The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) has a strong focus on learning in context so you will apply taught theory to real world scenarios throughout your program.
In your first year, you will develop skills in problem solving, teamwork and professional practice together with learning foundation technical content. In Term 2 of Year 1, you will undertake a real-world industry project with authentic work integrated learning. By the end of first year, you will have experienced engineering projects from different disciplines which will assist you to decide which engineering discipline you wish to pursue: civil, electrical, mechanical, mechatronic or mining.
Second year is all about gaining in-depth discipline-specific knowledge and skills. Every course you study will include a mini project and at least one course each term will include a major project which will give you an opportunity to apply the theoretical knowledge you have gained in the course to deliver a tangible engineering outcome. Should you decide during second year that you do not wish to complete the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), you can choose to exit with an Associate Degree of Engineering in your chosen discipline by completing only a few additional courses.
In the third and fourth years of your program, you will develop a deeper understanding of the foundation knowledge that you gained in first and second year. In some courses, you will explore specific aspects of your discipline. You will also complete 3 project courses where you will work on real-life projects, sometimes with an industry mentor. You will have the opportunity to choose electives that will enhance your prospects in your chosen field. Finally, you will complete a major individual project to confirm your ability to work as a professional engineer.
This program is available in on-campus and distance mode, giving you flexibility to study even if working or living in a remote location.
The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) may also be used as an alternative entry path to Bachelor of Engineering Co-op (Honours) and Diploma of Professional Practice (Engineering) for students who do not meet the entry requirements for that program.
As a professional engineer, you will create change by developing new technologies and solutions to improve working and living standards for the community while protecting the environment. Professional engineers engage with people from all sections of society. They must listen to societal needs and apply their knowledge of science, technology, mathematics, and engineering standards to design, prototype, implement, operate and maintain solutions to complex problems.
Civil engineers are typically involved in planning, designing and maintaining physical infrastructure systems, including the construction of buildings and bridges, transport and water resource systems, sewage and industrial waste systems, harbours and railways.
Electrical engineers are typically involved in designing, developing and maintaining electrical power and energy systems, including electricity generation and distribution, telecommunications, instrumentation and control, microprocessors and electronics.
Mechanical engineers are typically involved in planning, designing, installing, maintaining and operating machines, thermodynamic and combustion systems, fluid systems, materials handling systems, manufacturing equipment and process plant.
Resource Systems engineers are typically involved with designing, planning and operating mines and mineral and coal processing plants. They specialise in applying contemporary technologies to increase productivity, sustainability and safety of resource industry (mining and mineral processing) operations. In addition, they will work closely with Civil, Electrical and Mechanical engineers to maintain complex facilities.
Duration | 4 years full-time or 8 years part-time |
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Credit Points that Must be Earned | 192 |
Number of Units Required | CQUniversity uses the concept of credits to express the amount of study required for a particular course and individual units. The number of units varies between courses. Units in undergraduate courses normally consist of 6 points of credit or multiples thereof (e.g. 12, 18, 24). |
Expected Hours of Study | One point of credit is equivalent to an expectation of approximately two hours of student work per week in a term. |
Course Type | Undergraduate Award |
Qualification (post nominal) | BEng (Hons) |
AQF Level | Level 8: Bachelor Honours Degree |
Course Fees |
Indicative Year - 2023
Indicative Year - 2022
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Domestic Students Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes |
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International Students CRICOS Codes |
Rank Threshold | SR 69.00 | ATAR 69.00 |
Domestic students
Prerequisite study: English (4, SA), Mathematics B (4, SA)
Note: Students should have a mathematical knowledge equal to a passing grade in Queensland Mathematics B or an interstate or TAFE equivalent. Prospective students who do not believe they can meet this requirement should contact CQUni to discuss available bridging programs.
International students
Please visit www.cqu.edu.au/international for further information including English language requirements.
Recommended study: Physics, Graphics, Mathematics C
Interim Awards | Not applicable |
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Exit Awards | Not applicable |
Accreditation |
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Compulsory Residential School | All courses in this program are offered in distance mode. Some courses will have a compulsory Residential Schools for distance students. These Residential Schools give students an opportunity to develop and demonstrate practical skills. The Engineers Australia accreditation guidelines recommend minimum of 40 days of on-campus experience for a professional engineering program offered in distance mode. |
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Click here to view all Residential Schools |
- There is a requirement for 12 weeks of industry experience prior to graduation. Students must submit a formal report as per the Engineering Practice document including verification of the type of work undertaken. This is in accordance with current recommendations of the accrediting body, Engineers Australia. |
Year | Number of Students |
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2022 | 302 |
2021 | 352 |
2020 | 343 |
2019 | 339 |
2018 | 320 |
Please note that in some instances there may be similarities between course, entry and inherent requirements.
