Engineering (Honours) Double Degrees

These double degrees produce professional engineers with a solid foundation in engineering principles and the managerial skills to run complex projects. Students develop knowledge and skills in their preferred engineering major combined with key competencies in business, computer science, data science, environmental science, information technology, industrial design, or applied mathematics and physics. In their final year, students can enhance their employment opportunities and gain valuable contacts through an industry-based project or placement.

Areas of study

Engineering (Hons) majors: Civil engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, electrical and renewable energy engineering, mechanical engineering. Business majors: Accounting, Asian business, Asian engagement, behavioural science, business analytics, economics, employment relations, events, finance, financial planning, government and international relations, human resource management, innovation and entrepreneurship, international business, logistics and supply chain management, management, marketing, real estate and property development, sport management, sustainable business, taxation, tourism and travel. Computer Science majors: Data science and artificial intelligence, software development. Data Science: Data insights and analysis. Environmental Science majors: Ecology and conservation, environmental management, soil and water science, urban environments. Information Technology majors: Information systems, networks and security, software development. Industrial Design: Industrial engineering. Science majors: Applied mathematics, physics.

Career opportunities

Engineering: Civil, electronic, electrical or mechanical engineer across a wide array of industries.

Business: Depending on your major, accountant; economist; financial planner; advertising, event, marketing or tourism manager; international and Asian business specialist; business owner or entrepreneur; employment relations expert; exporter; human resources manager; real estate agent and property developer; sports manager; sustainable business consultant; information technology professional.

Computer Science: Software developer, computer programmer, software engineer, web and mobile applications developer, data scientist, systems analyst, games developer, software systems architect and computer science researcher.

Data Science: Data expert supporting strategic planning in not-for-profit, government and corporate organisations, start-ups, entrepreneurial enterprises.

Environmental Science: Depending on your major, environmental officer, environmental consultant, wildlife biologist, conservation ecologist, environmental chemist, environmental scientist.

Information Technology: Systems analyst, business analyst, software developer, database administrator, systems administrator, network and security administrator, network architect, technical writer, web developer, app developer, game developer, computer engineer, educator or researcher.

Industrial Design: Industrial designer; innovator; product designer; entrepreneur; creative designer-maker; designer for medical applications, or in automotive or digital fashion.

Science: Depending on your major, statistician, mathematician, physicist; with further study, science journalist, patent lawyer, science teacher; roles in the finance sector that require research and analytical skills, including the application of mathematics and statistics. You may also choose to undertake a fourth-year research honours program, which can lead to a PhD and a career in research.

Fees and charges

Refer to Griffith University current fee information.