Fast Facts
Location
Commencing
- Townsville: February, July
- Cairns: February
Fees
$7,345.00+
+estimated annual Commonwealth Supported Fee for a full-time study load
Plus Student Services and Amenities fee
Fee deferral and scholarships available if eligible
Fees currently displayed are indicative only. 2024 fees will be uploaded by October, 2023.
Duration
5 years full-time
or part-time equivalent
Entry Requirements
ATAR 70
Mathematical Methods (Units 3/4,C)
Recommended Knowledge
English (Units 3/4,C)
QTAC Codes
- 314071
- 324071
Course detail
In your Engineering (Honours) course, experience industry-based teaching and learn from leading Engineering specialists. Build a thorough understanding of engineering fundamentals in your first year with theoretical and practical learning. You will study a specialised major, with honours-level content integrated throughout.
Choose from five different Engineering majors to suit your interests. Participate in 12 weeks of industry-based practical placement — you may even be paid for your work. In your final year, you will complete a major engineering project and thesis.
In your Information Technology degree, combine an in-depth basis of computing theory with practical knowledge and skills in software engineering, multimedia, databases and networking. Gain industry experience through internships with local businesses and organisations.
Students who are based in Townsville and have completed at least one year of their degree are eligible to apply for an Australian Public Service Academy Campus position. With opportunities in the Digital and Data spheres, you can align your studies to part-time work, that may translate into a full-time job offer upon graduation. Explore the APS Data and Digital Programs page for more information.
Become a world-class engineer and information technology professional. Experience the benefits of a joint degree and graduate with a broad skill set that is highly sought-after in the local and global economy.
View the Handbook for a detailed overview of available subjects and majors.
Additional information
Study Bachelor of Engineering with Honours Bachelor of Information Technology at JCU
If you are an ambitious student who wants to keep your options open, you should consider taking one of JCU’s joint degrees. The dynamic combination of engineering and information technology is offered as a joint degree program with a five-year duration on a full-time basis (or part-time equivalent). It is offered at two JCU campuses — Townsville and Cairns — with start dates of February and July for Townsville and February only for Cairns.
The beauty of being able to study engineering and information technology in Queensland means that graduates will have a broad, world-class skillset that addresses the changing nature of industry demands. Technology and the requirements for engineering can move very fast in the modern world, and graduates will need to keep themselves relevant to attract the very best positions.
How is the Bachelor of Engineering and Information Technology Structured?
Within the Engineering part of your joint Bachelor of Engineering with Honours and Bachelor of Information Technology, you will embark on study aligned with industry standards of engineering taught by industry professionals. The first year will see students develop a thorough understanding of the fundamentals of the discipline with inputs of theory and practicals. In the second year, students can study one of five specialised majors with honours-level material embedded into the syllabus. The choice of engineering major is yours — chemical, civil, mechanical, electric and electronic, or electronic systems and IoT. There is a 12-week placement within an engineering environment to get hands-on experience from industry veterans. The final year sees students write their thesis and complete one major practical project.
The information technology side of your joint engineering and information technology degree with JCU in Queensland will combine theory with practical applications in software engineering, networking, databases and multimedia. Students will benefit from real-life industry experience through internships within the sector. More information on the majors available for the Bachelor of Engineering with Honours are available in the Handbook on the main course page.
Having both an engineering degree and an information technology degree will set you apart when it comes to competition for employment. This is becoming a highly desirable double degree program, which will allow graduates opportunities within their home countries and overseas.
Requirements to Study Bachelor of Engineering with Honours Bachelor of Information Technology at JCU
There is a comprehensive list of requirements for eligibility to be accepted into this course on the main course page under “Inherent requirements”. JCU welcomes both local and international students onto the programs if they can fulfil all necessary requirements for the course. The university can also offer alternative pathways if a student cannot necessarily fulfil the requirements stated.
Graduates have found success in a wide range of well-paid, professional careers after studying engineering and information technology at JCU. Read testimonials from JCU’s current students and alumni. Make yourself stand out from the crowd with JCU’s joint degrees. Visit the main course page now.
