Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Design
717121
Engineering and Technology, Built Environment and Design
This dual degree combines the practical and theoretical requirements of a professional engineering qualification with specialist capabilities in problem identification, critical thinking, and designing for purpose. The design comp […]
Full time Part time
Course Fee
CSP/$7030 (1st year contribution)
Start Date
The University of Queensland - St Lucia
Course outline

This unique dual program combines engineering with design thinking, enabling graduates to meet future challenges in new and novel ways. Through the Design component, you’ll challenge conventional mindsets and use solutions-based thinking, gaining practical skills in studio-based courses. Through the Engineering component, you’ll benefit from hands-on experiences across all aspects of engineering and direct contact with industry. You’ll develop technical skills through a core specialisation, which will form the basis of your career. You’ll graduate with a respected honours qualification, advanced knowledge and leadership skills that will set you apart in a competitive job market and provide a pathway to future research or learning. For more information, visit Bachelors of Engineering (Hons)/Design at UQ.

Note

Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 and 4, C) is recommended for this program. Students without Specialist Mathematics or equivalent may be required to undertake preparatory courses which may not enable the program to be completed in the minimum time frame without overloading or undertaking summer study.

Majors

Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, Software Engineering. Bachelor of Design: Anthropology, Buildings and Environments, Environment and Society, Information Environments, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Media and Digital Cultures.

Other requirements

All engineering students must complete 450 hours of engineering professional practice prior to graduation. Note: Studying specialist Mathematics (Units 3 and 4, C) and both Chemistry and Physics is recommended for this program. Students without Specialist Mathematics or equivalent may be required to undertake preparatory courses which may not enable the program to be completed in the minimum time frame without overloading or undertaking summer study.

Admissions Criteria

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

Prerequisites

English, Literature, English and Literature Extension or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 and 4, C); Mathematical Methods (Units 3 and 4, C); Chemistry or Physics (Units 3 and 4, C)

Recommended study
Specialist Mathematics; Chemistry; Physics (Units 3 and 4, C).
Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2024
84.00
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

99.55

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

99.95

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

94.55

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

96.20

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

84.15

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

84.45

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

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20

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

Civil engineer, environmental engineer, geotechnical engineer, structural engineer, transport engineer, water and marine engineer, consulting engineer, project manager, design and engineering manager, industrial designer, product engineer, design engineer, electrical design engineer, process designer, mechanical designer.

Membership

Engineers Australia

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