If you experience difficulties meeting these requirements, reasonable adjustments may be made upon contacting accessibility@cqu.edu.au. Adjustment must not compromise the academic integrity of the degree or course chosen at CQUniversity or the legal requirements of field education.
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Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
1. KNOWLEDGE Have coherent and advanced knowledge of the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines and knowledge of research principles and methods | ||||||||||||||||
2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge to identify and provide solutions to complex problems with intellectual independence | ||||||||||||||||
3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of a body of knowledge and theoretical concepts with advanced understanding in some areas | ||||||||||||||||
4. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in developing new understanding | ||||||||||||||||
5. SKILLS Have technical skills to design and use research in a project | ||||||||||||||||
6. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear and coherent exposition of knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences | ||||||||||||||||
7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in professional practice and/or scholarship | ||||||||||||||||
8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts | ||||||||||||||||
9. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters | ||||||||||||||||
10. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Plan and execute project work and/or a piece of research and scholarship with some independence | ||||||||||||||||
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Display leadership by creating inclusive work environments and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a culturally respectful manner |
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Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
1. KNOWLEDGE Have coherent and advanced knowledge of the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines and knowledge of research principles and methods | ||||||||||||||||
2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge to identify and provide solutions to complex problems with intellectual independence | ||||||||||||||||
3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of a body of knowledge and theoretical concepts with advanced understanding in some areas | ||||||||||||||||
4. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in developing new understanding | ||||||||||||||||
5. SKILLS Have technical skills to design and use research in a project | ||||||||||||||||
6. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear and coherent exposition of knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences | ||||||||||||||||
7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in professional practice and/or scholarship | ||||||||||||||||
8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts | ||||||||||||||||
9. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters | ||||||||||||||||
10. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Plan and execute project work and/or a piece of research and scholarship with some independence | ||||||||||||||||
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Display leadership by creating inclusive work environments and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a culturally respectful manner |
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Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
1. KNOWLEDGE Have coherent and advanced knowledge of the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines and knowledge of research principles and methods | ||||||||||||||||
2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge to identify and provide solutions to complex problems with intellectual independence | ||||||||||||||||
3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of a body of knowledge and theoretical concepts with advanced understanding in some areas | ||||||||||||||||
4. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in developing new understanding | ||||||||||||||||
5. SKILLS Have technical skills to design and use research in a project | ||||||||||||||||
6. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear and coherent exposition of knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences | ||||||||||||||||
7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in professional practice and/or scholarship | ||||||||||||||||
8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts | ||||||||||||||||
9. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters | ||||||||||||||||
10. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Plan and execute project work and/or a piece of research and scholarship with some independence | ||||||||||||||||
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Display leadership by creating inclusive work environments and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a culturally respectful manner |
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Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
1. KNOWLEDGE Have coherent and advanced knowledge of the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines and knowledge of research principles and methods | ||||||||||||||||
2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge to identify and provide solutions to complex problems with intellectual independence | ||||||||||||||||
3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of a body of knowledge and theoretical concepts with advanced understanding in some areas | ||||||||||||||||
4. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in developing new understanding | ||||||||||||||||
5. SKILLS Have technical skills to design and use research in a project | ||||||||||||||||
6. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear and coherent exposition of knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences | ||||||||||||||||
7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in professional practice and/or scholarship | ||||||||||||||||
8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts | ||||||||||||||||
9. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters | ||||||||||||||||
10. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Plan and execute project work and/or a piece of research and scholarship with some independence | ||||||||||||||||
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Display leadership by creating inclusive work environments and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a culturally respectful manner |
Course Learning Outcomes | |
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Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 |
1. KNOWLEDGE Have coherent and advanced knowledge of the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines and knowledge of research principles and methods | |
2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge to identify and provide solutions to complex problems with intellectual independence | |
3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of a body of knowledge and theoretical concepts with advanced understanding in some areas | |
4. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in developing new understanding | |
5. SKILLS Have technical skills to design and use research in a project | |
6. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear and coherent exposition of knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences | |
7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in professional practice and/or scholarship | |
8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts | |
9. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters | |
10. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Plan and execute project work and/or a piece of research and scholarship with some independence | |
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Display leadership by creating inclusive work environments and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a culturally respectful manner |
Number of units: 7 | Total credit points: 48 |
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In order to complete this program, you must:
The More Details tab has a link to the Program Planners for this program.
