University of Queensland
5.5 years
Combine engineering expertise with arts flexibility in this dual degree program. Choose from 6 engineering specializations and 45+ arts majors to develop technical skills alongside communication, teamwork, and critical thinking abilities.
Applicants must have completed Queensland Year 12 or equivalent with General English (Units 3 & 4, C grade minimum), Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C grade minimum), and either Chemistry or Physics (Units 3 & 4, C grade minimum). Specialist Mathematics and both Chemistry and Physics are recommended for increased flexibility. Minimum ATAR of 84 or IB Rank 32 required. International students must meet English language proficiency requirements (IELTS 6.5 overall or equivalent). Students without Specialist Mathematics may require preparatory courses.
Engineering specializations include Chemical Engineering (energy, mass flows, safety, sustainability), Civil Engineering (infrastructure design, hydrology, geotechnical engineering), Electrical Engineering (renewable energy, power systems, embedded systems), Mechanical Engineering (machine design, manufacturing, automation), Mechatronic Engineering (design principles, robotics, artificial intelligence integration), and Software Engineering (computer programming, databases, cloud computing, cybersecurity). Arts majors span 45+ options including languages (Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Spanish, Indonesian, Russian, Italian, Korean, Latin, Ancient Greek), humanities (history, archaeology, philosophy, religious studies), social sciences (anthropology, criminology, sociology, political science, international relations), creative fields (drama, music, film and television studies, writing), and professional areas (education, communications, journalism).
University of Queensland is ranked 1st in Queensland for both engineering and technology and 1st for arts and humanities according to QS World University Rankings 2026. UQ offers the largest number of engineering study options in Queensland with world-leading researchers and highly-qualified academic staff. The program features extensive practical experience through labs, studios, internships, and industry placements with leading companies. Students benefit from access to specialized facilities including the Archaeology Teaching and Research Centre, Anthropology Museum, and race car workshop.
Graduates pursue diverse careers based on their engineering specialization and arts major. Engineering graduates work as chemical engineers, civil engineers, mechanical engineers, software engineers, and electrical engineers with companies like Siemens, Philips, Cochlear, and Medtronic. Arts majors lead to careers in education, government, international relations, media, communications, and cultural institutions. Combined degree holders are highly competitive for roles requiring both technical expertise and communication skills, with graduate salaries ranging from A$67K-A$76K depending on specialization.
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