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Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Bachelor of International Studies (Honours) Diploma in Professional Engineering Practice
Note
This is an exit-only course. There is no direct admission to it. Current UTS students may be able to submit an Internal Course Transfer (Graduating) application to exit with this course. See the Course transfer page for further details.
This course is designed for aspiring engineers seeking to enhance their professional practice with international expertise. Stand out by mastering another language and culture, while gaining resilience, adaptability, and advanced communication skills. This unique program merges engineering, enhanced by two internships and a professional engineering practice program, with international studies, enabling you to earn two degrees and a Diploma in six-and-a-half years.
Choose this course to develop leadership qualities and an international perspective crucial for modern engineering roles and to further your career with significant real world experince. Benefit from the opportunity to study abroad, conducting major research in your chosen field.
Practice-based, industry-connected teaching and learning combines academic study with hands-on skills. You will develop skills essential for professional engineering practice and leadership, grounded in theory and technical knowledge and supported by your personal development, social awareness, and deep industry engagement. A significant portion of your studies taking place in an international setting.
In your fourth year, you will study in the local language at a university in the country of your language major and complete an honours level research project under the supervision of a relevant UTS academic.
Entry to the International Honours pathway is dependent on maintaining a credit average (or higher) in both International Studies and your professional degree in your first three years of study, and on the availability of placements in particular majors.
The course allows students to complete the two qualifications of Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Diploma in Professional Engineering Practice and Bachelor of International Studies in six-and-a-half years of full-time study. On completion, students receive separate testamurs for each award.
Course aims
The purpose of the program is to develop skills for leadership in the professional practice of engineering while at the same time providing an opportunity to acquire knowledge and understanding of another language and culture, intercultural awareness and engagement, resilience and adaptability, and stronger communication skills. It reflects a belief in the international character of engineering, and the conviction that Australian professionals can benefit from the early development of an international perspective and a fluency in cross-cultural interactions.
Course fees
For relevant fee information, please choose from the following:
Local student
All students at UTS pay tuition fees to contribute towards the cost of their studies.
In 2024 all offers made to domestic undergraduate students will be for Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP), which means that the Australian government makes a substantial contribution towards the cost of your education, and you pay the balance through student contributions.
The amount you pay depends on your area of study and the number of credit points (cp) in which you enrol. At UTS 48 credit points is considered to be one Equivalent Full Time Study Load (EFTSL).
The table to the right shows the amount a student can expect to pay for one year of full-time study (1.0 EFTSL).
Students can choose to pay their student contribution upfront, or if eligible, can defer their fees through HECS-HELP.
In addition to tuition fees, students are required to pay a Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). The purchase of textbooks and other course materials may also result in additional cost.
You can calculate your student contribution as a percentage of the amounts shown on the table. Fee rates are divided into four bands covering broad discipline areas. It is important to note that a particular subject within a course may fall within a different band.
For example, if you are enrolled in a 6-credit point Architecture subject, your contribution would be 6/48 x $9,314 = $1,164.
Student contribution amounts for 2025 commencing students
| 2025 student contribution - Area of Study | Amount for 48 cp |
|---|---|
| Law, Accounting, Administration, Economics, Commerce, Communications and Society and Culture | $16,992 |
| Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Science | $13,241 |
| Allied Health, Other Health, Built Environment, Computing, Visual & Performing Arts, Professional Pathway Psychology, Professional Pathway Social Work, Engineering, Surveying, Environmental Studies, Science and Pathology | $9,314 |
| Education, Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, English, Mathematics, Statistics, Nursing or Foreign Languages and Agriculture | $4,627 |
International student
Tuition fees for international undergraduate students can be found using tuition fees search.
Tuition fees must be paid in advance each session and are subject to annual increase. Fees for future year(s) published in fees search, whilst unlikely to change, are estimates only. UTS makes every effort to provide up to date future year(s) fee estimates and to limit any changes, however, UTS reserves the right to vary fees for future year(s) at any time.
For this course, the cost per credit point for 2025 is $1021. The total credit points are 300.
All international students should familiarise themselves with the following documents:
- Protocol on refund of fees for international students - contains the refund of fees information for international students.
- Tuition Protection Service - designed to ensure that students receive the tuition they have paid for
In addition to tuition fees, students may be required to pay a Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). Textbooks and other course materials will also result in additional costs.
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For further information on costs related to your study at UTS, visit the international students' fees information page.
Careers
Career options depend on the major chosen. Options are enhanced by international experience, making students more marketable to prospective employers.
Course structure
To view the course structure please visit the UTS Handbook.Additional information
Course duration
The course duration is normally six-and-a-half years of full-time study, although it may be possible to complete the degree in less time than this.
The program involves four years of academic work in Australia, up to one year of academic work overseas where students spend two sessions of study at a university or other higher education institution in the country of their major, and two periods of professional engineering internship. The periods of engineering internship can be taken in Australia, or one in Australia and one overseas.
On campus - WeeklyInherent requirements
Inherent requirements are academic and non-academic requirements that are essential for successfully completing a course at UTS. You can find the inherent requirements for your course via the inherent requirements directory.
Assumed knowledge
There are no prior language requirements for the international studies program. During their first year of study students complete a language survey to ensure they commence their language and culture study at the appropriate level.
Year 12 adjustment factor scheme
To see a list of courses where HSC subjects provide adjustment factors, please refer to the Year 12 adjustment factors page.
Recognition of prior learning
Students who have previously undertaken relevant study at a recognised tertiary education institution may be eligible for recognition of prior learning (RPL) if the subjects completed are deemed by the faculty to be equivalent to subjects in the student's course. Subjects completed as part of a qualification in which study ceased no more than 10 years prior to the student's first semester in the relevant UTS Engineering degree may be considered. Limits apply to the number of credit points of RPL granted.
Professional recognition
The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Diploma in Professional Engineering Practice, majoring in Biomedical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Data Science Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Flexible Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, or Software Engineering is fully accredited by Engineers Australia at the level of Professional Engineer and is recognised internationally by signatories to the Washington Accord. Chemical Processing Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, and Renewable Energy Engineering are provisionally accredited with Engineers Australia, pending full accreditation.
UTS: Handbook
See the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Bachelor of International Studies (Honours) Diploma in Professional Engineering Practice in the UTS: Handbook for comprehensive course details.
Information for international students
Find out about support services, the Australian education system, accommodation and more to help you get the most out of your study at UTS.
Domestic students
How to apply
This course is not available via direct entry. Current UTS students wishing to transfer may submit an Course Transfer - Continuing application. To confirm eligibility check with the UTS Student Centre.
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International students
How to apply
This is an exit-only course. Current UTS students wishing to transfer may submit an Course Transfer - Graduating application. To confirm eligibility check with the UTS Student Centre.
