Our undergraduates work in the profession during their three month industry project and many make good industry contacts. Undergraduates are assisted by the University's Careers Office and Foundations in resum and interview presentation. Graduates in engineering from the University of Sydney start on higher salaries than almost any other profession. Undertaking a Bachelor of Engineering course involves spending up to 26 hours a week in classes including 12 hours a week in laboratory work, over two 14-week semesters a year, plus study and research. Gaining a BE degree at the University of Sydney requires the completion of at least 192 units, each of which is roughly 1 hour of class-time per week, per semester.
Many students do more than the minimum.
All Sydney Engineering courses feature work experience. Courses accredited by the national professional association, The Institution of Engineers Australia, must have 12 weeks' practical training in the relevant industry. A student must complete this training to qualify for membership of the Institution after completing the BE course. This work experience is normally done at the end of third year. Many fourth-year thesis projects are also linked to industrial problems and applications.