Bachelors of Engineering/Economics (BE/BEcon)
Information valid for students commencing 2014
Duration
5.5 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2014
Semester 1 (03 Mar, 2014)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
88
Program code
2093
Faculties
Business, Economics & Law Fac
Engineering, Architecture & Information Technology
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Course lists
Courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelors of Engineering/Economics:
Component Degrees
Component Degrees that make up the Bachelors of Engineering/Economics:
Dual Degree Planner
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 or equivalent English, Mathematics B and either Chemistry or Physics. Both Chemistry and Physics are recommended.
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the program rules, the Bachelor of Engineering course list and the Bachelor of Economics course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre.
Closing Date
Please refer to the QTAC website (www.qtac.edu.au) for details of closing dates for the submission of applications, documentation and changes of preference.
How to applyEnquiries for Australian students
BE: Manager, Academic Administration, EAIT Faculty; BEcon: BEL Faculty
Email: enquiries@eait.uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 4777
Duration
5.5 Years full-time
Commencing 2014
Semester 1 (03 Mar, 2014)
Semester 2 (28 Jul, 2014)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
88
Program code
2093
Faculties
Business, Economics & Law Fac
Engineering, Architecture & Information Technology
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Course lists
Courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelors of Engineering/Economics:
Component Degrees
Component Degrees that make up the Bachelors of Engineering/Economics:
Dual Degree Planner
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 or equivalent English, Mathematics B and either Chemistry or Physics. Both Chemistry and Physics are recommended. View the equivalent qualifications for international students.
CRICOS Code: 029197K
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6, reading 6, speaking 6, and listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,
view the English proficiency policy.View the entry requirements for international students.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the program rules, the Bachelor of Engineering course list and the Bachelor of Economics course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the UQ International.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
How to applyEnquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Why study the Bachelors of Engineering/Economics?
Refer to the Bachelor of Engineering and the Bachelor of Economics for information.
What you can study
Course Lists
Courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelors of Engineering/Economics :
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
Majors/Specialisations
Studies may be undertaken in the following specialisations. Please click on the major(s) that are of interest to you for more information.
Bachelor of Economics
- Business and Industry Major
- Economics and Public Policy Major
- International Trade and Finance Major
- Natural Resources and Environment Major
- Quantitative Methods Major
Bachelor of Engineering
Placement courses
Completion of 60 days of Engineering Professional Practice to satisfy the requirements of Engineers Australia
Honours
Honours is standard in four year programs; three year programs require a further year of study.
Study options
Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 or equivalent English, Mathematics B and either Chemistry or Physics. Both Chemistry and Physics are recommended.
Entry requirements for International students
View the entry requirements for international students.
Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 or equivalent English, Mathematics B and either Chemistry or Physics. Both Chemistry and Physics are recommended. View the equivalent qualifications for International students.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 029197K
English proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6, reading 6, speaking 6, and listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,
View the English proficiency policy.How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the UQ International.
Click here for application procedures for International students.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the program rules, the Bachelor of Engineering course list and the Bachelor of Economics course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the program rules, the Bachelor of Engineering course list and the Bachelor of Economics course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Additional costs
- Safety boots (AS2210) (up to $140)
- Hard hat (AS1801) ($15)
- Safety induction program ($40 with group, or $80 individual)
- Students who undertake vacation work, fieldwork or work experience will be required to fund their own travel and living expenses.
What you can do with a Bachelors of Engineering/Economics
Careers
Refer to the Bachelor of Engineering and the Bachelor of Economics for employment opportunities.
Professional memberships
Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following organisations:
- Australian Computer Society
- Australian Human Resources Institute
- Australasian Institute of Banking and Finance
- Australian Institute of Management
- Australian Marketing Institute
- Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
- Economic Society of Australia
- Engineers Australia
- Institution of Chemical Engineers
- Market Research Society of Australia
- Securities Institute of Australia
Program rules for the Bachelors of Engineering/Economics
To complete the Bachelors of Engineering/Economics
To fulfil the requirements of the Bachelors of Engineering/Economics, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.
A student is required to obtain #88 comprising -
(a)#36 from the BEcon List, comprising -
(i) #18 of compulsory courses from Group 1, not including ECON1050; and
(ii) #6 from Group 2; and
(iii) #6 from Group 3; and
(iv) #6 of elective courses from Groups 2 or 3; and
(b) #52 from the BE List; and
(i) a major in the chosen field of study; and
(ii) #2 from Part B electives.
Students wishing to complete a BEcon major will need to complete an approved combination of seven courses from the BEcon List for the relevant major, of which #6 must be level 3 courses. Regardless of which BEcon major is chosen, the courses comprising the major must meet the Group 2, 3 and elective program requirements.
A mandatory requirement of the Bachelor of Engineering program is:Refer to the BE/BEcon rules for further information.
- Completion of 60 days of Engineering Professional Practice to satisfy the requirements of Engineers Australia.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
