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undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Computer Systems Engineering (Honours)

Course code: #40359

undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Computer Systems Engineering (Honours)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2023)

    $39,945 AUD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    4 years

  • PSW

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    64.9 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    111305D

Highlights
Work Integrated Learning (WIL)

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-February 31-January-2025 2025-01-31
Winter-July 30-June-2025 2025-06-30
Fall-February 31-January-2024 2024-01-31
Winter-July 30-June-2024 2024-06-30

Overview

Bachelor of Computer Systems Engineering (Honours)

Computer systems engineers use digital and computing technologies to solve problems in industrial systems.  

As part of this program at the University of Newcastle, students will learn to combine creativity with technology. 

Students will develop both hardware and software for electronic and ICT systems. 

These skills are essential in rapidly growing fields like the Internet of Things, autonomous vehicles, and machine learning.

Their skills span hardware design, software design, communications systems and networks. 

Graduates will combine these skills in creative and innovative ways to solve real-world problems.

With this degree, you could be developing advanced computing hardware and software for diverse sectors. 

Computer systems engineers work with sectors that are the building blocks of modern society. 

Key sectors include automation, smart homes, intelligent transport, e-health, aviation, and civic infrastructure.


Work Integrated Learning

All University of Newcastle engineering students complete 12 weeks of industrial experience during their degree.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$47,814

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $8,916
Accommodation 1 bed room $7,869
Tuition 1 person $39,945

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Academic transcript
  • Completion certificate
  • Evidence of English proficiency
  • Passport biometric page
  • For programs requiring work experience, a curriculum vitae (CV)/resume and/or letters of work experience are recommended.

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

60
12
listening
21
writing
18
speaking
13
reading

PTE

50
54
listening
54
writing
54
speaking
54
reading

Cambridge

169
169
listening
169
writing
169
speaking
169
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

English language skills test equivalence:  

IELTS 6.0 with no subtest less than 6.0

TOEFL IBT: 60-78 with a Writing score of 21-23, Speaking 18-19, Reading 13-18, and Listening 12-19

PTE: 50-57 with all bands 54

Cambridge: 169 -175  with all bands 169

The University of Newcastle offers a wide range of intensive English language programs to help students achieve their goal of studying at the University of Newcastle.

Course NameDurationEntry RequirementsLead to
English Language Bridging - Elementary10 weeksIELTS 4.0Intermediate
English Language Bridging - Intermediate10 weeksIELTS 5.0Upper-Intermediate
English Language Bridging - Upper-Intermediate10 weeksIELTS 5.5Advanced English 
Advanced (EAP)10 weeksIELTS 6.0Undergraduate & Postgraduate Coursework Program

Students with an offer for Undergraduate programs may enter Upper Intermediate English with an IELTS score of 5.0Upper-Intermediate

Students with an offer for Undergraduate programs may enter this course with an IELTS score of 5.5.


Academic background and requirement

Entry requirements:

Senior secondary school qualification

 

Assumed Knowledge:

  • HSC Mathematics (Band 5 or above) or equivalent.
  • One science-related subject would also be an advantage (Physics or Chemistry preferred).

Applicants who have achieved less than Band 5 may be admitted to the program but may need additional studies to complete the program's requirements successfully.

Applicants who have completed HSC Mathematics General 2 may be admitted to the program but can expect to undertake additional studies to complete the program's requirements successfully.  

 

Recommended Studies:

  • HSC Mathematics Extension 1 or equivalent.
  • Study of one science-related subject would also be an advantage (Physics or Chemistry preferred).

 

 

GPA:

China:

China (Peoples’ Republic) National Entrance Examination (Gaokao):  487   out of 750   (64.9%)

 

India:

  • All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE): 13
  • Indian School Certificate (CISCE): 83
  • Board of Intermediate Education Andhra Pradesh - Intermediate Public Examination: 80
  • Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board - Higher Secondary Certificate Examination: 80
  • Government of Karnataka Department of Pre-University Education - Second Year PreUniversity Examination: 80

 

Foundation Studies

The University of Newcastle College of International Education Foundation Studies Program can be completed in either two or three trimesters and is designed to prepare international students for university study, both academically and socially. 

Career opportunities

  • Information and Communications Technologist
  • Computer Systems Engineer
  • Systems Engineer
  • Information Technology Manager
  • Computer Systems Analyst
  • Network Engineer
  • Solutions Architect
  • Embedded System Developer
  • Electronics Engineer
  • Cyber Security Engineer
  • Web Computing Developer

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