Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Scholar) (Single Major) (Computer and Autonomous Systems Engineering)

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Wollongong

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) – Single Major in Computer and Autonomous Systems Engineering at the University of Wollongong is built for students who want to design, program, and control intelligent machines and systems. It suits curious problem-solvers who enjoy combining software, electronics, and automation to create technology that thinks, moves, and responds in the real world.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1
Your first year builds strong foundations while easing you into university-level engineering. Through units like Engineering Mathematics 1, Programming Fundamentals, and Introduction to Electrical and Computer Engineering, you start learning how code, circuits, and logic come together to solve practical problems. It’s a year of discovering how engineers think — and realising you’re already doing it.

Year 2
In second year, learning becomes more hands-on and systems-focused. Subjects such as Digital Systems, Embedded Systems, and Engineering Mathematics 2 help you move from simple programs to hardware-software integration. You’ll begin designing and testing real components, gaining confidence as abstract ideas turn into working systems.

Year 3
This is where autonomy and intelligence take centre stage. With units like Control Systems, Robotics, and Signals and Systems, you learn how machines sense their environment, make decisions, and act accurately. Projects become more open-ended, encouraging you to experiment, troubleshoot, and think creatively — just like in industry.

Year 4
Your final year brings everything together through advanced electives and the Engineering Honours Project. You’ll tackle a substantial real-world problem, often inspired by industry or research, applying everything you’ve learned across software, electronics, and autonomous control. By the end, you graduate not just with knowledge, but with proof of what you can design, build, and deliver.

Focus Areas
Autonomous systems, robotics, embedded computing, control systems, intelligent software

Learning Outcomes
Graduates can design, program, and integrate intelligent engineering systems, solve complex technical problems, and communicate solutions confidently in professional environments.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation)
This degree is professionally accredited, meaning it meets the standards expected of graduate engineers and prepares you for recognition as a professional engineer in Australia and internationally.

Reputation (Employability Rankings)
The University of Wollongong consistently performs strongly in global employability and engineering rankings such as QS and Times Higher Education, reflecting its reputation for producing graduates who are work-ready, practical, and valued by employers.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

From day one, this honours engineering degree is built to feel less like “just studying” and more like learning how engineers actually work. You’re encouraged to think critically, get hands-on, and start building professional habits early — not simply memorise theory for exams. You learn the fundamentals with academics who are actively involved in research, so what you’re taught is closely connected to real engineering challenges and emerging ideas. As you move into second year, you also have the flexibility to broaden your skills by combining majors, shaping the degree around the kind of engineer you want to become.

What really brings this Scholar program to life is how strongly it focuses on real-world experience. You don’t just talk about engineering in lectures — you practise it. A compulsory 12-week industry placement puts you inside a real engineering workplace in Australia or overseas, where you apply your knowledge to practical problems and see how projects run in professional settings. Alongside this, industry-linked projects throughout the degree let you work on genuine challenges, developing confidence in problem-solving, teamwork, and technical decision-making.

The program also pays attention to the skills that matter beyond technical knowledge. Through structured, career-ready learning activities, you build communication, collaboration, and professional skills that employers actively look for in graduates. As a Scholar, you’re supported with tailored mentoring and opportunities for deeper academic engagement, helping you grow not just as a student, but as a capable, confident engineer ready to step into the profession.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduating from the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Scholar) (Single Major) at the University of Wollongong sets you up for a strong, practical career where you’re ready to tackle real-world problems and lead technical teams. UOW alumni are making their mark as electrical engineers, software and robotics engineers, project engineers, systems designers, and more — both across Australia and around the world. Thanks to the honours and scholar elements, many also move into research, advanced technical roles, or further postgraduate study, with excellent preparation behind them.

Here’s what this means for you:

Hands-on experience that employers notice: You’ll get 12 weeks of real industry experience, helping you build the skills and confidence that make a difference when you graduate.

Support every step of the way: UOW’s Careers & Employability Services are there to help — from career chats and resume reviews to job fairs and programs designed specifically for engineering students. This makes it easier to connect with internships and graduate roles.

Strong industry connections: UOW Engineering has close ties with industry partners through projects, guest lectures, and collaboration opportunities. You’ll gain insight into real workplace challenges and understand what employers are looking for.

A qualification that’s respected worldwide: Your engineering degree is accredited by Engineers Australia and recognised internationally under the Washington Accord, meaning it meets global professional standards wherever your career takes you.

Opportunities to go further: If you want to deepen your expertise, many graduates move on to a Master of Engineering at UOW in areas like civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering. If research or innovation excites you, the Master of Research lets you work on a thesis project with leading academics — a great stepping stone if you’re considering a PhD.

In short, this program blends hands-on industry experience with a solid academic foundation, setting you up to step confidently into a rewarding career or further study.