Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - 324021

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

324021

Engineering and Technology

A common first year of study provides a broad skills base, and students develop sound theoretical knowledge and gain opportunities for hands-on practical experience. Engineering design, communication and project management are cen […]

Full time Part time

Course Fee

CSP/$6950 (1st year contribution)

Start Date

Jan 2025Sep 2025

James Cook University - Cairns

Duration

4 years Full time or 8 years Part time

Offer Rounds

16 Jan 2025

Overview Admissions Criteria Student Profile Career Possibilities

Course outline

A common first year of study provides a broad skills base for students to develop sound theoretical knowledge and gain practical experiences. Engineering design, communication and project management are central to the course. Students choose one major and undertake a full-year thesis in the final year, completing a significant research project. Students also choose one of several minors such as maths, physics, software or sustainability. This course is accredited by Engineers Australia.
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For current course information, visit Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) at JCU.

Note

Not all majors are available at both campuses or for mid-year entry.

Majors

Townsville: Chemical engineering; civil engineering; electrical and electronic engineering; mechanical engineering. Cairns: Electrical and electronic engineering; electronic systems and internet of things engineering.

Other requirements

Students must complete at least 60 days of professional engineering practice prior to graduation and hold a Senior First Aid certificate at time of graduation.

Admissions Criteria

For additional information about the admissions criteria for JCU and for this course, refer to the JCU website.

Prerequisites

Completion of Year 12 or attained age 18 years

Recommended study

English (Units 3/4,C) and Mathematical Methods (Units 3/4,C)

Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2024

ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2024

For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

97.95

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

99.95

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

81.60

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

85.60

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

69.95

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

72.85

Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.

Student Profile by Applicant background for semester/trimester/term 1, 2024

For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.

Number of students

N/P#

Percentage of all students

N/P#

Number of students

Percentage of all students

0.0%

Number of students

<5*

Percentage of all students

<5*

Recent secondary education admitted solely on the basis of ATAR/Rank Admitted where both ATAR/Rank and additional criteria were considered Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR/Rank was not a factor

Number of students

Percentage of all students

37.9%

Number of students

Percentage of all students

0.0%

Number of students

Percentage of all students

31.0%

Number of students

<5*

Percentage of all students

<5*

All students

Number of students

Percentage of all students

100%

Notes

* “<5" – the number of students is less than 5
# N/P – Not published: the number is hidden to prevent calculation of numbers in cells with less than 5 students

Career opportunities

Depending on specialisation: consultancies, construction firms, mining and minerals processing, transportation agencies, microelectronic and telecommunication designers, process engineering, manufacturers and suppliers, computer hardware designers, software developers, designers and manufacturers of industrial products, environmental management agencies, government departments.

Membership

Engineers Australia.

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