Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Study - The University of Queensland (2024)

The future of engineering is changing. And so are we.

We’ve been busy reimagining the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and have crafted a new curriculum that will place you at the forefront of engineering in 2024, 2034 and beyond.

You’ll benefit from a new flexible first year with hands-on experiences across all aspects of engineering, more study options for greater career opportunities, and direct contact with industry – your future employers – threaded throughout your degree.

You’ll develop technical skills through a core specialisation, which will form the basis of your career. Choose from either chemical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, mechatronic engineering or software engineering.

You’ll also have the option to complement your engineering specialisation with a major or minor in one of the new and emerging areas of engineering. Our broad range of majors allows you to further tailor your studies to match your career aspirations and deep dive into your interests.

Not sure what you want to study? No worries – our flexible first year allows you to try out introductory courses from our 6 core specialisations to see what you like best. Or, if you prefer, you can enrol directly in your chosen study area from day one.

You'll graduate with a respected honours qualification, with advanced knowledge and skills that will set you apart in a competitive job market, prove your leadership potential and provide a pathway to future research or learning.

No matter which path you choose, you'll be prepared for the jobs of the future.

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Location
St Lucia
Duration
4 Years (or part time equivalent)
Start Semester
Semester 1 (19 Feb, 2024), Semester 2 (22 Jul, 2024)
QTAC Code

717001

Program Code
2455
AQF
Level 8

Dual programs available

Admission schemes available

Scholarships available

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Location
St Lucia
Fees
A$51200
Duration
4 Years
Start Semester
Semester 1 (19 Feb, 2024), Semester 2 (22 Jul, 2024)
QTAC Code

717001

Program Code
2455
CRICOS Code
080734K
AQF
Level 8

Dual programs available

Scholarships available

Program highlights

Program highlights

  • More study options for greater career opportunities. UQ is home to the largest number of engineering study options in Queensland, with 6 core specialisations, 12 majors and 3 minors to choose from.
  • New flexible first year. Experience the diverse range of engineering disciplines before deciding on a specialisation – choose your program path in your first or second year.
  • Benefit from a program designed in collaboration with your future employers and gain hands-on experience from day one, with industry contact and projects embedded throughout your studies.
  • From the very beginning of your degree you’ll be in the labs and studios designing, building and doing engineering – with extensive practical experiences woven all the way through your studies.

78 in the world for engineering and technology

QS World University Rankings 2024

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Specialisations

Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:

  • Chemical Engineering

  • Civil Engineering

  • Electrical Engineering

  • Mechanical Engineering

  • Mechatronic Engineering

  • Software Engineering

See all specialisations

How you'll learn

Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.

  • Lectures
  • Tutorials
  • Work placements
  • Overseas study
  • Laboratory work
  • Fieldwork
  • Workshops

What you'll study

At UQ, degrees are called 'programs' and subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study in this program:

  • Professional Engineering
  • Programming for Engineers
  • Statics and Materials
  • Engineering Thermodynamics

See courses and program structure

Dual programs

Double your skills and your opportunities with a dual degree. You can study the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) as a part of these dual programs:

  • Bachelorof Engineering (Honours) and Master of Engineering
  • Bachelors of Engineering (Honours) / Business Management
  • Bachelors of Engineering (Honours) / Design
  • Bachelors of Engineering (Honours) / Information Technology
  • Bachelors of Engineering (Honours) / Computer Science
  • Bachelors of Engineering (Honours) / Science
  • Bachelors of Engineering (Honours) / Arts
  • Bachelors of Engineering (Honours) / Commerce
  • Bachelors of Engineering (Honours) / Biotechnology
  • Bachelors of Engineering (Honours) / Economics
  • Bachelors of Engineering (Honours) / Mathematics

Career possibilities

Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Depending on which major you choose, here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Chemical engineer
  • Civil engineer
  • Structural engineer
  • Electrical engineer
  • Biomedical engineer
  • Mechanical engineer
  • Aerospace engineer
  • Mining engineer
  • Software engineer
  • Process engineer

Graduate salary

Engineering (undergraduate)

$65K–$113K

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Professional memberships

When you graduate, you may be eligible for memberships with the following professional organisations. Contact the organisation to find out how to become a member.

