Fast Facts
Location
Commencing
- Townsville: January, September
- Cairns: January, September
Fees
$8,170.00+
+estimated annual Commonwealth Supported Fee for a full-time study load
Plus Student Services and Amenities fee
Fee deferral and scholarships available if eligible
Currently displaying fees for 2024, which are indicative only of the upcoming year's.
Duration
4 years full-time
Entry Requirements
ATAR 70
Recommended Knowledge
English (Units 3/4,C) and Mathematical Methods (Units 3/4,C)
QTAC Codes
- 314021
- 324021
Course detail
Build a thorough understanding of engineering fundamentals in your first year. Deepen your knowledge and focus on theoretical and practical learning. You will study a specialised major plus four elective subjects or a major with one minor.
Gain hands-on skills through laboratory classes and field trips. Participate in twelve weeks of work placements with industry partners – you may have the opportunity for paid work experience.
Students who are based in Townsville and have completed at least one year of their degree are eligible to apply for an Australian Public Service Academy Campus position. With opportunities in the Digital and Data spheres, you can align your studies to part-time work, that may translate into a full-time job offer upon graduation. Explore the APS Data and Digital Programs page for more information.
Studies culminate in the fourth year with an Honours component — a major engineering project and thesis. You will research a current industry issue and work towards designing a solution.
ÀÏ˾»úÊÓƵ’s Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) is accredited by , except for the Electrical and Electronic Engineering major in Cairns, which holds provisional accreditation.
Become a world-class engineer. ÀÏ˾»úÊÓƵ engineering graduates are innovative problem solvers, creative designers and applied scientists involved in a variety of industries.
About ÀÏ˾»úÊÓƵ's Bachelor of Engineering in Queensland
Prepare yourself to solve tomorrow's challenges with a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) from ÀÏ˾»úÊÓƵ (similar to a Bachelors of Engineering). Be ready for employment as you study courses that have been shaped by the current and future needs of industry. Partner with ÀÏ˾»úÊÓƵ to develop your problem-solving skills and learn how to apply them in ways that improve the world and advance your career.
Build a Strong Foundation
Become a leader in engineering through your world-class education at ÀÏ˾»úÊÓƵ. Build a strong foundation as you study essential engineering fundamentals like statics and dynamics, mathematical techniques, and electrical circuits.
Be ready today for tomorrow through your Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Queensland and gain hands-on, practical experience through work placements. Work to understand current issues facing the industry and design effective solutions under the guidance of lecturers committed to student success.
Engineering Courses in Queensland - Choose Your Direction
Prepare for the future that is right for you with your BE degree from ÀÏ˾»úÊÓƵ. Choose from any of five majors that will develop you into an industry and community leader and prepare you to reach your career goals.
Be a Chemical Engineer
Become an expert at working with chemical technologies that are shaping our world, including bioprocessing and mineral processing. Use your chemical engineering focus to develop new materials that will revolutionise industry, or make a difference in the community as you innovate developments in food or fuel manufacturing.
Civil Engineering
Develop your passion for bringing economic development and the environment together in sustainable ways. Work with the world's leading experts in your engineering courses in Queensland. With your bachelor’s degree in engineering from ÀÏ˾»úÊÓƵ, you will improve and progress the liveability of our world's cities.
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Prepare yourself with a deep understanding of data analytics and electronics to improve communications, develop sustainable energy solutions, or solve hunger issues with agricultural developments.
Be an Electronic and Internet of Things Engineer
Change the world with the skills you learn at ÀÏ˾»úÊÓƵ, designing smart healthcare systems, smart cities, or better environmental monitoring systems. The Internet of Things and smart technology is applicable in all aspects of life. Apply your skills in a variety of different contexts including consumer technologies in the home, waste management, healthcare, sport and agriculture.
