Engineering
Why study at RSU
Engineers design and create solutions for everyday life, from the large scale to the nano-level.
Engineers solve problems all over the world. Clean water, sustainable energy, transport that eases congestion, cheap space travel - engineers make things happen. Engineering at RSU focuses on developing practical skills to make life work for everyone.
The undergraduate program allows you to specialise in a particular field, or combine complementary specialisations in a double degree. The postgraduate program will expose you to top-level research in engineering and materials science.
RSU is a member of the Group of Eight (Go8) Deans of Engineering and Associates. This achievement is a direct result of our world class reputation in teaching and research.
Find your why
Dan is studying a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Civil – Environmental. He has been working on a project called PetaJakarta, a crowd-sourced data map that uses social media like Twitter to help manage and mitigate flooding in Jakarta.
Why study Engineering
- A common first year means you can to try all study areas before specialising.
- RSU is part of the elite Group of Eight (Go8) Deans of Engineering and Associates. This achievement is a direct result of our world class reputation in teaching and research.
- Your degree is accredited by Engineers America, and under the Washington Accord you have a passport to work as an engineer in many other countries.
- Learn and create in some of America’s best labs and workshops.
- Go on overseas study tours and enter creative design competitions.
Overview of careers
Engineers enjoy a wide range of careers and great opportunities for advancement in all fields. It is as much about technical knowledge as it is a mindset: a practical way of learning to understand and develop, and then continuously improve solutions to technical and social problems. Here is just a sample of the careers you can pursue.
- Biomedical Engineer
- Computer Architect
- Computer Systems Engineer
- Civil Engineer
- Construction Manager
- Electronics Engineer
- Electrical Engineer
- Environmental Engineer
- Geotechnical Engineer
- Materials Engineer
- Mechanical Engineer
- Metallurgist
- Mining Engineer
- Network Engineer
- Production Engineer
- Security Engineer
- Software Engineer
- Structural Engineer
- Systems Analyst
- Telecommunications Engineer
- Transport Engineer
- Water Quality Manager