  • Australian Computer Society
  • Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
  • Engineers Australia
  • Institution of Chemical Engineers

Program accreditation

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) is accredited by:

  • Engineers Australia
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I loved the idea of combining innovation and creativity with science. Engineering has long been ranked as the most common undergraduate degree among Fortune 500 CEOs – so I knew that it would give me an amazing skill set for life.

Isabelle Fleming

Current student, Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical)

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Study - The University of Queensland (3)

I really enjoyed civil engineering for the range of things you were able to design - such as bridges, building water ways, foundations - and the different approaches to technical analysis for each of them.

Steven Ettema

Graduate, Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil)

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Study - The University of Queensland (4)

UQ has equipped me with the knowledge and practical experience I needed to kick-start my career in this field. My role requires me to work closely with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and clients to deliver innovative, clean energy solutions.

Neha Moturi

Graduate, Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical)

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In grade 10, I attended my first engineering university program at UQ. Seeing the work of engineers in all different fields, particularly the Engineers Without Borders, solidified the idea of becoming an engineer.

Greta Hooper-Stephensen

Current student, Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Study - The University of Queensland (6)

I loved the idea of combining innovation and creativity with science. Engineering has long been ranked as the most common undergraduate degree among Fortune 500 CEOs – so I knew that it would give me an amazing skill set for life.

Isabelle Fleming

Current student, Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical)

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Study - The University of Queensland (7)

I really enjoyed civil engineering for the range of things you were able to design - such as bridges, building water ways, foundations - and the different approaches to technical analysis for each of them.

Steven Ettema

Graduate, Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil)

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Study - The University of Queensland (8)

UQ has equipped me with the knowledge and practical experience I needed to kick-start my career in this field. My role requires me to work closely with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and clients to deliver innovative, clean energy solutions.

Neha Moturi

Graduate, Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical)

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Study - The University of Queensland (9)

In grade 10, I attended my first engineering university program at UQ. Seeing the work of engineers in all different fields, particularly the Engineers Without Borders, solidified the idea of becoming an engineer.

Greta Hooper-Stephensen

Current student, Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

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Prerequisites

Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C); Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C); and one of Chemistry or Physics (Units 3 & 4, C).
Studying Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C) and both Chemistry and Physics is recommended as students will have increased flexibility in their studies.

See equivalent subjects

Prerequisites

Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C); Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C); and one of Chemistry or Physics (Units 3 & 4, C).
Studying Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C) and both Chemistry and Physics is recommended as students will have increased flexibility in their studies.

Minimum entry score

Select where you studied and your qualification to see the minimum entry score you need to be considered for this program.

Use the minimum entry score as a guide. Your score must be at least equivalent to the required Australian Year 12 ATAR score. Entry requirements are subject to change.

Equivalent subjects

SubjectQualification equivalent

Entry score threshold

ATAR / RankIB
8430.5

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 April each year. Meeting the entry score threshold doesn't guarantee admission.

Guarantee your place at UQ: If you meet our guaranteed minimum ATARyou could secure an offer for your preferred program.

English language requirements

IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.

PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.

BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.

CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.

OET is not accepted.

There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.

Learn how to meet the English language requirements

Inherent requirements

To complete this degree, you have to meet its inherent requirements by demonstrating essential skills and attributes. Read the inherent requirements before you apply.

Learn about inherent requirements

Student visas

International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).

There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.

Learn more about student visas

Entry score range

This table shows the range of entry scores for recent secondary students offered a place in the B Engineering (Hons) for Semester 1, 2024

Without adjustmentsWith adjustments
Highest99.9599.95
Median92.8594.05
Lowest80.3584.05

Learn more about adjustments

Need help meeting the entry requirements?

We can help you meet the minimum entry score, subject prerequisites or English language requirements for your preferred program.

If you haven't studied the prerequisites or need to improve your entry score, we can help.

Learn about pathway options

Specialisations

Specialisations

Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:

Chemical engineers play a critical role in transforming raw materials into useful products such as healthy foods, clean water, metals, medicines and sustainable energy.

