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 course.
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 unit you study will include a mini project and at least one unit each term will include a major project which will give you an opportunity to apply the theoretical knowledge you have gained in the unit 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 units.
In the third and fourth years of your course, you will develop a deeper understanding of the foundation knowledge that you gained in first and second year. In some units, you will explore specific aspects of your discipline. You will also complete 3 project units 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 course 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 pathway to Bachelor of Engineering Co-op (Honours) and Diploma of Professional Practice (Engineering) for students who do not meet the entry requirements for that course.
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 - 2025
Indicative Year - 2024
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 | ATAR 69 |
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 CQUniversity to discuss available bridging units.
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 units in this course are offered in distance mode. Some units 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 course 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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2024 | 335 |
2023 | 296 |
2022 | 298 |
2021 | 352 |
2020 | 343 |
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 course, you must:
The More Details tab has a link to the Course Planners for this course.
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 unit which assists your transition to university study. All other Core units 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 units.
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 units.
Please note that ENEC14014, ENEC14016 and ENEC14017 are double-unit (12uc) units intended to provide a real-life project experience.
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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 units listed above, there are 3 elective slots in the civil major.
There is a pre-approved set of electives listed in the Course 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 Course Advisor to discuss.
At the end of your course, 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 units ENEG14003 and ENEG14005.
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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 units.
Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEG12007 |