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Bachelor of Engineering (BENG) - BEng

QTAC code (Australian and New Zealand applicants): Unspecified (Toowoomba campus: 907332; Distance education: 907335); Civil Engineering (Springfield campus: 927332)

CRICOS code (International applicants): 003581E

 On-campusDistance education
Semester intake:Semester 1 (February)
Semester 2 (July)
Semester 1 (February)
Semester 2 (July)
Campus:Springfield, Toowoomba -
Fees:Commonwealth supported place
Domestic full fee paying place
International full fee paying place
Commonwealth supported place
Domestic full fee paying place
International full fee paying place
Standard duration:4 years full-time, 8 years part-time or external 
Program articulation:

From: Associate Degree of Engineering; Bachelor of Engineering Technology

Contact us

Future Australian and New Zealand students  Future International students  Current students 

Freecall (within Australia): 1800 269 500
Phone (from outside Australia): +61 7 4631 5315
Email: studyeng@usq.edu.au  

Phone: +61 7 4631 5543
Email: international@usq.edu.au 

Freecall (within Australia): 1800 007 252
Phone (from outside Australia): +61 7 4631 2285
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Agricultural engineering major

This major provides students with the knowledge to address problems relating to sustainable agricultural production, precision agriculture and the post-harvest handling of agricultural and other primary products. Students also acquire an understanding of the biological implications, which allows them to work with specialists in agricultural science and biology. USQ is the only institution in Australia that offers degrees specialising in Agricultural Engineering.

Career opportunities

Design, development, research and management in agriculture, irrigation, intensive livestock, processing, transport, forestry, water supply, soil conservation, environmental protection and water conservation both in Australia and overseas.

Civil engineering major

This major provides students with the skills to plan, design, construct and maintain infrastructure, such as roads, railways, airfields, irrigation works, buildings, harbour facilities, dams, pipelines, sewers, tunnels, canals and disposal works. Students have the opportunity to specialise in the areas of project design and construction or research and development. The Bachelor of Engineering may be awarded with Honours to high achieving students.

Career opportunities

The building and development of infrastructure, such as roads, railways, airfields, irrigation works, buildings, harbour facilities, dams, pipelines, sewers, tunnels, canals and disposal works.

Computer systems engineering major

This major is concerned with the analysis, design and development of computer systems, including both hardware and software. The program is based upon electrical engineering and computer science, and, as such, has a considerable overlap with the Electrical and Electronic major. Essentially the same treatment of electronics, control and communication systems is common to both, but the Computer Systems major treats computer and micro-processor hardware and software in much greater detail.

Career opportunities

Engineering applications of expert systems, hardware interfacing computer sales, computer engineering technologist, computer manufacturing and computer systems officer.

Electrical and electronic engineering major

There are four inter-related areas within this major: Energy Systems and Power Electronics, in which students acquire a knowledge of generators, transformers, switchgear, motors and power electronics; Computers and Microprocessors, in which students are introduced to computer architecture, hardware, software, programming and interfacing; Communications, in which students investigate developments in the transmission of information; and Control, in which you learn about signal processing in control and fault diagnosis.

Career opportunities

Analogue and digital electronics, computer engineering, microprocessors and applications, measurement, instrumentation and control, robotics, telecommunications, microwaves, fibre optics, biomedical engineering, power stations, distribution and machines, defence services, electricity networks, government departments.

Environmental engineering major

This major is unique because it focuses on the sustainable management of Australia’s vital soil and water resources. Students develop the skills to apply engineering solutions to environmental problems. It is a broad-ranging major, drawing on the ¾«¶«´«Ã½app’s expertise in environmental engineering, agricultural engineering and land management. Environmental Engineering at USQ provides students with the knowledge and skills to be an 'environmental problem-solver'.

Career opportunities

Water and wastewater treatment, river hydrology, soil conservation, irrigation, salinisation, drainage, mine site rehabilitation, environmental studies, water resources engineering, soil science, engineering problem solving and management.

Instrumentation and Control engineering major

This major addresses the issues and problems that an instrumentation and control engineer is likely to encounter within the workplace. The major covers subjects including dynamics of mechanical systems, heat and mass transfer, sensor design and evaluation, computer systems, architecture, programming and energy systems, as well as linear, computer and adaptive systems control. Significant components of both analogue and digital electronic design are also studied. This major develops a practical awareness of the implementation of control strategies on existing plant, and gives students the skills to use control as a design tool for the construction of new plant. The integration of sensors and instrumentation into both of these approaches is covered at various levels within the program.

Career opportunities

Mining, telecommunications, electricity networks, government departments, hospitals, research organisations, power stations, computer companies, satellite tracking stations, public utilities and manufacturing.

Mechanical engineering major

This major focuses on energy generation, dynamic mechanisms, simulation, manufacturing and fluid flow control. Students will develop skills that are crucial to the development and manufacture of efficient, economical and reliable products. These skills will enable students to design new machines and devices and develop better manufacturing methods and systems.

Career opportunities

Manufacturing, refineries, mining, transportation, computing, energy and education industries, including consultancy, research, project planning and management design, development, supervision and commissioning of new systems, computer-aided design and manufacture of consumer products, machines and equipment, specialist technical sales.

Mechatronic engineering major

Mechatronic Engineering combines the areas of mechanical and electronic engineering to provide students with specialist knowledge in robotics and automation. This major provides students with the skills to be an effective project leader, taking a design from its barest outline to a fully engineered system. It focuses on how to combine moving parts, electronic interfaces, digital controllers and software into effective systems.

Career opportunities

Designing and implementing intelligent mechanical systems such as robots, computer controlled machine tools and automatic processing systems.

Power engineering major

Power engineering students study power systems, including aspects of electrical power generation, distribution and transmission, electrical power equipment and systems, and conduct a final year project in power engineering. Specifications, design and analysis of electrical power equipment and systems and engineering project management are also covered.

Career opportunities

Electricity supply and distribution service providers, electricity generation, mining companies, rail and transport, solar and renewable energy industries, energy consultancy.

Professional accreditation

A graduate of this program is eligible to apply for membership of Engineers Australia as a graduate Professional Engineer. After further professional development, a graduate member with a Bachelor of Engineering may apply for chartered status as a Professional Engineer and, when granted, may use the post-nominal MIEAust CPEng.

The Bachelor of Engineering program is accredited by Engineers Australia and, through an agreement reached between the professional engineering bodies of other countries (the Washington Accord), is also recognised in the United Kingdom, the Unites States of America, Canada, Ireland, Hong Kong, New Zealand and South Africa.