Design and Systems Engineering Specialisation

About the course

This specialisation builds capability in database, embedded and space systems within an engineering degree. You’ll study embedded system architecture, programming fundamentals, scheduling and interfacing, and examine how space environments shape mission lifecycle, commercial realities and regulation. The specialisation helps tailor your studies toward modern systems-focused engineering practice at the bachelor (honours) level. The programme combines engineering fundamentals, design projects, and industry-ready technical problem-solving skills.

Career outcome

Graduates can apply systems-thinking skills to roles involving embedded and digital systems development, space mission and payload support, and engineering design for complex environments. The specialisation suits work across defence, aerospace/space sector organisations, advanced manufacturing and technology companies where reliability, interfaces and lifecycle considerations matter. Outcomes align with bachelor (honours) engineering pathways in systems-focused fields. Preparing graduates for graduate engineer, project support, and technical design roles across engineering sectors.

Living Costs in Perth**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,255 - 1,660	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 866 - 1,146
Transportation (Daily) A$ 6 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 243 - 321

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)