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The University of Queensland's engineering curriculum provides Queensland's most extensive selection of engineering disciplines, featuring numerous specialized tracks, primary concentrations, and secondary focuses. This adaptable program prepares graduates to excel in both traditional and cutting-edge engineering fields. Learners enhance their knowledge by implementing scientific and engineering fundamentals to address commercially significant challenges. Beyond technical competencies, the curriculum prioritizes critical professional abilities including effective communication, collaborative skills, organizational leadership, analytical thinking, and continuous education. UQ's engineering qualification enjoys broad accreditation and international recognition, enabling graduates to pursue careers globally. We've completely redesigned the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), developing an innovative syllabus that positions students as engineering leaders for 2024, 2034, and the future. The redesigned program features a versatile foundational year with practical exposure to all engineering disciplines, expanded elective choices for enhanced career prospects, and continuous industry engagement throughout your studies. Students cultivate specialized technical abilities through a primary concentration that serves as their professional foundation. Options include chemical, civil, electrical, mechanical, mechatronic, or software engineering. Additionally, students can enhance their primary focus with supplementary studies in emerging engineering fields. Our comprehensive selection of concentrations enables deeper specialization aligned with professional ambitions and personal interests.
Software engineering represents the methodical process for creating, implementing, managing, and retiring software systems that control computer operations. In our increasingly digital world, developing effective software solutions remains a critical challenge. This discipline addresses the complexities of large-scale, high-quality software development: managing system scale and intricacy, facilitating collaboration among developers and stakeholders, and ensuring software remains relevant through continuous updates. Software engineers integrate concepts from computing, engineering, design, management, behavioral sciences, and other fields to construct and maintain complex software architectures. The program emphasizes both group and individual projects, an approach highly regarded by industry professionals. Customize your software engineering specialization with complementary studies that align with your professional objectives. Available options include: Major Concentrations Computer engineering Minor Studies Data science Design
Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C); Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C); and one of Chemistry or Physics (Units 3 & 4, C).
Studying Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C) and both Chemistry and Physics is recommended as students will have increased flexibility in their studies.
English language requirements
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.
PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.
BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.
CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.
OET is not accepted.