纽卡斯尔大学

At UON we train engineers capable of solving the world’s greatest challenges. As a computer systems engineer you may develop a precision agriculture system to optimize food production and minimize the use of chemicals in farming. You might develop breakthrough data transfer technology for remote access to medical services. Or, you could design a computer system that creates greater efficiency in wind turbine energy production.

What is computer systems engineering? Computer systems engineers use digital and computing technologies to solve problems in industrial systems and in areas such as information processing, data transfer, communications, commerce and travel. They combine creativity with technology to develop both hardware and software for electronic and microprocessor-based systems.

What you will study

Build critical technical and engineering skills through courses in:

• advanced computer systems
• advanced physics
• calculus of science and engineering
• computer engineering
• electrical engineering
• embedded systems
• engineering mathematics
• procedural programming
• programmable logic design
• quantum mechanics and semiconductor physics
• signals and systems

Connect with industry through guest lectures and interdisciplinary projects solving real world problems. Gain invaluable practical experience through your industry placement.

Become job-ready through our professional practice courses. You'll learn to tackle ‘wicked problems’ and develop essential workplace skills in finance, project management, sustainability, communication and entrepreneurism.

Diversify your skills with an elective pathway, a cluster of courses which can be used to:

deepen your technical competence in your engineering field

broaden your expertise in another area of engineering

specialise your skills in areas outside engineering, such as business or maths

study overseas at one of our many partner institutions.

Career opportunities

Computer systems engineers are an essential part of wide range of industries. They may find employment in computer design and development, instrumentation and control, ICT infrastructure, defence applications, healthcare systems and communication networks/internet development. Average starting salaries for engineers are great – more than $80,000 per annum.

Computer systems engineering is flexible and diverse. You may prefer hands-on fieldwork, design and development, or a leadership role managing people and projects. Typical positions include:

• information and communications technologist
• computer systems specialist
• web developer
• information technology manager
• computer systems analyst
• network engineer