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Linda Hapgood, Vice President of Digital Transformation at Boeing, is leading digital and sustainability projects which are transforming the aviation industry. Since joining Boeing as a QUT graduate, she’s worked on major projects including the 747 and the 787 programs. Now, she’s focused on what’s next for the future of flight, from virtual reality design to augmented reality manufacturing and training.
Vice President of Digital Transformation at Boeing
Aerospace experience
‘I have had the privilege of presenting to an industry panel with my team for the Advanced Unmanned Aircraft Systems unit. The panel consisted of representatives from various aerospace companies in Brisbane that were able to engage and ask questions about our final project. QUT's practical and industry-driven approach to learning has given me critical skills in preparation for my future career. The hands-on experience I’ve had building and testing UAVs and various robots has been invaluable.'
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Aerospace) (Mechatronics)
Industry experience in your degree
'QUT works above and beyond to ensure its students have the best opportunities to engage with industry partners. I currently intern at Boeing where I get to apply what I’ve learnt to the latest technologies and collaborate with experts on complex engineering projects.'
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Aerospace)
Career-launching classes
‘In my final year of study, I was accepted into the Boeing Internship program with Boeing Defence Australia, where I was placed in the Air-Power Teaming System Program. After graduating, I was offered a full-time position as a system engineer.’
Connections to industry
‘QUT’s focus on real work connections prepared me to enter the aerospace industry. I worked on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as part of a Vacation Research Experience Scheme project and while undertaking work experience at the Australian Research Centre for Aerospace Automation. As a graduate I have joined Airbus one of the largest, international aerospace companies.’
Taylah Griffin - QUT Graduate
QUT graduate Taylah Griffin tells her story of growing up in Gordonvale, Queensland and moving to Brisbane to study electrical and aerospace engineering at QUT. Now working for Boeing, Taylah visits her home town to encourage Indigenous high school students to consider pursuing higher education and a career path in STEM.
Aerospace experience
‘I have had the privilege of presenting to an industry panel with my team for the Advanced Unmanned Aircraft Systems unit. The panel consisted of representatives from various aerospace companies in Brisbane that were able to engage and ask questions about our final project. QUT's practical and industry-driven approach to learning has given me critical skills in preparation for my future career. The hands-on experience I’ve had building and testing UAVs and various robots has been invaluable.'
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Aerospace) (Mechatronics)
Industry experience in your degree
'QUT works above and beyond to ensure its students have the best opportunities to engage with industry partners. I currently intern at Boeing where I get to apply what I’ve learnt to the latest technologies and collaborate with experts on complex engineering projects.'
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Aerospace)
Career-launching classes
‘In my final year of study, I was accepted into the Boeing Internship program with Boeing Defence Australia, where I was placed in the Air-Power Teaming System Program. After graduating, I was offered a full-time position as a system engineer.’
Connections to industry
‘QUT’s focus on real work connections prepared me to enter the aerospace industry. I worked on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as part of a Vacation Research Experience Scheme project and while undertaking work experience at the Australian Research Centre for Aerospace Automation. As a graduate I have joined Airbus one of the largest, international aerospace companies.’
Highlights
- Design and maintain the electrical systems of all types of aircraft – from aeroplanes to spacecraft, and everything in between.
- Learn everything there is to know about aerodynamics, aircraft control systems, avionics navigation and communications, and aircraft and satellite system design.
- Get hands-on experience through exclusive work placements and research projects with industry leaders such as Boeing, Airbus and the Department of Defence.
- Graduate with a highly specialised qualification that’s recognised in Australia and overseas.
- Combine your studies with a second major or double degree and expand your employment opportunities.
Highlights
- Design and maintain the electrical systems of all types of aircraft – from aeroplanes to spacecraft, and everything in between.
- Learn everything there is to know about aerodynamics, aircraft control systems, avionics navigation and communications, and aircraft and satellite system design.
- Get hands-on experience through exclusive work placements and research projects with industry leaders such as Boeing and Airbus.
- Graduate with a highly specialised qualification that’s recognised in Australia and overseas.
- Combine your studies with a second major or double degree and expand your employment opportunities.
Why choose this course?
Design and maintain the electrical systems of all types of aircraft with our highly specialised electrical and aerospace engineering degree.
From faster and more fuel-efficient planes, to new ways to make flying cheaper and safer, you’ll be at the forefront of the technologies that are changing the aviation industry.
