Bachelor of Computer Systems Engineering (Honours)
University of Newcastle - Newcastle - Callaghan
Overview
As a computer systems engineer, you’ll combine creativity and problem-solving skills with your interest in computing and networks. Graduates have a unique skill set in hardware design, software design, communications systems and networks. These skills are essential in rapidly growing fields like the Internet of Things, autonomous vehicles and machine learning. With a Bachelor of Computer Systems Engineering (Honours), you might find yourself developing advanced computing hardware and software for diverse industrial sectors including intelligent transport, e-health, aviation, and civic infrastructure, which are the building blocks of modern society.
Majors
Areas of study
Communication networks, computer and electrical engineering, cyber security, digital systems design, distributed systems, electronics, embedded systems, engineering management and systems, internet of things, programmable logic design, software engineering, systems design and web engineering.
Elective pathways: All University of Newcastle Engineering (Honours) programs facilitate the study of a wide range of elective pathways to customise our students' learning experience. These can deepen or broaden the knowledge base of the core program, depending on the student's desires and interests.
Potential Career Outcomes
Career opportunities
Computer systems engineering is flexible and diverse. Graduates might choose to focus on hands-on fieldwork, design and development, or pursue a leadership role managing people and projects.
Typical positions may include cloud computing engineer, computer systems engineer, cyber security engineer, electronics engineer, embedded systems developer, ICT engineer and network engineer.
ATAR & Selection Rank
The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2023.
| ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds | ATAR (excluding adjustment factors) | Selection Rank (including adjustment factors) |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer | <5 | <5 |
| Median rank to receive an offer | <5 | <5 |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | <5 | <5 |
<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made
Admission Criteria
Please refer to the University of Newcastle website for admission criteria information.
This information is sourced from Course Seeker, a joint initiative between the Australian Government and the Tertiary Admission Centres. View more information on Course Seeker.
University
University of Newcastle
Campus
Newcastle - Callaghan
Course Type
Bachelors Honours
Study Area
Engineering
Delivery Mode
On-campus
Duration
Full-time: 4 years, Part-time: Available
Indicative ATAR
Unknown
Course Link
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- State
- NSW
- Type
- University
- Courses
- 147
- Campuses
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Central Coast - Ourimbah Gosford Newcastle - Callaghan Newcastle City Precinct Port Macquarie Sydney
Please note that these statistics simply refer to the information we have in our database. This is not an exhaustive list of courses offered at University of Newcastle. Please refer to the institution's website for the most current information.
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