Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
Design, create and innovate the solutions that will shape tomorrow’s world.
The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) equips you with the technical knowledge, practical experience and professional skills to tackle complex engineering challenges across civil, mechanical, electrical and electronic, or mechatronic engineering..
With access to dedicated engineering laboratories, industry engagement opportunities, 60 days of professional experience and a major final-year research project, you’ll graduate ready for professional engineering practice and future-focused careers.
In this program you will:
- Develop advanced engineering knowledge across your chosen specialisation.
- Apply engineering design and systems-thinking approaches to solve real-world problems.
- Gain practical skills through UniSC’s dedicated engineering laboratories, state-of-the-art visualisation studio, guest lectures, and site visits.
- Undertake 12 weeks of hands-on work experience and a major final-year research project to consolidate your learning and prepare for professional practice.
- Develop essential skills in sustainability, leadership, project management, and communication to thrive in the modern engineering profession.
This program is new in 2027
Available soon on QTAC with these codes: Sunshine Coast (017320), Moreton Bay (014336), Online (015471)
Location
Entry threshold
ATAR/RankDuration
Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.Indicative fees
Indicative 2026 fees (A$)
CSP / Fee-payingQTAC code
Start
- Trimester 1
- Trimester 2
- Trimester 1
- Trimester 2
- Trimester 1
- Trimester 2
Mandatory on campus intensives may be offered at either Moreton Bay or Sunshine Coast campuses.
Career opportunities
- Civil engineer
- Electrical engineer
- Mechanical engineer
- Mechatronics engineer
- Robotics and automation engineer
Accreditation
The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) is provisionally accredited by Engineers Australia pending students graduating from the program. Graduates will be eligible to apply for membership with Engineers Australia at the Professional Engineer level, and for registration with the Board of Professional Engineers of Queensland.
- Start
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- Trimester 1
- Trimester 2
- Trimester 1
- Trimester 2
- Trimester 1
- Trimester 2
- Delivery mode
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- Blended Learning
- Online with mandatory onsite requirements
- Total units
- 384
- Duration
- 4 years 4 years
- UniSC program code
- BH002
Introductory courses
96 units
ENG100 Materials in Engineering
ENG101 Professional Engineering
ENG104 Foundations of Engineering Design
ENG105 Engineering Statics
ENG106 Engineering Computing
MTH103 Introduction to Applied Mathematics
MTH104 Introductory Calculus
SCI107 Physics
Developing courses
36 units
ENG206 Sustainable Engineering (Design)
MTH201 Calculus II and Linear Algebra
MTH203 Numerical Analysis
Graduate courses
72 units
ENG305 Engineering Management
ENG306 Engineering System Design
ENG406 Engineering Project 1(24 units)
ENG407 Engineering Project 2(24 units)
Required courses from a specified list
36 units
Students must complete 36 units from the specified list. Course selections are recommended based on the intended extended major. For the Extended Majors: Civil students should enrol in MEC403 and CIV401 Electrical and Electronic students should enrol in MCH402 and MEC308 Mechanical students should enrol in MEC335, MCH402 and MEC403 Mechatronic students should enrol in MEC308, MCH402 and ELC404.
CIV401 Sustainable Transport Systems
ELC404 Advanced Digital and Embedded Systems
ENS254 Earth Observation: Remote Sensing and Surveying
MCH303 Engineering Computer Applications and Interactive Modelling
MCH402 Advanced Control Systems Engineering
MEC308 System Dynamics and Control
MEC335 Production Engineering
MEC403 Computational Analysis
Extended majors
144 units
Select 1 extended major from:
Civil
Electrical and Electronic
Mechanical
Mechatronic
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all UniSC courses are available on every UniSC campus.
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 384 units as outlined in the Program Structure
- Complete a minimum of 60 days of suitable work experience.
Please note that this program includes mandatory on-campus intensives. In certain courses, students studying online will be required to attend a UniSC campus for approximately up to two days to complete practical components.
Honours
The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) may be awarded with an Honours classification.
The class of Honours awarded to a student is calculated using the mean mark achieved when completing the 8 courses listed in the following table.
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Civil |
Electrical and Electronic |
Mechanical |
Mechatronic |
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ENG101 Professional Engineering |
ENG101 Professional Engineering |
ENG101 Professional Engineering |
ENG101 Professional Engineering |
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ENG104 Foundations of Engineering Design |
ENG104 Foundations of Engineering Design |
ENG104 Foundations of Engineering Design |
ENG104 Foundations of Engineering Design |
|
MEC221 Mechanics of Materials |
MCH201 Systems and Signals |
MEC221 Mechanics of Materials |
MCH201 Systems and Signals |
|
ENG206 Sustainable Engineering (Design) |
ENG206 Sustainable Engineering (Design) |
ENG206 Sustainable Engineering (Design) |
ENG206 Sustainable Engineering (Design) |
|
ENG306 Engineering System Design |
ENG306 Engineering System Design |
ENG306 Engineering System Design |
ENG306 Engineering System Design |
|
CIV302 Concrete Design and Technology |
ELC300 Electronic Design |
MEC305 Fluid Mechanics |
ELC300 Electronic Design |
|
ENG406 Engineering Project 1 (24 units) |
ENG406 Engineering Project 1 (24 units) |
ENG406 Engineering Project 1 (24 units) |
ENG406 Engineering Project 1 (24 units) |
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ENG407 Engineering Project 2 (24 units) |
ENG407 Engineering Project 2 (24 units) |
ENG407 Engineering Project 2 (24 units) |
ENG407 Engineering Project 2 (24 units) |
Program notes
| Honours results classification | Mean mark achieved in twelve courses listed |
| Honours Class I* | 80 - 100 |
| Honours Class IIA | 70 - 79.5 |
| Honours Class IIB | 60 - 69.5 |
| Hours Class III | 50 - 59.5 |
| Marginal Fail | 47 - 49.5 |
| Fail | 0 - 46.5 |
| *Must attain 65% or greater in ENG407 Engineering Project 2. |
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Adjusted ATARs are a calculation of a student's ATAR + eligible adjustment factors and are used to determine admission. The raw ATAR is the student's rank before any adjustments are applied.
