Be at the forefront of new thinking
Mathematics underpins so much of our society. From autonomous vehicles to smart homes, artificial intelligence and data analytics - maths is the foundation of it all. Pair this with creativity and technical skills to open up dynamic career opportunities.
The computing, maths and technology industries are at the forefront of new thinking. They're central to the way we work, learn, communicate, socialise and entertain ourselves. You will use your skills in technology, creativity and logic to push boundaries and make a difference in society.
Through this combined degree program, you'll develop your hardware and software skills for electronic and ICT systems.
Course overview
Build critical technical engineering skills by studying courses in:
internet of things
embedded systems
communication networks
computer and electrical engineering
software engineering
programmable logic design
electronics design
cyber security
Develop your mathematics skills in:
advanced physics
calculus
complex analysis
linear algebra
mathematical discovery
mathematical modelling
quantum mechanics and semiconductor physics
statistics
Career opportunities
With this degree, you could work on developing advanced computing hardware and software for diverse sectors. You could work in a wide range of fields including communications, international finance and the futures market, the energy sector, and medical and health research.
Roles are flexible and diverse. You may prefer hands-on fieldwork or design and development. Or you might prefer a leadership role managing people and projects.
Professional outcomes:
Data Mining Analyst
Economic/Social Statistician
Information and Communications Technologist
Computer Systems Engineer/Specialist/Analyst
Systems Engineer
Information Technology Manager
Network Engineer
Solutions Architect.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
February 2025
University of Newcastle
Callaghan Campus,
University Drive,
CALLAGHAN,
New South Wales,
2308, NEWCASTLE, Australia
Admission to our undergraduate degree programs usually requires successful completion of a senior secondary school qualification similar to the Higher School Certificate (HSC).
TOEFL paper-based test score of 500; TOEFL internet based score of 60; IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0; PTE GSE score of 50; Cambridge English: Advanced score of 52.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
The University of Newcastle, Australia is ranked in the top 175 universities in the world.