Mechanical Engineer
Develop your interest in machines as you master the dynamics of thermofluid mechanics, mechanical design, and machine elements. Work in a practical learning environment to apply principles to real-world situations, qualifying yourself to work in all types of industry, from aerospace to mining, health to agriculture.
Become the Best
Your world-class education starts with a degree at ÀÏ˾»úÊÓƵ. Graduate qualified to work in Australia, New Zealand, Europe or Asia, or anywhere your interests and drive take you with a degree accredited by Engineers Australia.
Develop as a well-rounded professional as you learn skills in organising and interpreting data, communicating effectively, and conducting reliable experiments. Learn how to use your knowledge to make data-driven decisions and prioritise solutions that work. Prepare to make the world a better place as you study engineering and learn critical problem-solving skills in the context of cultural frameworks.
Make a Difference With a BE Degree
Take your first step towards a successful career and a better future for the world by applying to the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) program at ÀÏ˾»úÊÓƵ. Gain access to small classes, take part in hands-on research that matters, and be prepared to make a difference wherever you go.
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View the handbook for a detailed overview of available subjects.
Inherent requirements
Inherent requirements are the identified abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours that must be demonstrated, during the learning experience, to successfully complete a course. These abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours preserve the academic integrity of the University’s learning, assessment,and accreditation processes, and where applicable, meet the standards of a profession. For more information please review the inherent requirements for the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours).
Majors
You can choose from five different Engineering majors. The Electrical and Electronic Engineering major is available at both Cairns and Townsville campuses. The Electronic Systems and Internet of Things major is only available at the Cairns campus, while the Chemical, Civil and Mechanical majors are only available at the Townsville campus.
Chemical Engineering
Learn how to create new products from raw materials using principles of engineering and sustainability. Gain an in-depth understanding of how chemistry, physics, mathematics and design techniques can be combined to solve some of the world’s most challenging problems. Your skills in chemical engineering can lead you to a diverse career in industries such as water and wastewater treatment, food manufacturing, energy production and minerals processing.
Civil Engineering
Benefit from ÀÏ˾»úÊÓƵ’s expert lecturers and explore various civil engineering disciplines such as structural, hydraulic, geotechnical, transport and environmental engineering. Develop the skills required to assess the environmental impact of large projects and understand how to build community engagement. ÀÏ˾»úÊÓƵ graduates have a thorough understanding of how to make cities better places to live.
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Learn how to design and maintain electrical energy infrastructure through the application of the electrical principles. You will integrate theory with practice and visit telecommunications companies, power utilities and mines. Build a comprehensive knowledge of electrical materials, circuit theory, single phase and three phase power system modelling and signal processing.
Explore Electrical Engineering
Electronic Systems and Internet of Things (IoT) Engineering
Develop sensor technologies, analyse big data and design smart technology that relates to various industries. Work with cloud computing and wireless communication utilising a state-of-the-art Internet of Things research lab. Become innovative technology leaders, accessing world-class lecturers and their strong industry partnerships.
Explore Internet of Things Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Understand the principles of mechanics and thermodynamics to analyse, design, manufacture and maintain machines across almost all industries. Learn the foundations of thermofluid mechanics and the dynamics of machine elements. Through experiential learning, apply your understanding of heat exchange, momentum and strength of materials to design machines.
The Handbook provides detail about the subjects you can study within each major.
Honours
An Honours degree supports entry into a Higher Degree by Research. High-achieving graduates of this course can enrol in this extra year and further develop critical thinking skills through completion of a research project and thesis. Refer to the Course Handbook for eligibility information.
A ÀÏ˾»úÊÓƵ Engineering degree prepares students to work across a broad range of occupations and industries, depending on their chosen major.
Job opportunities include:
Chemical Engineer – operate in highly diverse industries ranging from environmental science, water treatment, the manufacturing of food, fuel and chemicals, minerals processing and development of new materials.
Civil Engineer – work in design, construction and maintenance of infrastructure such as buildings, bridges, roads, railways, airports, water supply systems, dams, mines and waste disposal systems.
