Overview

Engineer the future you’ve always dreamed of

Gain the knowledge, skills and experience to design and build the robotic, AI or Networking future you’ve always dreamed of creating with the highly respected UC Bachelor of Engineering (Honours).

Held over four years this course is has been created to help those students interested in exploring a career in either Robotics and Artificial Intelligence and/or Network and Software Engineering by creating a platform from which to choose your specialisation.

• Robotics & Artificial Intelligence - this specialisation offers conceptual grounding in intelligent systems with the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge in a practical setting through direct access to humanoid robots, robotic arms, wheeled platforms and other hi-tech robotic equipment.
• Network and Software Engineering - in this course you will gain in-depth knowledge and skills in the design, development and operation of software-based networked systems, including mobile and wireless data communications networks, network security applications and services relating to cloud computing, big data and multimedia networks.

This course meets the official accreditation guidelines of both Engineers Australia, the Australian Computer Society, numerous engineering professionals.

Study a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) at UC and you will:

• gain highly desirable knowledge and skills in a future proof industry
• work with the latest computer aided software.
• learn how to design systems from the ground up
• become proficient in engineering research, design and management
• contribute your own ideas during site visits field work
• participate in numerous Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities
• learn professional ideologies such as professional ethics, expectations and teamwork
• choose to specialise in either Robotics and Artificial Intelligence or Network and Software Engineering.
• be able to participate in the Engineers without Borders Challenge
• gain unrivalled access to industry and government stakeholders
• build extensive professional networks
• earn a globally recognised qualification
• be in-demand

Work Integrated Learning (WIL)

WIL is an integral component of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) course as it offers students the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience and build professional relationships through real work, or work-like placements.

As part of this course students will be invited to also participate in the Engineers without Borders Challenge which is a humanitarian-focused activity offered in all UC engineering honours degrees.

To ensure our students have access to the right people and places, UC works hard to foster close industry connections and regularly engages with industry partners who possess both the skills and experience to provide specialised knowledge and training opportunities.

All course content is reviewed annually by our Course Advisory Group which is made up of a panel of highly qualified and respected industry experts.

Career opportunities

Whether you’re pursuing a career in robotics and AI, or wish to specialise in Network and Software Engineering, The UC Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) offers a natural progression into any one of the following careers:

• cyber security engineer
• network architect
• chief technology officer
• artificial intelligence engineer
• robotics engineer
• data scientist
• business intelligence analyst
• data analyst
• software engineer
• network engineer
• ICT manager

Professional accreditation

This course will pursue accreditation with Engineers Australia at Professional Engineer level and also with the Australian Computer Society at Professional level.