Drawing on detailed process development, modelling and systems thinking, chemical engineers apply new approaches and big-picture thinking to reduce waste and energy consumption.

In this hands-on specialisation you'll explore topics including energy and mass flows, safety and sustainability, and the possibilities of interconnected systems.

You will benefit from the insights and expertise of world-leading researchers and highly-qualified academic staff. With practical projects, guest lecturers from industry, internships and placements with leading engineering companies, you will gain the knowledge, skills and industry connections needed to transition from university to the workplace.

Tailor your specialisation in chemical engineering with majors or minors that meet your interests and career goals. Chemical engineering offers these options:

Majors

  • Biomedical engineering
  • Bioprocess engineering
  • Environmental engineering
  • Materials engineering or
  • Metallurgical engineering.

Minors

  • Data science
  • Design or
  • Computing.

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In civil engineering you will study how to plan, design, construct and maintain infrastructure such as buildings, dams, airports and transport networks. You will also learn how to protect and improve the natural environment while meeting the changing needs of society.

The civil engineering specialisation enables you to develop technical skills in building materials, the design of structures, hydrology, geotechnical engineering, fire safety and transport systems.

This is complemented with an understanding of natural systems and the analysis techniques used to examine how both the built and natural environments perform and adapt to environmental challenges such as climate change and associated shifts in rainfall, wind, flooding and natural disasters, as well as future population needs.

With a focus on applying engineering expertise to develop practical solutions, combined with regular interactions with the civil engineering industry and world-class academic staff, you will gain the knowledge, skills and industry links that will enable you to immediately contribute to the engineering profession.

Tailor your specialisation in civil engineering with majors or minors that meet your interests and career goals. Civil engineering offers these options:

Majors

  • Environmental engineering
  • Geotechnical engineering
  • Mining engineering
  • Structural engineering
  • Transport engineeringor
  • Water and marine engineering

Minors

  • Data science
  • Design or
  • Computing.

View

Are you passionate about renewable energy? Do you want to discover new ways to generate power? Are you interested in building digital devices that transmit data across the world?

Within the electrical engineering specialisation, you will learn to design and manage equipmentandinvestigate embedded systems that contribute to almost every sector of society.

These systems include smartphones, electrical power and renewable energy, medical imaging for healthcare, electrical appliances for homes, scientific instruments for laboratories, lasers for high-speed communication andsatellite systems for remote sensing.

With much of your coursework being hands-on, you'll leave UQ with highly regarded specialist technical skills. This flexible and transportable degree will open opportunities with companies across the globe.

Electrical engineers work in exciting roles in major internet, communications and power generation organisations. Many graduates establish their own companies early in their careers or work overseas.

Depending on the major you choose, career paths can lead to roles in the telecommunications industry, computer industry, the mining and transport sector, or in power generation and transmission industries.

Our electrical, computer, and biomedical engineers have been employed by organisations such as Siemens, Phillips, Cochlear, Medtronic, Johnson & Johnson and ResMed.

Tailor your specialisation in electrical engineering withmajors or minorsthat meet your interests and career goals. Electrical engineering offers these options:

Majors

  • Biomedical engineering or
  • Computer engineering.

Minors

  • Data science
  • Design or
  • Computing.

View

From planes, trains and automobiles through to artificial hearts, elevators and the world’s largest power stations, mechanical engineering involves anything and everything with moving parts.

In this broad specialisation, you will learn how to design, manufacture and control machines and engines ranging from power generators through to manufacturing systems. You’ll also have access to innovative technologies and our specialist workshop areas (including our race car workshop) where you can practise your new skills.

You will study air, heat and energy flows, and learn how to control and automate machines. Using your strong analytical skills, you will identify and develop solutions for all kinds of mechanical challenges, and gain an excellent understanding of how machines are used in everyday conveniences from refrigerators to sound production, roller-coasters and computers.

You will develop expertise in creating precision machinery and apply the fundamentals of physics, chemistry, biology and technology to leverage the latest advances in cutting-edge nanotechnology.