Note that full-time students generally enrol in 24uc per term and part-time students (working more than 20 hours a week) generally enrol in a half-load i.e. 12uc per term.
In the Core structure, Fundamentals of Professional Engineering Practice is a 12uc course which assists your transition to university study. All other Core courses are 6uc.
Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEG11005 | Introduction to Contemporary Engineering | |
MATH11218 | Applied Mathematics | |
ENEG11006 | Engineering Statics | |
ENEG11007 | Engineering Industry Project Investigation | |
ENEG11008 | Materials for Engineers | |
MATH11219 | Applied Calculus | |
ENEG11009 | Fundamentals of Sustainable Energy |
Number of units: 20 | Total credit points: 144 |
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In the civil major, you will study the following intermediate courses.
Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEG12007 | Creative Engineering | |
ENEC12009 | Engineering Surveying and Spatial Sciences | |
ENEC12010 | Hydraulics and Hydrology | |
MATH12222 | Advanced Mathematical Applications | |
MATH12225 | Applied Computational Modelling | |
ENEC12008 | Geotechnical Engineering | |
ENEC12011 | Transport Systems | |
ENEC12012 | Stress Analysis |
You will study the following advanced courses.
Please note that ENEC14014, ENEC14016 and ENEC14017 are double-unit (12uc) courses intended to provide a real-life project experience.
Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEC13015 | Steel and Timber Design | |
ENEC13017 | Advanced Structural Analysis | |
ENEC13016 | Concrete Technology and Design | |
ENEC13014 | Water Supply and Wastewater Technology | |
ENEC14014 | Structural and Geotechnical Design | |
ENEC14016 | Traffic and Transportation Engineering | |
ENEC14017 | Water Resources Engineering |
In addition to the courses listed above, there are 3 elective slots in the civil major.
There is a pre-approved set of electives listed in the Program Planner (the link is in the More Details tab). One of your electives must be a professional practice elective. Should you wish to complete an elective not on the pre-approved list, contact your Program Advisor to discuss.
At the end of your program, you will complete a final year engineering project over 2 terms. The final year engineering project confirms your ability to work as a professional engineer.
Please see More Details section for information on enrolling into the final year project courses ENEG14003 and ENEG14005.
Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEG14003 | Engineering Honours Project Planning | |
ENEG14005 | Engineering Honours Project Implementation |
Number of units: 20 | Total credit points: 144 |
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In the electrical major, you will study the following intermediate courses.
Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEG12007 | Creative Engineering | |
ENEE12014 | Electrical Circuit Analysis | |
MATH12222 | Advanced Mathematical Applications | |
MATH12225 | Applied Computational Modelling | |
ENEE12015 | Electrical Power Engineering | |
ENEE12016 | Signals and Systems | |
ENEE13018 | Analogue Electronics | |
ENEE13020 | Digital Electronics |
You will study the following advanced courses.
Please note that ENEE14005, ENEE14006 and ENEE14007 are double-unit (12uc) courses intended to provide a real-life project experience.
Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEE13016 | Power System Protection | |
ENEE13019 | Control Systems Analysis and Design | |
ENEE13021 | Power System Analysis and Design | |
ENEE13022 | Communication Networks | |
ENEE14005 | Capstone Power and Control Design | |
ENEE14006 | Embedded Microcontrollers | |
ENEE14007 | Electrical Machines and Drives Applications |
In addition to the courses listed above, there are 3 elective slots in the electrical major.
There is a pre-approved set of electives listed in the Program Planner (the link is in the More Details tab). One of your electives must be a professional practice elective. Should you wish to complete an elective not on the pre-approved list, contact your Program Advisor to discuss.
At the end of your program, you will complete a final year engineering project over 2 terms. The final year engineering project confirms your ability to work as a professional engineer.
Please see More Details section for information on enrolling into the final year project courses ENEG14003 and ENEG14005.
Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEG14003 | Engineering Honours Project Planning | |
ENEG14005 | Engineering Honours Project Implementation |
Number of units: 20 | Total credit points: 144 |
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In the mechanical major, you will study the following intermediate courses.
Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEG12007 | Creative Engineering | |
ENEM12006 | Fluid Mechanics | |
MATH12222 | Advanced Mathematical Applications | |
MATH12225 | Applied Computational Modelling | |
ENEX12001 | Electrical Power and Machines | |
ENEM12009 | Structural Mechanics | |
ENEM12010 | Engineering Dynamics | |
ENEM13014 | Thermodynamics |
You will study the following advanced courses.
Please note that ENEM14014, ENEM14015 and ENEM14016 are double-unit (12uc) courses intended to provide a real-life project experience.
Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEM13012 | Maintenance Engineering | |
ENEM12008 | Solid Materials Handling | |
ENEM13018 | Materials and Manufacturing | |
ENEM13016 | Computational Analysis | |
ENEM14014 | Capstone Thermofluid Engineering | |
ENEM14015 | Dynamic System Modelling and Control | |
ENEM14016 | Fluid Machinery |
In addition to the courses listed above, there are 3 elective slots in the mechanical major.
There is a pre-approved set of electives listed in the Program Planner (the link is in the More Details tab). One of your electives must be a professional practice elective. Should you wish to complete an elective not on the pre-approved list, contact your Program Advisor to discuss.
At the end of your program, you will complete a final year engineering project over 2 terms. The final year engineering project confirms your ability to work as a professional engineer.
Please see More Details section for information on enrolling into the final year project courses ENEG14003 and ENEG14005.
Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEG14003 | Engineering Honours Project Planning | |
ENEG14005 | Engineering Honours Project Implementation |
Number of units: 21 | Total credit points: 144 |
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In the mechatronics major, you will study the following intermediate courses.
Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEG12007 | Creative Engineering | |
ENEE12014 | Electrical Circuit Analysis | |
ENEM12010 | Engineering Dynamics | |
MATH12222 | Advanced Mathematical Applications | |
MATH12225 | Applied Computational Modelling | |
ENEX12002 | Introductory Electronics | |
ENEE12016 | Signals and Systems | |
ENEX12001 | Electrical Power and Machines |
You will study the following advanced courses.
Please note that Mechatronics Systems Design and ENEE are double-unit (12uc) courses intended to provide a real-life project experience.
Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEX13001 | Instrumentation and Industrial Automation | |
ENEX13002 | Power Electronics | |
ENEX13003 | Design of Mechatronics Elements | |
ENEX13004 | Robotics and Autonomous Systems | |
ENEE13019 | Control Systems Analysis and Design | |
ENEE13022 | Communication Networks | |
ENEE14006 | Embedded Microcontrollers | |
ENEX14001 | Mechatronics Systems Design |
In addition to the courses listed above, there are 3 elective slots in the mechatronics major.
There is a pre-approved set of electives listed in the Program Planner (the link is in the More Details tab). One of your electives must be a professional practice elective. Should you wish to complete an elective not on the pre-approved list, contact your Program Advisor to discuss.
At the end of your program, you will complete a final year engineering project over 2 terms. The final year engineering project confirms your ability to work as a professional engineer.
Please see More Details section for information on enrolling into the final year project courses ENEG14003 and ENEG14005.
Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEG14003 | Engineering Honours Project Planning | |
ENEG14005 | Engineering Honours Project Implementation |
Number of units: 8 | Total credit points: 48 |
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After successfully completing the first two years of study at CQUniversity completing the Core courses and the courses listed below, students then enrol and transfer their course credits via QTAC to the University of Queensland where they complete their final two years of study in mining engineering. Under the CQUni - UQ partnership, the mining specialisation is unable to accept international students through CRICOS.
Please note: Mining students need to apply directly to QTAC for third year entry and credit towards a University of Queensland mining engineering degree. The University of Queensland does not offer its courses in distance mode so students beginning this major will need to be physically located in Brisbane for the final two years of their study.
Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
MATH12222 | Advanced Mathematical Applications | |
ENEM12006 | Fluid Mechanics | |
STAT11048 | Essential Statistics | |
ENEM12010 | Engineering Dynamics | |
ENEG12007 | Creative Engineering | |
ENAR12014 | Introduction to Mining Technology | |
ENAR12013 | Mine Planning and Design | |
ENEC12008 | Geotechnical Engineering |
After successfully completing the first two years of study at CQUniversity as above, students then enrol and transfer their course credits via QTAC to the University of Queensland where they complete their final two years of study in mining engineering.
