UQ0024

Does engineering become busier in the third and fourth years?

The third and fourth years are not necessarily busier. The workload may increase because of specialized subjects, experiments, practical exercises, and graduation research, while the number of classes may decrease depending on your course enrollment. Actual busyness varies by the department’s curriculum, laboratory, and course choices.

Key points

  • The workload may increase due to specialized subjects, experiments, and practical exercises.
  • Busyness can vary depending on how graduation research progresses.
  • The number of classes may decrease depending on course enrollment.

Things to check

  • Busyness varies by department, laboratory, and the courses you take.