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There’s plenty to discover about being an Engineering student at Monash. This page will help you understand all the finer details - right from which calculator to buy to learning about the career development opportunities available.

Studying Engineering

The all-important info on course mapping, understanding the HWA and choosing your specialisation later in the year.

Zoom for online learning

all students Get the most out your online learning in engineering using zoom. What is 'Netiquette' and how do you present yourself and engage with others in a professional manner online?

Course Maps

all students Course maps are your guide to completing units in the right order and completing your degree on time.

Engineering Honours Weighted Average (HWA)

undergraduate students Monash Engineering awards our bachelor degrees with honours for meritorious performance. An additional honours year is not required but there are other requirements you must meet.

Specialisation Selection

all students The Bachelor of Engineering is structured around a common first year - that means that for most of our BE(Hons) courses, you get to try out different engineering fields before you choose which one to specialise in. We’ll let you know when and how to nominate your chosen specialisation.

Building Your Career

To make sure you get the most out of your university experience, we offer a wealth of opportunities to develop your professional engineering and leadership skills both inside and outside of the classroom.

Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

undergraduate and MPE students Continuous Professional Development (CPD) is a compulsory professional practice requirement for all Bachelor of Engineering and Master of Professional Engineering students. You need to pass CPD in order to graduate.

Work Integrated Learning Unit

MEng and MPE students On-campus Masters Coursework students have the opportunity to complete an internship placement in a professional or research setting, that counts towards your degree.

Full-time paid internships - Monash Engineering Co-operative Education Program (Co-op)

undergraduate students Designed to equip you with up-to-date, industry relevant experience, Co-op will prepare you for your future engineering career.

Career Ready Series

all students The Monash Engineering Career Ready Series has been developed to provide you with opportunities to extend your learning beyond the classroom, helping you to stand out from the crowd as you move into the workforce.

Career Connect

all students Your partner for career success. Our advisers help you plan your career and find work, providing a range of opportunities and resources to ensure you maximise your graduate employment prospects.

Mentoring at Monash

all students Monash has a variety of industry and peer mentoring programs to help you build your network and professional skills.

Understanding expectations

As a new university student, here’s everything you need to know about fostering a fair, equitable and positive learning community, and working complaints

Student Charter

all students The Student Charter sets out key expectations on your academic engagement and integrity, as well as your behaviour and wellbeing.

Discipline

all students Read the Monash University Discipline Statute to learn about general, academic and research misconduct, and related processes and penalties.

Complaints and Grievances

all students We hope all our students have positive relationships with our staff and enjoy their experience here. But, if you experience issues, we want to help resolve them. Learn about the steps to making a complaint.

Engineering Orientation