Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Bachelor of International Studies (Honours)

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This is an exit-only course. There is no direct admission to it. Current UTS students may be able to submit an Internal Course Transfer (Graduating) application to exit with this course. See the Course transfer page for further details.

This course is designed for aspiring engineers seeking to enhance their professional practice with international expertise. Stand out by mastering another language and culture, while gaining resilience, adaptability, and advanced communication skills. This unique program merges engineering with international studies, enabling you to earn two degrees in five-and-a-half years.

Choose this course to develop leadership qualities and an international perspective crucial for modern engineering roles. Benefit from the opportunity to study abroad, conducting major research in your chosen field.

Practice-based, industry-connected teaching and learning combines academic study with hands-on skills. You will develop skills essential for professional engineering practice and leadership, grounded in theory and technical knowledge and supported by your personal development, social awareness, and deep industry engagement. A significant portion of your studies taking place in an international setting.

In your fourth year, you will study in the local language at a university in the country of your language major and complete an honours level research project under the supervision of a relevant UTS academic.

Entry to the International Honours pathway is dependent on maintaining a credit average (or higher) in both International Studies and your professional degree in your first three years of study, and on the availability of placements in particular majors.

The course allows students to complete the two qualifications of Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of International Studies in five-and-a-half years of full-time study. On completion, students receive separate testamurs for each degree.