Completion of year 12 or equivalent
Minimum entry threshold
Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank.
| Location | ATAR/Rank |
|---|---|
| Sunshine Coast | TBA |
| Moreton Bay | TBA |
| Online | TBA |
Post admission requirements
Students must complete 60 days of suitable professional practice.
Additional entry information
Applicants from a non-English speaking background should refer to the English language requirements for further information.
- Prerequisites
English
- Recommended prior study
- Maths Methods and/or Specialist Maths; and Physics or Chemistry
Headstart Program - Years 10 to 12
The Headstart program lets you study uni subjects while you’re still in high school. If you successfully complete two Headstart courses, you’ll get a selection rank that you could use to get into uni.
Early Offer Guarantee scheme - Year 12
The Early Offer Guarantee scheme enables Year 12 students to be offered a place at UniSC on the basis of their Principal's recommendation.
Prior study or work experience
If you:
- have completed Year 12 (no matter how long ago)
- have a TAFE/VET qualification
- have relevant work experience, or
- have studied at university before (even if you didn’t complete your studies)
You may be eligible for a selection rank, which can help you get into uni. For more detailed information selection ranks and how applications are assessed, visit Admissions explained.
Tertiary Preparation Pathway
If you don’t have qualifications or experience that will give you a selection rank, you can complete the Tertiary Preparation Pathway as a stepping stone into most degrees. You can also use TPP to complete subject prerequisites.
If you haven’t studied in a while, TPP is also a great way to brush up on essential study skills like critical reading, assignment writing and referencing.
It can also build your knowledge and confidence in the subject areas you’ll need for your degree, like science or maths. TPP courses are fee-free for eligible domestic students.
Indigenous Direct Entry and Access Scheme (IDEAS)
You may be eligible for direct entry into a UniSC degree based on your potential to succeed, under UniSC’s Indigenous Direct Entry and Access Scheme (IDEAS). All you have to do is complete an online application through our website.
High-school leavers completing year 12 are not eligible, and must apply through QTAC.
Further study pathways
This program provides a pathway to higher degree research, including Master's and PhD programs and prepares graduates for research-focused careers across health, biomedical science and related sectors.
- CSP estimate
- TBA
- Fee-paying estimate
- TBA
Additional student costs
In order to meet the requirements of these courses, students may be expected to provide their own personal safety equipment (boots, hard hats, safety glasses, etc.) when requested by the relevant Course Coordinator. This will be done at the students’ own expense. Students must also arrange regular access to the internet and suitable computing facilities to undertake the work required in the engineering courses. Civil Engineering students may be expected to successfully complete a White Card Safety induction course in the event that they are required to enter a construction site as part of their studies. Course Coordinators will advise if and when this card is required. Students are required to accumulate at least 60 days of suitable engineering practical experience during their program. The student must meet all costs associated with the acquisition of practical experience to satisfy this requirement. (For more details, contact your Program Coordinator).
Commonwealth supported places
Commonwealth supported places are substantially subsidised by the Australian Government so that students only pay 'student contribution" amounts. The student contribution amount will vary depending on the course you are studying and how much funding the Government provides.
If you accept a Commonwealth supported place you are a Commonwealth supported student. As a Commonwealth supported student you must make a contribution towards the cost of your education (unless you are enrolled in Enabling or Tertiary Preparation Pathway courses) with the majority of the cost met by the Commonwealth Government.
Commonwealth supported places are only available to domestic students. As a domestic student you are entitled to a Commonwealth supported place in an eligible program if you:
- meet the citizenship and residency requirements
- complete an electronic Commonwealth Assistance Form (eCAF)
- meet the University's entry requirements for your chosen program.
Fee-paying places
A fee-paying place is not covered by any government subsidy, and you are required to pay the full cost of the courses you are studying.
If you accept a fee-paying place, you can defer the cost of your studies via a FEE-HELP loan. Eligibility for a FEE-HELP loan is the same as for a Commonwealth-supported place. You must:
- meet the citizenship and residency requirements
- complete an electronic Commonwealth Assistance Form (eCAF)
- meet the University's entry requirements for your chosen program.
Domestic applicants apply for admission through the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC). Some applicants may be eligible to apply direct to UniSC if they meet certain criteria.
Find out about how to apply and key application closing dates.
Note: All programs are regularly reviewed and may be subject to change. Applicants are encouraged to review the program information before enrolling at UniSC.
QTAC code
| Location | QTAC code |
|---|---|
| Sunshine Coast | 017320 |
| Moreton Bay | 014336 |
| Online | 015471 |
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