Follow your interests

'Mechatronics is a great complement to IT. I chose to do a double degree so I could improve my skills and knowledge in both areas. I have the same contact hours each week as my friends doing single degrees, but I get to study two areas that I love. My degree also allowed me to study for six months at the Technische University Berlin. I studied machine learning and cognitive algorithms from some of the best experts in the world.'

Ben McGhee

Why combine engineering and IT?

'Doing a double degree in IT and engineering, with majors in computer science and computer software systems, gives me a broader perspective. When I write code, I understand what happens at every stage of that program. I know what's occurring at the core of the device that's executing the program. It's a really fun degree, and I highly recommend it.'

Joshua Ho

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Follow your interests

'Mechatronics is a great complement to IT. I chose to do a double degree so I could improve my skills and knowledge in both areas. I have the same contact hours each week as my friends doing single degrees, but I get to study two areas that I love. My degree also allowed me to study for six months at the Technische University Berlin. I studied machine learning and cognitive algorithms from some of the best experts in the world.'

Ben McGhee

Why combine engineering and IT?

'Doing a double degree in IT and engineering, with majors in computer science and computer software systems, gives me a broader perspective. When I write code, I understand what happens at every stage of that program. I know what's occurring at the core of the device that's executing the program. It's a really fun degree, and I highly recommend it.'

Joshua Ho

Read the blog post

Follow your interests

'Mechatronics is a great complement to IT. I chose to do a double degree so I could improve my skills and knowledge in both areas. I have the same contact hours each week as my friends doing single degrees, but I get to study two areas that I love. My degree also allowed me to study for six months at the Technische University Berlin. I studied machine learning and cognitive algorithms from some of the best experts in the world.'

Ben McGhee

On-the-job collaboration

'QUT has many industry connections, especially in the tech space. My degree has helped me learn how to work with my peers, through group work and pair projects. I've found this to be invaluable, as a large part of my career now is working in high-performing teams and being able to quickly troubleshoot challenges that come our way.'

Riva Mendoza
Software engineer, Canva

Enjoyable learning experience

'I chose to study computer and software systems because I like coding and what software and applications can achieve for the world. My lecturers, tutors and peers have made my learning experience enjoyable, even through hard assignments and exam times. What pleasantly surprised me was how nice everyone is, especially tutors. This makes them easy to approach and ask questions, plus, some can even become your future coworker. Being able to forge new connections is really meaningful and can help in my future career.'

Kai Cheng (Ivan) Keh
Computer and software systems student from Malaysia

Networking opportunities and real-world experience

'I chose QUT for its practical approach to engineering education, emphasising hands-on learning and real-world application, which I believe are crucial for engineers. QUT's strong industry connections offered networking opportunities and real-world experience during my studies, which enhanced my understanding of industry and my career prospects. I also chose QUT for its esteemed reputation in engineering and state-of-the-art facilities.'

Yu-Jie (Gina) Chiang
Computer and software systems student from Taiwan

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Highlights

  • Develop the skills to become an engineer and an information technology professional, working in the development and application of consumer electronics, and computer and electrical systems.
  • Complete 2 degrees in 5 years full-time.
  • Choose from any engineering major - civil, computer and software systems, electrical, electrical and aerospace, mechatronics, mechanical, medical or chemical and sustainable process engineering.
  • QUT's engineering degree includes honours-level content integrated throughout the course.
  • Specialise in computer science or information systems, with the Information Technology course.

Highlights

  • Develop the skills to become an engineer and an information technology professional, working in the development and application of consumer electronics, and computer and electrical systems.
  • Complete 2 degrees in 5 years full-time.
  • Choose from any engineering major - chemical and sustainable process, civil, computer and software systems, electrical, electrical and aerospace, electrical and renewable power, mechatronics, mechanical, or medical engineering.
  • QUT's engineering degree includes honours-level content integrated throughout the course.
  • Specialise in computer science or information systems, with the Information Technology course.
  • Graduate eligible for Engineers Australia (EA) and Australian Computer Society (ACS) membership and with a highly regarded and internationally-recognised qualification.

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Why choose this course?

As an engineering graduate of this degree, you will be technically competent in the fundamentals of mathematics, science and engineering, with advanced knowledge in at least one specialist area of engineering. The course includes a design stream as well as a capstone project where you will design and build engineering artefact, using your knowledge and skills. Through the course, you will develop an awareness of the important social, environmental and economic impacts of your engineering decisions, and you will be prepared for practice as internationally recognised professional engineers.

