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Overview

  • Graduates are sought after by industry as the potential future leaders in engineering.
  • Opportunities for valuable industry exposure, international exchange programs and mentoring.
  • Program sponsored by major engineering companies such as Bechtel, Boeing, Brisbane Airport Corporation, John Holland Group, Laing O’Rourke, Queensland Resources Council, Robert Bird Group,
QTAC course code412052
QUT course code EN40
Attendance Full-time
Course duration 4 years full-time
Start month 2013 February
Note: Fixed closing date: The online questionnaire must be submitted by 16 November 2012
Delivery On campus
  • Gardens Point
Faculty
  • Science and Engineering Faculty
Course contact Enquire
CRICOS code056529D
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  • Manager
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Details

About this program

Dean’s Scholars are highly sought after by industry as the potential future leaders in engineering.

The Dean’s Scholars Program provides an enriched course of study for current Year 12 students (or those returning from a gap year) who obtain a high level of achievement in their studies. The Dean’s Scholars Program is the only scholarship and development program of its kind in Queensland, offering outstanding students a scholarship to complete studies in engineering, opportunities to access valuable industry exposure, international exchange programs, and mentoring.

The Program is designed for Australian and international students with an OP 1 or 2 (or equivalent) with outstanding academic ability, leadership potential and active involvement in their school and local community.

If you are accepted into the Dean’s Scholars Program, your scholarship will give you a real head start. Opportunities include:

  • company site visits with major industry players, which give you the opportunity to experience high-level engineering management and environments
  • an annual leadership dinner
  • industry and professional association networking events
  • access to leadership and professional development opportunities
  • registration for senior academic, peer and industry mentoring
  • early access to leading research in your field.

You'll also receive up to $6,000 per year for the full-time duration of your undergraduate degree.

You'll be encouraged to participate in an exchange program as part of your scholarship experience.

Some of the Dean’s Scholars industry sponsors include:

  • Bechtel
  • Boeing
  • Brisbane Airport Corporation
  • Farallon Capital
  • John Holland Group
  • Laing O’Rourke
  • Queensland Resources Council
  • Robert Bird Group.

Lifetime networking opportunities

Built Environment and Engineering Dean’s Scholars (BEEDS) is a networking and professional development group open to past and present Dean’s Scholars, industry partners and professional staff.

Professional recognition

You will qualify for professional accreditation and employment in the field relevant to the specialisations chosen.

Entry requirements

Minimum academic requirements

Still not sure if you meet the entry requirements? Contact us.

Don't meet the academic requirements? We can help!

We offer pathway courses to help you meet the academic requirements for this course.

When you apply for this course, we'll recommend which pathway course you should enrol in.

Did you complete secondary school in Australia?

Guide to entry cut-offs

OP 1

Rank 99

Plus successful questionnaire. Please refer to Entry Requirements.


Subject pre-requisites

  • Maths B
  • English

You must have achieved this study at a level comparable to Australian Year 12 or in recognised post-secondary studies. Recommended study: Chemistry, Maths C and Physics.

Minimum English language requirements

Students must meet the English proficiency requirements.

IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
speaking6.0
writing6.0
reading6.0
listening6.0
overall6.0
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
speaking20.0
writing20.0
reading20.0
listening20.0
overall80.0

Haven't completed an IELTS or TOEFL test?

Check other accepted English Language Proficiency tests and scores

Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!

We offer courses to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.

When you apply for this course, we'll recommend which English course you should enrol in.

Haven't completed an English language test? We can help!

You can complete an IELTS test at our Kelvin Grove campus.

IELTS test

Additional entry requirements

Prerequisite

  1. Must be a current Year 12 student or a student returning from a gap year who completed their Year 12 education in Australia.
  2. Successful questionnaire

Closing date

Submit the questionnaire with QUT by Friday, 16 November 2012.

Additional questionnaire

In addition to applying through QTAC and you must also submit the onlne Science and Engineering Dean's Scholars questionnaire (available October) by the closing date.

Please note: Submitting the questionnaire with QUT is separate and in addition to listing the course as a preference with QTAC. To successfully apply for entry into this course you are required to do both.

QTAC

Applicants will be notified via email when the questionnaire is available.

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: $13,100 (indicative) per Semester (subject to annual review)

Scholarships and financial support

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

These scholarships are available for this course:

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Apply

How to apply for Bachelor of Engineering - Dean's Scholars Program

You're ready to apply if you have:

  1. Found all the courses you want to apply for. You can apply for up to 3
  2. Checked important dates
    • Semester 1
      2013
      18 January Final date for accepting applications (degree programs only) from offshore Assessment Level 3, 4 and 5 applicants. Student visa assessment levels are available.
      8 February Final date for accepting applications (degree programs only) from offshore Assessment Level 1 and 2 applicants and onshore applicants. Student visa assessment levels are available.
    • Semester 2
      2013
      7 June Final date for accepting applications (degree programs only) from offshore Assessment Level 3, 4 and 5 applicants. Student visa assessment levels are available.
      5 July Final date for accepting applications (degree programs only) from offshore Assessment Level 1 and 2 applicants and onshore applicants. Student visa assessment levels are available.
  3. Checked you meet the entry requirements
  4. Checked costs and scholarships
  5. Checked if you're eligible for credit for prior learning
  6. Gathered supporting documents

All done? Then you're ready to apply.

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