Bachelors of Engineering (Honours) / Arts

About the course

This dual program combines engineering with arts to broaden your perspective and strengthen employability. You’ll study engineering fundamentals and choose a core specialisation, building practical design and problem-solving capability alongside teamwork, communication and project management skills. In the arts component, select from a wide range of majors such as languages, music and other disciplines that complement your career goals in a Bachelor Honours-level engineering and arts pathway.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue careers that blend technical engineering expertise with strong communication and analytical skills gained through arts study. Depending on the chosen engineering specialisation and arts major, roles may span engineering design and project delivery, consulting, technology and software-focused work, and cross-disciplinary positions in government, business and community sectors. This Bachelor Honours dual degree supports pathways into varied engineering industries and arts-informed professional roles.

Living Costs in Brisbane**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,467 - 1,940	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,073 - 1,419
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 237 - 314

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)