Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

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ATAR: 69 SR: 69

Duration

4 years full-time, 8 years part-time

Location

Online

Next start term

Term 1, 2026

Study mode

On Campus, Online

Course code

CC31

First-year fee

$8,718 (2025 Indicative) (CSP)

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Overview

Prepare for a diverse career working as a professional engineer across various industries, locally, nationally and internationally, with CQUniversity's Bachelor of Engineering (Honours). You will have the choice to major in traditional engineering disciplines and specialisation options that will prepare you for emerging specialist fields of engineering.

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The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) develops your problem-solving, teamwork and communication skills and incorporates project-based learning so you can graduate work-ready.

The first year of your studies provides a general understanding of engineering, allowing you to experience each different engineering area before you choose a particular path to follow, with majors available in:

Civil Engineering: Civil, Civil with Humanitarian, Civil with Trade Practice
Electrical Engineering: Electrical, Electrical with Data Analytics, Electrical with Industrial Automation, Electrical with Information Processing, Electrical with Trade Practice
Mechanical Engineering: Mechanical, Mechanical with Agricultural Machinery, Mechanical with Industrial Automation, Mechanical with Process Systems, Mechanical with Renewable Energy, Mechanical with Trade Practice
Resource Systems Engineering: Resource Systems, Resource Systems with Trade Practice

Learn more about each major in the Structure & Availability section below.

One of the benefits of studying engineering at CQUniversity is our strong connections with industry practitioners who offer support through scholarships, guest lectures, work-integrated learning and cadetship opportunities.

Study the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) either full-time or part-time and on-campus or online. You may choose to study online, allowing you to earn and gain practical experience while you learn.

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Study Experience

Discover more about work-integrated learning, cadetships and practical experiences that will ensure you graduate work-ready. Click 'Explore Study Experience' for more information.

Authentic Learning Experiences
Global Experiences
Industry Relevant
Online or On Campus
Study Full-time or Part-time
Work-integrated Learning

“
The course is very interesting. You get to see a wide range of the whole industry as a whole. All the sort of equipment is state of the art, so it's really interesting and easy to work with.
Rhett Lamperd
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical)

Career Opportunities

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) is your gateway to various engineering roles. Upon completion of the course, you will be qualified to work as a professional Engineer in the Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, or Resource Engineering 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.

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Your Course

Depending on your chosen major, you must complete 26 - 30 units (192 credits):

1
The core structure (9 units)
2
One major (17 - 21 units, depending on chosen major)

Unit Details

The units you'll study are listed below. Click on a unit to learn more.

Core Units

You will complete nine units from the 11 units listed below. You will only complete one elective from the following units:

Engineering Employment Preparation (ENEP11007)
Engineering Leadership (ENEP12008)
Engineering Business Fundamentals (ENEP12007).

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Civil Major

The Civil Major consists of 19 units, including the first 18 listed below. You will then choose one elective from the following units:

Building Law & Regulations (BLAR11039)
Building Industry Contracts (BLAR12038)
Building Contract Administration (BLAR13035)
Building Life Cycle Maintenance (BLAR13040)
Construction Economics 1 (BLAR13047)
Humanitarian Engineering Project (ENEG13001)
Maintenance Engineering (ENEM13012).

The major provides a comprehensive foundation in the essential infrastructure systems that support and enhance modern society. By integrating engineering principles with mathematics and physics, you will develop expertise in the design, construction, and maintenance of the built environment, including transportation networks, structural systems, and water infrastructure. Emphasising sustainable and ethical practice, this discipline prepares you to address real-world challenges that advance public safety, resilience, and quality of life.

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Course Planner

To help you plan your studies and see which unit comes first, if one unit should be completed before another and the term you will study each unit, check out our course planners.

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Additional Information

Professional Recognition

Professional Practice - Engineers Australia

Resource Systems Major

Professional engineer working in the resources/mining industry.

Professional Practice - Engineers Australia

Civil with Humanitarian Major

Professional engineer working in civil engineering, particularly in the areas of disaster recovery and infrastructure building.

Professional Practice - Engineers Australia

Electrical and Information Processing Major, Civil and Humanitarian Major, Resource Systems Major, Mechatronics Major, Mechanical Major, Electrical Major, Civil Major

The CC31 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) 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 and Data Analytics Major

The CC31 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) 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 compulsory residential schools for online students. These residential schools give students an opportunity to develop and demonstrate practical skills.

Work Integrated Learning

Engineering Practice Experience - ENEP14004

Students are required to complete 480 hours (including a minimum of 240 hours of industry experience) of Engineering Professional Practice prior to graduation. Once the students have completed the professional practice requirements, they must enrol in this unit and provide evidence of how they have attained the professional engineering practice exposure required by Engineers Australia.

Credit Transfer

If you have completed prior study relevant to units within this course, you may be eligible for credit for your past studies. Learn more about credit and recognition of prior learning.

Requirements

To Be Eligible

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

Prerequisites

English (Units 3 and 4, C), General Mathematics (Units 3 and 4, C)

Recommended StudyOptional

Mathematical Methods, Physics, and Design

Studying these subjects in school may help you understand more about the topics you'll study in this degree.

Student and Course Profiles

View the student and course profiles for this course and learn about CQU's Undergraduate Profile for Term 1, 2025 via our Institute Profile.

Institute Profile

During Your Study

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

Fees & Scholarships

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Indicative First-Year Fee

The Indicative First-Year Fee is the approximate cost of enrolling in this course for one full-time academic year (eight units over two terms) for a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) and should be used as a guide only. Your actual fees may vary depending on the units you select to study and your study load. Check the Cost per Unit spreadsheet available on our Understanding Course Fees webpage.

Fees are reviewed each year and are subject to change. Fee estimates for the following year are expected to be available in September each year.

Commonwealth Support and Government Assistance

Commonwealth Supported Places

This course has Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available, and as a domestic student, you'll be offered a CSP, provided you meet CSP eligibility requirements. CSPs are subsidised by the Australian Government, meaning you are only required to pay the student contribution rather than full tuition fees.

HECS-HELP Loan

You may be eligible for a HECS-HELP government loan if you are offered a CSP. HECS-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme that assists you in paying your student contributions. Provided you meet the HECS-HELP eligibility criteria, you may use HECS-HELP to defer part or all of your student contribution fees.

Learn more about paying for university.

Other Study Costs

Part of your course costs will include Student Services and Amenities Fees (SSAF). SSAF is charged in addition to your student contribution or tuition fees and is used to help enhance your study experience. There may also be other costs as part of your studies, such as textbooks, technology expenses, travel expenses, professional certifications, uniforms, or vaccinations.

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Scholarships and Engineering Cadetships

Scholarships

We believe a quality education can be for everyone – regardless of background, location, or life circumstances. That's why we offer a variety of scholarships and bursaries that can give you a helping hand with a range of expenses and enhance your employability.

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Engineering Cadetships

Kickstart your engineering career with CQUniversity's Engineering Cadetship Program. In partnership with a variety of organisations, you can build industry connections and gain hands-on experience, earn while you learn, and receive support throughout your studies.

Explore engineering cadetships.

How to Apply

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Your Application Options

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1
Check you meet the course requirements
2
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Extra Admission Information

Prior to applying, take a look at important application dates and learn about our admission considerations, such as information for domestic students with overseas qualifications, indigenous support, and elite athlete, coach and performer support. You should also check out the adjustment schemes that might be available to you and how to access them. You can also explore our offer information to learn more about what happens after you've submitted an application and how to respond to an offer to study with CQU.

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