Academic advice for Integrated Bachelor and Master of Engineering (BE(Hons)/ME) students

In the School of EECS, the program is available in the fields of:

• Electrical Engineering
• Electrical and Biomedical Engineering
• Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Mechatronic Engineering
• Software Engineering

BE or BE(Hons) or BE dual or BE(Hons) dual degree students who meet the following requirements are eligible to apply for entry to the BE(Hons)/ME

• have a cumulative GPA equivalent to the ATAR required for admission
• have not yet commenced the fourth year thesis course (ENGG4811/ENGG4812/METR4805/REIT4841/REIT4842/METR4900/METR4901) - this course is not part of the BE(Hons)/ME.

Domestic Students

You may apply for the integrated BE(Hons)/ME by completing a program change request on mySI-net. The EAIT Faculty will consider your request and advise you of the outcome. The application deadlines for program changes can be found on the UQ Academic Calendar - usually the Friday prior to orientation week for semester one and semester two. Commonwealth-supported (HECS/HELP) places are available in the BE(Hons)/ME. Students are advised to consult Centrelink about any implications for income support (e.g. Youth Allowance).

International Students

You may submit an international student program change request. Note that there may be fee and visa implications.

Students currently enrolled, or considering enrollment in the BE(Hons)/ME program who need further assistance in planning their studies can arrange an academic advising appointment. Please see the engineering academic advising and resources page for further details.

Students can now choose direct entry to the integrated program or, if eligible, entering the 5-year BE(Hons)/ME at the end of third year (completion of #48). The programs differ in fourth year so application must be made before fourth year is commenced.

BE(Hons)/ME students in their final year will choose either:

• a semester-long full-time placement in industry; or
• a semester-long full-time placement in a research laboratory with UQ or an external organisation (including international universities)

ITEE students in the following fields of study should undertake ENGG7291 in Semester 1:

• Mechatronic
• Electrical
• Electrical/Biomedical
• Electrical/Computer
• Software

If a student wants to do a placement in an alternate semester, they will need to self-source an industry placement or undertake a research placement. A self-sourcing guide is available via the EAIT Student Employability Team.

ENGG7291 is an extended 24-week semester (January to June). Students should not complete it in their final semester, as finalisation of grades will occur after graduation and therefore they will not be able to graduate on time.