Explore our Engineering majors
Unlock your potential and create lasting impact with an Engineering degree from Griffith University. You'll be equipped to shape a sustainable future with a degree that offers global opportunities. In your first year, you'll build a solid foundation in engineering and science principles, while exploring various engineering specialisations, before choosing your area of focus in the second year.
Explore our available majors below.
Civil Engineering
Available at Gold Coast and Nathan.
Civil engineers design and develop essential infrastructure, improving the built environment. Studying civil engineering equips you with the skills for planning, design, and construction of buildings and infrastructure. With growing demand for professionals in the field, career opportunities include roles like chief civil engineer, construction engineer, structural engineer, project manager, and more. If you're eager to shape the cities of tomorrow, this major is for you.
Electronic Engineering
Available at Nathan only.
In today’s world, advanced electronic devices—like your phone, computer, or even aircraft—are made possible by electronic engineers. In this major you will focus on the design, development, and construction of electronic systems, from everyday items to large-scale industrial applications. Career opportunities include roles in energy production, transport control systems, communications, satellite navigation, broadband, and telecommunications.
Electronic and Energy Engineering
Available at Nathan only.
The energy sector is a fast-advancing engineering discipline, with significant investments expected in the coming decades. You will be prepared for a career in areas such as electronics design and fabrication, power transmission, renewable power generation, solar energy systems, wind energy systems, electric vehicles, efficient lighting and energy research.
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Available at Gold Coast only.
Electrical and electronic engineers collaborate with a range of professionals across industries, from civil and mechanical engineers to computer scientists. Their key role positions them to drive the development and application of emerging technologies, particularly in the fast-growing energy sector. You could help integrate renewable energy into traditional systems, reducing costs, conserving energy, and lowering greenhouse gas emissions.
Electrical and Renewable Energy Engineering
Available at Gold Coast only.
Australia is targeting net-zero by 2050, with renewable energy like wind and solar key to reducing emissions. This shift has driven investment and created a growing job market in renewable energy integration and energy storage. By studying renewable energy integration, you'll gain expertise in the technologies and solutions to address these issues. Key employers include the Australian Energy Market Operator, transmission/distribution providers, power industry consultancies, solar/wind farm developers, and renewable energy construction firms.
Environmental Engineering
Available at Nathan only.
Environmental professionals with strong ecological social science backgrounds are in demand both in Australia and internationally. You will find opportunities in government departments such as Transport and Main Roads, Natural Resources and Mines, Department of Science, IT and the Arts (DSITIA) along with Environment and Resource Management. You will also enjoy opportunities with consulting firms in the construction, mining, oil, smelting and manufacturing industries.
Mechanical Engineering
Available at Gold Coast and Nathan.
With specialised skills across both electronic and mechanical engineering, as a graduate you will be prepared for work in the design, development and production of smart engineering systems and products. You will find career opportunities across many industries including manufacturing, mining, transport and defence and emerging fields such as medical and assistive technology smart cities, precision agriculture and robotics.
Mechatronics
Available at Nathan only.
With specialised skills across both electronic and mechanical engineering, as a graduate you will be prepared for work in the design, development and production of smart engineering systems and products. You will find career opportunities across many industries including manufacturing, mining, transport and defence and emerging fields such as medical and assistive technology smart cities, precision agriculture and robotics.
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Learn about our Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours)
Software engineers design and build the software systems that power our society, ranging from biotechnology and sports to submarines. In this degree, you'll gain a solid foundation in software engineering theory, software development, and program construction. You'll study key areas such as mathematics, computer systems, engineering principles, and information systems. Get hands-on experience in group projects developing software for real-world clients.