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University of Canberra

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Bachelor of Engineering in Network and Software Engineering (Honours)

  • Bachelor (Honours)

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor (Honours)
Course Code
344JA, 089802G
International Fees
$34,400 per year

About this course

If you're dreaming of a career developing innovative software solutions to solve complex problems, then the UC Bachelor of Engineering Network Software Engineering (Honours) course is the perfect chance to learn the necessary skills to design and build your perfect career from the ground up.

Integrating the fields of network engineering, software engineering, electronics and information technology, this four-year honours degree will see you explore a wide range of specialised subject areas and teach you coding strategies and secrets enabling you to become proficient in reading, writing and developing code at all levels.

Packed with Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities, this course also offers you the chance to complete both an industry-oriented engineering project and a professional internship which means you will have the opportunity to gain practical experience and implement theoretical ideas in real world situations.

Combined these experiences will give you a thorough, accurate appreciation of the information and telecommunications industry, while teaching you skills to confidently secure a future in an ever-developing industry.

This course is also accredited by both Engineers Australia and the Australian Computer Society (ACS).

Entry requirements

Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:
- Year 12 ATAR
- other Australian Qualification
- work experience
- overseas qualification

We also offer a number of entry initiatives that give you the opportunity to gain entry to the University via alternate pathway programs and admissions schemes.
More information is available on our Alternative Entry page: http://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/applications/apply-now/alternative-entry

Study locations

Canberra

What you will learn

  • acquire in-depth knowledge and skills on the design, development and implementation of a range of software-based systems over a variety of communication network infrastructures
  • be able to read, write and engineer innovative software solutions at all levels
  • work on individual and team-based projects
  • learn the professional skills to work within a corporate business environment
  • gain technical skills in data communications and networking, mobile and wireless communications, network security, and the networked applications and services relating to cloud computing, big data and multimedia
  • design, implement and operate communication networks and their associated services and applications
  • apply cross-cutting skills to the design and management of networked projects in a wide range of sectors
  • graduate with a globally recognised qualification.

Career pathways

  • Software engineer
  • Network engineer
  • Robotics engineer
  • Software and Games developer
  • Data scientist
  • Artificial intelligence/machine learning engineer
  • ICT consultant
  • Database administrator
  • Cyber security specialist/forensics
  • IT test engineer
  • System administrator