Tailor your specialisation in mechanical engineering with majors or minors that meet your interests and career goals. Mechanical engineering offers these options:

Majors

  • Aerospace engineering
  • Biomedical engineering
  • Materials engineeringor
  • Mining engineering.

Minors

  • Data science
  • Design or
  • Computing.

View

Are you ready for one of the most hands-on mechatronic degrees in Australia? Do you want to learn how to retrieve a submarine from the ocean floor or build an autonomous drone?

This specialisation begins with the study ofdesign principles, mechatronic systems, theory,communication skills and ethics. Your studies will incorporate the dynamics and materials of mechanical engineering along with electrical elements such as circuit design.

You'll explore concepts and practical applicationsin areas including artificial intelligence, signal and systems theory, and control theory. This knowledge will also be integrated with computer science as you learn how mechanical and electrical components work together.

Each year you'll complete a hands-on, project-based subject as part of a student team. This will involve designing and building a system to solve a mechatronics task.

Previous projects include a mini-rescue vehicle, autonomous drones, cars and sailboats, and submarine recovery. You'll also complete a robotics project in your third year of study.

Depending on the major you choose, employment opportunities can be found in product development and manufacturing, mining, aerospace and defence, transport, and government and industry research groups.

Mechatronic engineers are highly soughtafter for roles involvingartificial intelligence systems, robotics, automated industrial machinery and avionics.Employers include BAE Systems, Arnott’s Australia, Epsom, Google, Amazon, Boeing ABB, Telstra, Uber and Accenture.

Tailor your specialisation in mechatronic engineering withmajors or minorsthat meet your interests and career goals. Mechatronic engineering offers these options:

Majors

  • Computer engineering or
  • Mining engineering.

Minors

  • Data science
  • Design or
  • Computing.

View

In a digital future, the opportunities for software are as limitless as the human imagination.

The software engineering specialisation focuses on designing high-quality computer software and offers focused studies in computer programming, databases, web-based computing, cloud computing and cyber security. It also explores formal software engineering including how to design programs and systems that are free from errors, reliable, safe, efficient and manageable.

You will learn how to use computers to provide solutions and deliver high-quality code on time that can be integrated into existing operating environments. You will also use the principles of computer design, engineering, management, psychology and sociology in small or large multinational companies.

Tailor your specialisation in software engineering with majors or minors that meet your interests and career goals. Software engineering offers these options:

Majors

  • Computer engineering

Minors

  • Data scienceor
  • Design.

View

Specialisations

Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:

Chemical engineers play a critical role in transforming raw materials into useful products such as healthy foods, clean water, metals, medicines and sustainable energy.

Drawing on detailed process development, modelling and systems thinking, chemical engineers apply new approaches and big-picture thinking to reduce waste and energy consumption.

In this hands-on specialisation you'll explore topics including energy and mass flows, safety and sustainability, and the possibilities of interconnected systems.

You will benefit from the insights and expertise of world-leading researchers and highly-qualified academic staff. With practical projects, guest lecturers from industry, internships and placements with leading engineering companies, you will gain the knowledge, skills and industry connections needed to transition from university to the workplace.

Tailor your specialisation in chemical engineering with majors or minors that meet your interests and career goals. Chemical engineering offers these options:

Majors

  • Biomedical engineering
  • Bioprocess engineering
  • Environmental engineering
  • Materials engineering or
  • Metallurgical engineering.

Minors

  • Data science
  • Design or
  • Computing.

View

In civil engineering you will study how to plan, design, construct and maintain infrastructure such as buildings, dams, airports and transport networks. You will also learn how to protect and improve the natural environment while meeting the changing needs of society.

The civil engineering specialisation enables you to develop technical skills in building materials, the design of structures, hydrology, geotechnical engineering, fire safety and transport systems.

This is complemented with an understanding of natural systems and the analysis techniques used to examine how both the built and natural environments perform and adapt to environmental challenges such as climate change and associated shifts in rainfall, wind, flooding and natural disasters, as well as future population needs.

With a focus on applying engineering expertise to develop practical solutions, combined with regular interactions with the civil engineering industry and world-class academic staff, you will gain the knowledge, skills and industry links that will enable you to immediately contribute to the engineering profession.

