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Bachelor of Engineering Technology
This degree trains you for technical engineering work at technologist level rather than as a professional engineer.
- How long it takes
- 3 years
- full time
- Level
- Bachelor degree
- University
- How you can study
- Online or on campus
- Taught by
- 3 providers
- NSW, QLD
Is this course right for you?
What the Bachelor of Engineering Technology asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an interest in how things are designed and built
- comfort with maths and physical sciences
- a practical, problem solving frame of mind
- good communication skills for working in teams
Before you start
Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.
Bachelor or Associate Degree?
The Bachelor of Engineering Technology sits at bachelor degree level, which is higher than the Associate Degree in Engineering Technology.
See the courseWhere 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 University of Wollongong (opens in a new tab)
University of Wollongong
Wollongong, NSW
4.3from 747 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- Course and assessment changes can disrupt study
- Website for University of Southern Queensland (opens in a new tab)
University of Southern Queensland
Springfield, Toowoomba, QLD
4.1from 504 Google reviews
- How you study
- Online or on campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- Website for CQUniversity (opens in a new tab)
CQUniversity
5 campuses, QLD
4.1from 999 Google reviews
- How you study
- Online or on campus
- (full or part time)
What students like
- Staff are friendly and supportive
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- Enquiries can go unanswered
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Engineering Technology.
- Mathematics and physics
- Programming and electrical systems
- Mechanics and materials
- Project-based engineering practice
- Discipline majors such as civil, electrical 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?
Questions people ask
Who is this qualification for?
This qualification is a Bachelor of Engineering Technology. It is a bachelor degree for people looking to work in engineering technology roles.
Do I need experience or other qualifications first?
Entry requirements are set by each provider, so check the conditions with the provider you choose.
How is it different from Associate Degree in Engineering Technology?
The Bachelor of Engineering Technology sits at bachelor degree level, which is higher than the Associate Degree in Engineering Technology.