ENGR10004 Engineering Technology and Society
University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 6 class hours a week
- 50% group work
Is ENGR10004 hard?
ENGR10004: About average. Makes it easier: No final exam, First-year subject. Makes it harder: 3 other hurdle tasks, 6 class hours a week. The easier and harder points roughly balance out. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
How engineers solve real problems: a team design project with sensing, water treatment, CAD and 3D printing.
After it you can
- Make simplifying assumptions to solve a problem
- Build models of systems for design
- Work in a team to design and test a solution
What you need first
None
What it leads to
- ABPL20042 Construction of Residential Buildings
- ENEN20002 Earth Processes for Engineering
- ENGR20004 Engineering Mechanics
Careers
Helps toward: Biomedical Engineer, Chemical engineer, Environmental engineer, Mechanical engineer, Civil engineer, Electrical engineer, Digital infrastructure engineer, Mechatronics engineer, Biotechnologist
How it’s assessed
Participation 25%, Assignments 15%, Tests 10%, Projects 50%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 9 students on StudentVIP (2014–2021)
- The group design project is a large share of the grade, so choosing a good team early is the top advice.
- Many found the content dry or of limited use, especially the chemical engineering part for non-chem students.
- Teaches technical report writing and teamwork, which help in later subjects; with a good group it can be an easy H1.
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Quick answers
- When is ENGR10004 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking ENGR10004?
- Needs None.
- Does ENGR10004 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Participation 25%, Assignments 15%, Tests 10%, Projects 50%.
- Is ENGR10004 hard?
- From 9 student reviews on StudentVIP: The group design project is a large share of the grade, so choosing a good team early is the top advice.
- What do students say about ENGR10004?
- The group design project is a large share of the grade, so choosing a good team early is the top advice. Many found the content dry or of limited use, especially the chemical engineering part for non-chem students. Teaches technical report writing and teamwork, which help in later subjects; with a good group it can be an easy H1.
- How many class hours a week does ENGR10004 have?
- 6 h a week in class
- Can I take ENGR10004 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music.
- What can I take after ENGR10004?
- 3 subjects need it first, for example ABPL20042, ENEN20002, ENGR20004.
- Can I rate ENGR10004?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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