
Bachelors of Engineering (Honours) / Mathematics
Overview
Enhance your engineering expertise with advanced mathematics skills, creating a solid foundation for both research opportunities and a versatile career.
This dual degree program allows you to apply advanced mathematical principles to engineering while also preparing you for a research-focused honours degree in mathematics.
Over 5 years, you’ll earn a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) alongside a selection of mathematics courses. You can specialise in areas such as Mathematical Artificial Intelligence or Optimisation and Operations Research, equipping you to tackle complex challenges in engineering and other industries.
Graduating with this dual qualification gives you a strong competitive edge in engineering, whether you're working in infrastructure, healthcare, energy, or software development. Your mathematics studies will enhance your engineering expertise and offer opportunities for advanced research, including honours in mathematics.
With Queensland’s most comprehensive range of engineering disciplines, including chemical, civil, electrical, mechanical, mechatronic and software engineering, you'll have the flexibility to complement your specialisation with emerging fields.
Upon completion, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge and skills to excel in the competitive job market, holding 2 respected qualifications that open doors to a wide range of career paths.
Program highlights
- UQ is home to the largest number of engineering study options in Queensland.
- Graduate with 2 qualifications, boosting your skills and opening pathways to research.
- Benefit from programs designed in collaboration with your future employers and gain hands-on experience from day one, with industry contact and projects embedded throughout your studies.
Majors
Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:
- Aerospace Engineering
- Applied Mathematics
- Biomedical Engineering
- Bioprocess Engineering
How you'll learn
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Work placements
- Fieldwork
What you'll study
At UQ, degrees are called 'programs' and subjects are called 'courses'.
See courses and program structure
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Career possibilities
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
- Environmental engineer
- Electrical engineer
- Aerospace engineer
- Mechanical engineer
- Mechatronic engineer
- Mining engineer
- Software engineer
Average annual salary range
Software Engineer
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Average annual salary range
Mining Engineer
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Program accreditation
The Bachelors of Engineering (Honours) / Mathematics is accredited by:
- Engineers Australia
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Entry requirements
Prerequisites
- General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C);
- Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C);
- and one of Chemistry or Physics (Units 3 & 4, C).
Prerequisites
- General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C);
- Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C);
- and one of Chemistry or Physics (Units 3 & 4, C).
Entry score threshold
ATAR / Rank | IB |
---|---|
92 | 36.75 |
These are the lowest adjusted scores we made an offer to in Semester 1, 2025. Entry scores are based on the most recent Semester 1 intake and are updated in April each year. Meeting the entry score threshold doesn't guarantee admission.
Guarantee your place at UQ: If you meet our guaranteed minimum ATAR you could secure an offer for your preferred program.
English language requirements
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.
PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.
BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.
CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.
OET is not accepted.
There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.
Inherent requirements
To complete this degree, you have to meet its inherent requirements by demonstrating essential skills and attributes. Read the inherent requirements before you apply.
Student visas
International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Bachelors of Engineering (Honours) / Mathematics are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).
There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.
Entry score range
This table shows the range of entry scores for recent secondary students offered a place in the B Engineering(Hons)/BMaths for Semester 1, 2025
Without adjustments | With adjustments | |
---|---|---|
Highest | 99.95 | 99.95 |
Median | 96.95 | 99.15 |
Lowest | 88.15 | 92.3 |
Who you'll study with
Here's a snapshot of our student intake for this program in Semester 1, 2025:
Applicant background | Number of students | Percentage of all students |
---|---|---|
(A) Higher education study | <5 | <5 |
(B) Vocational Education and Training (VET) study | 0 | 0% |
(C) Work and life experience | 0 | 0% |
(D) Recent secondary education | ||
| 44 | 91.7% |
| 0 | 0% |
| 0 | 0% |
International students | <5 | <5 |
Total | 48 | 100% |
"<5" — The number of students is less than 5.
N/A — Students not accepted in this category.
N/P — Not published. The number is hidden to protect the privacy of students in other cells.
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Majors and minors
Specialisations
Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:
Majors
Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:
Minors
Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:
Specialisations
Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:
Majors
Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:
Minors
Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:
Fees and Scholarships
Indicative annual fee
Approximate yearly cost of tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your selected courses and study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.
$7,274
2025
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$7,274
2026
Approximate yearly cost of tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.
AUD $58,056
2025
Fee information for 2026 is not yet available. Fee information displayed is for 2025.
AUD $58,056
2026
Government assistance
Financial aid
As an international student, you might be eligible for financial aid – either from your home country, or from the Australian Government.
HECS-HELP
Domestic places in the Bachelors of Engineering (Honours) / Mathematics are Commonwealth supported. This means the cost of your education is shared between you and the Australian Government.
Instead of tuition fees, Commonwealth supported students pay what are called student contribution amounts.
HECS-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme to assist eligible students with the cost of their student contribution amounts.
Centrelink support
The Australian Government offers a number of income-support payments to eligible Australian university students.
Scholarships
You may be eligible for more than 100 scholarships, including:
How to apply
Applying online
If your senior schooling is from outside Australia, you can submit your application to UQ. Or, if you prefer, you can use an approved UQ agent in your country.
The program code for the Bachelors of Engineering (Honours) / Mathematics is 2492.
Find out more about applying for undergraduate study
If your senior schooling is from Australia
Submit your application to the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre if you're an international student who is currently studying:
- Australian Year 12 (in Australia or another country), or
- the International Baccalaureate in Australia.
The QTAC code for the Bachelors of Engineering (Honours) / Mathematics is 717901.
Applying through QTAC
All domestic applications should be submitted to the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC).
The QTAC code for the Bachelors of Engineering (Honours) / Mathematics is 717901.
Important dates
If you’re studying Year 12 in Australia, go to the QTAC website to check the closing date for this program.
If you’re applying to UQ, the closing date for this program is:
- To commence study in semester 2 - May 31 of the year of commencement.
- To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
Visa processing times vary. Apply and accept your offer as early as you can.
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
Important dates
To check the closing date for this program, go to the QTAC website.
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
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We have several schemes in place to improve your chances of getting a place at UQ.
Pathway options
A rank or score doesn’t determine your potential.
If you're not offered a place in your first-choice program – or if you don't meet the entry requirements – you still have a number of options.
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