Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
at Queensland University of Technology, Queensland.
A four-year engineering honours degree at Gardens Point with nine study areas. No prerequisites; the assumed knowledge is English and Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 and 4, C).
Lowest selection rank
The lowest selection rank (LSR) is the lowest ATAR plus adjustment factors (equity, subject and regional bonuses) that received an offer to the QUT Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) for that intake. Universities publish it in their admissions student profiles. Only intakes with a published figure are listed.
| Intake | Lowest selection rank | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 84.05 | qtac.edu.au |
| 2025 | 82.00 | qtac.edu.au |
A lowest selection rank describes a past intake, not a guaranteed entry score. Check the current entry requirements on the official course page before you apply through QTAC.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
No formal Year 12 subject prerequisites; assumed knowledge may still apply.
What you will study
Students start with a common first semester of engineering foundations, then choose a study area: chemical and sustainable process, civil, computer and software systems, electrical, electrical and aerospace, electrical and renewable power, mechanical, mechatronics, or medical engineering. Further specialisations are available from second year.
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 engineer at consulting and design firms (AECOM, Aurecon, Arup)
- Graduate engineer at construction and infrastructure contractors
- Graduate engineer at mining and energy companies
- Software or systems engineer at technology and defence firms
- Project engineer at infrastructure agencies and utilities
- Graduate in state-government engineering departments and councils
Graduate starting salary
$68,000 - $78,000 per year
Source: qilt.edu.au. Last reviewed 2026-05-24.
After graduation
Graduates are eligible for membership of Engineers Australia and work in consulting, construction, energy, manufacturing and technology.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Students who did well in Year 12 maths methods and physics
- People who enjoy building, testing and solving problems in teams
- Those aiming for chartered engineering status and a long technical career
- Students happy to complete industry placement during the degree
- Learners willing to manage demanding workloads across four years
It is probably not for you if
- Students wanting a three-year degree with light maths
- Those who dislike laboratory and design-studio work
- Anyone uncomfortable with high contact hours and technical content
Careers this leads to
Australian career pathways that name this Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) as an entry route. Each page shows uni, TAFE and apprenticeship alternatives.
Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and selection ranks on the Queensland University of Technology website and on QTAC before applying.