Harness the potential of new and emerging technologies to design the electrical systems and devices of our future. With an ever-increasing global demand for renewable energy, there’s never been a more exciting time to become an electrical engineer.
'Going into my final year, the Faculty of Engineering advertised an internship with an electronics design house which was exactly the industry experience I was looking for. On my first day of work, I was able to attend a presentation held by Microchip Technology at QUT where I could learn from and engage with industry professionals dealing with microcontrollers. In collaboration with QUT, my company has organised an industry capstone project for me to complete in my final year.'
Kai Petie Diploma of Engineering/Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical)
Bede Jordan
QUT engineering and IT graduate
Chief Technology Officer, Shelf Engine
Bede Jordan founded technology platform, Shelf Engine, to reduce food waste and its impact on climate change. QUT connected Bede to Microsoft which is where he landed his first job as Principal Software Engineering Lead.
Young engineer of the year
Our alumnus, Deanna Hood, winner of the 2022 Engineers Australia Young Professional Engineer of the Year award, was one of the core engineers who worked on the robotics software ROS 2, which will be used on NASA’s VIPER mission to the moon. Deanna has used the same software to pioneer the CoWriter robotic partner, which allows children with handwriting difficulties to benefit from learning-by-teaching.
Deanna Hood Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) (Honours)
'I'm passionate about helping people better understand risk and resilience considerations with owning and managing infrastructure. I particularly love working with energy and utilities clients, as they provide a critical service to our communities. I find it really inspiring to see people put at the heart of infrastructure decisions, and I’m keen to continue to bring that human-centred lens to engineering outcomes.’
Ellie Hubbard, KPMG Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical) and Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Mathematics)
Hands-on experience
‘Being able to study a mix of different subjects in my first year at QUT allowed me to identify that I loved the concepts covered in electrical engineering and boosted me to follow that path. I have loved having hands-on experience and being able to problem solve through innovative ideas to achieve the best results in my studies.’
Mary Colquhoun Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical)
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'Going into my final year, the Faculty of Engineering advertised an internship with an electronics design house which was exactly the industry experience I was looking for. On my first day of work, I was able to attend a presentation held by Microchip Technology at QUT where I could learn from and engage with industry professionals dealing with microcontrollers. In collaboration with QUT, my company has organised an industry capstone project for me to complete in my final year.'
Kai Petie Diploma of Engineering/Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical)
Bede Jordan
QUT engineering and IT graduate
Chief Technology Officer, Shelf Engine
Bede Jordan founded technology platform, Shelf Engine, to reduce food waste and its impact on climate change. QUT connected Bede to Microsoft which is where he landed his first job as Principal Software Engineering Lead.
Young engineer of the year
Our alumnus, Deanna Hood, winner of the 2022 Engineers Australia Young Professional Engineer of the Year award, was one of the core engineers who worked on the robotics software ROS 2, which will be used on NASA’s VIPER mission to the moon. Deanna has used the same software to pioneer the CoWriter robotic partner, which allows children with handwriting difficulties to benefit from learning-by-teaching.
Deanna Hood Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) (Honours)
'I'm passionate about helping people better understand risk and resilience considerations with owning and managing infrastructure. I particularly love working with energy and utilities clients, as they provide a critical service to our communities. I find it really inspiring to see people put at the heart of infrastructure decisions, and I’m keen to continue to bring that human-centred lens to engineering outcomes.’
Ellie Hubbard, KPMG Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical) and Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Mathematics)
Hands-on experience
‘Being able to study a mix of different subjects in my first year at QUT allowed me to identify that I loved the concepts covered in electrical engineering and boosted me to follow that path. I have loved having hands-on experience and being able to problem solve through innovative ideas to achieve the best results in my studies.’
Mary Colquhoun Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical)
Industry–ready courses
'Going into my final year, the Faculty of Engineering advertised an internship with an electronics design house which was exactly the industry experience I was looking for. On my first day of work, I was able to attend a presentation held by Microchip Technology at QUT where I could learn from and engage with industry professionals dealing with microcontrollers. In collaboration with QUT, my company has organised an industry capstone project for me to complete in my final year.'
Kai Petie Diploma of Engineering/Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical)
Bede Jordan
QUT engineering and IT graduate
Chief Technology Officer, Shelf Engine
Bede Jordan founded technology platform, Shelf Engine, to reduce food waste and its impact on climate change. QUT connected Bede to Microsoft which is where he landed his first job as Principal Software Engineering Lead.
Young engineer of the year
Our alumnus, Deanna Hood, winner of the 2022 Engineers Australia Young Professional Engineer of the Year award, was one of the core engineers who worked on the robotics software ROS 2, which will be used on NASA’s VIPER mission to the moon. Deanna has used the same software to pioneer the CoWriter robotic partner, which allows children with handwriting difficulties to benefit from learning-by-teaching.
Deanna Hood Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) (Honours)
'I'm passionate about helping people better understand risk and resilience considerations with owning and managing infrastructure. I particularly love working with energy and utilities clients, as they provide a critical service to our communities. I find it really inspiring to see people put at the heart of infrastructure decisions, and I’m keen to continue to bring that human-centred lens to engineering outcomes.’