As an information technology graduate of this degree, you will be equipped to build and apply creative, innovative IT solutions across diverse industries. A hands-on, real-world based curriculum gives you the opportunity to explore a wide range of areas within the two strands of this degree, and gain deep understanding within your chosen area of study from either information systems or computer science. You learn to harness your creativity and people skills to maximise the impact of your technical know-how in the IT marketplace. It positions you for a challenging and rewarding career within the global economy.

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What to expect

Combine valuable skills and knowledge with the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Information Technology degree. You will complete two degrees in five years full-time.

The majors available in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) include:

  • chemical and sustainable process
  • civil
  • computer and software systems
  • electrical
  • electrical and aerospace
  • electrical and renewable power
  • mechatronics
  • mechanical
  • medical
  • chemical and sustainable process.

You can choose from computer science or information systems in the Bachelor of Information Technology.

Our engineering courses, whether a single or double degree, include honours-level content integrated throughout the course. A bachelor honours degree is a higher-level qualification than a bachelor degree, and along with the advanced knowledge and skills, it will benefit you in your professional career or future research and study. The duration of the degree remains unchanged: a single engineering honours degree is a four-year program, and a double degree is five years.

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 undertake 60 days (equivalent to  450 hours) of approved work experience in the engineering environment as part of your work integrated learning.

Careers and outcomes

Careers and outcomes

This double degree offers you a wide range of career opportunities.

Graduates can work as professional engineers in a variety of discipline areas. Depending on your area of engineering specialisation, you could work with construction companies, environmental specialists, computer manufacturers, communications and digital signal processing products manufacturers, cable and network equipment manufacturers, defence agencies, electricity utilities, mining industry, telecommunications companies, automated systems and robotics, Civil Aviation Safety Authority, or power generation and supply industry.

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.

Careers and outcomes

This double degree offers you a wide range of career opportunities.

Graduates can work as professional engineers in a variety of discipline areas. Depending on your area of engineering specialisation, you could work with construction companies, environmental specialists, computer manufacturers, communications and digital signal processing product manufacturers, cable and network equipment manufacturers, defence agencies, electricity utilities, mining industry, telecommunications companies, automated systems and robotics, or the power generation and supply industry.

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

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 QUT graduates more career opportunities overseas.

The Bachelor of Information Technology is Australian Computer Society (ACS) accreditated, giving graduates eligibility for ACS membership, recognition by ACS for certification and migration skills assessment, and international recognition by signatories of the Seoul Accord.

Possible careers

  • Aerospace avionics engineer
  • Bioengineer
  • Biomechanical engineer
  • Biomedical engineer
  • Civil engineer
  • Computer systems engineer
  • Electrical engineer
  • Engineer
  • Environmental engineer
  • Information security specialist
  • Mechanical engineer
  • Medical engineer
  • Software engineer
  • Transport engineering specialist

Details and units

Students are required to complete a total of 480 credit points as outlined below. You will study Engineering and IT units in the first four years of the double degree, and for the remainder of the course will focus on Engineering studies.

Engineering (Honours)

The Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) consists of

  •          Seven (7) core engineering units (84 cp) including four units in first year (48 cp) +research methods and project (36 cp)
  •          Seventeen (17) units in one discipline/major (204 cps)
  •          Five (5) engineering aligned units (60 cps), contribute to the achievement of the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard for Professional Engineer, which also contribute to the IT degree.1

1 Five (5) units contribute to both the engineering degree (to align to Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency for Professional Engineer) and the IT degree.

Information Technology

The Bachelor of Information Technology consists of

a) Eight (8) Core units (96cp). Five (5) core units of the IT degree also contribute to the engineering degree.1

b) Seven (7) Major units (84 cp) which may be selected from one of the following study areas:

  • Computer Science
  • Information Systems

c) Two (2) QUT You units (12 cp)

Students are required to complete a total of 480 credit points as outlined below. You will study Engineering and IT units in the first four years of the double degree, and for the remainder of the course will focus on Engineering studies.

Engineering (Honours)

The Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) consists of

  •          Seven (7) core engineering units (84 cp) including four units in first year (48 cp) +research methods and project (36 cp)
  •          Seventeen (17) units in one discipline/major (204 cps)
  •          Five (5) engineering aligned units (60 cps), contribute to the achievement of the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard for Professional Engineer, which also contribute to the IT degree.1

1 Five (5) units contribute to both the engineering degree (to align to Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency for Professional Engineer) and the IT degree.

