Versatility in your studies

'QUT is preparing me for my future career by teaching me the ability to pick up skills quickly and effectively, and learning how to apply them across a variety of scenarios. I have been pleasantly surprised by the versatility of the skills I have been learning. Having access to my lectures online where I can watch them when it suits me, and work through them at my own speed has been incredibly useful.'

Jayden Lyttle
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Computer and Software Systems)

Graduate success

‘QUT encourages you to think big. It is never enough to just solve a problem; you are taught to go above and beyond. I completed an internship with Google at their global headquarters in California where I designed and developed test infrastructure for a large software system. I now work there full time and as you would expect, it’s amazing. Not bad for a first job.'

Tim Peut
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Computer and Software Systems)
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Versatility in your studies

'QUT is preparing me for my future career by teaching me the ability to pick up skills quickly and effectively, and learning how to apply them across a variety of scenarios. I have been pleasantly surprised by the versatility of the skills I have been learning. Having access to my lectures online where I can watch them when it suits me, and work through them at my own speed has been incredibly useful.'

Jayden Lyttle
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Computer and Software Systems)

Graduate success

‘QUT encourages you to think big. It is never enough to just solve a problem; you are taught to go above and beyond. I completed an internship with Google at their global headquarters in California where I designed and developed test infrastructure for a large software system. I now work there full time and as you would expect, it’s amazing. Not bad for a first job.'

Tim Peut
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Computer and Software Systems)

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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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

Graduate success

‘QUT encourages you to think big. It is never enough to just solve a problem; you are taught to go above and beyond. I completed an internship with Google at their global headquarters in California where I designed and developed test infrastructure for a large software system. I now work there full time and as you would expect, it’s amazing. Not bad for a first job.'

Tim Peut
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Computer and Software Systems)

Highlights

  • QUT is Australia's top research institution for Data Mining and Analysis (Australian Research Magazine, 2024).
  • Learn to develop safer, more advanced, and reliable engineering systems, including software and hardware tools and sub-systems.  
  • Gain hands-on experience with AI tools and platforms as you develop the ability to design and implement intelligent systems to solve complex engineering problems.
  • Gain professional accreditation from Engineers Australia, which will enable you to practice in Australia and overseas. 
  • Combine your studies with a double degree and expand your employment opportunities.  

Highlights

  • QUT is Australia's top research institution for Data Mining and Analysis (Australian Research Magazine, 2024).
  • Learn to develop safer, more advanced, and reliable engineering systems, including software and hardware tools and sub-systems.  
  • Gain hands-on experience with AI tools and platforms as you develop the ability to design and implement intelligent systems to solve complex engineering problems.
  • Graduate with a highly regarded Honours qualification that will allow you to work across diverse industries both in Australia and overseas. 
  • Combine your studies with a double degree and expand your employment opportunities.  

Why choose this course?

Demand for workers in the cyber security industry is growing rapidly with analysts predicting 30,000 job vacancies in Australia by 2026, and 3.5 million vacancies globally by 2025. (Australian Engineering Labour Market Overview, Engineers Australia, 2024) 

The degree equips you with the foundational and advanced knowledge as well as the practical skills needed to design, deploy, and maintain complex AI embedded and communications systems. This interdisciplinary program combines electrical engineering concepts and software engineering with system design and integration for advanced applications in various industries.

You will learn about AI algorithms and data analysis alongside core engineering principles necessary for building robust, scalable, and efficient engineering systems. You will gain hands-on experience with AI tools and platforms, as you develop the ability to design and implement intelligent systems that can learn from experience and make decisions to solve complex problems.

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What to expect

Computer and software engineers create and modify software programs such as operating systems, applications software, communications software, and software embedded in devices ranging from mobile phones to GPSs, satellites and aircraft flight systems. The discipline combines principles of computer science with the rigour and problem-solving skills of engineering.

If you love programming, IT and design, this course which integrates both software and hardware technologies will provide you with a highly regarded engineering qualification and skillset. 

Help make a difference by applying your skills to solve real problems which affect people’s lives, such as improving cyber security, enhancing software and hardware functionality and efficiency, or developing apps that benefit users. 

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

Graduates are prepared for engineering roles in a wide range of sectors including electrical engineering, healthcare, defence, transport, telecommunication, and automotive industries, where they can apply their expertise in system design, development, innovations and management.

Professional recognition

This course has professional accreditation from Engineers Australia (EA). 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. Full professional accreditation from Engineers Australia has been given for this course.

Possible careers

  • Computer systems engineer
  • Cyber-security engineer
  • Software architect
  • Software 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)
  • Two Discipline Extension Units (24 credit points)

(c)   Complementary Studies (48 credit points) consisting of:

  • 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)
  • Two Discipline Extension Units (24 credit points)

(c)   Complementary Studies (48 credit points) consisting of:

  • 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.

Requirements

ATAR/selection rank threshold
82.00

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

Don't have a ATAR/selection rank?

Find out other ways you can apply

Course code
EN01
QTAC code
412502
CRICOS code
084921G
Delivery
  • Gardens Point
Delivery
  • Gardens Point
Duration
4 years full-time
8 years part-time
Duration
4 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.

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.

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 99.55
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.

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.

Applying for this course

Applicants with recent secondary education

Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study

Applicants with higher education study

Applicants with work and life experience

Find out more if you are an international applicant

Applying for this course

Applicants with recent secondary education

Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study

Applicants with higher education study

Applicants with work and life experience

Find out more if you are an international applicant

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 $8,200 per year full-time (96 credit points)

2025 fees

2025: $45,500 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.

Browse all scholarships

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
Applications
Open Sunday 28 July 2024
Close Monday 13 January 2025

International Merit Scholarship

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

Scholarship eligibility
Academic performance

QUT Budding Entrepreneur Scholarship

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

Scholarship eligibility
Applications
Open Sunday 28 July 2024
Close Friday 10 January 2025

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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