Electrical Engineer – design solutions for electronics and electrical infrastructure in industries such as energy, communications, automotive, mining, agriculture, aviation or medical technology.
Electronic Systems and Internet of Things Engineer – design electronics, software and data analytics for many industries such as communications, energy, smart cities, smart healthcare, precision agriculture, environmental monitoring, mining, manufacturing, and automation.
Mechanical Engineer – design, manufacture and maintain machines for a large number of industries such as manufacturing, oil and gas, mining, agriculture, automotive, aerospace, communications, health, transport.
ÀÏ˾»úÊÓƵ Engineering graduates work worldwide with a qualification recognised in Australia, New Zealand, Europe, North America, Asia and South Africa.
Entry score threshold
These are the lowest adjusted scores we made an offer to in Semester 1, 2024. Entry scores are based on the most recent Semester 1 intake and are updated in June each year. Meeting the threshold doesn't guarantee admission.
ATAR/Selection Rank: 70.00
Entry score range
This table shows the range of entry scores for recent secondary students offered a place in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) for Semester 1, 2024. The table includes offers deferred to Semester 1, 2024 which may have been assessed using the entry score threshold of an earlier year.
ÀÏ˾»úÊÓƵ Townsville
Without adjustments | With adjustments* | |
|---|---|---|
Highest | 99.40 | 99.95 |
Median | 86.05 | 92.05 |
Lowest | 68.00 | 70.00 |
ÀÏ˾»úÊÓƵ Cairns
Without adjustments | With adjustments* | |
|---|---|---|
Highest | 97.95 | 99.95 |
Median | 81.60 | 85.60 |
Lowest | 69.95 | 72.85 |
Notes:
<5 – indicates less than 5 OP/ATAR-based offers made.
* Refer to Adjustment Factors
Find out more about who you might study with by viewing this course’s student profile.
Adjustment factors
ÀÏ˾»úÊÓƵ applies bonus ranks under the Regional Preference Scheme and QTAC’s Educational Access Scheme (EAS). Learn more about ÀÏ˾»úÊÓƵ’s adjustment factors.
Handbook year | Information valid for students commencing in 2025 |
Course code | 116209 |
Course type | Bachelor Honours Degree (AQF level 8) |
Professional accreditation status | This course is accredited by Engineers Australia. The recently introduced Electrical and Electronic major at the Cairns campus currently holds provisional accreditation until the first cohort of students graduates, at which time ÀÏ˾»úÊÓƵ is eligible to apply for full accreditation for that program. Graduates are immediately eligible for graduate membership of Engineers Australia. After a period of professional practice, a graduate may apply to become a Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) and register under state-based schemes such as Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ). Accreditation also entitles graduates to have their qualifications recognised in countries that are signatories of the Washington Accord, and after a period of professional practice, apply for professional registration in those countries. |
Owner | Academy |
College | Science and Engineering |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | Recommended Knowledge: English (Units 3/4,C) and Mathematical Methods (Units 3/4,C) |
Minimum English language proficiency requirements | Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 1 – Schedule II of the ÀÏ˾»úÊÓƵ Admissions Policy. |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 96 credit points as per course structure |
Additional completion | Approved exposure to Professional Engineering Practice, including required activities and industry placement, equivalent to a minimum 60 days full-time industry placement. |
Course learning outcomes | The graduates of ÀÏ˾»úÊÓƵ are prepared and equipped to create a brighter future for life in the tropics world-wide. ÀÏ˾»úÊÓƵ graduates are committed to lifelong learning, intellectual development, and to the display of exemplary personal, professional and ethical standards. They have a sense of their place in the tropics and are charged with professional, community, and environmental responsibility. ÀÏ˾»úÊÓƵ graduates appreciate the need to embrace and be acquainted with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples of Australia. They are committed to reconciliation, diversity and sustainability. They exhibit a willingness to lead and to contribute to the intellectual, environmental, cultural, economic and social challenges of regional, national, and international communities of the tropics. Graduates of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) at ÀÏ˾»úÊÓƵ will be able to:
