Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Diploma of Professional Practice (Co-op Engineering) - CC32
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.
You will be supported by experienced lecturers and benefit from extensive industry connections in the form of guest lectures, authentic project work and industry placements that will enhance your employment outcomes. Choose to major in traditional engineering disciplines and dual major options that will prepare you for emerging specialist engineering fields, including electrical with information processing, electrical with data analytics, and civil with humanitarian engineering.
Online, On Campus
SR:72 ATAR:72
32/234
4.5 years full-time, 9 years part-time
Bundaberg, Cairns, Gladstone, Mackay, Rockhampton, Online
English (Units 3 and 4, C); General Mathematics (Units 3 and 4, C)
Physics, Mathematical Methods, Design
083587C
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.
| Core Units | 12 | Major Units | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electives | None | Minor Units | None |
Course structure
You are required to complete 12 core units and your chosen engineering major. If you choose the Mechanical or Resources System engineering discipline plan, your major will consist of 21 units, and if you choose one of the following majors, your major will consist of 20 units: Civil; Civil with Humanitarian; Electrical; Electrical with Data Analytics; Electrical with Information Processing; Electrical with Industrial Automation; or Mechanical with Industrial Automation.Unit information
For information on the units you could study as part of this course, visit the Handbook and select the "Course Structure" tab.Credit transfer information
If you have already completed study relevant to the course you have enrolled in, you may be eligible for credit transferMathematics credit option
If you have completed Mathematical Methods in Year 12, you may receive credit for the Foundation Mathematics (MATH11247) unit, which sits in the electrical, mechanical, and civil majors. Please email the College of Engineering and Aviation to learn about how to apply for the mathematics credit pathway.
Extensive industry placement
The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Diploma of Professional Practice (CC32) has a strong focus on practical learning experiences and includes 48 weeks of paid industry experience. This provides you with vast opportunities to apply the skills and knowledge you have gained from your studies to authentic scenarios, establish a network of future employers and enhance your employment prospects.Real-world opportunities
The first year of your studies prepares you for a range of practical experiences. You will gain a solid foundation of engineering knowledge and develop your skills in problem-solving, teamwork and professional practice together with learning foundation technical content. In the second term of your first year, you will undertake an authentic industry project and be exposed to projects from different engineering disciplines. This gives you a good grounding and understanding as you decide on the engineering discipline you wish to pursue.Your second year equips you with in-depth discipline-specific knowledge and skills, and you will choose the engineering discipline you wish to focus your studies on. You will be exposed to engineering projects that give you opportunities to apply the theoretical knowledge you have gained to deliver tangible engineering outcomes.
At the beginning of your third year of study, you will complete a 24-week paid industry placement where you work with an industry partner as a student engineer. Midway through your fourth year, you embark on your second 24-week paid industry placement, and you have the option to choose a different industry or location from your first placement. This versatility allows you to widen your experience and enhances your knowledge of engineering and career opportunities.
Over the four and a half years of study, you spend 48 weeks in work placement. This allows you to earn while you learn, explore engineering in practice, apply your discipline knowledge and develop an industry network. In your final term of study, you will complete a major individual project that demonstrates your ability to work as a professional engineer.
The course has abundant real-world opportunities in conjunction with industry that prepares you for a career as a professional engineer.
Industry-relevant majors
Our majors are developed in response to industry needs and emerging fields of engineering practice. Choose from major options across various engineering disciplines, including dual major options, to gain specialist skills in your chosen discipline.- Civil engineering
- Civil with humanitarian engineering
- Mechanical engineering
- Mechanical with industrial automation
- Electrical engineering
- Electrical with data analytics
- Electrical with information processing
- Electrical with industrial automation
- Resource systems engineering
Industry connections
Our engineering courses are developed in consultation with key stakeholders in the sector so that you will graduate with relevant and practical skills. Our industry connections extend across our national footprint and a range of industries.You will learn from an experienced engineering team that maintains strong relationships with industry practitioners. You’ll benefit from these connections through scholarships, guest lectures, authentic project work and extensive work-integrated learning opportunities.
On-Campus Availability
| Term 1 - 2024 | Bundaberg, Cairns, Gladstone, Mackay, Rockhampton |
Online Availability
| Term 1 - 2024 | Available Online |
| Majors | Units | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Civil | 20 | |
| Civil with Humanitarian | 20 | |
| Electrical | 20 | |
| Electrical with Data Analytics | 20 | |
| Electrical with Industrial Automation | 20 | |
| Electrical with Information Processing | 20 | |
| Mechanical | 21 | |
| Mechanical with Industrial Automation | 20 | |
| Resource Systems | 21 |
Major options
Civil Engineering
As a civil engineer, you will be involved with structures and systems such as roads, water supply, bridges, buildings and tunnels. Civil engineers are responsible for the design and construction of all our transport systems, the design and management of our gas and water supply, sewerage systems, harbours, airports and railways. They also plan, design and test the structures of private and public buildings and facilities.
