Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
at University of Southern Queensland, 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 University of Southern Queensland 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, engineering mechanics, programming and computing for engineers, engineering problem solving and engineering design. UniSQ is one of Australia's largest providers of external and online engineering, so a substantial share of students complete the program by distance, with practicals delivered through residential schools at Toowoomba and online labs. You usually choose a specialisation by end of first year. Second and third year specialise into civil, mechanical, electrical and electronic, agricultural, environmental, mechatronic, software or surveying and spatial science, an area for which UniSQ is particularly well known. Lab and design work increase, with major group design projects and continuing engineering mathematics. Final year is the capstone: a year-long major engineering research or design project, advanced electives and the required period of supervised engineering work experience. Engineers Australia accreditation requires at least 12 weeks (around 60 days) of approved engineering practice. On graduation you can register with Engineers Australia as a Graduate Member and work towards Chartered status.
Example first-year subjects
- Engineering Mathematics 1
- Physics for Engineers
- Engineering Mechanics (Statics)
- Computing and Programming for Engineers
- Engineering Design and Problem Solving
- Engineering Materials
How you will be assessed
- Final exams worth 50 to 70 per cent in mathematics and core engineering subjects
- Weekly problem sets and laboratory reports
- Group design projects across the degree
- Major capstone research or design project in fourth year
- Engineering work-experience portfolio
- Software, CAD and surveying field 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 or councils
- Graduate mechanical or mechatronic engineer in industry
- Graduate electrical or electronic engineer with utilities
- Graduate surveyor or spatial scientist
- Graduate agricultural or environmental engineer
- Graduate software or systems engineer
- Graduate engineer in mining, energy or water
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 or graduate surveyor position with consulting firms, infrastructure agencies, councils, mining and energy companies, agricultural and water bodies, or surveying and spatial firms across regional Queensland. UniSQ's strong external mode means many study while already working in industry. Postgraduate options include the Master of Engineering Science, specialist masters, Master of Engineering Practice, project-management qualifications and PhD pathways. Many pursue Chartered status with Engineers Australia.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Students who liked specialist maths and physics at senior school
- Problem-solvers who enjoy practical design and field work
- Patient team players willing to do group projects across four years
- Self-starters who chase engineering work experience and placements
- Working adults and regional students who need the strong external mode
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, labs and field work
- Students unwilling to complete the required engineering work experience
Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and ATAR cutoffs on the University of Southern Queensland handbook and on QTAC before applying. Page generated at https://examexplained.com.au/uni/usq/bachelor-of-engineering-honours.