Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Science
James Cook University JCU
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00117J
In this program students will take a common first year of engineering subjects to develop a broad skills base in order to choose a preferred engineering major. Engineering design is a central theme of this program. The joint degree enables students to combine their engineering degree with a science major over a five-year program.
Structure
120 credit points of subjects. Students complete an engineering major plus one of the science majors. All students must complete a minimum of 60 days of engineering professional practice during their studies and must hold a current Senior First Aid certificate at time of graduation.
Subjects
- Aquaculture science and technology
- Chemistry
- Chemical engineering
- Civil engineering
- Data science
- Earth science
- Electrical and electronic engineering
- Electronic systems and the internet of things engineering
- Marine biology
- Mathematics
- Mechanical engineering
- Molecular and cell biology
- Physics
- Zoology and ecology
Standard entry requirements
- Year 12 or equivalent
- English (Unit 3/4,SA), Mathematical methods (Units3/4,C). Students considering the molecular and cell biology major will require chemistry (Units 3/4,C)
Recognition
Engineers Australia. Chemical engineering: Institute of Chemical Engineers; Computer systems engineering: Australian Computer Society; Electrical and electronic engineering: Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers; Physics: Australian Institute of Physics
Study pathways
Engineering Honours is embedded in the course. Additional Science Honours study is offered to students who meet the stated criteria, and is available on a full or part-time basis.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JCU Cairns | International: $186,800 |
| No |
|
| JCU Townsville | International: $186,800 |
| Yes |
|
Further information
Electronic systems and the internet of things major only available at Cairns campus. International student visa-holders must not enrol in more than a third of the total credit points for the course in online, distance or external study.
