/or provides credit (advanced standing) to the second.
How credit points work
Successful completion of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Professional) requires students to complete units of study to the value of 475 credit points. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated.
What your course could look like
Units are listed in a proposed sequence. However this can be amended depending on unit availability, prerequisite requirements and the semester in which you commenced your course.
| Units of study | Unit code |
|---|---|
| Semester 1 | |
|
Humanitarian Engineering Design Project
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
ENG10001 |
|
Engineering Materials
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
ENG10002 |
|
Preliminary Mathematics
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
MTH00007 |
|
Energy and Motion
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
PHY10001 |
| Semester 2 | |
|
Introduction to Programming
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
COS10009 |
|
Technology in an Indigenous Context Project
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
COS10025 |
|
Engineering Mechanics
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
ENG10003 |
|
Linear Algebra and Applications
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
MTH10013 |
Want to see the full range of electives?
Learn about all the electives you can take in the course handbook.
| Units of study | Unit code |
|---|---|
| Semester 1 | |
|
Calculus and Applications
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
MTH10012 |
|
Product Visualisation 1: Hand Sketching
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
DID10001 |
|
Digital Modelling
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
DPD20001 |
|
Product Design Engineering Studio
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
DPD20002 |
|
Statistics and Computation for Engineering
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
MTH20010 |
| Semester 2 | |
|
Materials and Processes
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
DID20002 |
|
Sustainable Product Design Project
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
DPD20004 |
|
Structural Mechanics
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
MEE20004 |
|
Thermo Fluid Systems
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
PDE20001 |
| Units of study | Unit code |
|---|---|
| Semester 1 | |
|
Professional Experience in Engineering
Core unit |
EAT20008 |
|
Engineering Management Project
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
MME30002 |
|
Advanced Product Design
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
DPD30001 |
|
Machine Design Project
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
MEE30005 |
|
Elective
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
|
|
Elective
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
|
| Semester 2 | |
|
Integrated Engineering Design Project
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
MEE40010 |
|
Digital Manufacturing
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
DID30001 |
|
Design for Social Responsibility
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
DPD30002 |
| Units of study | Unit code |
|---|---|
| Professional placement - 12 months | |
|
Work Experience In Industry A
Practical unit, 25.0 credit points |
WEI20001 |
|
Integrated Professional Placement A - Engineering
Academic unit, 25.0 credit points |
ENG20003 |
|
Work Experience in Industry B
Practical unit, 25.0 credit points |
WEI20002 |
|
Integrated Professional Placement B - Engineering
Academic unit, 25.0 credit points |
ENG20004 |
| Units of study | Unit code |
|---|---|
| Semester 1 | |
|
Engineering Technology Project A (ENG/CS)
Core unit, 12.5 credit points, Choose if majoring in Software |
EAT40005 |
|
Final Year Capstone Project 1
Core unit, 12.5 credit points, Choose if majoring in Architectural, Civil, Mechanical or Product Design |
ENG40005 |
|
Engineering Technology Project A
Core unit, Choose if majoring in Biomedical, Electrical or Robotics |
ENG40007 |
|
Global Design
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
DPD40002 |
|
Renewable Energy and Hydrogen Technologies
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
MEE40011 |
|
Elective
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
|
| Semester 2 | |
|
Engineering Technology Project B (ENG/CS)
Core unit, 12.5 credit points, Choose if majoring in Software |
EAT40006 |
|
Final Year Capstone Project 2
Core unit, 12.5 credit points, Choose if majoring in Architectural, Civil, Mechanical or Product Design |
ENG40006 |
|
Engineering Technology Project B
Core unit, Choose if majoring in Biomedical, Electrical or Robotics |
ENG40008 |
|
Professional Design Attributes
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
DPD40004 |
|
Manufacturing Systems and Design
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
PDE40001 |
|
Elective
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
|
2024 fees
Yearly fee* ($AUD)
$8,948
Total fee* ($AUD)
$42,503
2024 fees
Yearly fee* ($AUD)
$43,340.00
Fees are estimates only
Published student tuition fees for 2024 unit enrolments in HE Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) and Undergraduate Full Fee Paying (FFP) are subject to change based on individual circumstances at enrolment. Fees may vary for units studied in future years, with part-time fees being proportionally lower depending on the number of units taken per semester. Enrolled students will receive reasonable notice of any fee changes before payment is due.
Fees are estimates only
The indicative course fees shown apply to international students for the relevant year, based on a standard study load per year. Fees are assessed according to actual study load each semester, with variations to study load resulting in tuition fee adjustments. These fees generally include the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) and are subject to annual review. Enrolled students will receive reasonable notice of any fee changes before payment is due.
How do I pay my fees?
HECS-HELP is a loan and discount scheme available to you if you are eligible and enrolled in a Commonwealth supported place. A HECS-HELP loan can cover all or part of your contribution amount. You can also choose to pay your fees up front.
International students need to pay tuition fees up-front by the relevant due date. You can find the due dates on your Statement of Account.
To pay your fees:
- log in to My Financials
- check your Australian bank account details are correct
- check your Statement of Account to see how much you owe
- pay using your preferred payment method.
Eligibility for HECS-HELP
You are eligible for a HECS-HELP loan if you have been offered a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) for an undergraduate degree at Swinburne or a UniLink course, and you:
- are an Australian citizen and doing at least one unit of your course in Australia; or
- hold a permanent humanitarian visa and will be living in Australia for the duration of your course; or
- hold a New Zealand Special Category visa and meet the special eligibility requirements for New Zealand citizens.
Student services and amenities fee
This funding serves to improve the student experience at Swinburne. You may use many or just some of the services and amenities that the fee provides.
The fee shown in the capped amount for 2024.
This funding serves to improve the student experience at Swinburne. You may use many or just some of the services and amenities that the fee provides.
This amenities fee is included within your annual tuition fee listed above. The fee shown in the capped amount for 2024.
Please refer to the Student Services Amenities Fee page for more information.
SSAF fee* ($AUD)
$351.00
SSAF fee* ($AUD)
$351.00
Scholarships
Scholarship applications for 2024 are open. Scholarships at Swinburne are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. We want you to reach your potential and achieve your life and career goals.
Our handy guide will assist you to gather documents for your application.
When you apply for a Swinburne course, we automatically consider you for an international scholarship of up to 20 per cent off your course fees – no separate application required! Just apply for your Swinburne course of choice and when we review your course application, we will also assess you for an international scholarship.
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International students currently studying Year 12 in Australia must apply through VTAC. VTAC is the central office that administers the application processes for places in tertiary courses, scholarships and the Special Entry Access Scheme at universities, TAFEs and independent tertiary colleges in Victoria.
VTAC is the central office that administers the application processes for places in tertiary courses, scholarships and the Special Entry Access Scheme at universities, TAFEs and independent tertiary colleges in Victoria.