Tailor your specialisation in civil engineering with majors or minors that meet your interests and career goals. Civil engineering offers these options:

Majors

  • Environmental engineering
  • Geotechnical engineering
  • Mining engineering
  • Structural engineering
  • Transport engineeringor
  • Water and marine engineering

Minors

  • Data science
  • Design or
  • Computing.

View

Are you passionate about renewable energy? Do you want to discover new ways to generate power? Are you interested in building digital devices that transmit data across the world?

Within the electrical engineering specialisation, you will learn to design and manage equipmentandinvestigate embedded systems that contribute to almost every sector of society.

These systems include smartphones, electrical power and renewable energy, medical imaging for healthcare, electrical appliances for homes, scientific instruments for laboratories, lasers for high-speed communication andsatellite systems for remote sensing.

With much of your coursework being hands-on, you'll leave UQ with highly regarded specialist technical skills. This flexible and transportable degree will open opportunities with companies across the globe.

Electrical engineers work in exciting roles in major internet, communications and power generation organisations. Many graduates establish their own companies early in their careers or work overseas.

Depending on the major you choose, career paths can lead to roles in the telecommunications industry, computer industry, the mining and transport sector, or in power generation and transmission industries.

Our electrical, computer, and biomedical engineers have been employed by organisations such as Siemens, Phillips, Cochlear, Medtronic, Johnson & Johnson and ResMed.

Tailor your specialisation in electrical engineering withmajors or minorsthat meet your interests and career goals. Electrical engineering offers these options:

Majors

  • Biomedical engineering or
  • Computer engineering.

Minors

  • Data science
  • Design or
  • Computing.

View

From planes, trains and automobiles through to artificial hearts, elevators and the world’s largest power stations, mechanical engineering involves anything and everything with moving parts.

In this broad specialisation, you will learn how to design, manufacture and control machines and engines ranging from power generators through to manufacturing systems. You’ll also have access to innovative technologies and our specialist workshop areas (including our race car workshop) where you can practise your new skills.

You will study air, heat and energy flows, and learn how to control and automate machines. Using your strong analytical skills, you will identify and develop solutions for all kinds of mechanical challenges, and gain an excellent understanding of how machines are used in everyday conveniences from refrigerators to sound production, roller-coasters and computers.

You will develop expertise in creating precision machinery and apply the fundamentals of physics, chemistry, biology and technology to leverage the latest advances in cutting-edge nanotechnology.

Tailor your specialisation in mechanical engineering with majors or minors that meet your interests and career goals. Mechanical engineering offers these options:

Majors

  • Aerospace engineering
  • Biomedical engineering
  • Materials engineeringor
  • Mining engineering.

Minors

  • Data science
  • Design or
  • Computing.

View

Are you ready for one of the most hands-on mechatronic degrees in Australia? Do you want to learn how to retrieve a submarine from the ocean floor or build an autonomous drone?

This specialisation begins with the study ofdesign principles, mechatronic systems, theory,communication skills and ethics. Your studies will incorporate the dynamics and materials of mechanical engineering along with electrical elements such as circuit design.

You'll explore concepts and practical applicationsin areas including artificial intelligence, signal and systems theory, and control theory. This knowledge will also be integrated with computer science as you learn how mechanical and electrical components work together.

Each year you'll complete a hands-on, project-based subject as part of a student team. This will involve designing and building a system to solve a mechatronics task.

Previous projects include a mini-rescue vehicle, autonomous drones, cars and sailboats, and submarine recovery. You'll also complete a robotics project in your third year of study.

Depending on the major you choose, employment opportunities can be found in product development and manufacturing, mining, aerospace and defence, transport, and government and industry research groups.

Mechatronic engineers are highly soughtafter for roles involvingartificial intelligence systems, robotics, automated industrial machinery and avionics.Employers include BAE Systems, Arnott’s Australia, Epsom, Google, Amazon, Boeing ABB, Telstra, Uber and Accenture.

Tailor your specialisation in mechatronic engineering withmajors or minorsthat meet your interests and career goals. Mechatronic engineering offers these options:

Majors

  • Computer engineering or
  • Mining engineering.