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Inherent requirements
Inherent requirements are the identified abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours that must be demonstrated, during the learning experience, to successfully complete a course. These abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours preserve the academic integrity of the University’s learning, assessment,and accreditation processes, and where applicable, meet the standards of a profession. For more information please review the inherent requirements for the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Bachelor of Information Technology.
Majors
As well as studying Information Technology subjects you can choose from five different Engineering majors. The electronic systems and internet of things major is only available at the Cairns campus while all other majors are only available at the Townsville campus.
Chemical Engineering
Learn how to create new products from raw materials using principles of engineering and sustainability. Gain an in-depth understanding of how chemistry, physics, mathematics and design techniques can be combined to solve some of the world’s most challenging problems. Your skills in chemical engineering can lead you to a diverse career in industries such as water and wastewater treatment, food manufacturing, energy production and minerals processing.
Civil Engineering
Benefit from JCU’s expert lecturers and explore various civil engineering disciplines such as structural, hydraulic, geotechnical, transport and environmental engineering. Develop the skills required to assess the environmental impact of large projects and understand how to build community engagement. JCU graduates have a thorough understanding of how to make cities better places to live.
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Learn how to design and maintain electrical energy infrastructure through the application of the electrical principles. You will integrate theory with practice and visit telecommunications companies, power utilities and mines. Build a comprehensive knowledge of electrical materials, circuit theory, single phase and three phase power system modelling and signal processing.
Explore Electrical Engineering
Electronic Systems and Internet of Things (IoT) Engineering
Develop sensor technologies, analyse big data and design smart technology that relates to various industries. Work with cloud computing and wireless communication utilising a state-of-the-art Internet of Things research lab. Become innovative technology leaders, accessing world-class lecturers and their strong industry partnerships.
Explore Internet of Things Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Understand the principles of mechanics and thermodynamics to analyse, design, manufacture and maintain machines across almost all industries. Learn the foundations of thermofluid mechanics and the dynamics of machine elements. Through experiential learning, apply your understanding of heat exchange, momentum and strength of materials to design machines.
The Handbook provides detail about the subjects you can study within each major.
Honours
An Honours degree supports entry into a Higher Degree by Research. High-achieving graduates of this course can enrol in this extra year and further develop critical thinking skills through completion of a research project and thesis. Refer to the Handbook for eligibility information.
Combining Engineering and IT qualifications give JCU graduates a wide range of employment and career opportunities.
Graduates pursue careers in various areas including electronics and communications technologies, energy resources, internet of things, data science, electricity supply, construction, consulting, defence agencies, and telecommunications.
You could find employment as a chemical engineer, civil engineer, electrical engineer, electronic engineer, mechanical engineer, software engineer, IT specialist, or transport engineering specialist.
Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following organisations:
Entry score threshold
These are the lowest adjusted scores we made an offer to in Semester 1, 2023. Entry scores are based on the most recent Semester 1 intake and are updated in June each year. Meeting the threshold doesn't guarantee admission.
ATAR/Selection Rank: 75.00
Entry score range
This table shows the range of entry scores for recent secondary students offered a place in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Bachelor of Information Technology for Semester 1, 2023. The table includes offers deferred to Semester 1, 2023 which may have been assessed using the entry score threshold of an earlier year.
JCU Townsville
Without adjustments | With adjustments* | |
|---|---|---|
Highest | 95.90 | 99.95 |
Median | 88.10 | 92.95 |
Lowest | 79.50 | 85.50 |
JCU Cairns
Without adjustments | With adjustments* | |
|---|---|---|
Highest | <5 | <5 |
Median | <5 | <5 |
Lowest | <5 | <5 |
Notes:
<5 – indicates less than 5 OP/ATAR-based offers made.
* Refer to Adjustment Factors
Find out more about who you might study with by viewing this course’s student profile.
Adjustment factors
James Cook University applies bonus ranks under the Regional Preference Scheme and QTAC’s Educational Access Scheme (EAS). Learn more about JCU’s adjustment factors.
