Bachelor of Engineering (Computer and Network Engineering) (Honours)/Bachelor of Computer Science

Career

Businesses will spend more on software and computer systems in the years to come. The demand for graduates with both computer engineering and computer science expertise is expected to be very high.

Computer scientists and computer engineers design and build computer and communication networks, and work with both the hardware and structure of computer systems and the software controlling them.

Graduates of the Bachelor of Engineering (Computer and Network Engineering) (Honours) / Bachelor of Computer Science can pursue a career in a range of industries including, aerospace, automotive, manufacturing, embedded systems, computing, resource, defence, and primary industries.

Telecommunication operators such as Telstra, equipment manufacturers such as Cisco, and IT departments of all organisations employ computer network and systems engineers to carry out design, implementation, and maintenance tasks.

Universities, research organisations and software development companies also need computer scientists and engineers to improve their computer and software technologies and products.

Job opportunities exist with governments to improve defence, security and emergency services.

Entry requirements

To study this course you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests:

IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0)

TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT): minimum overall score of 79 (with minimum of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing)

Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 58 (with no communication band less than 50)

Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): minimum of 176 with no less than 169 in any component.