Ellie Hubbard, KPMG Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical) and Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Mathematics)
Hands-on experience
‘Being able to study a mix of different subjects in my first year at QUT allowed me to identify that I loved the concepts covered in electrical engineering and boosted me to follow that path. I have loved having hands-on experience and being able to problem solve through innovative ideas to achieve the best results in my studies.’
Mary Colquhoun Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical)
Highlights
Apply what you learn to real projects with site visits and exclusive work placements with some of Queensland’s biggest companies such as Aurecon, Energy Queensland, Origin Energy, Powerlink and PSC Energy.
Explore new and emerging technologies to design and maintain the electrical systems and devices of our future.
Develop your skills in our advanced engineering labs, learning from experienced engineers who are leaders in their field.
Combine your studies with a second major or double degree and maximise your employment opportunities.
Gain professional accreditation from Engineers Australia, which will enable you to practice in Australia and overseas.
Highlights
Apply what you learn to real projects with site visits and exclusive work placements with some of Queensland’s biggest companies such as Aurecon, Energy Queensland, Origin Energy, Powerlink and PSC Energy.
Explore new and emerging technologies to design and maintain the electrical systems and devices of our future.
Develop your skills in our advanced engineering labs, learning from experienced engineers who are leaders in their field.
Combine your studies with a second major or double degree and maximise your employment opportunities.
Graduate eligible for Engineers Australia (EA) membership and with a highly regarded and internationally-recognised qualification.
As industries such as renewable energy, telecommunications, automation, and infrastructure grow, there are strong job prospects for skilled electrical engineers (Jobs and Skills Australia).
As an electrical engineer, you’ll harness the potential of new and emerging technologies to design the electrical systems and devices of our future.
From faster and more efficient charging systems, to electric cars and next-generation solar technology, you’ll play a vital role in powering our future society in a more sustainable way.
Your training will include site visits to solar farms and substations, where you’ll get up close and personal with the latest technologies and equipment.
With a hands-on learning approach that’s aligned with industry needs, this major will equip you with work-ready skills you need to immediately contribute to a wide range of industries.
You’ll graduate with a highly regarded 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.
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What to expect
Electrical engineering deals with the design, research, development, planning, manufacture and management of electrical systems and devices which underpin modern economies and contribute to quality of life. Electrical engineers work with equipment ranging from heavy power generators to tiny computer chips. They work with senior administrators, civil and mechanical engineers, computer scientists and various workers in the business, building and construction industries. If you are interested in working with your hands and technical equipment, and making things happen, an electrical engineering 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
Careers and outcomes
As an electrical engineer, you’ll design, develop and maintain safe, economic and sustainable electrical systems and devices that underpin every aspect of modern life.
With an ever-increasing global demand for renewable energy, you’ll also play a vital role in meeting our future society’s needs.
Working with equipment ranging from heavy power generators to tiny computer chips, you’ll find employment in a wide range of industries, including the power, robotics, manufacturing, mining, bioengineering, telecommunications, transport and transmission industries, and in research institutions requiring skills in data analysis and synthesis.
If you’re interested in working with your hands and technical equipment to make sure everything runs smoothly, an electrical engineering career could be for you.
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.
Possible careers
Design engineer
Electrical engineer
Electronic engineer
Instrumentation engineer
Telecommunications engineer
Vision systems engineer
Details and units
Engineering (Honours)
Your QUT Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree consists of 32 units (384 credit points) arranged as follows:
(a) Core units (96 credit points) consisting of:
60 credit points of First Year units:
Three core engineering units (36 credit points)
An introductory unit in engineering mathematics (12 credit points), chosen from a list of two units depending on the student's mathematical preparedness
Engineering Mathematics and Statistics (12 credit points)
And 36 credit points of Honours units:
Research Methods (12 credit points)
Project (24 credit points)
(b) A Major (216 credit points) consisting of:
Eleven bachelor-level major units in the major (132 credit points)
Five advanced Honours-level units in the major (60 credit points)
An Engineering Minor (a 4-unit sets of 48 credit points) from the options for your chosen Major
(d) Four QUT You units (24 credit points) of your choice.
Engineering (Honours)
Your QUT Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree consists of 32 units (384 credit points) arranged as follows:
(a) Core units (96 credit points) consisting of:
60 credit points of First Year units:
Three core engineering units (36 credit points)
An introductory unit in engineering mathematics (12 credit points), chosen from a list of two units depending on the student's mathematical preparedness
Engineering Mathematics and Statistics (12 credit points)
And 36 credit points of Honours units:
Research Methods (12 credit points)
Project (24 credit points)
(b) A Major (216 credit points) consisting of:
Eleven bachelor-level major units in the major (132 credit points)
Five advanced Honours-level units in the major (60 credit points)
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)
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.
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.
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.
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
99.55
Selection rank
99.95
Median ATAR/selection rank
to receive an offer
Selection rank
83.65
Selection rank
88.00
Lowest ATAR/selection rank
to receive an offer
Selection rank
71.50
Selection rank
80.00
You can find out more about your fellow students’ backgrounds with this course’s student profile.
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.
Please select a country
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.
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