Entry Requirements
If you do not have this requirement, Intermediate Mathematics for University and Technical Mathematics for University is deemed equivalent to Maths B. You may also need to do Fundamental Mathematics for University before commencing Intermediate Mathematics for University and Technical Mathematics for University. You can contact the Academic Learning Centre - Mathematics to discuss your previous maths history to determine if you are required to complete any of the above.
Availability of Mechatronics Major
The Mechatronics
major is only available at the Mackay Campus and in Mixed Mode (Online). Hence
the Mechatronics units (ENEX units) are only delivered in Mackay campus. Some
units of the Mechatronics major, such as foundation engineering units and
electrical engineering units are offered in other regional Queensland campuses.
For domestic students from regional Queensland, you also have the option of enrolling
in Mixed Mode and studying some units on-campus at a campus near you. If you
need further information regarding this, please contact the Head of Course
Undergradaute Engineering.
Availability of Resource Systems Major
The Resource
Systems major is only available at the Rockhampton and Mackay Campuses and in
Mixed Mode (Online). Hence the resource systems units (ENAR and ENER units) are
only delivered in Rockahmaptong and Mackay campuses. Some units of the Resource
Systems major, such as foundation engineering units, electrical units and ICT
units are offered in other regional Queensland campuses. For domestic students
from regional Queensland, you also have the option of enrolling in Mixed Mode
and studying some units on-campus at a campus near you. If you need further
information regarding this, please contact the Head of Course Undergradaute
Engineering.
Course Planners
Click here for part-time and
full-time planners.
Students who
commenced prior to 2016 should refer to individual course planners.
Please click here for the list of approved Engineering
electives.
Completing your Final Year Project - ENEG14003 Engineering Honours Project Planning
In line with Higher Education Division
Policy for enrolment into Project based units you will need to follow the
process below prior enrolment into the relevant unit:-
Once you have made these arrangements,
provide this information to your Unit Coordinator. Once approved you will be manually
enrolled in the relevant unit by your Student Advisor (Courses and Careers).
ENEG14005 Engineering Honours Project
Implementation
Provide this information to your Unit Coordinator. Once approved you will be manually enrolled in the relevant unit by your Student Advisor (Courses and Careers).
Recommended Study
Schedule
Students may determine their own
schedule based upon credit transfers and personal study requirements. It is
important to note that full-time students usually enrol in 24 units of credit
per term and part-time students usually enrol in 12 units of credit per
term.
Engineering Practice (Industry
Experience) and Report
An integral part of the Bachelor of
Engineering course, and a requirement of Engineers Australia for course
accreditation, is that each student must gain at least 12 weeks of approved
industry experience in an appropriate area of engineering. The student must
also submit a report indicating the type of work done, the degree of
responsibility involved, the person(s) to whom the student was directly
responsible, and the general activities of the employer.
This report must be certified as
correct by the employer and submitted by the end of the second week of the term
following the vacation period of employment.
Further information regarding the
reporting requirements refer to the ‘Engineering Practice' document
located here
Note that even if you are working
full-time in industry whilst studying, you must still submit a report. However,
if you are carrying out appropriate engineering work, you can use your normal
employment as the basis of your report.
You should ensure that you submit your
report in a timely manner prior to your expected graduation date. You will be
assessed for eligibility to graduate immediately following Certification of
Grades in your final Term of study. Please allow a 2 week turn-around time for
assessment of your report. Failure to meet this deadline may result in a delay
to your graduation date.
Degrees In Engineering with Honours
Engineering students will be eligible
for Honours according to the University’s Grades and Results policy, which
include all attempts at each unit within the course to determine the overall
Grade Point Average (GPA).
The GPA of a student’s overall results
throughout their course of study must be a minimum of 5.00 to be eligible for
Honours. Failure to meet this GPA will result in students not being eligible
for the award of First or Second Class Honours, regardless of their performance
in the required 48 credit points of Engineering unit study (as detailed below).
Note - The CC31 course does not award
Third Class Honours regardless of the students overall GPA.
