Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Scholar) (Single Major) (Computer and Autonomous Systems Engineering)

About the course

This Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Scholar) offers an enriched, research-oriented engineering education for high-achieving students. In the Computer and Autonomous Systems Engineering major, you’ll build foundations in engineering and develop skills for intelligent, connected and autonomous technologies. You study on campus at Wollongong with options for full-time or part-time equivalent study in an Honours engineering discipline. The programme combines engineering fundamentals, design projects, and industry-ready technical problem-solving skills.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue engineering and technology roles developing autonomous and intelligent systems across industries such as robotics, transport, telecommunications and advanced manufacturing. Typical careers include robotics engineer, autonomous vehicle engineer, embedded systems engineer, control systems engineer, computer/electrical engineer, network engineer, AI or machine learning engineer, and data analyst/scientist. This prepares you for professional practice in a Bachelor (Honours) engineering specialisation.

Entry requirements

ATAR-SR 95 or IBAS 38.75.

Living Costs in Wollongong**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 16 - 21	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,452 - 1,921	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,188 - 1,572
Transportation (Daily) A$ 6 - 7	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 242 - 320

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)