Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Aerospace)

About the course

This honours engineering degree prepares you for electrical and aerospace engineering careers, with a strong focus on avionics and real-world aviation applications. You’ll build practical capability through hands-on projects, specialist labs and industry-connected learning, supported by QUT’s research strengths in aerospace automation. Graduate with an accredited Bachelor Degree / Honours qualification in electrical and aerospace engineering. The programme combines engineering fundamentals, design projects, and industry-ready technical problem-solving skills.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles across aviation and high-tech engineering, including avionics engineer, aerospace systems engineer, electrical engineer, systems engineer, and roles in unmanned aircraft and automation. Employment opportunities span aerospace manufacturers and defence contractors, airlines and aviation services, and engineering consultancies working on aircraft electronics, embedded systems, testing and certification. Outcomes align with a Bachelor Degree / Honours pathway in electrical engineering.

Entry requirements

ATAR/Selection rank 84.00.

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)