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The University of Queensland (UQ)

  • 29% international / 71% domestic

Bachelors of Engineering (Honours) / Arts

  • Bachelor

Combine your engineering and arts programs to broaden your perspective, maximise your skills and stand out in a competitive jobs market.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
5.5 years full-time
Course Code
2485, 080729G
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
International Fees
$48,451 per year / $266,481 total

About this course

Combine your engineering and arts programs to broaden your perspective, maximise your skills and stand out in a competitive jobs market.

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.
Students without Specialist Mathematics (or equivalent) may be required to undertake preparatory courses beyond the 88 units for the program and may not be able to complete the program in the minimum time frame without overloading or undertaking summer study.
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.
Students without Specialist Mathematics (or equivalent) may be required to undertake preparatory courses beyond the 88 units for the program and may not be able to complete the program in the minimum time frame without overloading or undertaking summer study.
Minimum entry score

Check the minimum entry scores for the individual programs. You must meet the higher score.

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.

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Student visas

International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Bachelors of Engineering (Honours) / Arts 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)/B Arts for Semester 1, 2024

Without adjustmentsWith adjustments
Highest99.6599.95
Median95.0595.7
Lowest85.5586.85
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

  • Broaden your skills and knowledge, and improve your employment prospects by studying a dual program and gaining two qualifications in less time.
  • Follow your passion for the arts and choose your speciality from more than 45 study areas.
  • From the very beginning of your engineering degree you'll be in the labs and studios designing, building and doing engineering - with extensive practical experience 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
  • Mechanical engineer
  • Software engineer
  • Sports administrator
  • Performing musician
  • Language teacher
  • Government relations manager
  • Communications officer
  • Travel consultant