Melbourne , Victoria , Australia
Total Students
National Ranking
Learn how to tackle the big problems faced by engineers every day. Develop essential skills in maths, physics and computer programming. Then set yourself apart from other graduates when you learn valuable human skills in innovation, business management and leadership.
In this highly practical degree, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and develop your problem-solving skills. Explore the impacts of climate change and find innovative engineering solutions to help create sustainable societies. You'll work with real-world engineering systems and learn current best practice from leading engineering experts.
Develop your written and oral communication skills. You'll build your confidence in relaying complex technical information and explore the technical, ficial, legal and environmental impacts of engineering innovations.
Get a degree that's recognised by industry. Graduates can apply for membership with Engineers Australia as an Engineering Associate.
Once you've completed your Associate Degree, you'll be eligible to apply to La Trobe's Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours) or Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Industrial). You will then be able to apply for advanced standing to commence Bachelor studies at third year where you can further enhance your industry knowledge and experience by undertaking large-scale projects and work placements.
Get ready for a bright career in engineering.
You'll learn:
Programming for engineers and scientists
Design and create software solutions to real-life problems, using programming languages such as Python.
Computer-aided design (CAD)
Harness the computer tools to design, simulate and model an engineered product.
Engineering enterprise
Learn how to become an engineering business leader. Explore business strategies for engineers, management tools and resources, the legal system, marketing and fice.
Sustainability and renewable energy design
Learn about climate change, sustainability and renewable energy design, and join a multidisciplinary team as for a renewable energy project.
Systems modelling
Develop you modelling skills using software tools such as MATLAB and Simulink. Model and investigate engineering systems related to a broad range of real-world engineering systems.
Engineering design and problem solving
Examine current engineering practices and develop your creative engineering design skills through an industry research project.
Course Code : 106835J
Course Type : Full Time
Course Level : Bachelors/UG Degree
Duration : 02 Year
Total Tuition Fee :76000 AUD
Annual Cost of Living :29710 AUD
History
The university was established in 1964 following the assent of the La Trobe University Act by the Victorian Parliament on 9 December 1964. The passing of the Act of Victorian Parliament to establish La Trobe University followed earlier University Acts to establish the University of Melbourne (1853) and Monash University (1958). The Minister of Education at the time and the appointed planning council were "unanimous in their enthusiasm that the new institution should be innovative in its approach", and the university adopted an academic structure based on schools of studies (rather than on faculties) and a collegiate format, where a large number of students lived on campus. At this time, Flinders University and Macquarie University were also establishing a school-based system.
Many prominent Victorians were involved in La Trobe's establishment process, and there was a strong belief that it was important to increase research and learning in Victoria. One of the major individuals involved was Davis McCaughey, who later became Governor of Victoria. The university was named after Charles Joseph La Trobe, the first Governor of Victoria, and the university motto, 'whoever seeks shall find', is adapted from Charles La Trobe's family motto. The La Trobe University Coat of Arms incorporates the scallop shells from the La Trobe family bearings, the Australian wedge-tailed eagle to represent Australia, and sprigs of heath to represent Victoria.
La Trobe offers programs that are industry-focused and offer a lot of practical exposure. Following graduation, students can often struggle to find work relevant to their field of study - that’s why employers value students with pre-existing workplace experience. Students who can readily adapt their university learnings to the real world are far more valuable to employers than those who cannot.
The La Trobe Business School offers a variety of practical learning opportunities to help you develop a competitive edge in the job market. La Trobe focuses on Work Integrated Learning. Following graduation, students can often struggle to find work relevant to their field of study - that’s why employers value students with pre-existing workplace experience. Students who can readily adapt their university learnings to the real world are far more valuable to employers than those who cannot. The La Trobe Business School offers a variety of practical learning opportunities to help you develop a competitive edge in the job market.
The duration of the internship will vary depending on the chosen course and subject. During this time a student will be expected to complete assessments based on experience. Please note that eligibility criteria do apply.