QUT is one of Australia’s leading universities in avionics research, and you’ll benefit from our strong partnerships with industry and government. Through field trips and training in our advanced engineering labs, you’ll get hands-on experience working with all types of aircraft, from aeroplanes and helicopters, to satellites, spacecraft and unmanned aircraft vehicles (UAVs).
You’ll then apply what you learn through exclusive work placements and research projects with industry leaders like Boeing and Airbus. Recent projects have explored exciting innovations in fixed-wing UAV and rotorcraft, aerospace vision systems, and autopilot design.
You’ll graduate with a highly specialised Honours qualification that’s recognised in Australia and overseas.
Choose a second major or a double degree and pursue your interests while maximising your career opportunities.
Why choose this course?
Design and maintain the electrical systems of all types of aircraft with our highly specialised electrical and aerospace engineering degree.
From faster and more fuel-efficient planes, to new ways to make flying cheaper and safer, you’ll be at the forefront of the technologies that are changing the aviation industry.
QUT is one of Australia’s leading universities in avionics research, and you’ll benefit from our strong partnerships with industry and government. Through field trips and training in our advanced engineering labs, you’ll get hands-on experience working with all types of aircraft, from aeroplanes and helicopters, to satellites, spacecraft and unmanned aircraft vehicles (UAVs).
You’ll then apply what you learn through exclusive work placements and research projects with industry leaders like Boeing, Airbus and the Department of Defence. Recent projects have explored exciting innovations in fixed-wing UAV and rotorcraft, aerospace vision systems, and autopilot design.
You’ll graduate with a highly specialised Honours qualification that’s recognised in Australia and overseas.
Choose a second major or a double degree and pursue your interests while maximising your career opportunities.
Explore this course
Electrical and aerospace engineering involves design, development, manufacture and maintenance work on the electronic systems of aeroplanes, helicopters, spacecraft, satellites and uninhabited aerial vehicles (UAVs). If you are interested in how things work, space and flight, technology, electronics and aircraft systems, an electrical and aerospace career could be for you.
Explore your options
Your engineering degree features common units in the first year that combine broad foundation principles with a wide range of major choices, giving you flexibility and options before you choose your career specialisation.
Work Integrated Learning
Work Integrated Learning (WIL) is embedded in the curriculum and it is a core component for all engineering students. WIL allows you to graduate with a portfolio of professional skills that provides evidence of your professional competencies.
You are required to complete 60 days (equivalent to 450 hours)of approved work experience in the engineering environment as part of your work integrated learning.
Careers and outcomes
As an electrical and aerospace engineer, you’ll use systems engineering methodology to design and maintain the electronic systems of all types of aircraft, from aeroplanes and helicopters, to satellites, spacecraft and unmanned aircraft vehicles (UAVs).
Aerospace and electrical engineers gain employment in a range of fields and industries including major electrical end aerospace companies and airlines, engineering and technology start-ups, air transport safety, management and regulation and defence. As your career progresses, you may then move into more senior engineering roles, management or into other sectors that actively seek engineering capabilities (including finance, health, transportation, construction and environment, public sector, consultancy).
Employment opportunities for electrical and aerospace engineering graduates include major electrical and aerospace companies and airlines, engineering and technology start-ups, and roles in air transport safety, management and regulation, and defence.
Professional recognition
All graduates are eligible for an Engineers Australia (EA) membership. EA is a signatory to the Washington Accord, which permits graduates to work in various countries across the world. This course is recognised internationally in the engineering profession, giving our graduates more career opportunities overseas.
Possible careers
- Aerospace avionics engineer
- Electrical engineer
- Engineer
To graduate with a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), students are required to complete 384 credit points of course units, as outlined below:
(a) Core units (96cp) consisting of 60 cp of first year units:
- 3 core Engineering units (36cp)
- MZB127 Engineering Mathematics and Statistics (12cp)
- An introductory unit in Engineering Mathematics (12cp) chosen from a list of two units dependant on mathematical preparedness
and 36 cp of Honours units consisting of:
- Research methods 12cp
- Capstone Project 24 cp (Standard progression is EGH400-1 and EGH400-2. EGH408 requires Study Area Coordinator approval.)
(b) Major: One (1) block of eleven (11) major units (132cp) plus five (5) Advanced Major Honours level units 60cp (192 credit points)
(c) Complementary Studies: 1 x Second Major (8 unit set) or 2 x Minor (4 unit set each) from the options specified for your chosen major. (96 credit points). In the case where students complete 2 minors, at least one must be from the specified list for the Study Area A.