Minors

  • Data science
  • Design or
  • Computing.

View

In a digital future, the opportunities for software are as limitless as the human imagination.

The software engineering specialisation focuses on designing high-quality computer software and offers focused studies in computer programming, databases, web-based computing, cloud computing and cyber security. It also explores formal software engineering including how to design programs and systems that are free from errors, reliable, safe, efficient and manageable.

You will learn how to use computers to provide solutions and deliver high-quality code on time that can be integrated into existing operating environments. You will also use the principles of computer design, engineering, management, psychology and sociology in small or large multinational companies.

Tailor your specialisation in software engineering with majors or minors that meet your interests and career goals. Software engineering offers these options:

Majors

  • Computer engineering

Minors

  • Data scienceor
  • Design.

View

Indicative annual fee

Approximate yearly cost of tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your selected courses and study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.

$7,764

2024

$7,764

2024

Learn more about undergraduate fees

Approximate yearly cost of tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.

AUD $51,200

2024

AUD $51,200

2024

Learn more about undergraduate fees

Additional costs

  • Safety boots (AS2210) (up to $140)
  • Hard hat (AS1801) ($15)
  • Safety induction program ($40 with group, or $80 individual)
  • Students who undertake vacation work, fieldwork or work experience will be required to fund their own travel and living expenses.

Government assistance

Financial aid

As an international student, you might be eligible for financial aid – either from your home country, or from the Australian Government.

Learn more about financial aid

HECS-HELP

Domestic places in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) are Commonwealth Supported. This means the cost of your education is shared between you and the Australian Government.

Instead of tuition fees, Commonwealth Supported students pay what are called student contribution amounts.

HECS-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme to assist eligible students with the cost of their student contribution amounts.

Learn more about HECS-HELP

Centrelink support

Scholarships

You may be eligible for more than 100 scholarships, including:

How to apply

Applying online

If your senior schooling is from outside Australia, you can submit your application to UQ. Or, if you prefer, you can use an approved UQ agent in your country.

The program code for the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) is2455.

Find out more about applying for undergraduate study

Apply now to UQ

If your senior schooling is from Australia

Submit your application to the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre if you're an international student who is currently studying:

  • Australian Year 12 (in Australia or another country), or
  • the International Baccalaureate in Australia.

The QTAC code for the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) is717001.

Find out more about applying for undergraduate study

Applying through QTAC

All domestic applications should be submitted to the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC).

The QTAC code for the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) is 717001.

Find out more about applying for undergraduate study

Important dates

If you’re studyingYear 12 in Australia,go to the QTAC websiteto check the closing date for this program.

If you’re applying to UQ, the closing date forthis program is:

  • To commence study in semester 2 - May 31 of the year of commencement.
  • To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.

To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates,view the Academic Calendar.

Important dates

To check the closing date for this program, go to the QTAC website.

To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.

Admissions schemes

Applying to university can be both exciting and daunting, which is why we’ve tried to make the process as simple as we can.

We have several schemes in place to improve your chances of getting a place at UQ.

Learn more about admission schemes

Pathway options

A rank or score doesn’t determine your potential.

If you're not offered a place in your first-choice program – or if you don't meet the entry requirements – you still have a number of options.

Learn more about pathway options

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants

For support with applying – or if you have any questions about university life – get in touch with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit.

Contact the ATSIS Unit

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Study - The University of Queensland (2024)

FAQs

What does bachelor of engineering honours mean? ›

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) program covers fundamental science, mathematics, design, and professional practice concepts in engineering. You will gain a wealth of engineering skills and knowledge, and through your elective subjects be exposed to a range of specialisations.

What does an Honours degree mean UQ? ›

An honours degree or program is an additional year of study that equips high-performing, ambitious students with additional skills after completing their bachelor's degree. During this year, you'll gain the advanced knowledge and analytical skills that will make you stand out to employers.

Is the University of Queensland hard to get into? ›

Is admission to the University of Queensland hard? With an acceptance rate of just 40%, entry to UQ programs is competitive. Typically, fewer spots are available than the applications. Until the program is full, spots are allocated based on candidates' entrance exam results.

