The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation is a distinctive dual degree that combines rigorous, accredited professional engineering education with a transformative transdisciplinary program in creative thinking, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Designed for students who want to be more than technical specialists, the course equips graduates to design, create, manage, and improve complex engineering systems while also developing the lateral thinking, future-scenario planning, and leadership capabilities demanded by the modern economy. Students choose a major within engineering — such as civil, electrical, mechanical, software, mechatronic, or data science engineering — and simultaneously complete a structured program in creative intelligence, studying how innovation happens, how to initiate it, and how to lead it across industries and organisations. The course typically spans five years of full-time study and requires the completion of at least 12 weeks of professional engineering work experience, alongside internship opportunities embedded within the creative intelligence component. This unique combination means graduates leave with both a fully accredited engineering qualification and a credential in applied innovation, making them exceptionally versatile in the workplace.

This course is ideally suited to students who see engineering as a platform for broader societal change — not just the application of technical formulas. Employers across sectors including technology, infrastructure, defence, energy, construction, advanced manufacturing, fintech, and the creative industries actively seek graduates who can bridge technical rigour with human-centred design thinking and entrepreneurial agility. Organisations such as major engineering consultancies, government infrastructure agencies, technology companies, start-ups, and research institutions all value this dual-skilled profile, recognising that the challenges of the 21st century — from climate change and smart cities to artificial intelligence and digital transformation — require engineers who can think as creatively as they compute.

Domestic applicants are typically required to have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification (or equivalent, such as an Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma) at the required ATAR level. Mathematics Extension 1 (or equivalent advanced mathematics) is generally assumed knowledge, and in some engineering majors, physics or chemistry may also be expected at the senior secondary level. ATARs for this combined degree tend to be higher than for the standard engineering degree alone, reflecting the competitive demand for this distinctive dual qualification. Applicants who do not meet the direct entry requirements may be eligible through pathway programs, foundation studies, or by demonstrating relevant prior learning or experience.

International applicants and domestic applicants with international qualifications must demonstrate English language proficiency. Typical minimum requirements include an Academic IELTS score of 6.5 overall with no sub-score below 6.0 in writing, a TOEFL internet-based score of 79–93 with a writing score of at least 21, or a PTE Academic score of 58–64. Other recognised tests such as Cambridge C1 Advanced may also be accepted at equivalent thresholds. Applicants are encouraged to check the specific requirements for their chosen engineering major, as some disciplines may have additional prerequisites or selection criteria. There is no portfolio requirement for most engineering majors, though some creative intelligence components may involve reflective or design-based tasks during the program. Students with relevant work experience or prior studies in engineering, science, or creative fields may be eligible to apply for recognition of prior learning.