Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - 324021

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

324021

Engineering and Technology

A common first year of study provides a broad skills base, and students develop sound theoretical knowledge and gain opportunities for hands-on practical experience. Engineering design, communication and project management are cen […]

Full time Part time

Course Fee

CSP/$8170 (1st year contribution)

James Cook University - Cairns

Start Date

Jan 2026

Duration

4 years Full time or 8 years Part time

Offer Rounds

15 Jan 2026

Overview Admissions Criteria Student Profile Career Possibilities

Course outline

A common first year of study provides a broad skills base for students to develop sound theoretical knowledge and gain practical experiences. Engineering design, communication and project management are central to the course. Students undertake a full-year thesis in the final year, completing a significant research project. After successfully completing the first two years of the Bachelor of Engineering at the Cairns campus, students can transfer to the Australian Maritime College, University of Tasmania, to complete the Bachelor of Maritime Engineering (Specialisation) (Honours) degree on-campus in Launceston, Tasmania. Transferring students can select from Naval Architecture or Ocean Engineering specialisations in the Bachelor of Maritime Engineering (Specialisation) (Honours) degree.
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James Cook University

Note

Not all majors are available at both campuses or for mid-year entry.

Majors

After successfully completing the first two years of the Bachelor of Engineering at the Cairns campus, students can transfer to the Australian Maritime College, University of Tasmania, to complete the Bachelor of Maritime Engineering (Specialisation) (Honours) degree on-campus in Launceston, Tasmania. Transferring students can select from Naval Architecture or Ocean Engineering specialisations in the Bachelor of Maritime Engineering (Specialisation) (Honours) degree.

Students who successfully complete levels one and two of this major and not wish to continue studying the Australian Maritime College (University of Tasmania) will be eligible to transfer into the Mechanical Engineering major. Students must contact the course coordinator if they wish to transfer to another engineering major.

Other requirements

Students must complete at least 60 days of professional engineering practice prior to graduation and hold a Senior First Aid certificate at time of graduation.

Admissions Criteria

For additional information about the admissions criteria for JCU and for this course, refer to the JCU website.

Prerequisites

Completion of Year 12 or attained age 18 years

Recommended study

English (Units 3/4,C) and Mathematical Methods (Units 3/4,C)

Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2025

ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2025

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ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

93.90

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

99.90

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

77.15

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

80.45

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

65.70

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

70.00

Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.

Student Profile by Applicant background for semester/trimester/term 1, 2025

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Number of students

<5*

Percentage of all students

<5*

Number of students

<5*

Percentage of all students

<5*

Number of students

Percentage of all students

0.0%

Recent secondary education admitted solely on the basis of ATAR/Rank Admitted where both ATAR/Rank and additional criteria were considered Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR/Rank was not a factor

Number of students

Percentage of all students

45.5%

Number of students

Percentage of all students

0.0%

Number of students

N/P#

Percentage of all students

N/P#

Number of students

Percentage of all students

0.0%

All students

Number of students

Percentage of all students

100%

Notes

* “<5" – the number of students is less than 5
# N/P – Not published: the number is hidden to prevent calculation of numbers in cells with less than 5 students

Career opportunities

Depending on specialisation: consultancies, construction firms, mining and minerals processing, transportation agencies, microelectronic and telecommunication designers, process engineering, manufacturers and suppliers, computer hardware designers, software developers, designers and manufacturers of industrial products, environmental management agencies, maritime engineering, government departments.

Membership

Engineers Australia.

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