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Overview

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OP 9

Rank 82

  • Develop the skills to become a computer and electronic engineer, working in the development and application of consumer electronics, and computer and electrical systems.
  • Complete 2 degrees in 5 years full-time.
  • Study the design, research, development, planning, manufacture and management of electrical systems and devices.
  • Specialise in business process management, data warehousing, digital environments, enterprise systems, network systems, software engineering, or web technologies.
QTAC course code419512
QUT course code IX54
Attendance Full-time
Course duration 5 years full-time
Start month 2013 February
Deferment You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year.
Delivery On campus
  • Gardens Point
Faculty
  • Science and Engineering Faculty
Course contact Student Business Services (SBS) Admissions:
CRICOS code006384G
Careers
  • Computer Systems Engineer
  • Electrical and Computer Engineer
  • Electrical Engineer
  • Engineer

Details

Electrical engineering is concerned with the design, research, development, planning, manufacture and management of electrical systems and devices which underpin modern economies and contribute to quality of life. Information technology is an integral part of all commercial, industrial and government activities.

Why choose this course?

This double degree gives you the skills to become a computer and electronic engineer suited to the development and application of consumer electronics (like mobile devices, iPods, DVD players and CD players) and electronic and computer systems (like traffic lights, ATMs and mobile networks). The engineering component consists of studies in electronic systems engineering and integrates with the information technology component to give you a wide and advanced study of modern electronics and computing systems.

Career outcomes

Many graduates find employment in areas such as communications, railways, electricity supply, hospitals, transport and in organisations that are using electronics, electronic systems, computers and microprocessors to monitor, control, communicate and optimise processes and production, in areas such as mining and aerospace.

Professional recognition

This course has professional accreditation from Engineers Australia (EA), and the Australian Computer Society (ACS). EA is a signatory to the Washington Accord, and ACS is a signatory to the Seoul Accord, which permits graduates from accredited member courses to work in various countries across the world.

Cooperative Education Program

The Cooperative Education Program is a joint venture between industry and the Science and Engineering Faculty which gives you the opportunity to undertake six or 12 months of paid industry placement to better prepare you for employment after you graduate. Find out about work experience opportunities in the Science and Engineering Faculty.

Entry requirements

Guide to entry cut-offs

OP 9

Rank 82

Bachelor of Engineering students are required to complete at least 60 days of industrial experience in an engineering environment approved by the course coordinator.

Assumed knowledge

Before you start this course we assume you have sound knowledge in these areas:

  • Maths B
  • English

We assume that you have knowledge equivalent to four semesters at high school level (Years 11 and 12) with sound achievement (English (4,SA) and Maths B (4,SA)). Recommended study: Chemistry, Maths C and Physics.

More about assumed knowledge

Did you get an OP 1-5?

If you receive an OP 1-5 or equivalent, you're guaranteed an offer for this course in the major offer round.

Course fees

Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. All fees are based on current fixed fee prices. We review fees annually.

2013: CSP $4200 (indicative) per Semester (48 credit points) (subject to annual review)

Student Services and Amenities Fee

You'll need to pay the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) as part of your course costs.

More information on the SSAF

HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay your course fees

You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.

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Scholarships and financial support

You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.

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You may also be eligible for Centrelink payments

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How to apply for Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical)/Bachelor of Information Technology

You apply through QTAC for all our undergraduate courses.

Are you ready to submit your application?

You're ready if you've:

  1. Found all the courses you want to apply for - you can apply for up to 6.
  2. Checked important dates.
  3. Checked you meet the entry requirements.
  4. Checked your course costs and if you're eligible for financial support.

All done? Then you're ready to apply.

Important: Make a note of the QTAC code for this course (419512) because you'll need to enter it as part of your QTAC application.

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After you've submitted your application to QTAC

If you've studied before or if you have at least two years' work experience, you may want to apply for credit for prior learning.

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