Why study computer engineering/computer science at UoN?

The Bachelor of Engineering (Computer)/Bachelor of Computer Science combined degree provides you with the opportunity to complete two degrees in just five years of full-time study. The University of Newcastle aims to provide you with a well-rounded mix of hardware and software topics combined with more theoretical studies in computer science. Core courses are from the areas of computer engineering, digital systems, software engineering, signal processing, electronics and computer science.

Graduates of this combined degree enjoy excellent career prospects, gaining skills in:

• digital and computer systems
• digital signal processing
• tracking and surveillance
• measurement and sensing
• data processing systems
• software engineering
• electronic systems
• manufacturing industry.

Graduates find careers in many facets of engineering, science and other technology based disciplines, or can gain employment as software programmers in industry, commerce or government departments.

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Benefits of a combined degree

A combined degree means that you can achieve two qualifications in one go. You will have the advantage of graduating with two degrees, in less time than it would take to complete them separately. Find out more

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Benefits of a combined degree

A combined degree means that you can achieve two qualifications in one go. You will have the advantage of graduating with two degrees, in less time than it would take to complete them separately.

For example, if you are interested in both arts and science, you can complete the requirements for both degrees by choosing the Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science. After four years of full time study, you will graduate with two degree qualifications. Study them separately and it can take you up to six years full-time.

A combined degree will increase your career options, skills and knowledge, enhancing your academic and professional qualities, making you more desirable to employers. You will have more variety in your studies and satisfy more than one of your interests – you may be keen on drama and biology, this way you can study both.

There are some special requirements with combined degrees. Students must undertake a program of study that incorporates the requirements for each individual degree.

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