Civil with Humanitarian
You will typically specialise in planning, designing and maintaining critical infrastructure to improve the disaster resilience of communities using available technologies.Electrical Engineering
Electrical engineers are involved in areas such as electricity generation and distribution, communication systems, control systems and electronic equipment. As an electrical engineer, you may plan the design of power stations and power equipment, design electrical systems, produce drawings using computer-aided design (CAD) and make decisions on the best type and arrangement of electrical circuits, transformers, circuit-breakers, transmission lines, and equipment.Electrical with Data Analytics
This dual major is an ideal option if you are interested in specialist fields of electrical engineering involving analysing system data to optimise electrical system performance.Electrical with Information Processing
Gain specialist skills in collecting and processing information to control electrical engineering systems in this dual major option.Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical engineers are involved with moving machines such as trucks, trains, ships, planes, and manufacturing equipment. Mechanical engineers may design new machines and equipment that meet their client's needs and budgets, taking into account factors such as cost, availability of materials, strength and maintenance requirements, and the end-user of the equipment.Resource Systems
Resource systems engineers typically specialise in applying contemporary technologies to increase productivity, sustainability and safety of resource industry (mining and mineral processing) operations.| Unit Name | Code | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Industry Practice 2 | ENEP12010 | 24 weeks industry placement |
| Industry Practice 1 | ENEP11006 | 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.
Rank Threshold |
The rank threshold is the minimum competitive rank required for your application to be considered for entry to this course. The rank threshold for this course is: SR 72.00 | ATAR 72.00 |
Student Profile
If you would like to know more about entry scores for applicants with recent secondary education and the student profile for this course view our Course and Entry Score Profile for Term 1, 2022.Institute Profile
To find out about CQUniversity's Undergraduate Profile for Term 1, 2022 view our Institute Profile.English (Units 3 & 4, C) or equivalent; General Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C) or equivalent
English Language Proficiency Requirements:
If you were not born in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa or the United States of America you are required to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements set by the University. Applicants are required to provide evidence of completion within the last 10 years of:
- A secondary qualification (Year 11 and 12, or equivalent), or
- A completed Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Diploma level qualification; or
- Bachelor level qualification study for a period of at least 2 years full-time with a minimum overall GPA 4.0
Completed in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa or the United States of America, which will meet the English proficiency.
If you do not satisfy any of the above you will need to undertake an English language proficiency test and achieve the following scores:
- An International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic) overall band score of at least 6.5, with a minimum 6.0 in each subset; or
- An Occupational English Test with Grades A or B only in each of the four components; or
- Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Requires an overall score of 62 with no sub-score less than 54; or
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT – 79 or better overall and no score less than 21
English test results remain valid for no more than two years between final examination date and the date of commencement of study, and must appear on a single result certificate.
If you are an International student please visit International students English requirements for further information.
Each student will be assessed individually.
Security Requirements
N/A
Health Requirements
N/A
Assumed Knowledge
Recommended study: Mathematical Methods, Physics, and Design
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.
| Professional Practice: Electrical and Information Processing Major Engineers Australia |
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The CC32 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Co-op course is fully accredited* by Engineers Australia https://www.engineersaustralia.org.au 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:
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| Professional Practice: Electrical and Data Analytics Major Engineers Australia |
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The CC32 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Co-op course is fully accredited* by Engineers Australia https://www.engineersaustralia.org.au 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:
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| Professional Practice: Resource Systems Major Engineers Australia |
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The CC32 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Co-op course is fully accredited* by Engineers Australia https://www.engineersaustralia.org.au 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:
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| Professional Practice: Civil and Humanitarian Major Engineers Australia |
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The CC32 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Co-op course is fully accredited* by Engineers Australia https://www.engineersaustralia.org.au 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:
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| Professional Practice: Mechatronics Major Engineers Australia |
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The CC32 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Co-op course is fully accredited* by Engineers Australia https://www.engineersaustralia.org.au 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:
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| Professional Practice: Mechanical Major Engineers Australia |
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The CC32 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Co-op course is fully accredited* by Engineers Australia https://www.engineersaustralia.org.au 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:
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| Professional Practice: Electrical Major Engineers Australia |
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The CC32 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Co-op course is fully accredited* by Engineers Australia https://www.engineersaustralia.org.au 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:
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| Professional Practice: Civil Major Engineers Australia |
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The CC32 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Co-op course is fully accredited* by Engineers Australia https://www.engineersaustralia.org.au 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:
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| 2023 Indicative Fees | |
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| Fee Type | Fees |
| Commonwealth Supported Place – Indicative First Year Fee | $7,253.00 |
Indicative first-year fee
The fees listed are indicative only and based on enrolling in a full-time study load for one academic year (generally, this is eight units over two terms). Your fees may vary depending on the units you select and the number you study per term. Fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change. Understanding your fees.
Commonwealth support and government assistance loans
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Other study costs
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Our scholarships could help you pay for things like relocation, living on campus, laptops and technology, childcare, study and living expenses, travel and more.
| Victoria | ONL: 150352 |
| New South Wales | ONL: 160352 |
| Western Australia | ONL: 150352 |
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| Northern Territory | ONL: 150352 |
| South Australia | ONL: 150352 |
| Tasmania | ONL: 150352 |
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