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The Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Flexible First Year) allows you to explore different engineering streams before deciding upon your ultimate stream. You will undertake a common set of units of study in your first semester before transferring to a stream.
You can move into any engineering stream on the basis of your ATAR or academic performance in your first semester. The Flexible First Year pathway is also available for most combined degrees.
Flexible First Year is not available for mid-year entry or to students aiming to enter the degree with credit.
You will complete a common set of core units covering maths, computing and an introduction to engineering before transferring into your preferred stream at the start of your second semester. Your detailed course structure will depend on which Bachelor of Engineering Honours stream you choose to study.
Refer to 513525 Aeronautical Engineering, 513530 Biomedical Engineering, 513535 Chemical and biomolecular Engineering, 513540 Civil Engineering, 513545 Electrical Engineering, 513546 Environmental Engineering, 513555 Mechanical Engineering, 513560 Mechatronic Engineering, 513565 Software Engineering.
Students in the Flexible First Year pathway transfer to an Engineering stream accredited by Engineers Australia. Our graduates are recognised internationally through the Washington Accord of the International Engineering Alliance.
All Bachelor of Engineering Honours students in both single and combined degrees are required to undertake a minimum level of professional engagement activities (such as industry placements).
The Australian Government subsidises the tuition fee for this course. The remaining balance is paid by the student. Current University of Sydney fee information.
Faculty scholarships: Scholarships are available for commencing undergraduate students. Visit the University of Sydney website.
Mathematics Advanced (Band 4) or Mathematics Extension 1 (Band E3) or Mathematics Extension 2 (Band E3).
Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Extension 1, Chemistry and/or Physics (depending on the Engineering stream chosen).
Guaranteed selection rank: 90.00, subject to non-ATAR criteria being met. A guide to guaranteed selection ranks.
Dalyell Scholars: This stream for high achieving students (ATAR of 98.00 or higher) provides mentorship, professional skills development, academic enrichment opportunities and access to a global mobility scholarship. Entry to the Dalyell Scholars stream is by invitation.
You may also be interested in 513571 Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Dalyell Scholars).
Refer to the University of Sydney general admission criteria.
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The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.
Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2025 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.
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– = data is not available.Course updates
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Global mobility/international experience
Every year, thousands of University of Sydney students take up global mobility opportunities, virtually and in-person, including semester and year-long exchange programs and short-term experiences, with partners and destinations around the world. Through the Sydney Global Mobility program, you can study at one of 250+ partner institutions in more than 40 countries around the world. The Sydney Global Mobility program is open to most current undergraduate students and some postgraduate students.
Open Learning Environment (OLE)
Open Learning Environment (OLE) units are short, on-demand and workshop- supported. They enable you to broaden your skills in areas such as entrepreneurial thinking, persuasive communication, project management and ethical reasoning. OLEs are available to all students at the University, while students commencing in liberal studies degrees (Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Commerce or combined Bachelor of Advanced Studies) and some specialist degrees (Bachelor of Economics) must complete 6 credit points of OLE units.
Faculty handbooks
View available first-year subjects in the University of Sydney handbooks.