Bachelor of Advanced Engineering (Honours)

This degree is designed for high-achieving students. Undertake advanced engineering study to boost your future career with guaranteed opportunities for paid internships, industry and research experience. Students are expected to maintain a credit average GPA to remain in this degree.

In your first year, you'll develop a strong foundation in basic science and engineering principles. In your second year, you'll choose your preferred major so you can focus on your passion. In your final year you'll put your skills to work on a project with one of our industry partners here or overseas, as part of our trimester-long Industry Affiliates Program.

Created in close collaboration with engineering professionals, this degree is designed so the lessons you learn inside and outside the classroom have real, immediate value for your career. Throughout your studies you'll be able to apply your knowledge in a range of practical settings including mentorships and work placements. From your first year you'll have the opportunity to engage in two to three weeks of paid, full-time industry experience, increasing to four to five weeks in second year, and up to twelve weeks in your third year as part of your capstone course.

Areas of study

Civil engineering (Gold Coast, Brisbane South - Nathan), electrical and electronic engineering (Gold Coast), electrical and renewable energy engineering (Gold Coast), electronic engineering (Brisbane South - Nathan), electronic and energy engineering (Brisbane South - Nathan), electronic and UAV engineering (Brisbane South - Nathan), environmental engineering (Brisbane South - Nathan), mechanical engineering (Gold Coast, Brisbane South - Nathan), mechatronics (Brisbane South - Nathan).

Career opportunities

Get a head start in your career by partnering with top engineering companies through your degree's industry mentoring and networking opportunities. You'll also gain transferable skills that can be used across a variety of industries. Your core logical, analytical and critical thinking skills will be an asset in any industry, and through your chosen specialisation, you'll have the ability to develop robust solutions to complex problems.

Professional recognition

Professional accreditation for the Bachelor of Advanced Engineering (Honours) will be sought from Engineers Australia.

Fees and charges

Refer to Griffith University current fee information.

Course updates
Courses are added and cancelled throughout the admissions year and course details are subject to change. Check the UAC course search regularly.