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QUT (Queensland University of Technology)

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Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Computer and Software Systems)

  • Bachelor (Honours)

Design and modify the computer and software systems that power every aspect of modern life. Work on exciting real-world applications and develop in-demand skills for a range of industries.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor (Honours)
Duration
4 years full-time, 8 years part-time
Course Code
412502, 084921G
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
ATAR
79

About this course

Highlights
  • Design and implement computer systems and software that impact all aspects of modern life, from operating systems and apps, to the software embedded in our mobile phones, GPSs and satellite systems.
  • Apply your engineering expertise to develop safer and more reliable computer systems and software.
  • Work on exciting real-world applications in our advanced computer labs, guided by our expert technical team.
  • Graduate with a highly regarded Honours qualification that will allow you to work across diverse industries both in Australia and overseas.
  • Combine your studies with a second major or double degree and expand your employment opportunities.
Highlights
  • Design and implement computer systems and software that impact all aspects of modern life, from operating systems and apps, to the software embedded in our mobile phones, GPSs and satellite systems.
  • Apply your engineering expertise to develop safer and more reliable computer systems and software.
  • Work on exciting real-world applications in our advanced computer labs, guided by our expert technical team.
  • Graduate with a highly regarded Honours qualification that will allow you to work across diverse industries both in Australia and overseas.
  • Combine your studies with a second major or double degree and expand your employment opportunities.

Entry requirements

Year 12 early offer scheme

If you're a current Queensland Year 12 student you may be eligible to receive an offer for this course on the last day of Queensland Year 12 before receiving your ATAR or selection rank.

Helping you to get into your course

If you dont think your ATAR or selection rank is high enough to get into this course you can guarantee your entry with guaranteed advanced standing by upgrading through one the following programs which you can select as one of your QTAC preferences:

QUT College Diploma in Engineering

QUT College Diploma in Engineering graduates will automatically receive an offer to start the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) within three weeks after completion of the diploma. You will also automatically receive 1 year (96 credit points) credit transfer and be able to complete the degree in 3 years as a full-time student.

Find out more about the QUT College Diploma in Engineering

Dual TAFE-Qld Brisbane/QUT award

If you enrol in a QTAC offer in the following dual TAFE-Qld Brisbane/QUT award you will automatically receive a QUT conditional offer in June (semester 1 QTAC offer) or October (semester 2 QTAC offer) after your enrolment at TAFE-Qld Brisbane is confirmed.

Upon completion of the TAFE-Qld courses you will be able to enrol at QUT. You will also automatically receive 1 year (96 credit points) credit transfer and be able to complete the degree in 3 years as a full-time student if you complete the advanced diploma

More details will be provided in your QUT conditional offer letter.

Study locations

Gardens Point

What you will learn

Computer and software engineers create and modify software programs such as operating systems applications software communications software and software embedded in devices ranging from mobile phones to GPSs satellites and aircraft flight systems. The discipline combines principles of computer science with the rigour and problem-solving skills of engineering.

If you are interested in computer programming technical design and solving complex problems then software engineering may be for you.

Explore your options

Your engineering degree features common units in the first year that combine broad foundation principles with a wide range of major choices giving you flexibility and options before you choose your career specialisation.

Work Integrated Learning

Work Integrated Learning (WIL) is embedded in the curriculum and it is a core component for all engineering students. WIL allows you to graduate with a portfolio of professional skills that provides evidence of your professional competencies.

You are required to undertake 60 days of approved work experience in the engineering environment as part of your work integrated learning.

Career pathways

Careers and outcomes

As a computer systems and software engineer you'll create and modify all types of computer systems and software programs including those that require a detailed knowledge of the underlying hardware and signal and control systems.

With cyber security an increasing issue across all industries you'll also play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and reliability of critical computer systems and software that underpin every aspect of modern life.

Computer and Software Systems engineers are employed in various roles across a range of industries including information technology service industries transport mining manufacturing finance and farming.

If you're interested in computer programming technical design and solving complex problems then software engineering may be the perfect career for you.

Professional recognition

This course has professional accreditation from Engineers Australia (EA). EA is a signatory to the Washington Accord which permits graduates to work in various countries across the world. This course is recognised internationally in the engineering profession giving QUT graduates more career opportunities overseas. Full professional accreditation from Engineers Australia has been given for this course.

The Computer Systems and Software Major is Australian Computer Society (ACS) accredited giving graduates eligibility for ACS membership recognition by ACS for certification and migration skills assessment and international recognition by signatories of the Seoul Accord.

Possible careers
  • Computer systems engineer
  • Software engineer

Course structure

To graduate with a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) students are required to complete 384 credit points of course units as outlined below:

(a) Core units (96cp) consisting of 60 cp of first year units:

  • 3 core Engineering units (36cp)
  • MZB127 Engineering Mathematics and Statistics (12cp)
  • An introductory unit in Engineering Mathematics (12cp) chosen from a list of two units dependant on mathematical preparedness

and 36 cp of Honours units consisting of:

  • Research methods 12cp
  • Capstone Project 24 cp (Standard progression is EGH400-1 and EGH400-2. EGH408 requires Study Area Coordinator approval.)

(b) Major: One (1) block of eleven (11) major units (132cp) plus five (5) Advanced Major Honours level units 60cp (192 credit points)

(c) Complementary Studies: 1 x Second Major (8 unit set) or 2 x Minor (4 unit set each) from the options specified for your chosen major. (96 credit points). In the case where students complete 2 minors at least one must be from the specified list for the Study Area A.

To graduate with a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) students are required to complete 384 credit points of course units as outlined below:

(a) Core units (96cp) consisting of 60 cp of first year units:

  • 3 core Engineering units (36cp)
  • MZB127 Engineering Mathematics and Statistics (12cp)
  • An introductory unit in Engineering Mathematics (12cp) chosen from a list of two units dependant on mathematical preparedness

and 36 cp of Honours units consisting of:

  • Research methods 12cp
  • Capstone Project 24 cp (Standard progression is EGH400-1 and EGH400-2. EGH408 requires Study Area Coordinator approval.)

(b) Major: One (1) block of eleven (11) major units (132cp) plus five (5) Advanced Major Honours level units 60cp (192 credit points)

(c) Complementary Studies: 1 x Second Major (8 unit set) or 2 x Minor (4 unit set each) from the options specified for your chosen major. (96 credit points). In the case where students complete 2 minors at least one must be from the specified list for the Study Area A.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Computing & Information Systems courses at QUT (Queensland University of Technology).
79%
Overall satisfaction
86.8%
Skill scale
67.4%
Teaching scale
71.4%
Employed full-time
$85.6k
Average salary