Engineering

Our engineering program uniquely combines a solid foundation in theoretical knowledge with modern, practical skills acquisition and industry experience. You can choose to specialise in electrical, electronic, mechanical, mechatronic, software or telecommunications engineering.

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  • Civil and environmental engineering

    Civil and environmental engineering

    Safe drinking water. Clean energy. Reduced emissions. Efficient transport. These are all things that make the world a safer, more functional place to live. All are in the domain of civil engineers, who work to elevate our standards of living and quality of life.

    With both technical and creative skills, civil engineers focus on the design, construction and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment, including roads, bridges, railways, airports, buildings, dams and sewerage systems.

    Potential careers

    • Civil engineer
    • Construction manager
    • Consultant
    • Environmental engineer
    • Geotechnical engineer
    • Project manager
    • Research and design manager
    • Structural engineer
    • Urban and regional planner
    With both technical and creative skills, civil engineers focus on the design, construction and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment, including roads, bridges, railways, airports, buildings, dams and sewerage systems.
  • Electrical and electronic engineering

    Electrical and electronic engineering

    Safe drinking water. Clean energy. Reduced emissions. Efficient transport. All things that make the world a safer, more functional place to live. And all things that are the domain of civil engineers, who work to elevate our standards of living and quality of life.

    With both technical and creative skills, civil engineers focus on the design, construction and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment, including roads, bridges, railways, airports, buildings, dams and sewerage systems.

    Potential careers

    • Civil engineer
    • Construction manager
    • Consultant
    • Environmental engineer
    • Geotechnical engineer
    • Project manager
    • Research and design manager
    • Structural engineer
    • Urban and regional planner
    With both technical and creative skills, civil engineers focus on the design, construction and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment, including roads, bridges, railways, airports, buildings, dams and sewerage systems.
  • Mechanical engineering

    Mechanical engineering

    Electrical and electronic engineering are inherent in modern life. They are key to communication, transport, power generation, entertainment, medicine and more.

    At Macquarie, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills required to design and operate future electrical energy systems and electronic technologies and develop embedded systems in electrical and electronics.

    Potential careers

    • Electrical engineer
    • Electronics engineer
    • Computer hardware engineer
    • Consultant
    • Electronics designer or manufacturing engineer
    • Environmental and sustainability designer or manufacturer
    • Project and technology manager
    • Research and development engineer
    Electrical and electronic engineering are inherent in modern life. They are key to communication, transport, power generation, entertainment, medicine and more.
  • Mechatronic engineering

    Mechatronic engineering

    Macquarie’s program enables you to design mechanical systems and gain the practical experience to underpin a career in industry.

    Mechanical engineers are central to the production of almost every item we use. They analyse, conceptualise, design and manufacture items from micro machines to aircraft.

    Potential careers

    • Aerospace engineer
    • Automotive engineer
    • CAD technician
    • Consultant
    • Control and instrumentation engineer
    • Designer and manufacturer
    • Mechanical engineer
    • Nuclear engineer
    • Project manager
    • Research and design manager
    Gain the skills and work experience you'll need for a successful career designing and manufacturing mechanical systems, from micro machines to aircraft.
  • Software engineering

    Software engineering

    Robots can defuse bombs, deactivate mines and explore shipwrecks – and it’s all made possible by mechatronic engineering.

    Mechatronics at Macquarie combines mechanical engineering, electronic engineering and computer science, giving you the skills to design and build robots and their computer systems.

    Potential careers

    • Aerospace engineer
    • Automation engineer
    • Consultant
    • Control system design engineer
    • Designer and manufacturer
    • Electronics design engineer
    • Mechatronic engineer
    • Medical and technology device engineer
    • Project manager
    • Research and design manager
    Learn to design and build robots with Mechatronics at Macquarie. You'll develop a skill set combining mechanical, electronic and computer engineering expertise.

Gain the strong knowledge base, practical skills and experience for a successful engineering career

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Employability

Flexible study options

Flexible study options

Our degrees are designed to suit you. Dig deep into your specific passion with a single degree, or choose a double degree that combines your interests, giving you a more diverse skill set and expanding your career options.

Industry-relevant courses

Industry-relevant courses

Our courses are designed in conjunction with industry. Our unique project-based learning approach to teaching means you'll learn the skills you need to work as an engineer and tackle the challenges facing society.

#1 in Sydney for graduate employability (QILT, 2017)

#1 in Sydney for graduate employability (QILT, 2017)

Engineers Australia accredited courses

Engineers Australia accredited courses

Ranked in the top 1 per cent of universities in the world (QS World University Rankings, 2019)

Ranked in the top 1 per cent of universities in the world (QS World University Rankings, 2019)

Practical learning

Real-world, hands-on experience

Real-world, hands-on experience

Our programs help you transition from the classroom to the workplace. Macquarie's award-winning Professional and Community Engagement (PACE) units offer you opportunities for real industry experience as part of your degree.

World-class facilities

World-class facilities

You'll have access to our cutting-edge engineering facilities, including collaborative learning spaces, a dedicated full-pitch FIRST robotics field and state-of-the-art wind tunnel.

What our students say

Lily David

Lily David

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering

"A highlight of my time at Macquarie was working with a research group based in Japan. The group is developing a novel lymphatic drug delivery system that involves injecting chemotherapy directly into the lymph nodes to treat and prevent lymphatic metastasis.

As an undergrad, it was really exciting to be involved with such a project, particularly because it taught me to work and think outside of my engineering specialty. I’m now working as an engineer for Hoslab, a company that specialises in the design, construction and maintenance of medical and laboratory gases."

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