Overview
Developed in collaboration with the Defence Science and Technology Group within the Department of Defence, but with substantial opportunities outside the defence sector, this combined degree encompasses a wide range of communication mediums including radar, radio and microwave together with a solid background in physics. A particular focus will be placed on systems engineering and on technologies that use these in conjunction with studies in signal processing, infrared imaging systems, multi-spectral sensing, satellite communications, computer networks, cybersecurity and telecommunications.
Course offerings
Courses / qualifications may not be offered in all locations and modes each year. For more information on Mode of Delivery, visit Mode definitions
Student guidance
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To qualify for the Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Systems and Security) / Bachelor of Science (Physics) a student must complete 144 units with a grade of P or NGP or better in each topic according to the program of study below with a:
- Engineering Technology (Systems and Security) component of 85.5 units
- Science (Physics) component of 58.5 units, according to the program of study below
Not all topics are necessarily available each year.
Students who commence, but subsequently do not wish to complete the combined degrees program may be eligible to transfer to either the Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Systems and Security) or the Bachelor of Science (Physics) and receive credit for some or all of the topics already completed in the relevant component.
Students admitted in a combined degree must complete the program of study specified before they can graduate with either award.
- This Program of Study serves as a suggested study plan. When core topics are offered in both halves of the year, students may enrol in these topics in either half of the year as long as requisites are met.
- Students who enter with SACE Stage 2 Specialist Mathematics or SACE Stage 2 Mathematical Methods should replace MATH1701 with other topics.
- If ENGR7710A Engineering Project A and ENGR7710B Engineering Project B are undertaken at an approved location under the supervision of an accredited engineer, then ENGR9405 Engineering Work Experience may be replaced by another topic. Students should consult the course coordinator.
Program of study
144 Units
Admission requirements
The minimum requirements for consideration for entry to all undergraduate courses are specified in detail in the University Entry Requirements.
SACE Stage 1 (Year 11) Mathematics, SACE Stage 2 (Year 12) General Mathematics or equivalent.
SACE Stage 2 (Year 12) Physics plus Specialist Mathematics or Mathematical Methods or the equivalent.
Students without the assumed knowledge will need to pick up additional introductory topics and therefore completion in the standard duration may not be guaranteed and will be dependent upon the introductory topics required.