Degree overview

Use your computer systems skills to solve real-world challenges

The combined Bachelor of Computing Systems Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Computer Science will provide you with a well-rounded skill set in both the hardware and software functions needed to develop innovative solutions to challenges the industry faces.

Career opportunities

Computer science is a high-growth industry with lots of available roles, but there are so many jobs that haven’t even been invented yet!

Roles are flexible and diverse. You may prefer hands-on fieldwork or design and development. Or you might prefer a leadership role managing people and projects.

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91.8% employed within four months of graduating.

Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020-2022 - Undergraduate Engineering

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$70,000 median starting salary.

Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020-2022 - Undergraduate Engineering

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

UAC Code , Program Code 40341

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Duration (FT)(PT)

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UAC Code

Program Code 40341

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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English proficiency requirements IELTS overall minimum -
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CRICOS Code

Program Code 40341

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

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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 computer science skills in:

  • compiler design
  • formal languages and automata
  • internet communication
  • introduction to algorithmics
  • machine intelligence
  • operating systems
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 Computer Science

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 Computer Science 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 placements 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.

Computer science students undertake between 200-250 hours of career-ready placement with a relevant organisation.

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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