Handbook year | Information valid for students commencing in 2024 |
Course code | 116309 |
Course type | Bachelor with Honours (AQF level 8) |
Professional accreditation status | This course is accredited by Engineers Australia. All majors have full accreditation with the exception of the Electrical and Electronic major from the Cairns campus, which has provisional accreditation. JCU will apply for full accreditation for that program once the first significant cohort of students graduates. Graduates are immediately eligible for graduate membership of Engineers Australia. After a period of professional practice, a graduate may apply to become a Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) and register under state-based schemes such as Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ). Accreditation also entitles graduates to have their qualifications recognised in countries that are signatories of the Washington Accord, and after a period of professional practice, apply for professional registration in those countries. |
Owner | Academy |
College | Science and Engineering |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | Mathematical Methods (Units 3/4,C) Recommended Knowledge: English (Units 3/4,C) |
Minimum English language proficiency requirements | Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 1 – Schedule II of the JCU Admissions Policy. |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 120 credit points as per course structure |
Additional completion | Approved exposure to Professional Engineering Practice, including required activities and industry placement, equivalent to a minimum 60 days full-time industry placement. Must hold current Senior First Aid certificate at the time of graduation. |
Course learning outcomes | The graduates of James Cook University are prepared and equipped to create a brighter future for life in the tropics world-wide. JCU graduates are committed to lifelong learning, intellectual development, and to the display of exemplary personal, professional and ethical standards. They have a sense of their place in the tropics and are charged with professional, community, and environmental responsibility. JCU graduates appreciate the need to embrace and be acquainted with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples of Australia. They are committed to reconciliation, diversity and sustainability. They exhibit a willingness to lead and to contribute to the intellectual, environmental, cultural, economic and social challenges of regional, national, and international communities of the tropics. Graduates of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) at James Cook University will be able to:
Graduates of the Bachelor of Information Technology at James Cook University will be able to:
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Inherent Requirements
Inherent Requirements | Inherent requirements are the identified abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours that must be demonstrated, during the learning experience, to successfully complete a course. These abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours preserve the academic integrity of the University's learning, assessment, and accreditation processes, and where applicable, meet the standards of a profession. For more information please visit: Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Bachelor of Information Technology. |
Reasonable adjustments | All JCU students have the opportunity to demonstrate, with reasonable adjustments where applicable, the inherent requirements for their course. For more information please visit: Student Disability Policy and Procedure. |
Course Structure
CORE SUBJECTS
Level 1
CP1402:03 Internet Fundamentals
CP1403:03 Design Thinking I
CP1404:03 Programming II
EG1000:03 Engineering 1
EG1002:03 Computing and Sensors
EG1010:03 Process Engineering
EG1011:03 Statics and Dynamics
EG1012:03 Electric Circuits
MA1000:03 Mathematical Foundations (The College may recommend some students undertake MA1020:03 Preparatory Mathematics prior to undertaking MA1000)
MA1003:03 Mathematical Techniques
PH1005:03 Advanced Stream Physics 1
Level 2
CP2404:03 Database Modelling
CP2406:03 Programming III
MA2000:03 Mathematics for Scientists and Engineers
Level 3
CP3407:03 Advanced Software Engineering
EG3000:03 Introduction to Systems Engineering and Project Management
Level 4
EG4011:03 Thesis Part 1 of 2
EG4012:03 Thesis Part 2 of 2
OPTIONS
Select an Engineering major from Table A
PLUS
Select 3 credit points of subjects from List 1
PLUS
Select 9 credit points of subjects from List 2
PLUS
Select 6 credit points of any undergraduate subjects or if required to undertake MA1020:03 Preparatory Mathematics, select 3 credit points of any undergraduate subjects
List 1
CP1406:03 Web Design and Development
CP1407:03 Introductory Machine Learning and Data Science
CP1409:03 Operating Systems and Shell Scripting
CP2405:03 Collective Intelligence and Entrepreneurship
CP2408:03 Design Thinking II
CP2410:03 Algorithms and Data Structures
CP2501:03 Cloud Computing
List 2
CP3402:03 Content Management Systems
CP3403:03 Data Mining
CP3404:03 Information Security
CP3405:03 Design Thinking III
CP3406 :03 Mobile Computing
CP3501:03 Deep Learning
TABLE A (MAJORS)
Credit points in major | 48 credit points |
Notes | Students are expected to complete the core Level 1 Engineering subjects of the course before commencing their chosen major |
Special requirements | Some subjects in each of the majors may require students to participate in field trips, site visits or other off-campus activities. A fee may be charged by the College for costs associated with these trips. |
MAJOR | AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
JCU Townsville | ||
JCU Townsville | ||
