Bachelors of Engineering (Honours)/Computer Science
Bachelors of Engineering (Honours)/Computer Science
This dual program is your ticket to a role building the next generation of leading-edge technologies with major companies across the globe. By studying the dual program, you’ll obtain two sought-after qualifications in less time than studying the programs separately. The skills and knowledge you’ll develop through the computer science…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This dual program is your ticket to a role building the next generation of leading-edge technologies with major companies across the globe.
By studying the dual program, you’ll obtain two sought-after qualifications in less time than studying the programs separately. The skills and knowledge you’ll develop through the computer science program will complement your engineering expertise, and together they’ll allow you to carve out a career in the high-tech industries of the future.
UQ’s engineering program offers the largest choice of engineering disciplines in Queensland, with 5 core specialisations and 14 majors to choose from. The flexible curriculum will equip you to work in both established and newly emerging areas of engineering.
You’ll benefit from hands-on experiences across all aspects of engineering, more study options for greater career opportunities, and direct contact with industry – your future employers – threaded throughout your degree.
Computer science combines the theoretical studies of algorithms and data structures with the practical challenges of implementing them in hardware and software systems. Through this program you’ll develop the strong analytical, logical and development skills necessary to advance computing and its applications. You can specialise in cyber security, data science, machine learning, programming languages or scientific computing.
You’ll graduate with qualifications that are highly valued and in demand, ready for an exciting career in leading-edge technology.
Career possibilities
Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Depending on which major you choose, here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
Chemical engineer
Civil engineer
Cyber security analyst
Data scientist
Electrical engineer
Machine learning engineer
Mining engineer
Software engineer
Technical business analyst
Mechatronic engineer
REQUIREMENTS
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.
Students without Specialist Mathematics (or equivalent) may be required to undertake preparatory courses beyond the 88 units for the program and may not be able to complete the program in the minimum time frame without overloading or undertaking summer study.
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.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Queensland (UQ) is in the world’s top 50 universities. It is internationally renowned for its academic excellence and is the winner of more national teaching awards than any other Australian university. UQ is a member of the Universities 21 and a founding member of the Group of Eight (Go8) universities and a member of Universities Australia. UQ is a multicultural hub home to nearly 20,200 international students from 142 countries. Based in Brisbane, UQ has three campuses with advanced facilities and centres to support its students.
