Degree overview

Be at the forefront of new thinking

Mathematics underpins so much of our society. From autonomous vehicles to smart homes, artificial intelligence and data analytics - maths is the foundation of it all. Pair this with creativity and technical skills to open up dynamic career opportunities.

Career opportunities

With this degree, you could work on developing advanced computing hardware and software for diverse sectors. You could work in a wide range of fields including communications, international finance and the futures market, the energy sector, and medical and health research.

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91.8% employed within four months of graduating.

Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020-2022 - Undergraduate Engineering

Bachelor of Computer Systems Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Mathematics

UAC Code , Program Code 40340

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UAC Code

Program Code 40340

This criteria is based on a full-time domestic student attending Callaghan campus. Please select your criteria to personalise your study options and your circumstances.

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CRICOS Code

Program Code 40340

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Course overview

Build critical technical engineering skills by studying courses in:

  • internet of things
  • embedded systems
  • communication networks
  • computer and electrical engineering
  • software engineering
  • programmable logic design
  • electronics design
  • cyber security

Develop your mathematics skills in:

  • advanced physics
  • calculus
  • complex analysis
  • linear algebra
  • mathematical discovery
  • mathematical modelling
  • quantum mechanics and semiconductor physics
  • statistics
This is a combined degree

For additional information about this degree you can refer to the pages for the corresponding single degrees: Bachelor of Computer Systems Engineering (Honours), and Bachelor of Mathematics

2024 Program Handbook

The courses shown above are a guide, and don't reflect the exact year-by-year structure of the program, you should always refer to the program handbook for details of the complete program structure, course requirements and availability.

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Use our degree planner to see what your study journey through the Bachelor of Computer Systems Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Mathematics might look like.

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Student experience

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Hear from University of Newcastle students and alumni, who are delivering new engineering technology, through world class research at ResTech. Sarah, Taylor, Tom and Jackson featured have used our career-ready placement program to gain the practical workplace skills needed to start their careers after graduation.

Career-ready placements

All engineering students complete 12 weeks of industrial experience during their degree. This can be completed in one block or as shorter placements of no less than two weeks.

Through your work placement you’ll build important professional networks and put your learning into practice.

Final year mathematics students complete a capstone project, working with industry on a real-world project.

Studying at Newcastle campus

Student showcase

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Ysobel leads the NUBots, programming soccer playing robots to compete in the RoboCup championships.

Demo Day: First Year Mechatronics, Computer Systems, and Electrical and Electronic Engineering 0:56

Hear from our first year students about what what our mechatronics, computer systems, and electrical and electronic engineering students achieved during their robotics project and testing at Demo Day.

How to apply

Apply as a domestic student

You are a domestic student if you are:

  • An Australian or New Zealand citizen (including dual citizens)
  • A permanent resident of Australia
  • A holder of a permanent Australian visa.

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