Computer systems engineering
Why study Computer systems engineering?
Develop skills in computer hardware/electronics and computer software. Train in embedded systems and electronics, programming, database engineering, network and system security, and software engineering. Choose to specialise in network engineering. Work with high-end switches and routers to implement complex networks and provide end-to-end services including voice, video and hi-speed data. Apply business requirements to software systems and communication networks. The Cisco curriculum is part of our networking courses and can lead to industry certification.
Industry enterprise practices
The Department of Computer Science and Computer Engineering offers the opportunity to gain industry-standard qualifications with CISCO and Microsoft as part of your degree. See career possibilities.
Career opportunities
Graduates are prepared for work in all software-related occupations including software engineers, systems analysts, analyst programmers and developer programmers. You may work in research and development, consultation, project management, taskforce management, database engineering, networking and security. For information on past students and the positions they hold worldwide, see alumni careers.
Courses
Local students
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Fees and scholarships
Undergraduate courses are Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) for eligible Australian and New Zealand citizens. The domestic fee calculator can be used to calculate the cost of subjects this year.
There is also a wide range of scholarships available for local students.
International students
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Fees and scholarships
Estimated fees for international students are indicated for each course above. Fees are indicative only and set at 120 credit points per course, unless otherwise stated, and may vary depending on the number of credit points in which students enrol. Some courses may vary in credit point load and fees will be adjusted accordingly.
There is also a range of scholarships available for international students to assist students.
Computer systems engineering placements
Industry-based project experience is built into this course. All students are required to complete an internship as part of the industry-based learning program, that provides successful applicants with paid, full-time employment in industry as well as credit towards their degree. See Industry-based learning (IBL) program.
The industry cadetship program also allows you to gain paid workplace experience between semesters, offering the chance to build on your skills and build your career. See industry cadetships.
Overseas study opportunities
Gain valuable overseas experience by studying with one of our global exchange partners. La Trobe has partnerships with over 100 universities in more than 30 countries in Asia, Europe, and North and South America. See education abroad.
Student and graduate profiles
Students from our Faculty talk about their experience at La Trobe.
About the academic staff
You'll get to meet a large number of academic staff during your studies, from tutors through to lecturers and supervisors. You can view staff in Computer systems engineering or search all staff in the Faculty of Science, Technology and Engineering.