What is the cut off for UQ engineering? ›

You'll typically need an ATAR of 84.00 or higher to get into UQ's Bachelor of Engineering (Honours). Some dual degrees including this program may require a higher ATAR, depending on the other degree. For example, you'll want an ATAR of 92.00 for a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Mathematics.

What is the difference between Bachelor and Bachelor honours? ›

The defining difference between the Bachelor Honours Degree and the Bachelor Degree is the development of advanced knowledge and the requirement for research in the former. Research must be evident in all Bachelor Honours Degrees.

What is the difference between a degree and a degree with honours? ›

In the UK, an "honours" degree indicates a higher level of achievement than an ordinary bachelor's degree. To obtain a degree with honours, you must complete a greater amount of credits throughout the duration of your studies than is typically needed for a degree without honours.

Is honours worth it in Australia? ›

The short answer is: it depends! If you're keen to head straight into the workforce after your undergrad, then it's probably not necessary. But if you're interested in a research heavy role or a career in academia, then an honours degree can be all but essential.

What GPA do you need for first class honours in UQ? ›

6.200 +

Are honours degrees worth it? ›

In general, Honors degrees may indicate that a student has taken additional coursework, completed a thesis or other research project, or maintained a high GPA, and could be seen as more rigorous or challenging than a Bachelor's degree. This could make them more desirable to certain employers or graduate programs.

Why University of Queensland is best for international students? ›

A: The University of Queensland is known for its teaching excellence and has proved its mettle by winning the Australian Awards for University Teaching (AAUT). Thus, it attracts the majority of Queensland's the highest academic achievers and overseas students.

Is University of Queensland prestigious? ›

UQ ranks among the world's top universities, and with a strong focus on teaching excellence, has won more national teaching awards than any other Australian university.

What GPA is needed for University of Queensland? ›

NOTES ON UNDERGRADUATE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS All courses are graded from 1-7, with 7 being the highest. GPA refers to the Grade Point Average of all five courses (Academic English, Maths, three elective courses). GPA 4 and Academic English 5 (or equivalent) is the minimum entry requirement for entry to UQ.

Which is the best University for engineering in Queensland? ›

The University of Queensland (UQ)

UQ is one of the best engineering universities in Australia. The University of Queensland also has a top-ranked engineering program according to the QS World University Rankings, ranking 3rd in Australia and 35th in the world due to its work on cutting-edge research in these fields.

How much does an engineering degree cost at UQ? ›

Indicative undergraduate dual degree fees for Australian students
Bachelor Dual ProgramDuration (years)Average annual 2024 fee (AUD$) CSP
Engineering (Honours) / Design5.5$7,744
Engineering (Honours) / Economics5.5$9,695
Engineering (Honours) / Information Technology5.5$7,480
Engineering (Honours) / Mathematics5$7,099
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What GPA do most engineers have? ›

**Undergraduate Level:** For most engineering careers, having a GPA in the range of 3.0 to 3.5 or higher is considered good. This range is competitive enough to be considered for many entry-level engineering positions. 2. **Graduate School:** If you plan to pursue a master's or Ph.

What does engineering honors mean? ›

Bachelor of Engineering Honours (B.E. Hons): This is a fancier version of the regular engineering degree. It's for students who want to dive deeper into engineering and do really well in their studies. It's like getting a gold star for your academic work.

How do you get honours in engineering? ›

The Bachelor of Engineering with Honours requires a minimum of 480 points:
  1. 75 points of compulsory courses (plus two 0-point compulsory courses)
  2. 45 points of first-year engineering courses.
  3. 360 points of engineering discipline courses.

What is a BEng Honours degree? ›

BEng (Hons) Programme

This programme is the traditional way of studying engineering and involves three years of study in your chosen subject, or four years if you choose the Year in Industry option. Not all engineers wish to seek chartered status.

What is the difference between MEng and BEng Hons? ›

Professional status

In simple terms, a BEng is an undergraduate degree programme of three years, while a MEng is a programme of four years – a longer period of study because it is an undergraduate course with an integrated Master's.

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