Program Overview

Bachelor of Computer Systems Engineering (Honours)

The Bachelor of Computer Systems Engineering (Honours) program is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to solve complex problems in industrial systems using digital and computing technologies. This program combines creativity with advanced technology, enabling students to develop both hardware and software for electronic, computer, and ICT systems.

Degree Overview

Computer systems engineers have a unique skill set that spans hardware design, software design, artificial intelligence, cyber security, communications systems, and networks. Graduates of this program will be able to combine these skills in creative and innovative ways to solve real-world problems. With this degree, students could be developing advanced computing hardware and software for diverse sectors, including industrial automation, smart manufacturing, intelligent transport, e-health, aviation, and civic infrastructure.

Career Opportunities

Computer systems engineers work in a wide range of industries, with roles that are flexible and diverse. Students may prefer hands-on fieldwork or design, research, and development, or they might prefer a leadership role managing people and projects. Professional outcomes include:

• AI engineer
• Cloud computing engineer
• Computer systems engineer
• Cybersecurity specialist
• Electronics and embedded systems engineer
• ICT solution architect

Program Details

• UAC Code: Newcastle
• Program Code: 40359
• Selection Rank: 77.00
• Duration (FT/PT): 4 years up to 10 years
• Next Start Date: 17 Aug 2026
• CRICOS Code: D
• Indicative Fee 1: AUD 45,690

Course Overview

The program builds critical technical engineering skills in areas such as the Internet of Things, embedded systems, communication networks, computer and electrical engineering, software engineering, programmable logic design, electronics design, and cyber security.

Core Courses

Students must complete the following core courses to fulfill the requirements of this program:

• COMP3500 Security Attacks: Analysis and Mitigation Strategies
• ELEC1310 Introduction to Electrical Engineering
• ELEC1710 Digital and Computer Electronics 1
• ELEC2320 Electrical and Electronic Circuits
• ELEC2430 Circuits and Signals
• ELEC2720 Introduction to Embedded Computing
• ELEC3240 Analog Electronics
• ELEC3500 Telecommunication Networks
• ELEC3540 Analog and Digital Communications
• ELEC3730 Digital and Computer Electronics 2
• ELEC4720 Programmable Logic Design
• ELEC4740 Internet of Things
• ELEC4840A Final Year Engineering Project Part A
• ELEC4840B Final Year Engineering Project Part B
• ENGG1003 Introduction to Engineering Programming with Python
• ENGG1500 Introduction to Professional Engineering
• ENGG2500 Sustainable Engineering Practice
• ENGG3000 Engineering Work Integrated Learning
• ENGG3500 Managing Engineering Projects
• MATH1110 Mathematics for Engineering, Science and Technology 1
• MATH1120 Mathematics for Engineering, Science and Technology 2
• PHYS1220 Advanced Physics II
• SENG1110 Object Oriented Programming
• SENG1120 Data Structures
• SENG2250 System and Network Security
• STAT2110 Engineering Statistics

Electives

Students must choose 20 units from the following course list:

• COMP3260 Data Security
• COMP3330 Machine Intelligence
• COMP3340 Data Mining
• COMP3600 Cyber Security Governance, Risk, and Compliance
• MENG4210 Medical and Industrial Electronic Product Design

Admission Info

• Selection Rank: 77.00
• Duration (FT/PT): 4 years up to 10 years
• Next Start Date: 17 Aug 2026
• English Proficiency Requirements: IELTS overall minimum - 6.0, IELTS section minimum - 6.0

Student Experience

The University of Newcastle offers a range of experiences for students, including career-ready placements, research opportunities, and a vibrant campus life. All engineering students complete 12 weeks of industrial experience during their degree, which can be completed in one block or as shorter placements of no less than two weeks.

Accreditation

The program is accredited by Engineers Australia. Graduates of this program are able to join as graduate members on completion, and as student members during studies.