Computer Engineering
Why choose computer engineering?
Be creative, get technical and learn skills for the future. From aircraft control systems to high tech toys, you will be part of a fast paced industry on the cutting edge of information and communication technology. You will design and develop applications ranging from automobile control systems to entertainment systems such as Playstation or Xbox. Demand for computer engineers is strong both in Australia and internationally.
Why study with us?
This degree will equip you with superior practical skills, and there is opportunity to put computer engineering theory into practice with a 12-week industrial experience placement.
What will I study?
Mathematics, physics, electrical and general engineering courses, together with computer and software engineering courses. Electives include communications, analogue and digital electronics, automatic control, computer operating systems and software engineering. In fourth year you will undertake an individual project – an opportunity for you to apply your skills to a realistic computer engineering design problem.
Professional recognition
This degree is accredited by the Australian Computer Society, Engineers Australia and other affiliated international bodies.
Career opportunities
Graduates have excellent employment prospects and find work in computer design and development, instrumentation and control, ICT infrastructure, defence applications, healthcare systems and communication networks/internet development. Jobs may include research and development, applications development and systems management.
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