Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Diploma of Professional Practice (Co-op Engineering)

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Duration

4.5 years full-time, 9 years part-time

Location

Cairns and Rockhampton

Next start term

Term 1, 2026

Internship

Yes

Study mode

On Campus, Online

Course code

CC32

CRICOS

083587C

First-year fee

A$40,290 (Indicative)

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Overview

With extensive work-integrated learning opportunities and 48 weeks of paid industry placement, our Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Diploma of Professional Practice (Co-op Engineering) provides you with vast opportunities to gain real-world experience to prepare you for your career as a professional engineer.

Our Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Diploma of Professional Practice (Co-op Engineering) features 48 weeks of paid work placement and project-based learning, allowing you to develop the professional skills required to work as an Engineer and graduate with one year of industry experience.

Your education and training will focus on developing skills that are highly desired by employers, such as effective teamwork and problem-solving.

This course's work experience component allows you to put your learning into practice while experiencing different workplace cultures. You have the opportunity to apply for work-integrated learning overseas to enhance your global learning experience.

In addition, you will graduate work-ready and equipped with valuable interview and application skills.

Benefit from the flexibility to tailor your studies and specialise in Civil, Civil with Humanitarian, Electrical, Electrical with Data Analytics, Electrical with Industrial Automation, Electrical with Information Processing, Mechanical, Mechanical with Industrial Automation, or Resources Systems. CQUniversity has strong relationships with industry practitioners, and our close industry links may allow you to gain support through industry-based scholarships.

Study Experience

Authentic Learning Experiences
Work-integrated Learning
Industry Relevant
Experienced Teaching Team

“
CQU's top-ranked graduate employability and lower tuition were my choice factors. The unique course structure and supportive teachers facilitate learning, improving my English and offering valuable work experience opportunities. I'm excited about my future as an engineer.
Yueqiang Jia (Victor)
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) | China

Career Opportunities

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Diploma of Professional Practice (Co-op Engineering) is your gateway into the engineering industry. Upon completion, you will be qualified to work as a Professional Engineer in the civil, civil with humanitarian, electrical, mechanical, or resources systems fields depending on your chosen major.

Structure & Availability

The course structure and available locations can change depending on when you want to study. You can choose the intake that best suits you in the drop-down menu below.

Intakes

Available Locations

Your Course

Depending on your chosen major, you must complete either 32 or 33 units (234 credits):

1
The core structure (11 units)
2
One core unit from a choice of two
3
One major (20 or 21 units)

Core Units

The first 11 units listed below are core units. You will select an additional core unit from either:

ENEP12008 Engineering Leadership
ENEG13001 Humanitarian Engineering Project

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Civil Major

The Civil major consists of 20 units.

The unit list below outlines 19 of these units. You will also need to complete an elective unit. The elective unit options available as part of this major are listed in the course planner. Use the course planner button below to learn more.

In this major, you will learn about planning, designing, and maintaining physical infrastructure systems such as buildings, bridges, harbours, and railways. You'll also expand your knowledge and skills in hydraulics and materials science.

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Additional Information

Internships and Placements

Industry Practice 1 - ENEP11006

24 weeks industry placement

Industry Practice 2 - ENEP12010

24 weeks industry placement

The above industry placements you complete are paid placements in your relevant field of engineering and are coordinated by the University.

Professional Recognition

Professional Practice - Engineers Australia

Electrical and Information Processing Major, Electrical and Data Analytics Major, Civil and Humanitarian Major, Mechatronics Major, Mechanical Major, Civil Major

The CC32 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Co-op course is fully accredited* by Engineers Australia.

Graduates are recognised as professional engineers and are eligible for Graduate membership with EA.

*The following recently introduced majors have provisional accreditation until there are sufficient graduates for them to be reviewed by EA:

Electrical with Data Analytics
Electrical with Information Processing
Resource Systems
Civil with Humanitarian

Professional Practice - Engineers Australia

Resource Systems Major

The CC32 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Co-op course is fully accredited* by Engineers Australia.

Graduates are recognised as professional engineers and are eligible for Graduate membership with EA.

*The following recently introduced majors have provisional accreditation until there are sufficient graduates for them to be reviewed by EA:

Electrical with Data Analytics
Electrical with Information Processing
Resource Systems
Civil with Humanitarian

Professional Practice - Engineers Australia

Electrical Major

The CC32 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Co-op course is fully accredited* by Engineers Australia.

Graduates are recognised as professional engineers and are eligible for Graduate membership with EA.

*The following recently introduced majors have provisional accreditation until there are sufficient graduates for them to be reviewed by EA:

Electrical with Data Analytics
Electrical with Information Processing
Resource Systems
Civil with Humanitarian

Residential Schools

All units in this course are offered in online mode. Some units will have a compulsory Residential School for distance students. These Residential Schools give students an opportunity to develop and demonstrate practical skills.

Credit Transfer

If you have already completed a study relevant to the course you have enrolled in, you may be eligible for credit transfer.

Requirements

To Be Eligible

For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.

During Your Study

While not needed to apply, you'll need to meet the following requirements throughout your studies.

Fees & Scholarships

Intakes

Course Fees

This is an approximate cost of enrolling in this course, shown in Australian dollars (A$), for one academic year and is based on a full-time study load (8 units over 2 terms).

Your actual fees may vary, depending on the units that you select to study and your study load. Fees are reviewed each year and are subject to change.

International Course Fees

Scholarships

A scholarship can help with the costs involved with living on campus, laptops and technology, childcare, study and living expenses, travel, and more.

You may be eligible for up to 25% international scholarship funded by the University.

We also offer other scholarships to support international students and encourage you to apply for the one that's right for you.

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Additional costs

In addition to your international course tuition fees, you must have sufficient funds to cover other study and living expenses.

This will include costs such as textbooks, accommodation, visa applications, Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), general living, etc.

Information about cost of living in Australia

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How to Apply

Our easy to use online application system for international students will guide you through the process of applying for a course at CQUniversity Australia.

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