Course overview
This unique dual program combines engineering with design thinking, enabling graduates to meet future challenges in new and novel ways. Through the Design component, you’ll challenge conventional mindsets and use solutions-based thinking, gaining practical skills in studio-based courses. Through the Engineering component, you’ll benefit from hands-on experiences across all aspects of engineering and direct contact with industry. You’ll develop technical skills through a core specialisation, which will form the basis of your career. You’ll graduate with a respected honours qualification, advanced knowledge and leadership skills that will set you apart in a competitive job market and provide a pathway to future research or learning. For more information, visit Bachelors of Engineering (Hons)/Design at UQ.
Course record
Career Opportunities
Civil engineer, environmental engineer, geotechnical engineer, structural engineer, transport engineer, water and marine engineer, consulting engineer, project manager, design and engineering manager, industrial designer, product engineer, design engineer, electrical design engineer, process designer, mechanical designer.
Majors
Refer to Bachelor of Engineering (Hons)
Entry requirements
Switch between domestic ATAR data and international qualification equivalents.
IB Diploma
30-33Admission is assessed against the qualification, prerequisite and English requirements for the course.
English requirement
IELTS 6.5, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 79, no band below 20PTE Academic 58-64, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 176-184, no band below 169
If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.
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Student profile
Total students16
#2025Campuses & intake dates
Upcoming intakes
- St LuciaQLDFebruary 2026
- St LuciaQLDJuly 2026
- St LuciaQLD