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Inherent Requirements
Inherent Requirements | Inherent requirements are the identified abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours that must be demonstrated, during the learning experience, to successfully complete a course. These abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours preserve the academic integrity of the University's learning, assessment, and accreditation processes, and where applicable, meet the standards of a profession. For more information please visit: Bachelor of Engineering (Honours). |
Reasonable adjustments | All ÀÏ˾»úÊÓƵ students have the opportunity to demonstrate, with reasonable adjustments where applicable, the inherent requirements for their course. For more information please visit: Student Disability Policy and Procedure. |
Course Structure
CORE SUBJECTS
Level 1
:03 Engineering 1
:03 Computing and Sensors
:03 Process Engineering
:03 Statics and Dynamics
:03 Electric Circuits
:03 Mathematical Foundations
:03 Mathematical Techniques
:03 Advanced Stream Physics 1
Level 2
:03 Mathematics for Scientists and Engineers
Level 3
:03 Introduction to Systems Engineering and Project Management
Level 4
:03 Thesis Part 1 of 2
:03 Thesis Part 2 of 2
OPTIONS
Select a major from Table A
PLUS
Select a minor from Table B (after you have selected a major)
or
Select 12 credit points of any undergraduate subjects
TABLE A (MAJORS)
Type of major | Mandatory, single |
Credit points in major | 48 credit points |
Notes | NA |
Special requirements | Some subjects in each of the majors may require students to participate in field trips, site visits or other off-campus activities. A fee may be charged by the College for transport or subsistence associated with these trips |
MAJOR | AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
ÀÏ˾»úÊÓƵ Townsville | ||
ÀÏ˾»úÊÓƵ Townsville | ||
ÀÏ˾»úÊÓƵ Townsville ÀÏ˾»úÊÓƵ Cairns | ||
ÀÏ˾»úÊÓƵ Cairns | ||
ÀÏ˾»úÊÓƵ Townsville |
TABLE B (MINORS)
Type of minor | Optional, single |
Credit points in minor | 12 credit points |
Special requirements | Some subjects in each of the minors may require students to participate in field trips, site visits or other off-campus activities. A fee may be charged by the College for transport or subsistence associated with these trips. |
MINOR | AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
ÀÏ˾»úÊÓƵ Townsville ÀÏ˾»úÊÓƵ Cairns | Available with all majors | |
ÀÏ˾»úÊÓƵ Townsville ÀÏ˾»úÊÓƵ Cairns | Available with all majors | |
ÀÏ˾»úÊÓƵ Townsville ÀÏ˾»úÊÓƵ Cairns | Available with all majors | |
ÀÏ˾»úÊÓƵ Townsville ÀÏ˾»úÊÓƵ Cairns | Available with all majors | |
ÀÏ˾»úÊÓƵ Townsville | Available with all majors offered at ÀÏ˾»úÊÓƵ Townsville | |
ÀÏ˾»úÊÓƵ Townsville ÀÏ˾»úÊÓƵ Cairns | Available with all majors | |
ÀÏ˾»úÊÓƵ Townsville ÀÏ˾»úÊÓƵ Cairns | Available with all majors | |
ÀÏ˾»úÊÓƵ Townsville | Available with all majors offered at ÀÏ˾»úÊÓƵ Townsville |
Location
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
ÀÏ˾»úÊÓƵ Cairns | See TABLE A (MAJORS) for availability of majors at each location |
ÀÏ˾»úÊÓƵ Townsville | See TABLE A (MAJORS) for availability of majors at each location |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Maximum time to complete | 11 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 3 years |
Progression
Course progression | Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | Yes |
Special assessment | The engineering thesis topic must be specific to the student’s chosen engineering major |
Professional accreditation | Nil |
Supplementary exam for | Not applicable |
Credit
Eligibility | Students may apply for a credit transfer for previous tertiary study or informal and non-formal learning in accordance with the Credit Transfer Procedure. |
Maximum allowed | 48 credit points |
Currency | Credit will be granted only for subjects completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course |
Expiry | Credit gained for any subject shall be cancelled 21 years after the date of the examination upon which the credit is based if, by then, the student has not completed this course. |
