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The University of Queensland (UQ)

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Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

  • Bachelor (Honours)

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

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor (Honours)
Duration
4 years full-time
Course Code
2455, 080734K
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
International Fees
$51,200 per year / $204,800 total

About this course

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

Entry requirements

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.
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 ATAR you 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
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.

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Study locations

St Lucia

What you will learn

  • 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.

Career pathways

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