Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
at Griffith University, Queensland.
A four-year accredited engineering honours degree. Most programmes ladder a common first year into civil, mechanical, electrical, chemical, software or mechatronic majors with mandatory industry placement.
ATAR cutoff history
Published cutoff data for the Griffith University Bachelor of Engineering (Honours). We never invent figures; entries marked "not published" mean the university or admissions centre has not released a verified cutoff for that intake.
| Intake year | ATAR cutoff | Admissions centre |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | ATAR cutoff not published | QTAC |
| 2023 | ATAR cutoff not published | QTAC |
| 2022 | ATAR cutoff not published | QTAC |
No verified cutoffs are available. Confirm the latest figure on the official QTAC cutoff release.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
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What you will study
First year is a common engineering foundation: engineering mathematics (calculus, linear algebra, differential equations), physics for engineers, engineering mechanics, programming for engineers, engineering design and a professional-practice course. You usually do not lock in a specialisation until the end of first year. Engineering is taught mainly at the Nathan and Gold Coast campuses. Second and third years specialise into civil, mechanical, electrical and electronic, software, mechatronic or environmental engineering, an area where Griffith's environment and water focus is a regional strength. Lab work and design studios increase, with major group design courses, while engineering mathematics continues through vector calculus, complex analysis and probability. The honours fourth year is the capstone year: a year-long major engineering design or research project, advanced electives and at least 60 days of engineering work experience required for Engineers Australia accreditation. On graduation you can register with Engineers Australia as a Graduate Member and begin working towards Chartered status.
Example first-year subjects
- Engineering Mathematics 1
- Physics for Engineers
- Engineering Mechanics (Statics)
- Programming for Engineers
- Engineering Design
- Engineering Materials
How you will be assessed
- Final exams worth 50 to 70 per cent in mathematics and core engineering courses
- Weekly problem sets and lab reports
- Group design projects across all years
- Major capstone design or research project in fourth year
- Engineering work-experience portfolio
- Software and CAD assignments
Career outcomes
- Graduates work as professional engineers in civil, mechanical, electrical, mining and software roles after gaining Engineers Australia registration.
- Common destinations include consulting engineering firms (AECOM, Aurecon, Arup), infrastructure agencies and major mining and energy companies.
- Many alumni move into project management, technology start-ups or graduate management programmes within five years.
Professional accreditation
- Engineers Australia
Typical first jobs
- Graduate civil or structural engineer at consulting firms (Aurecon, Arup, AECOM)
- Graduate mechanical engineer at industrial or manufacturing employers
- Graduate electrical or electronics engineer at energy and transmission operators
- Graduate software engineer at technology companies
- Graduate environmental or water engineer at councils, Seqwater or consultancies
- Graduate mechatronic or automation engineer
- Graduate engineer in mining and resources
Graduate starting salary
$68,000 - $78,000 per year
Source: https://www.qilt.edu.au/surveys/graduate-outcomes-survey-(gos). Last reviewed 2026-05-24.
After graduation
Most graduates take a graduate engineer position with a consulting firm (Aurecon, Arup, AECOM, GHD, WSP), an infrastructure agency, or a mining, energy or industrial employer across Queensland. Postgraduate options include Master of Engineering specialisations, Master of Engineering Management, research masters and PhD pathways, and an MBA after some experience. Many graduates pursue Chartered status with Engineers Australia.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Students who liked methods or specialist maths and physics
- Problem-solvers who enjoy practical lab and design work
- Patient team players willing to do group projects across all four years
- Self-starters who chase summer engineering internships
- Students who can keep going through hard maths courses
It is probably not for you if
- Students who dislike maths or have not done methods and physics
- People wanting a humanities-style course with light contact hours
- Those who avoid group work and lab reports
- Students unwilling to do industry placement during the degree
Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and ATAR cutoffs on the Griffith University handbook and on QTAC before applying. Page generated at https://examexplained.com.au/uni/griffith/bachelor-of-engineering-honours.