The University of Queensland (UQ)

  • 16,445 postgraduate students
  • 29% international / 71% domestic

Bachelors of Engineering (Honours) / Computer Science

  • Bachelor

This dual program is your ticket to a role building the next generation of leading-edge technologies with major companies across the globe.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
5.5 years full-time
Course Code
2428, 096362B
Intake Months
Feb, Aug
International Fees
$45,120 per year / $248,160 total

About this course

By undertaking this dual program, you'll obtain two sought-after qualifications in less time than studying the programs separately. The skills and knowledge you'll develop through the computer science program will compliment your engineering expertise, and together they'll allow you to carve out a career in the high-tech industries of the future.

UQ's engineering program offers the largest choice of engineering programs in Queensland, with a large number of distinct majors, double majors and minors. The flexible curriculum will equip you to work in both established and newly emerging areas of engineering. You'll develop your knowledge by applying science and engineering principles to engineering problems of commercial importance.

Computer science combines the theoretical studies of algorithms and data structures, with the practical challenges of implementing them in hardware and software systems. Through this program you'll develop the strong analytical, logical, and development skills necessary to advance computing and its applications. You can specialise in cyber security, data science, machine learning, programming languages or scientific computing.

You'll graduate with qualifications that are highly valued and in demand, ready for an exciting career in leading-edge technology.

Study locations

St Lucia

What you will learn

Program highlights
  • Join the university ranked number one in Queensland for engineering and technology, with the largest range of engineering disciplines of any university in the state.
  • Combine solid technology foundations and computer science skills with an engineering speciality to supercharge your career options.
  • Graduate with skills that are in high demand from some of the world's largest corporations, such as Apple, Google, Oracle and Microsoft.

1 in Queensland for engineering and technology

QS World University Rankings 2020

1 in Queensland for computer science and information systems

QS World University Rankings 2020

Career pathways

Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Depending on which major you choose, here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Chemical engineer
  • Civil engineer
  • Cyber security analyst
  • Data scientist
  • Electrical engineer
  • Machine learning engineer
  • Mining engineer
  • Software engineer
  • Technical business analyst
  • Mechatronic engineer