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In response to COVID-19, the University of Sydney has reviewed the availability of courses to be delivered remotely.
This course will be available for students to study remotely whilst the Australian border remains closed due to the COVID-19 global pandemic. Please note that some units of study that are not essential to completing the degree may not be available to be studied remotely.
About this course
The Bachelor of Engineering Honours and Bachelor of Commerce combined degree offers extensive knowledge of your chosen engineering stream complemented by a strong grounding in business. You will gain technical, analytical and practical skills, understand the process of commercialisation, and learn to manage innovative projects.
In this program you can combine any of the engineering streams (Aeronautical, Biomedical, Chemical and Biomolecular, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronic, Software and Space). In addition to your engineering stream, you will complete one major in any area of business.
As part of your engineering degree you will undertake the award-winning Professional Engagement Program enabling you to change your approach to learning through self-reflection and extra-curricular activities throughout your degree.
Complementing your engineering studies, the Bachelor of Commerce combines business theory with practice, giving you a solid grounding in areas such as finance, accounting, economics and business statistics. You will be exposed to real-world business cases and experiences drawn from our wide network of Australian and international business partners. The program also allows you to tailor your degree by completing a commerce major.
You can finish this combined degree in 5.5 years of full-time study, after which you will graduate with two qualifications. With a wide range of career options spanning the commercial and public sectors, there are vast opportunities for you to shape a unique career.
Depends on your qualification, citizenship status
Prospective domestic students apply through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) for a Commonwealth supported place . Refer to the UAC website for key dates. Separate scholarship deadlines apply, visit the scholarships website for details.
For other useful information, visit our How to apply page.
Current University of Sydney students applying to transfer from one bachelor's degree to another apply directly to the University. The exact process will depend on the course you are currently in and the course to which you wish to transfer. For more information visit the Change your course page.
Current students applying to transfer from a diploma to a bachelor's degree must apply through UAC.
Refer to the UAC website Separate Scholarship deadlines apply - visit the scholarships webpage
Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (August)
Visit the How to apply page for detailed information on if you need to apply directly to the University or through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). If you are a direct applicant, when you are ready to apply select the `Apply’ button on this course page.
Current University of Sydney students applying to transfer from one bachelor's degree to another apply directly to the University. The exact process will depend on the course you are currently in and the course to which you wish to transfer. For more information visit the Change your course page.
Standard closing dates:
Direct applicants:
Semester 1 - 15 January of the commencing year.
Semester 2 - 25 June of the commencing year.
We strongly encourage international applicants to apply as early as possible to allow time for visa and travel arrangements. Separate scholarship deadlines apply - visit the scholarships webpage for details.
UAC Applicants: Refer to the UAC website
Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (August)
To complete the combined Bachelor of Engineering Honours and Bachelor of Commerce you must undertake 264 credit points (cp) worth of units (ie, subjects), which will take 5.5 years of full-time study.
A typical unit of study has a value of 6cp. Full-time students normally enrol in 48 cp worth of units each year.
Your detailed course structure will depend on which stream of engineering you choose to study.
All engineering streams include mandatory completion of the Professional Engagement Program (PEP) - see Work Component section.
Mandatory work component = 200 hours.
The work component must be completed as part of the award requirements and is undertaken as part of the Professional Engagement Program (PEP).
Professional Engagement Program (PEP)
The program requires completion of 600 hours of professional engagement experiences integrated continuously throughout the degree. It is designed to allow students to contextualise their learning, enhance their own professional development, and build the foundations of a strong professional engineering career. The professional engagement activities are spread over 3 flexible stages. This involves
| Year | Sem | Unit of study | |||
| The Professional Engagement Program (PEP) is embedded throughout each semester of the degree for the first four years. | |||||
| 1 | 1 | Mathematics | Computing | Introduction to Stream | Foundations of Law |
| 2 | Mathematics | Stream unit | Stream unit | Quantitative Business Analysis | |
| 2 | 1 | Stream unit | Stream unit | Stream unit | Elective (Commerce Table A or Table S) |
| 2 | Stream unit | Stream unit | Elective (Commerce Table A or Table S) | Commerce major unit | |
| 3 | 1 | Multidisciplinary Engineering | Stream unit | Elective (Commerce Table A or Table S) | Commerce major unit |
| 2 | Stream unit | Stream unit | Elective (Commerce Table A or Table S) | Commerce major unit | |
| 4 | 1 | Interdisciplinary Engineering | Stream unit | Elective (Commerce Table A or Table S) | Commerce major unit |
| 2 | Stream unit | Stream unit | Stream unit | Commerce major unit | |
| 5 | 1 | Thesis A | Stream unit | Stream unit | Commerce major unit |
| 2 | Thesis B | Stream unit | Stream unit | Commerce major unit | |
| 6 | 1 | Stream unit | Stream unit | Elective (Commerce Table A or Table S) | Commerce major unit |
HSC Mathematics Extension 1 and either Physics or Chemistry (depending on the engineering stream chosen). If you attempt engineering without this prior level of knowledge of Mathematics you may experience difficulty, so you are strongly advised to undertake an appropriate bridging course.
This course has an integrated Honours program, with all students undertaking an Engineering research thesis in the final year.
Admission this course is on the basis of the following criteria:
Admission pathways are open to domestic applicants on the basis of equity or other adjustment factors, including for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. For details, visit admission pathways.
This course has a mathematics course prerequisite. For details on the prerequisite, and how it applies to you, visit: Mathematics course prerequisites.
For more information about the University’s credit policy, please see the Credit for Previous Studies page.
The Faculty of Engineering offers one-year exchange programs with partner universities in Europe, Asia and North America.
In addition to your Professional Engagement Program (PEP) commitments, there are opportunities to join a diverse range of engineering student societies and engage in outreach activities, industry placements and competitions throughout your degree.
This course is accredited by Engineers Australia and by other major professional engineering institutions. Our graduates are also recognised internationally through the Washington Accord of the International Engineering Alliance.
Depending upon the major or majors completed, Bachelor of Commerce graduates may be eligible for accreditation as professional accountants with the CPA, ICAA; business information systems professionals with the Australian Computer Society (ACS); or as professional members of the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI). Prescribed units of study must be undertaken in specific majors to meet accreditation requirements.
"The best part about studying and learning online has been the wonderful support network I’ve experienced. Staff and my fellow students have been eager to support one another, and I feel that both lecturers and students have gone above and beyond. During this online learning period, it has been immensely valuable to me."
Irina Tyan
Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Aeronautical) and Bachelor of Commerce
