Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
Program code
1546
Available at
Nathan
Gold Coast
Mount Gravatt
Logan
South Bank
Online
Offshore
Other
Duration
4 years full-time
8 years part-time
Credit points
320
Indicative fee
$9,000.00* per year (more)
* 2025 indicative annual CSP
fee
Commencing in
Trimester 1 and Trimester 2
Prerequisites
- NIL
Assumed knowledge
- Any General or Applied English subject (Units 3 and 4, C)
- Mathematical Methods (Units 3 and 4, C)
About this program
Unlock your engineering potential: Build a sustainable future and career
Transform your passion for engineering into a global career with our Bachelor of Engineering. Designed to open doors worldwide, this degree gives you the skills, experience, and industry connections you need to make a real impact from day one. Whether you're aiming to innovate, lead, or tackle the challenges of tomorrow, this is the degree that will get you there.
Real-world experience from day one
Our hands-on approach ensures you don't just learn theory - you apply it. In your first year, you'll get a solid foundation in engineering and science principles, while also exploring different engineering specialisations. This flexibility lets you find your true calling before you choose your major, so you can tailor your studies to what excites you most. Smaller class sizes mean you'll receive personalised attention and direct access to passionate lecturers, who are here to guide you every step of the way.
Learn from industry leaders
As you progress into your second year, your studies take on a sharper focus. You'll choose your major, dive deeper into your chosen field, and start participating in real-world engineering projects. Guest lecturers such as industry leaders and innovators will share their experiences and insights, and you'll have the chance to ask questions, gain advice, and connect with key professionals. With smaller, more intimate classes, you'll get the mentorship and direct access you need to stay inspired and driven.
Industry placements and global opportunities
In your final year, you'll put everything you've learned to the test with a trimester-long project through our Industry Affiliates Program. Whether you work locally or overseas, this capstone project connects you directly with top companies and allows you to apply your skills to genuine engineering challenges. It's an invaluable opportunity to build your professional network and get a foot in the door with potential employers. By the time you graduate you'll have more than 400 hours of professional experience to help you succeed in your career.
Specialisations tailored to your passion
Whether you're drawn to designing infrastructure, working with renewable energy, or advancing cutting-edge tech like drones and robotics, you'll find a specialisation that lets you follow your passion and make an impact.
Choose from a wide range of engineering majors, including:
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Electrical and Renewable Energy Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Electronic and Energy Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechatronics
Explore our majors in more detail here.
Graduate ready for global opportunities
Your degree is internationally accredited by Engineers Australia, ensuring your qualifications are recognised worldwide through the Washington Accord. With practical, hands-on skills and strong industry connections, you'll be in high demand with employers around the world. You'll graduate ready to tackle complex engineering challenges, lead innovative projects, and help build a sustainable future.
By the time you graduate, you'll have not only the technical expertise but the leadership skills to stand out in the competitive engineering job market. This isn't just a degree - it's your launchpad to a successful and rewarding career in engineering.
Students may be eligible to do an international field trip, organised by the academic staff. This may count towards a component of the degree, depending on the structure.
Attendance information
The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) program is offered full-time, on campus with a Trimester 1 and 2 intake only.
This program includes compulsory study in Trimester 3. Students who commence in Trimester 2 should note that you will be required to study in Trimester 3 for the first year of the program.
Student Income Support
To be classed as a full-time student, you are required to enrol in a minimum number of credit points each standard study period. The minimum credit points for full-time enrolment in this program is 30 credit points.
Trimester 1 and Trimester 2 are deemed standard study periods. As Trimester 3 is a non-standard study period, continuing students moving from one year to the next will not be required to study during this trimester to be eligible for student income support.
Domestic students who commence in Trimester 3 may be eligible for student income support from the onset of study provided they are enrolled full-time in this study period.
Please refer to the Australian Government website for more details.
