Bachelors of Engineering (Honours)/Arts (BE(Hons)/BA)
Information valid for students commencing 2015
Duration
5.5 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2015
Semester 1 (02 Mar, 2015)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
88
Program code
2343
Faculties
Engineering, Architecture & Information Technology
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Course lists
Courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelors of Engineering (Honours)/Arts:
Component Degrees
Component Degrees that make up the Bachelors of Engineering (Honours)/Arts:
Dual Degree Planner
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 or equivalent English, Mathematics B plus one of Chemistry or Physics. Both Physics and Chemistry are recommended.
AQF level
Refer to your component degrees for AQF level.
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the program rules, the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) course list and the Bachelor of Arts course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre.
Closing Date
Please refer to the QTAC website (www.qtac.edu.au) for details of closing dates for the submission of applications, documentation and changes of preference.
How to applyEnquiries for Australian students
BE (Hons): Manager, Academic Administration, EAIT Faculty; BA: Faculty of Arts
Email: enquiries@eait.uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 4777
Duration
5.5 Years full-time
Commencing 2015
Semester 1 (02 Mar, 2015)
Semester 2 (01 Aug, 2015)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
88
Program code
2343
Faculties
Engineering, Architecture & Information Technology
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Course lists
Courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelors of Engineering (Honours)/Arts:
Component Degrees
Component Degrees that make up the Bachelors of Engineering (Honours)/Arts:
Dual Degree Planner
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 or equivalent English, Mathematics B plus one of Chemistry or Physics. Both Physics and Chemistry are recommended. View the equivalent qualifications for international students.
CRICOS Code: 080729G
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6, reading 6, speaking 6, and listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,
view the English proficiency policy.AQF level
Refer to your component degrees for AQF level.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the program rules, the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) course list and the Bachelor of Arts course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
To commence study in semester 2 - May 15 of the same year for Category 1 and 2 countries; April 15 of the same year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
Enquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Why study the Bachelors of Engineering (Honours)/Arts?
Refer to Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) and Bachelor of Arts entries.
Note: Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Arts prior to 2015 may refer to course and program information for previous years here.
Bachelor of Engineering course list (pre-2015)
Bachelor of Arts course list (pre-2015)
What you can study
Course Lists
Courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelors of Engineering (Honours)/Arts :
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
Majors/Specialisations
Studies may be undertaken in the following specialisations. Please click on the major(s) that are of interest to you for more information.
Bachelor of Arts
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Major
- Ancient History / Extended Major
- Ancient History/History Major
- Anthropology / Extended Major
- Archaeology / Extended Major
- Art History / Extended Major
- Chinese / Extended Major
- Chinese Translation and Interpreting / Extended Major
- Classical Languages / Extended Major
- Criminology / Extended Major
- Drama / Extended Major
- Economics / Extended Major
- English / Extended Major
- English Literature / Extended Major
- Film and Television Studies Major
- French / Extended Major
- Gender Studies Minor
- Geography / Extended Major
- German / Extended Major
- History / Extended Major
- Indonesian / Extended Major
- International Relations / Extended Major
- Italian Major
- Japanese / Extended Major
- Journalism and Mass Communication / Extended Major
- Korean / Extended Major
- Latin American Studies Minor
- Linguistics / Extended Major
- Mathematics / Extended Major
- Media, Communication and Cultural Studies / Extended Major
- Music / Extended Major
- Peace and Conflict Studies / Extended Major
- Philosophy / Extended Major
- Political Science / Extended Major
- Popular Music Major
- Psychology / Extended Major
- Public Policy Major
- Russian / Extended Major
- Sociology / Extended Major
- Spanish / Extended Major
- Sports Studies / Extended Major
- Studies in Australian Culture Minor
- Studies in Religion / Extended Major
- Writing / Extended Major
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
Honours
Honours will be awarded to all graduates of this program.
Study options
Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 or equivalent English, Mathematics B plus one of Chemistry or Physics. Both Physics and Chemistry are recommended.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 or equivalent English, Mathematics B plus one of Chemistry or Physics. Both Physics and Chemistry are recommended.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 080729G
English proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6, reading 6, speaking 6, and listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,
View the English proficiency policy.How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
To commence study in semester 2 - May 15 of the same year for Category 1 and 2 countries; April 15 of the same year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the program rules, the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) course list and the Bachelor of Arts course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the program rules, the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) course list and the Bachelor of Arts course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Additional costs
- Safety boots (AS2210) (up to $140)
- Hard hat (AS1801) ($15)
- Safety induction program ($40 with group, or $80 individual)
- Students who undertake vacation work, fieldwork or work experience will be required to fund their own travel and living expenses.
What you can do with a Bachelors of Engineering (Honours)/Arts
Careers
For employment opportunities, refer to Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) and Bachelor of Arts entries.
Professional memberships
Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following organisations:
- Australian Computer Society
- Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
- Engineers Australia
- Institution of Chemical Engineers
Program rules for the Bachelors of Engineering (Honours)/Arts
To complete the Bachelors of Engineering (Honours)/Arts
To fulfil the requirements of the Bachelors of Engineering (Honours)/Arts, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.
A student is required to obtain #88 comprising
- #56 from the BE (Hons) List to include a major in a chosen field of study; and
- #32 from the BA Course List comprising -
- (i) 2 majors; or
- (ii) an extended major; and the balance from courses in
- Part A or Part B or a combination of both; or
- (iii) a major and 2 minors;
- Completion of 60 days of Engineering Professional Practice to satisfy the requirements of Engineers Australia.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
