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Computer and Autonomous Systems Engineering for the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

Computer and Autonomous Systems Engineering is a field focused on computer hardware design and computer systems now embedded in every aspect of daily life. Graduates of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Computer and Autonomous Systems Engineering) will be prepared for careers in almost any industry where computer and autonomous systems are prevalent – driverless cars, autonomous aerial vehicles, Artificial Intelligence Systems, computer hardware design, medical equipment, automotive and transport sector, smart buildings, automated public infrastructure, manufacturing, automated production line processes and service delivery and design of personal electronic devices and Internet of Things. As a Washington Accord accredited program, graduates are qualified for employment in Computer and Autonomous Systems Engineering roles in many other countries. Under the supervision of experienced engineers, graduates will be capable of holding positions with significant responsibility for designing driverless vehicles, autonomous aerial vehicles, Artificial Intelligence Systems, computer hardware design, robotic and automated systems, and embedded systems. Specific roles may include, but are not limited to: design of embedded computing technologies in public transport systems such as hardware design for imaging systems like vehicle number plate recognition; design of consumer computing hardware, wearable devices, smart electricity meters, personal computers, consumer electronics, driverless vehicles in industry, automated manufacturing processes and aerospace projects. Graduates will contribute within teams for complex projects and may take a lead role in design work, troubleshooting, testing, analysis and verification of component and system performance, project management, and system commissioning. Graduates may have responsibilities around client and stakeholder relations; procurement; safe work practices; quality assurance in project delivery; reporting and, consideration of standards, regulations and compliance. Graduates will have strong project and people management skills and may take on responsibility for overseeing teams, contractors and consultants within the first five years from graduation.