Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Master of Engineering

About the course

This 5-year program combines an accredited Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) with a Master of Engineering to build broad engineering foundations plus specialist expertise in areas such as civil or software engineering. You’ll complete an industry or research placement in Australia or overseas, advanced final-year coursework and projects, and a supervised master’s thesis covering research design, methodology and reporting. It’s a combined bachelor/honours and master’s engineering pathway.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared for professional engineering careers requiring advanced technical capability and adaptability. The combination of honours-level training, substantial practical experience through an industry or research placement, and a master’s research thesis supports careers across engineering design, development, analysis and project delivery in government, consulting and private industry. It can also provide strong preparation for higher degree research in engineering.

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)