AEROSPACE GATEWAY
SCHOOLS
DIRECT ENTRY TO UQ 2016
SNAPSHOT
► Founded in 1910
► 50,000 students
► 11,000 international students
from 140 countries
► Group of Eight (Go8)
member
► Universitas21 member
► Two campuses
WHAT IS ENGINEERING?
The application of science to create useful
products and services for the community within
economic, environmental and resource
constraints
ENGINEERING AT UQ
► Queensland’s largest choice of engineering study areas
► Excellent employment opportunities strengthened by UQ’s
world-class reputation
► Loads of practical experience through site visits, vacation
work and industry placements (60 days of industry
experience minimum)
► Expert lecturers - students learn from leading engineers,
industry specialists and staff whose research is changing the
world and the way industry does business
► General first year plans (optional) for students who haven’t
decided in which study area they want to specialise
► Advanced theoretical knowledge and practical skills to meet
industry needs – provides a strong foundation for your
engineering career
► Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) is a four-year degree;
dual programs available
LARGEST CHOICE OF
SPECIALISATIONS
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Chemical
Chemical and Biological
Chemical and Environmental
Chemical and Materials
Chemical and Metallurgical
Civil
Civil and Environmental
Civil and Geotechnical
Electrical
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Electrical and Biomedical
Electrical and Computer
Mechanical
Mechanical and Aerospace
Mechanical and Materials
Mechatronic
Mining
Mining and Geotechnical
Software
LARGEST CHOICE OF
SPECIALISATIONS
LARGEST CHOICE OF
SPECIALISATIONS
LARGEST CHOICE OF
SPECIALISATIONS
HYSHOT PROGRAM
BE (HONS) ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (BE Hons)
►Single Point of Entry
► High school prerequisites:
Maths B, English, Chemistry or Physics
(Maths C and both Chemistry and Physics recommended)
► Overall Position (OP) 6 in 2015
► UQ Bonus Point Scheme
ICT AT UQ
► UQ’s ICT programs teach current technologies and the
ability to adapt to the constantly changing ICT world
► UQ supports theory with industry practice through a
strong component of project work
► You can undertake an industry project in your final
year, enabling you to work for several months in
industry
► UQ ICT students have access to state-of-the-art
computer facilities (more than 10 computer labs with
24-hour access for students)
ICT AT UQ
► You can keep your options open because UQ’s
Bachelor of Information Technology is structured to
allow you to easily transfer into other programs, such
as the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours).
► You will have opportunities to develop multidisciplinary
skills and knowledge in areas diverse as music,
design, mathematics, psychology, engineering,
physical and biological science, and communications.
ICT AT UQ
► Three years (BInfTech)
► Majors
Bioinformatics
Human-Computer Interaction
Software Design
Software Information Systems
Computer Systems and Networks
 Double Major
Enterprise Information Systems
Also in Engineering
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Software Engineering
Mechatronic
ICT AT UQ
ICT AT UQ
ICT ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours)
(BInfTechHon)
► Single Point of Entry
► High school prerequisites:
English, Maths B
► Overall Position (OP) 12 in 2015
► UQ Bonus Point Scheme
TEACHING EXCELLENCE
► 2014 Awards for Teaching Excellence
Kelly Greenop (Architecture), Surya Singh and Graeme Smith
(Information Technology & Electrical Engineering)
► Commendations
Stefano Freguia (AWMC and Chemical Engineering), Paul Pounds and
Rahul Sharma, (Information Technology & Electrical Engineering)
► Kelly Greenop, Christine Landorf, Michael Dickson and Timothy O’Rourke
from the School of Architecture whose collaborative project ‘Developing
an integrated 5-dimensional technology learning experience for
architecture students’ also received a Signature TEL Grant.
► Peter Sutton, Ian Cameron and Greg Birkett for the development of the
‘Journey Maker: Enhancing curriculum design, program analytics and the
student experience.
► Teaching informed by industry and research
► EAIT Teaching and Learning http://www.eait.uq.edu.au/learning
RESEARCH EXCELLENCE
Taught by engineers who are changing the world
Professor Stuart Crozier
Australian Professorial Fellow
Biomedical Engineering
Professor Jose Torero
Professor of Fire Safety
Engineering
Professor Zhiguo Yuan
Centre Director
Advanced Water
Management Centre
STRONG INDUSTRY LINKS AND
PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE
► Eleven Professorships funded by industry
► Industry scholarships - $500,000
► Industry lecturers
► Site visits, field trips, real projects
► Relevant industry work experience
► Study Abroad
GRADUATE DEMAND
► Population growth in SE QLD and pressure on the
resources, mining, oil & gas and infrastructure industries
has resulted in a drop in demand for engineers.
► Downturns in the engineering industry has happened
before and it will get better – cyclical nature of job
market
► Demand for engineers at all levels and across all
disciplines has dropped over last few years. Whilst
demand is rising slowing, the engineering market
currently remains weak.
► The average starting salary for a graduate aerospace
engineer is $60,000 to $65,000
DIRECT ENTRY TO UQ
Aerospace Gateway Schools
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Three nominees per school
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25 offers in total
Academic Requirements
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Results in Year 12 as projected by Principal
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Overall: at least HA in five subjects
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For BE: at least HA in Maths B and least HA in
Physics or Chemistry
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For BInfTech: at least HA in Maths B
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No need to study Aerospace
DIRECT ENTRY TO UQ
► Recommendation from Principal
► Evident strong interest in engineering and/or
information technology studies through demonstrated
participation in school, extracurricular activities related
to the nominated degree program
► Excellent communication, interpersonal skills and
demonstrated potential for leadership
PROCEDURES
► Apply for Direct Entry through your School
► Schools should submit nominations to the Project Manager
Aerospace Gateway Program by 4 September 2015
► Apply to QTAC as normal (30 Sept deadline)
► UQ will communicate the University’s commitment of a place
in the appropriate degree to the successful students and also
advise unsuccessful students early in Term 4.
► UQ Admissions will ensure that successful students’
matching applications through QTAC will be identified and
result in a formal offer of places at UQ.
SCHOLARSHIPS
► UQ’s Academic Excellence Scholarship program aims
to recognise and reward the achievements of
outstanding school leavers.
► For further information consult the University's
scholarship web site www.uq.edu.au/scholarships
EAIT SCHOLARS PROGRAM
The EAIT Scholars program provides the Faculty’s top
students in engineering, architectural design and
technology programs with enhanced academic, industry
and cultural experiences, as the University aims to further
develop your skills, knowledge and experiences, in
preparation for long-term leadership positions.
The program also enables access to exclusive
industry and research events including:
► Annual leadership function
► Industry networking colloquium
► Exclusive Boardroom Lunches with
Senior members of industry.
► Student mentoring opportunities
MORE SCHOLARSHIPS
► ICT Excellence Scholarships
BInfTech
BE (Software, Computer Systems)
BMultMedDes
$3,000 for the first year of study
► ICT Scholarships
http://www.eait.uq.edu.au/ict-scholarships
► Engineering Scholarships
http://www.eait.uq.edu.au/engineering-scholarships
CONTACT DETAILS
UQ Engineering enquiries
Phone: (07) 3365 4777
Web: www.eait.uq.edu.au
Email: admin@eait.uq.edu.au
UQ ICT enquiries
Phone: (07) 3365 4777
Web: www.eait.uq.edu.au
Email: admin@eait.uq.edu.au