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Bachelor of Engineering / Bachelor of Economics
University of Queensland (UQ)
Bachelor Degree (Pass)
| Campus | OPRank Cutoff | Mid Year Intake? | Study Mode | Entry Requirements | |
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| St Lucia | 6/90^ | No | Full-time internal, Part-time internal | Queensland Year 12 or equivalent; English, Mathematics B and either Chemistry or Physics; Both Chemistry and Physics are recommended; Entry must also be gained in the program with the higher OP or rank cut-off |
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Course Description
The Bachelor of Engineering allows students to work in both established and newly emerging areas of engineering. Students develop their understanding by applying basic science and engineering principles to engineering problems of commercial importance. In addition to technical expertise, the program emphasises essential workplace skills such as communication, teamwork, project management, problem-solving and lifelong learning. This program is for students intending to become economists and analysts in the public and private sectors, and leads to careers in business, finance, international development, health, human resource management, marketing, management, and research.
Subjects you can Study
Business and industry; Economics and public policy; Engineering-chemical; Engineering-civil; Engineering-electrical; Engineering-materials; Engineering-mechanical; Engineering-mining; Engineering-software; International trade and finance; Natural resources and environment; Quantitative methods
^ Shows the minimum tertiary entrance ranking needed by Australian school leavers to get into each CSP-based course. Cut-offs are not determined in advance. Course data and cut-off scores published on Hobsons Course Finder are indicative of the 2013 academic year.
Bachelor Degree (Pass)
Duration
St Lucia
- Full-time internal = 5.5 years
- Part-time internal = 11 years
Structure
88 units: 36 units from Economics and 52 units from Engineering. All engineering students are required to complete 60 days engineering professional practice prior to graduation.
Entry Requirements
Queensland Year 12 or equivalent; English, Mathematics B and either Chemistry or Physics; Both Chemistry and Physics are recommended; Entry must also be gained in the program with the higher OP or rank cut-off
Study Pathways
Students may proceed to coursework higher degrees. Students completing a degree with honours may proceed to the MPhil or PhD in a relevant field.
Comments
First Aid Certificate: Students are required to hand in a valid Senior First Aid Certificate. The BE/BEcon dual program is not available for students undertaking a double major in the BE component.
How does this course perform?
How do study fields for Bachelor of Engineering / Bachelor of Economics at University of Queensland (UQ) perform?
Economics
Who is studying Economics at University of Queensland (UQ)
| 997 | 203 | 89% | 3% | 94% |
| Undergraduate students | International students | School leavers | Over 25 years old | Part time students |
|---|
What Economics graduates from University of Queensland (UQ) say
Teaching quality
Not available.
Generic skills
- Worse
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Overall satisfaction
- Worse
- Average
- Better
Where do Economics graduates from University of Queensland (UQ) go
Seeking work
- Worse
- Average
- Better
Starting salary
- Worse
- Average
- Better
Further study
Not available.
Engineering and technology
Who is studying Engineering and technology at University of Queensland (UQ)
| 3,730 | 528 | 96% | 4% | 94% |
| Undergraduate students | International students | School leavers | Over 25 years old | Part time students |
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What Engineering and technology graduates from University of Queensland (UQ) say
Teaching quality
- Worse
- Average
- Better
Generic skills
- Worse
- Average
- Better
Overall satisfaction
- Worse
- Average
- Better
Where do Engineering and technology graduates from University of Queensland (UQ) go
Seeking work
- Worse
- Average
- Better
Starting salary
- Worse
- Average
- Better
Further study
Not available.
Life after Study
Economics
Where are graduates that studied Economics at University of Queensland (UQ)?
| 10% | 23% | 53% | 10% |
| Public sector | Private practice | Private industry | Working overseas |
|---|
Engineering and technology
Where are graduates that studied Engineering and technology at University of Queensland (UQ)?
| 4% | 36% | 53% | 4% |
| Public sector | Private practice | Private industry | Working overseas |
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