Other restrictions | A minimum of 18 credit points (including 6 credit points of fourth year thesis) should be completed at ÀÏ˾»úÊÓƵ for each of levels 3 and 4. If the student requests credit approaching this maximum level, then the credit should be predominantly from the first two levels of the Bachelor of Engineering program. |
Award Details
Award title | BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (HONOURS) |
Approved abbreviation | BEng(Hons) |
Inclusion of majors on | The major studied shall appear on the testamur The minor will not appear on the testamur |
Exit with lesser award | Students who have completed 24 credit points of their course award requirements, and withdraw from or fail to meet the requirements for progression in the later years, may be eligible for the award of Diploma of Tertiary Studies or the Diploma of Engineering [Pathway]. |
Course articulation | Not applicable |
Special awards | Students may receive an Award of Recognition in accordance with the Recognition of Academic Excellence Procedure |
Estimated annual Commonwealth Supported fee: $AUD8,170.00
A Student Services and Amenities fee is payable per subject up to a maximum amount per year.
A variety of Scholarships are available to suit different student types.
ÀÏ˾»úÊÓƵ Prep provides a pathway into this course. Enrolling in this flexible program will enable you to meet entry requirements including subject pre-requisites and ATARs. Introductory academic subjects are also available to prepare you for tertiary study.
Another pathway into this course is through a specific course-entry Diploma. Successful completion means you are eligible to transition into the associated ÀÏ˾»úÊÓƵ bachelor’s degree.
*Excludes entry into the Bachelor of Advanced Science, Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Marine Science, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, Bachelor of Nursing Science – Bachelor of Midwifery, Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours), Bachelor of Physiotherapy, and Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours).
Note the course QTAC code for the location you've chosen. You'll need to enter it as part of your
Application dates vary between courses, whether they're delivered in semester, trimester or carousel study modes. View our Application due dates page for more information.
ATAR score is indicative only. Entry scores will be finalised in the major offer round.
Real stories
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Student
Bridgette Layman
Bachelor of Engineering, majoring in Chemical Engineering
The classroom sizes are quite small, so you have amazing one-on-one contact with your lecturers, teachers and tutors. I’ve also met many like-minded people already, and getting to problem-solve with them in my degree is fantastic.
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Student
Aliesha Smith
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
Studying engineering has been amazing. I get so excited and passionate about this course that it reminds me why I’ve done it. I’ve met amazing people and had heaps of opportunities. Working on projects and problem-solving and doing it for yourself, is the best thing about the course. You won’t get that anywhere else.
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Alumni
Dane Lennon
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
I wanted a career change after 4 years in the ADF and began studying engineering at ÀÏ˾»úÊÓƵ. ÀÏ˾»úÊÓƵ provided the support I needed to make the change and the industry exposure to ensure I had a job at the end. The uni familiarisation workshops aided the transition and introduced me to mates I still have today.
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Lecturer
Dr Elsa Dos Santos Antunes
Lecturer, Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
ÀÏ˾»úÊÓƵ Engineering students enjoy small class sizes, access to lectures after class, hands on projects, industry thesis projects, and a program design based on industry feedback and needs. Students have accepted jobs in a wide range of industry sectors with all of our students securing employment after graduation.
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Employer
Jim Greatorex
GHD
Approximately 75% of our professional staff in North Queensland have studied engineering at ÀÏ˾»úÊÓƵ. GHD continues to prioritise students that have studied locally as the quality of education and resilience of character that local graduates bring to our business is exceptional.