Information Technology

The Bachelor of Information Technology consists of

a) Eight (8) Core units (96cp). Five (5) core units of the IT degree also contribute to the engineering degree.1

b) Seven (7) Major units (84 cp) which may be selected from one of the following study areas:

  • Computer Science
  • Information Systems

c) Two (2) QUT You units (12 cp)

Requirements

ATAR/selection rank threshold
82.00

These thresholds are the lowest adjusted scores to which QUT made an offer in Semester 1, 2025.

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Course code
SE60
QTAC code
419512
CRICOS code
084923F
Delivery
  • Gardens Point
Delivery
  • Gardens Point
Duration
5 years full-time
9 years part-time
Duration
5 years full-time
Entry
February and July
Entry
February and July
Deferment

You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year.

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)

More about assumed knowledge

 

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

Find out more about the QUT Year 12 Early Offer Scheme

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.

VET guarantee

If you have completed an AQF diploma or higher, and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.

Advanced standing

If you have prior studies or work experience, you may be eligible for advanced standing (credit). You can apply for advanced standing once you've been accepted to QUT. If you're in your first semester of study, you must apply for advanced standing within 10 days of receiving your offer.

More about advanced standing

Deferment

You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year.

More about deferring your offer

Adjustments to your ATAR/selection rank

Any adjustments you receive to your ATAR or selection rank will be applied to this course.

Find out if you’re eligible for an adjustment to your ATAR or selection rank

Offers we made to school leavers in Semester 1, 2024

The figures listed in the tables below reflect the offers that were made to recent ATAR students. The entry thresholds box at the top of this page shows the lowest adjusted ATAR/selection rank required to receive an offer for all applicants for the most recent January QTAC offer round.

Excluding adjustments Including adjustments
Highest ATAR/selection rank
to receive an offer
Selection rank 99.00
Selection rank 99.95
Median ATAR/selection rank
to receive an offer
Selection rank 82.30
Selection rank 87.50
Lowest ATAR/selection rank
to receive an offer
Selection rank 72.65
Selection rank 80.45

You can find out more about your fellow students’ backgrounds with this course’s student profile.

Other admission options

If you are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, you may be eligible for admission through our Centralised Assessment Selection Process (CASP).

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)

.

I completed secondary school in Australia

Assumed knowledge
  • Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)

More about assumed knowledge

ATAR/selection rank
82.00
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.

VET guarantee

If you have completed an AQF diploma or higher, 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 undertaken in a secure test centre. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.

English Test
IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake
Overall 6.5
Listening 6
Reading 6
Writing 6
Speaking 6
Cambridge English Score
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website.
Overall 176
Listening 169
Reading 169
Writing 169
Speaking 169
PTE Academic
Overall 58
Listening 50
Reading 50
Writing 50
Speaking 50
TOEFL iBT
Overall 79
Listening 16
Reading 16
Writing 21
Speaking 18
English Test Overall Listening Reading Writing Speaking
IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake 6.5 6 6 6 6
Cambridge English Score
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website. 		176 169 169 169 169
PTE Academic 58 50 50 50 50
TOEFL iBT 79 16 16 21 18

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.

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Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study

Applicants with higher education study

Applicants with work and life experience

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Fees

Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.

2026 fees

2026: Fee available from October

2026 fees

2026: Fee available from July

2025 fees

2025: CSP $8,700 per year full-time (108 credit points) Vertical double

2025 fees

2025: $43,100 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.

Find out more about undergraduate course fees

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.

Find out more about government loans

Scholarships

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

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QUT Excellence Scholarship (Academic)

QUT's premier offering for students with outstanding academic achievement.

Scholarship eligibility
Academic performance

Women in Engineering Scholarship

A scholarship for future female undergraduate students who want to study engineering.

Scholarship eligibility
Women

Equity scholarships scheme

A scholarship for low-income students studying in any faculty.

Scholarship eligibility
Struggling financially

QUT Elite Sport Scholarship

QUT's premier offering for students with outstanding sporting achievement.

Scholarship eligibility
Sporting excellence

International Merit Scholarship

A high achievement scholarship for future international undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Scholarship eligibility
Academic performance

Westpac Young Technologists Scholarship

Scholarship eligibility
Academic performance

QUT Budding Entrepreneur Scholarship

A scholarship for innovative individuals who are engaged in their passion for entrepreneurial action.

Scholarship eligibility

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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Duration
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