Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Honours) / Computer Systems Engineering (Honours)

About the course

This combined honours degree integrates electrical and electronic engineering with computer systems engineering, building capability across hardware and software for modern electronic and ICT systems. You’ll study areas such as power systems and renewables, control and signal processing, communications and IoT, and embedded computing alongside programming, web technologies, cybersecurity, and networks. It prepares graduates for multidisciplinary engineering work in rapidly evolving technology environments.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles that blend electrical engineering and computing, supporting the design, integration and operation of complex systems. Career paths include electrical design engineer, automation/control systems engineer, robotics engineer, computer systems engineer/specialist/analyst, information and communications technologist, and IT manager. Opportunities span sectors such as automation, smart infrastructure and transport, e-health, aviation, and energy-related systems in an honours-level engineering pathway.

Career outcome

Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as acoustic consultant, aerospace engineer, design engineer, electrical engineer, electronic engineer, technical sales engineer, and etc. in companies including Intel, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Texas Instruments, Samsung Electronics, Sony, and etc.

Living Costs in Newcastle**

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Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 22 - 29	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,199 - 1,586	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,079 - 1,427
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 267 - 353

Average Salary**

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