JCU Cairns JCU Townsville | Not available for mid-year entry at JCU Cairns JCU Cairns: This major at JCU Cairns holds conditional provisional accreditation at the level of Professional Engineer with Engineers Australia. | |
JCU Cairns | Not available for mid-year entry | |
JCU Townsville |
Location
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
JCU Cairns | Course not available for mid-year entry See TABLE A (MAJORS) for availability of majors at each campus |
JCU Townsville | Course available for mid-year entry See TABLE A (MAJORS) for availability of majors at each campus |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 5 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Maximum time to complete | 13 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 3 years |
Progression
Course progression | Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | No
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Special assessment | The engineering thesis topic must be specific to the student’s chosen engineering major. |
Professional accreditation | Nil |
Supplementary exam for | Not applicable |
Credit
Eligibility | Students may apply for credit transfer for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Credit Transfer Procedure. |
Maximum allowed | 63 credit points |
Currency | Credit will be granted only for studies completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course. |
Expiry | Credit gained for any subject shall be cancelled 23 years after the date of the examination upon which the credit is based if, by then, the student has not completed this course. |
Other restrictions | A minimum of 18 credit points of engineering subjects (including 6 credit points of fourth year thesis subjects) should be completed at James Cook University for each of levels 3 and 4. If the student requests credit approaching this maximum level, then the advanced standing should be predominantly from the first two levels of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) program. |
Award Details
Award title | BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (HONOURS) - BACHELOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY |
Approved abbreviation | BEng(Hons)-BInfTech |
This is a joint degree | Yes |
Inclusion of majors on | Majors will appear on the testamur |
Exit with lesser award | Students who have completed 24 credit points of their course award requirements, and withdraw from or fail to meet the requirements for progression in the later years, may be eligible for the award of Diploma of Tertiary Studies or the Diploma of Engineering [Pathway]. |
Course articulation | Not applicable |
Estimated annual Commonwealth Supported fee: $AUD7,345.00
A Student Services and Amenities fee is payable per subject up to a maximum amount per year.
A variety of Scholarships are available to suit different student types.
An ATAR is the score required for entry into most undergraduate courses. If you are not a Year 12 school leaver or do not have an ATAR, you can be assigned an equivalent score. Scores are calculated from previous study that you might have completed, either secondary, tertiary or vocational, or previous paid employment experience.
JCU offers pathway courses to help you move into a degree. Pathway courses provide you with an individualised study plan and specialised support as you transition to university.
Contact us to find out more.
Note the course QTAC code for the location you've chosen. You'll need to enter it as part of your QTAC application.
Application dates vary between courses, whether they're delivered in semester, trimester or carousel study modes. View our Application due dates page for more information.
ATAR score is indicative only. Entry scores will be finalised in the major offer round.
Real stories
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Student
Alan Liang
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Bachelor of Information Technology
JCU Engineering and I.T. are super approachable when it comes to pursuing interesting real-world projects. I was able to accomplish one of my career aspirations while studying - developing systems that make a change to the real world.
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Student
Jessica Grimes
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Bachelor of Information Technology
I believe that the IoT industry is evolving. It is bringing innovative approaches to real-world problems, while making a big impact on our quality of life. Studying Electronic Systems and Internet of Things at JCU has enabled me to be join the next generation of innovators in an advancing industry.
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Alumni
Luke Donnet
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Bachelor of Information Technology
A Bachelor of Engineering and IT at JCU equipped me with valuable skills for today’s technologically focused society. I was able to develop a supportive network of JCU staff and peers, as well as crossover skills from both disciplines that are complimentary, e.g. software development and automatic control systems.
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Lecturer
Dr Mostafa Rahimi Azghadi
Senior Lecturer, Electrical and Electronic Engineering
The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) prepares students for their field specific engineering duties, while adding the Bachelor of Information Technology sharpens skills and gives extra ability to speak the language of technology. Double degree graduates are more competitive because they bring more skills to the job
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Employer
Jim Greatorex
GHD
Approximately 75% of our professional staff in North Queensland have studied engineering at JCU. GHD continues to prioritise students that have studied locally as the quality of education and resilience of character that local graduates bring to our business is exceptional.