James Cook University JCU

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Information Technology

James Cook University JCU

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00117J

In your Engineering (Honours) course, experience industry-based teaching and learn from leading Engineering specialists. Build a thorough understanding of engineering fundamentals in your first year with theoretical and practical learning. You will study a specialised major, with honours-level content integrated throughout. Choose from five different Engineering majors to suit your interests. Participate in 12 weeks of industry-based practical placement — you may even be paid for your work. In your final year, you will complete a major engineering project and thesis. In your Information Technology degree, combine an in-depth basis of computing theory with practical knowledge and skills in software engineering, multimedia, databases and networking. Gain industry experience through internships with local businesses and organisations.

Structure

120 credit points. All students must complete a minimum of 60 days of engineering professional practice during their studies and must hold a current Senior First Aid certificate at time of graduation.

Subjects

  • Chemical engineering
  • Civil engineering
  • Electrical and electronic engineering
  • Electronic systems and the internet of things engineering
  • Mechanical engineering
  • Information techonology

Standard entry requirements

  • Year 12 or equivalent
  • Mathematical Methods (Units 3/4,C) Recommended Knowledge: English (Units 3/4,C)

Recognition

Engineers Australia

Study pathways

Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) is offered to students who meet the stated criteria, available on a full or part-time basis.

Study information

CampusFeesEntryMid year intakeAttendance
JCU Cairns International: $196,400
  • ATAR: 70
No
  • Full-time : 5 years
JCU Townsville International: $196,400
  • ATAR: 70
No
  • Full-time : 5 years

Further information

Electronic systems and the internet of things major only available at Cairns campus. International student visa-holders must not enrol in more than a third of the total credit points for the course in online, distance or external study.

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