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Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) – Bachelor of Science

Bachelor Degree / Honours Degree.
James Cook University

400

in world overall ranking*

50

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

This Engineering–Science double degree builds practical and analytical skills by combining core engineering principles with scientific methods and theory. You can tailor your study through majors and subject choices aligned to your interests, and develop real-world capability through labs, field trips, work experience and project-based assessments. It prepares you for professional practice at Bachelor (Honours) level across engineering and science contexts. The programme combines engineering fundamentals, design projects, and industry-ready technical problem-solving skills.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles that bridge engineering and science, supporting research, innovation and applied problem-solving across industry and government. The combined skill set suits work in engineering teams, technical consulting, laboratory and field-based operations, and research or development environments. Career directions depend on chosen majors and electives, with preparation for professional pathways from a Bachelor (Honours) qualification in engineering and science. Preparing graduates for graduate engineer, project support, and technical design roles across engineering sectors.


Living Costs in Townsville**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 15 - 20
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 1,146 - 1,515
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,074 - 1,421
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 5 - 7
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 234 - 309

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$42,477 per year

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A$8,490 per year

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Information

tick icon Duration

5 years

tick icon Upcoming Intakes

January, September

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Townsville
Cairns

tick icon Course Code

116409

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

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tick iconINTERNATIONAL RESEARCH TRAINING PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP (IRTPS)

A$28,092

tick iconAIMS@JCU SCHOLARSHIPS

A$33,092

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