Overview

Engineer your perfect career from the ground up

If you’re dreaming of a career developing innovative software solutions to solve complex problems, then the UC Bachelor of Engineering Network Software Engineering (Honours) course is the perfect chance to learn the necessary skills to design and build your perfect career from the ground up.

Integrating the fields of network engineering, software engineering, electronics and information technology, this four-year honours degree will see you explore a wide range of specialised subject areas and teach you coding strategies and secrets enabling you to become proficient in reading, writing and developing code at all levels.

Packed with Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities, this course also offers you the chance to complete both an industry-oriented engineering project and a professional internship which means you will have the opportunity to gain practical experience and implement theoretical ideas in real world situations.

Combined these experiences will give you a thorough, accurate appreciation of the information and telecommunications industry, while teaching you skills to confidently secure a future in an ever-developing industry.

This course is also accredited by both Engineers Australia and the Australian Computer Society (ACS).

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

• acquire in-depth knowledge and skills on the design, development and implementation of a range of software-based systems over a variety of communication network infrastructures
• be able to read, write and engineer innovative software solutions at all levels
• work on individual and team-based projects
• learn the professional skills to work within a corporate business environment
• gain technical skills in data communications and networking, mobile and wireless communications, network security, and the networked applications and services relating to cloud computing, big data and multimedia
• design, implement and operate communication networks and their associated services and applications
• apply cross-cutting skills to the design and management of networked projects in a wide range of sectors
• graduate with a globally recognised qualification.

Work Integrated Learning (WIL)

Work-integrated learning (WIL) is an integral component of the Bachelor of Engineering in Network Software Engineering (Honours) journey as it gives 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 you will also have the opportunity to undertake a minimum of 12 weeks of professional work placement and work alongside industry specialists in a range of businesses such as: Intelledox, Omni Executive, Pursuit Technology, Qirx, Fujitsu Australia, Birdsnest, Agsafe, ThoughtPatterns Consulting, ESKAPEE, HydroAlgorithmics, ALLBIDS, VerveEd.com, Emanate Technology, Xero Australia and the Australian Taxation Office.

In your final year, you will also get to complete a capstone research project, producing and implementing an engineering solution for a local business, government or community organisation.

This practical, hands on approach encourages professional development while stimulating networking opportunities and ultimately insuring that you are armed with the right mix of skills, knowledge and experience to move confidently into professional employment once you graduate.

Career opportunities

The UC Bachelor of Engineering in Network Software Engineering (Honours) is a globally recognised qualifications that help you build a future career in any one of the following positions:

• Software engineer
• Network engineer
• Robotics engineer
• Software and Games developer
• Data scientist
• Artificial intelligence/machine learning engineer
• ICT consultant
• Database administrator
• Cyber security specialist/forensics
• IT test engineer
• System administrator

Course-specific information

This course is fully accredited by Engineers Australia at Professional Engineer level, and also at Professional level by the Australian Computer Society.

UC prides itself on fostering close industry connections, with the course content reviewed annually by our Course Advisory Group, made up of a panel of industry experts, and collaborations with industry partners who can provide you with internship positions and training opportunities.

Professional accreditation

This course is fully accredited by Engineers Australia at Professional Engineer level and also by the Australian Computer Society at Professional level.