To graduate with a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), students are required to complete 384 credit points of course units, as outlined below:
(a) Core units (96cp) consisting of 60 cp of first year units:
- 3 core Engineering units (36cp)
- MZB127 Engineering Mathematics and Statistics (12cp)
- An introductory unit in Engineering Mathematics (12cp) chosen from a list of two units dependant on mathematical preparedness
and 36 cp of Honours units consisting of:
- Research methods 12cp
- Capstone Project 24 cp (Standard progression is EGH400-1 and EGH400-2. EGH408 requires Study Area Coordinator approval.)
(b) Major: One (1) block of eleven (11) major units (132cp) plus five (5) Advanced Major Honours level units 60cp (192 credit points)
(c) Complementary Studies: 1 x Second Major (8 unit set) or 2 x Minor (4 unit set each) from the options specified for your chosen major. (96 credit points). In the case where students complete 2 minors, at least one must be from the specified list for the Study Area A.
- ATAR/selection rank threshold
- 80.00
These thresholds are the lowest adjusted scores to which QUT made an offer in Semester 1, 2024.
Don't have a ATAR/selection rank?
- Course code
- EN01
- QTAC code
- 412502
- CRICOS code
- 084921G
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- Gardens Point
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- Gardens Point
- 4 years full-time
- 8 years part-time
- 4 years full-time
- February and July
- February and July
Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course, we assume you have sound knowledge of the subject/s listed below. If you don't have the subject knowledge, you can still apply for the course but we strongly encourage you to undertake bridging studies to gain the knowledge:
- English, or Literature, or English and Literature Extension, or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 & 4, C)
- Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)
Year 12 early offer scheme
If you're a current Queensland Year 12 student, you may be eligible to receive an offer for this course on the last day of Queensland Year 12, before receiving your ATAR or selection rank.
Helping you to get into your course
If you dont think your ATAR or selection rank is high enough to get into this course, you can guarantee your entry with guaranteed advanced standing by upgrading through one the following programs which you can select as one of your QTAC preferences:
QUT College Diploma in Engineering
QUT College Diploma in Engineering graduates will automatically receive an offer to start the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) within three weeks after completion of the diploma. You will also automatically receive 1 year (96 credit points) credit transfer and be able to complete the degree in 3 years as a full-time student.
Find out more about the QUT College Diploma in Engineering
Dual TAFE-Qld Brisbane/QUT award
If you enrol in a QTAC offer in the following dual TAFE-Qld Brisbane/QUT award you will automatically receive a QUT conditional offer in June (semester 1 QTAC offer) or October (semester 2 QTAC offer) after your enrolment at TAFE-Qld Brisbane is confirmed.
Upon completion of the TAFE-Qld courses you will be able to enrol at QUT. You will also automatically receive 1 year (96 credit points) credit transfer and be able to complete the degree in 3 years as a full-time student if you complete the advanced diploma
More details will be provided in your QUT conditional offer letter.
Offer guarantee
If you achieve an ATAR or selection rank of 82.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
Deferment
You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year.
I completed my studies outside of Australia
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide to the grades you need to apply for this course.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
Assumed knowledge
- Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)
You must have achieved this study at a level comparable to Australian Year 12 or in recognised post-secondary studies.
I completed secondary school in Australia
Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course we assume you have sound knowledge in these areas:
- Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)
- ATAR/selection rank
- 80.00
Offer guarantee
If you completed secondary school in Australia and achieve an ATAR/selection rank of 82.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
Minimum English language requirements
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.
Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, United States of America and Wales.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.
| English Test | Overall | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PTE Academic/PTE Academic Online | 58 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
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Cambridge English Score
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website. |
176 | 169 | 169 | 169 | 169 |
| IELTS Academic / IELTS Online / IELTS One Skills Retake | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| TOEFL iBT / Home / Paper | 79 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 18 |
Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!
We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.
When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2025 fees
2025: CSP fees available from September
2025 fees
2025: Available from July
2024 fees
2024: CSP $8,100 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2024 fees
2024: $42,400 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
QUT Excellence Scholarship (Academic)
QUT's premier offering for students with outstanding academic achievement.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
QUT Real World International Scholarship
A scholarship to cover tuition fees, with eligibility based on your prior academic achievements.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
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