The Honours calculation will only be
calculated based on the first attempt of the required units (48cp) as outlined
below:
Civil Major:
· ENEG14005
Engineering Honours Project Implementation (12cp)
· ENEC14014
Structural and Geotechnical Design (12cp)
· ENEC14016 Traffic and Transportation Engineering (12cp)
· ENEC14017
Water Resources Engineering (12cp)
Electrical Major:
· ENEG14005
Engineering Honours Project Implementation (12cp)
· ENEE14005
Capstone Power and Control Design (12cp)
· ENEE14006
Embedded Microcontrollers (12cp)
· ENEE14007
Electrical Machines and Drives Applications (12cp)
Mechanical Major:
· ENEG14005
Engineering Project Implementation (12cp)
· ENEM14014
Capstone Thermofluid Engineering (12cp)
· ENEM14015
Dynamic System Modelling and Control (12cp)
· ENEM14016
Fluid Machinery (12cp)
Mechatronics Major:
· ENEG14005
Engineering Honours Project Implementation (12cp)
· ENEX14001
Mechatronics System Design (12cp)
· ENEE14006
Embedded Microcontrollers (12cp)
· ENEX13003
Design of Mechatronics Elements (6cp)
· ENEX13004
Advanced Dynamics and Robotics (6cp)
Rules for progression
The following explains the rules for
progression into the Bachelor of Engineering (Co-op)/Diploma of Professional
Practice (Engineering)
Students enrolled in the Bachelor of
Engineering course who meet all the rules for progression in the Bachelor of
Engineering (Co-op) and Diploma of Professional Practice (Engineering) courses
may be invited to transfer into the Bachelor of Engineering (Co-op) and Diploma
of Professional Practice (Engineering) course.
In the event of limited numbers in the
remaining unfilled industry placements, only invitations to fill unclaimed
placements will be made.
Where the number of students eligible
for transfer is greater than the number of remaining unfilled industry
placements, invitations to transfer shall be decided by the student's WGPA
after completion of the first term in the second year of study.
Articulation and
Credit Transfer
The course allows the recognition of
students' appropriate previous study and experience gained from working in
industry, through 'Recognition of Prior Learning' (RPL) and 'Recognition of
Current Competencies' (RCC). Students will be assessed for credit transfer on a
case-by-case basis and will be required to nominate units they wish to be
considered for exemption from. Grounds for that exemption, through students'
demonstration of prior achievement of the CQUniversity units' learning
outcomes, must be documented and assessed as satisfactory by the Course
Committee.
Students may only gain credit transfer
for up to 67% of the overall course, on a units of credit basis, with a
majority of Advanced Level units studied.
We are unable to assess credit transfer
until potential students accept an offer to study with the University, however
you are welcome to do a self assessment by using our Credit Transfer Kit.
Please note that study undertaken more
than10 years ago is not normally considered unless the applicant can supply
certified documents showing that they have been continually using the required
skills in the work force. Generally only TAFE diploma level or above is
recognised for credit at tertiary level.
Refer to the Credit Transfer website
at http://www.cqu.edu.au/credittransfer for
further details on the guidelines and application process.
Computing
Requirements
It is a requirement of enrolment in
this course that students have access to the CQUniversity website. Students may
be required to undertake various components of study in the course using email
and the Internet.
It is strongly recommended that students have access to a broadband connection or higher to access online student resources that would include but not limited to, email, internet, video streaming, electronic assessment submission.
Humanitarian Engineering Project
Humanitarian Engineering is the application of engineering
to meet the needs of disadvantaged communities and in particular focuses on
programs that are affordable, sustainable, and based on local resources.
CQUniversity engineering students can now participate in humanitarian
engineering activities through ENEG13001 Humanitarian Engineering
Project unit. Students must complete a two-week mobility trip as a
compulsory practicum for this unit and work on an international humanitarian
engineering project for a developing or marginalised community. Places are
limited to self-paying participants and recipients of a New Colombo Plan
Mobility Scholarship. Through collaborative discussions with the host
community, students will critically analyse the development context and
identify wants, needs, strengths and opportunities for social innovation and
make recommendations by applying principles of sustainable development,
human-centred design and systems engineering. Students will create a project
implementation plan, generate rapid prototypes and present your design to
community members and assess its long-term viability, while demonstrating
ethical conduct and professional accountability, team membership and team
leadership, knowledge management and a creative, innovative and proactive
demeanour.
Additional financial assistance for mobility trips is
available by application for an OS-Help loan. As this unit is taken as an
elective, students in the Mechatronics major are unable to enrol in this unit.