Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Computer and Software Systems)

    Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Computer and Software Systems)

    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 33,432 / per year
    Next IntakeJuly 28, 2026

    Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Computer and Software Systems)

    About

    Highlights

    • QUT is Australia's top research institution for Data Mining and Analysis (Australian Research Magazine, 2024).
    • Learn to develop safer, more advanced, and reliable engineering systems, including software and hardware tools and sub-systems.
    • Gain hands-on experience with AI tools and platforms as you develop the ability to design and implement intelligent systems to solve complex engineering problems.
    • Graduate with a highly regarded Honours qualification that will allow you to work across diverse industries both in Australia and overseas.
    • Combine your studies with a double degree and expand your employment opportunities.

    Demand for workers in the cyber security industry is growing rapidly with analysts predicting 30,000 job vacancies in Australia by 2026, and 3.5 million vacancies globally by 2025. (Australian Engineering Labour Market Overview, Engineers Australia, 2024)

    The degree equips you with the foundational and advanced knowledge as well as the practical skills needed to design, deploy, and maintain complex AI embedded and communications systems. This interdisciplinary program combines electrical engineering concepts and software engineering with system design and integration for advanced applications in various industries.

    You will learn about AI algorithms and data analysis alongside core engineering principles necessary for building robust, scalable, and efficient engineering systems. You will gain hands-on experience with AI tools and platforms, as you develop the ability to design and implement intelligent systems that can learn from experience and make decisions to solve complex problems.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Minimum English language requirements

    We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests undertaken in a secure test centre. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.

    English TestOverallListeningReadingWritingSpeaking
    IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake 6.5 6 6 6 6
    Cambridge English Score
    You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website.
    176 169 169 169 169
    PTE Academic 58 50 50 50 50
    TOEFL iBT 79 16 16 21 18

    Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!

    We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.

    When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 50
    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 70

    Career

    Careers and outcomes

    Graduates are prepared for engineering roles in a wide range of sectors including electrical engineering, healthcare, defence, transport, telecommunication, and automotive industries, where they can apply their expertise in system design, development, innovations and management.

    Professional recognition

    This course has professional accreditation from Engineers Australia (EA). EA is a signatory to the Washington Accord, which permits graduates to work in various countries across the world. This course is recognised internationally in the engineering profession, giving QUT graduates more career opportunities overseas. Full professional accreditation from Engineers Australia has been given for this course.

    Possible careers

    • Computer systems engineer
    • Cyber-security engineer
    • Software architect
    • Software engineer

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    33,432 / per year

    Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Computer and Software Systems)

    Queensland University of Technology

    Queensland University of Technology

    Australia

    Australia, Brisbane