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QUT (Queensland University of Technology)

  • 17% international / 83% domestic

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Renewable Power)

  • Bachelor (Honours)

Study a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Renewable Power) and engineer sustainable solutions for our planet's urgent renewable energy targets.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor (Honours)
Duration
4 years full-time, 8 years part-time
Course Code
412502, 084921G
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
ATAR
79

About this course

Highlights
  • Prepare yourself for a career in sustainable engineering, one of the top 25 emerging fields in Australia (National Skills Commission, 2021).
  • With global targets for renewables on the rise, renewable energy skills and knowledge are critical in our national efforts towards net zero emissions.
  • Graduate with the ability to engineer solutions which are balanced on social, economic and environmental grounds.
  • Develop in-depth understanding of existing electrical systems that need to integrate and accommodate for future renewable power generation.
  • Design renewable power systems and manage renewable energy projects across a range of industries.
Highlights
  • Prepare yourself for a career in sustainable engineering, one of the top 25 emerging fields in Australia (National Skills Commission, 2021).
  • With global targets for renewables on the rise, renewable energy skills and knowledge are critical in our national efforts towards net zero emissions.
  • Graduate with the ability to engineer solutions which are balanced on social, economic and environmental grounds.
  • Develop in-depth understanding of existing electrical systems that need to integrate and accommodate for future renewable power generation.
  • Design renewable power systems and manage renewable energy projects across a range of industries.

Entry requirements

Year 12 early offer scheme

If you're a current Queensland Year 12 student you may be eligible to receive an offer for this course on the last day of Queensland Year 12 before receiving your ATAR or selection rank.

Helping you to get into your course

If you dont think your ATAR or selection rank is high enough to get into this course you can guarantee your entry with guaranteed advanced standing by upgrading through one the following programs which you can select as one of your QTAC preferences:

QUT College Diploma in Engineering

QUT College Diploma in Engineering graduates will automatically receive an offer to start the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) within three weeks after completion of the diploma. You will also automatically receive 1 year (96 credit points) credit transfer and be able to complete the degree in 3 years as a full-time student.

Find out more about the QUT College Diploma in Engineering

Dual TAFE-Qld Brisbane/QUT award

If you enrol in a QTAC offer in the following dual TAFE-Qld Brisbane/QUT award you will automatically receive a QUT conditional offer in June (semester 1 QTAC offer) or October (semester 2 QTAC offer) after your enrolment at TAFE-Qld Brisbane is confirmed.

Upon completion of the TAFE-Qld courses you will be able to enrol at QUT. You will also automatically receive

  • 1 year (96 credit points) credit transfer and be able to complete the degree in 3 years as a full-time student

More details will be provided in your QUT conditional offer letter.

Study locations

Gardens Point

What you will learn

Your engineering degree features common units in the first year that combine broad foundation principles with a wide range of major choices giving you flexibility and options before you choose your career specialisation.

Work Integrated Learning (WIL) is embedded in the curriculum and it is a core component for all engineering students. WIL allows you to graduate with a portfolio of professional skills that provides evidence of your professional competencies.

You are required to undertake 60 days of approved work experience in the engineering environment as part of your work integrated learning.

Career pathways

Careers and outcomes

We will prepare you for future engineering careers where you will create value within economic systems that tackle global challenges like climate change waste production energy efficiency water scarcity and air pollution.

Possible careers
  • Electrical engineer
  • Energy analyst
  • Power engineer
  • Renewable energy engineer
  • Sustainability engineer

Course structure