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- This hands-on design program gets you involved with the design of realistically detailed products suitable for manufacture with a focus on real-world industry engagement.
- You'll be prepared for your career with a range of activities and opportunities such as hands-on design units, project presentations, international study tours, entrepreneurial incubation programs and real-world internships.
- Study a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and gain access to multimillion dollar research facilities, as well as learning practical solutions that impact on the real world.
- With skills in creating and developing innovative, attractive, sustainable and user-friendly products and systems, you may work in fields such as mechanical engineering, transport, service development or manufacturing.
Highlights
- This hands-on design program gets you involved with the design of realistically detailed products suitable for manufacture with a focus on real-world industry engagement.
- You will be prepared for your career with a range of activities and opportunities such as hands-on design units, project presentations, international study tours, entrepreneurial incubation programs and real-world internships.
- Study a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and gain access to multimillion dollar research facilities, as well as learning practical solutions that impact on the real world.
- With skills in creating and developing innovative, attractive, sustainable and user-friendly products and systems, you may work in fields such as mechanical engineering, transport, service development or manufacturing.
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Bachelor of Design (Industrial Design)
This hands-on program gets you involved with the design of realistically detailed products suitable for manufacture with a focus on real-world industry engagement.
Your studies include learning the creative design process, technical aspects of product design, design management, computer-aided industrial design (CAID) technology, human factors and ergonomics, design research, coupled with innovation, aesthetics, marketing, cultural and social values, and design leadership.
You'll be prepared for your career with a range of activities and opportunities such as hands-on design units, project presentations, international study tours, entrepreneurial incubation programs and real-world internships. You'll also benefit from our strong collaborative links with world-class international and national industry professionals.
Many graduates work as industrial designers in consultancies or design departments of product manufacturers, or as entrepreneurs who design their own products.
Other careers include usability expert, service designer, interaction designer, interface designer, corporate identity designer, model maker, movie concept designer, visualisation expert, automotive designer, design manager, design researcher, computer-aided design expert, game designer, design leadership expert and strategic design expert.
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
Study a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and gain access to multimillion dollar research facilities, as well as learning practical solutions that impact on the real world.
With industrial design skills in creating and developing innovative, attractive, sustainable and user-friendly products and systems, you may work in fields such as mechanical engineering, transport, service development or manufacturing.
Specialise and tailor your course to suit your own career aspirations. Study opportunities include student-led projects, international study tours, and access to multimillion dollar research facilities.
As part of this course, you must choose one of the following majors:
- civil engineering
- computer and software systems
- electrical and aerospace engineering
- electrical engineering
- mechanical engineering
- mechatronics
- medical engineering
- chemical process engineering.
Work Integrated Learning
Work Integrated Learning (WIL) is embedded in the curriculum and it is a core component for all engineering students. WIL allows you to graduate with a portfolio of professional skills that provides evidence of your professional competencies.
You are required to undertake 60 days (equivalent to 450 hours) of approved work experience in the engineering environment as part of your work integrated learning.
Careers and outcomes
With skills in creating and developing innovative, attractive, sustainable and user-friendly products and systems, you may work in fields such as mechanical engineering, transport, service development or manufacturing.
Possible careers
- Engineer
- Industrial designer
In order to complete this course, you must complete a total of 480 credit points as outlined below. You will study design, engineering and QUT You units in your first four years and for the remainder of this course you will concentrate on engineering studies.
Design
· Core Introductory units - 72 credit points. Four (4) core units of the Design component also contribute to the Engineering degree.1
· A Design major - 108 credit points from one of the following disciplines: Industrial Design or Interaction Design.
· QUT You: 12 credit points
Engineering (Honours)
· Eight (8) core engineering units (96 cp) including five units in first year (60 cp) +research methods and project (36 cp)
· Sixteen (16) units in one discipline/major (192 cps)
· Four (4) engineering aligned units (48 cps), contributing to the achievement of the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard for Professional Engineer, which also contribute to the Design degree.1
1 Four (4) units contribute to both the engineering degree (to align to Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency for Professional Engineer) and the Design degree.
You must choose a major from:
- chemical process engineering
- civil engineering
- computer and software systems engineering
- electrical engineering
- electrical and aerospace engineering
- mechatronics engineering
- mechanical engineering
- medical engineering
Study overseas
Study overseas while earning credit towards your QUT degree with one of our worldwide exchange partners.
Overseas study can be for one or two semesters (or during the semester break) and the units you take can be in either degree area, depending on how they match with your QUT course.
In order to complete this course, you must complete a total of 480 credit points as outlined below. You will study design, engineering and QUT You units in your first four years and for the remainder of this course you will concentrate on engineering studies.
Design
· Core Introductory units - 72 credit points. Four (4) core units of the Design component also contribute to the Engineering degree.1
· A Design major - 108 credit points from one of the following disciplines: Industrial Design or Interaction Design.
· QUT You: 12 credit points
Engineering (Honours)
· Eight (8) core engineering units (96 cp) including five units in first year (60 cp) +research methods and project (36 cp)
· Sixteen (16) units in one discipline/major (192 cps)
· Four (4) engineering aligned units (48 cps), contributing to the achievement of the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard for Professional Engineer, which also contribute to the Design degree.1
1 Four (4) units contribute to both the engineering degree (to align to Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency for Professional Engineer) and the Design degree.
You will choose a major from Chemical Process, Civil, Computer and Software Systems, Electrical, Electrical and Aerospace, Mechatronics, Mechanical or Medical.
Study overseas
Study overseas while earning credit towards your QUT degree with one of our worldwide exchange partners.
Overseas study can be for one or two semesters (or during the semester break) and the units you take can be in either degree area, depending on how they match with your QUT course.
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2025 fees
2025: CSP $9,500 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2025 fees
2025: $41,000 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2024 fees
2024: CSP $8,900 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2024 fees
2024: $39,000 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
QUT Excellence Scholarship (Academic)
QUT's premier offering for students with outstanding academic achievement.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
Women in Engineering Scholarship
A scholarship for future female undergraduate students who want to study engineering.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Women
QUT Elite Sport Scholarship
QUT's premier offering for students with outstanding sporting achievement.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Sporting excellence
QUT Budding Entrepreneur Scholarship
A scholarship for innovative individuals who are engaged in their passion for entrepreneurial action.
- Scholarship eligibility
QUT Real World International Scholarship
A scholarship to cover tuition fees, with eligibility based on your prior academic achievements.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
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