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Bachelor of Engineering Science
This is a shorter engineering degree aimed at technologist level work, with a grounding in engineering principles, problem solving and practical skills.
- How long it takes
- 3 years
- full time
- Entry ATAR
- From 55.4
- Lowest offered at Flinders University, 2026
- How you can study
- On campus
- Taught by
- 3 providers
- NSW, SA
Is this course right for you?
What the Bachelor of Engineering Science asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an interest in how things work and are built
- comfort with maths and science subjects
- problem solving skills
- attention to detail in your work
Before you start
Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.
Where you can study this course
There are 3 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.
- Website for Western Sydney University (opens in a new tab)
Western Sydney University
Parramatta City, Penrith, Sydney City, NSW
4.2from 1,872 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 56.45 lowest
- (66.25 median, 2023)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
What students like
- Staff are friendly and supportive
- Good academic experience and learning
What to weigh up
- Admin can be slow to respond
- Course page for Flinders University (opens in a new tab)
Flinders University
City, Tonsley, SA
4.3from 1,059 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 55.4 lowest
- (61.85 median, 2026)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Mar 2027
- Course page for University of Technology Sydney (opens in a new tab)
University of Technology Sydney
City, NSW
4.2from 906 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
What students like
- Lecturers and support staff are approachable and helpful
What to weigh up
- Admin replies can be slow
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Engineering Science.
- Engineering fundamentals
- Mathematics and science
- Practical projects
- Communication and teamwork
- Discipline majors such as civil or mechanical
Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?