Managing Study Interruptions
Leave of AbsenceTaking a leave of absence from this program is permitted, subject to conditions outlined in the Enrolment Procedure.
Work-integrated learning
An integrated program of exposure to industry practice will be built into the program. Practising engineers will be directly involved in the learning and teaching process, particularly through involvement with laboratory and tutorial sessions. Staff will draw upon their industry/professional experience in choosing their laboratory activities, their projects and/or case studies and problems. Field trips will enhance awareness of the current industry/professional practice. The final year Professional Practice course provides a WiL experience, integrating technical expertise with the practical issues of professional/industry practice. A co requisite of this course is the completion of a minimum of 12 weeks (60 days) of approved experience in an engineering practice environment (or a satisfactory alternative).
The pinnacle of our work-integrated learning experience is the 40 credit point Industry Affiliates program (IAP) wherein students will undertake a trimester-long capstone project. Students are encouraged to conduct their IAP-Thesis project in industry and our IAP office will assist in finding placements for students who might have been unable to find their own placement. Total work placement (hours): 408.
My career opportunities
Key employment sectors*
- Civil engineering
- Communications
- Energy
- Technology
- Medical
- Information Technology
Potential job outcomes
- Civil engineer
- Electronic engineer
- Electrical engineer
- Mechanical engineer
- Mechatronics engineer
- Environmental engineer
- Structural engineer
- Construction engineer
- Renewable energy engineer
*Source: Australian Government Job Outlook
Program accreditation
In Australia, professional accreditation of entry to practice engineering programs is the responsibility of Engineers Australia.
Accreditation ensures academic institutions consistently meet national and international benchmarks and engineering graduates of an accredited program are assured membership with Engineers Australia at the relevant career grade and enjoy reciprocal privileges by equivalent professional bodies overseas.
Countries such as the USA, United Kingdom, Hong Kong (SAR), New Zealand, Canada, South Africa and others that are co-signatories to international agreements on joint recognition offer international recognition.
The Washington Accord, the Sydney Accord and the Dublin Accord recognise the substantial equivalence of accreditation systems and accredited programs across international boundaries at the Professional Engineer, Engineering Technologist and Engineering Associate levels respectively. Please refer to the International Engineering Alliance (IEA) website for more details.
Pathways to further study
The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) program provides a pathway to research higher degrees with direct entry into doctoral programs for students who graduate with First Class Honours. It also provides the opportunity for gifted graduates to apply for scholarships and awards.
Commonwealth supported students
- The indicative fee represents the expected average fee for an annual full-time study load (80 credit points). This is based on average study patterns across courses and the Australian Government's broad discipline areas (student contribution bands). A student's actual annual fee may vary in accordance with his or her choice of majors and electives. The Australian Government sets student contribution amounts on an annual basis.
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Fee-paying undergraduate (domestic) students
These fees are only applicable to domestic students who are not Commonwealth supported including:
- Full-fee paying domestic students who commenced their program prior to 2009.
- International students who have been approved to pay domestic tuition fees after obtaining Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency or a permanent humanitarian visa and who have not obtained a Commonwealth supported place.
Tuition fees
- A fee-paying undergraduate student pays tuition fees.
- Students are liable for tuition fees for the courses they are enrolled in as at the census date.
- The tuition fee is charged according to the approved program fee for the trimester in which the student is enrolled.
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Program fees for the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (1546)
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FEE-HELP
Eligible undergraduate fee-paying students may defer their tuition fees by taking out a FEE-HELP loan which is part of the Higher Education Loan Program (HELP). Payment of the loan is via the taxation system when income reaches a specified level.
Further information
- Calculating tuition fees
- Calculating your EFTSL
- Fees and Charges Procedure
- 3.2 - Fees for Undergraduate Students (Non-international)
- Financial help and support
Additional fee information
Additional costs
Throughout your program you may be required to pay for the following items:
- personal protective equipment; steel-cap boots required for some site visits