Find the right engineering course to launch an in-demand career, at Victoria University. We offer a variety of courses in engineering, including architectural, mechanical, electrical and civil engineering.
You can study at short course, TAFE, degree or postgraduate level.
Bachelor degrees (undergraduate)
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Architectural Engineering)
Duration
4 years
Campus
Footscray Park
Delivery mode
Face to Face
Launch your career as an architectural engineer with the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Architectural Engineering) at Victoria University.
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil Engineering)
Prepare for a career designing practical and sustainable community infrastructure, with a degree in civil engineering from VU.
Duration
4 years
Campus
Footscray Park
Delivery mode
Face to Face
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Electronic Engineering)
Gain practical and problem-solving skills working on projects in the workplace that will help launch a career as an electrical or electronic engineer.
Duration
4 years
Campus
Footscray Park
Delivery mode
Face to Face
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical Engineering)
Get set for an exciting career inventing devices and generating clever solutions to engineering challenges, with a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical Engineering) from VU.
Duration
4 years
Campus
Footscray Park
Delivery mode
Blended, Face to Face
Undergraduate certificate
Undergraduate Certificate in Engineering Fundamentals
Develop in-demand skills with the Undergraduate Certificate in Engineering Fundamentals from Victoria University.
Duration
0.5 years
Campus
Footscray Park
Delivery mode
Block
Postgraduate
Graduate Diploma in Building Surveying
Become a building surveyor, with in-demand expertise in building regulations, construction compliance and inspection processes, with a Graduate Diploma in Building Surveying from Victoria University.
Duration
1 year
Campus
City Flinders
Delivery mode
Blended, Face to Face
Master of Engineering
Duration
2 years
Campus
Footscray Park
Delivery mode
Blended, Face to Face
Gain specialised skills in electrical power, telecommunications, process engineering or water management and aim for a top engineering career with the Master of Engineering.
Graduate Certificate in Power Engineering
Advance your skills and knowledge to succeed in the power engineering industry, with a Graduate Certificate in Power Engineering at Victoria University.
Duration
0.5 years
Campus
Footscray Park
Delivery mode
Face to Face
Graduate Certificate in Research Skills
Prepare for graduate research, or a career in the research fields, with a Graduate Certificate in Research Skills from Victoria University.
Duration
0.5 years
Campus
Footscray Park, Online
Delivery mode
Blended, Online
Postgraduate research
Master of Applied Research
Duration
2 years
Campus
City Flinders, Footscray Park, St Albans, Werribee
Delivery mode
Blended, Face to Face
Gain a solid foundation in research methods before undertaking a thesis related to 'sustainable and liveable cities'. This masters allows bachelor-degree graduates in any discipline to undertake a research degree.
Master of Engineering (By Research)
Duration
2 years
Campus
Footscray Park, Werribee
Delivery mode
Face to Face, Workplace
Develop your knowledge and focus your practical skills on a specific research area in engineering with the Master of Engineering (by Research).
Doctor of Philosophy
Duration
4 years
Campus
City Flinders, City Queen, Footscray Park, St Albans, Werribee
Delivery mode
Blended, Face to Face
Complete your PhD in a research community dedicated to improving our cities and communities through scientific, technological and social innovation.
Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated)
Duration
4 years
Campus
City Flinders, City Queen, Footscray Park, St Albans, Werribee
Delivery mode
Blended, Face to Face
Victoria University's integrated program offers research training, creating an alternative path to a PhD in the areas of sustainability and liveable communities.
Master of Research
Duration
1.5 years
Campus
City Flinders, Footscray Park, Online, St Albans, Werribee
Delivery mode
Blended, Face to Face, Online
Complete a Master of Research in 18 months related to sustainable cities and industries, in a broad range of disciplines. This program is tailored to graduates with a related bachelor degree, or an honours degree in a different discipline.
Master of Research Practice
Duration
1 year
Campus
City Flinders, Footscray Park, Online, St Albans, Werribee
Delivery mode
Blended, Face to Face, Online
The Master of Research Practice recognises honours qualifications, accelerating your study in the areas of industry, community or the built environment.
TAFE certificates & diplomas
Certificate III in Civil Construction
Campus
Industry, Werribee
Develop practical skills and knowledge in a fast-growing industry with a Certificate III in Civil Construction.
Certificate IV in Engineering
Take your engineering skills to the next level with a Certificate IV in Engineering at Victoria University Polytechnic.
Campus
Sunshine
Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade
Lay the foundation for a career in metal fabrication and engineering with a Certificate III in Engineering (Fabrication Trade) at Victoria University Polytechnic.
Campus
Sunshine
Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade
Start a career as a mechanical tradesperson with the Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade apprenticeship course.
Campus
Sunshine
Certificate II in Engineering Studies
Campus
Sunshine
This hands-on course is designed for people looking to enter an engineering apprenticeship or who are already doing some engineering work and would like to gain accreditation and a pathway to a full apprenticeship.
Certificate IV in Industrial Automation and Control
Learn how to set up and maintain automated equipment and systems.
Duration
1 year
Campus
Industry, Sunshine
Delivery mode
Face to Face, Online, Workplace
Short courses
Mechanical Fitting for Hobbyists
Duration
10 weeks
Campus
Sunshine
This hobbyist course is designed for participants to develop skills and knowledge in mechanical fitting in an engineering environment.
Revit Level 1
Duration
36 hours
Campus
Footscray Park, Sunshine
Gain practical skills in the use of Revit Architecture to model internal and external building designs in 2D and 3D.
Can't find your course?
Studying engineering at VU
At Victoria University (VU), we want you to follow your passion and excel in the industry you've always dreamed of.
We're one of Australia's most industry-connected institutions, and are one of the top 2% of universities in the world.
You'll learn from leading industry professionals who combine theory with practice to prepare you for your career from day one.
Careers
Depending on your specialisation, job titles include:
- civil engineer
- construction engineer
- electrical or electronic engineer
- environmental engineer
- fitter and turner
- geotechnical engineer
- hydraulic engineer
- mechanical engineer
- mechanical tradesperson
- power engineer
- product engineer
- roads and transport engineer
- sheet metal worker or welder
- structural engineer
- systems engineer
- telecommunications engineer
- water engineer.
Colleges & schools
Our engineering courses are delivered by various colleges and schools across different VU campuses.
