School of Engineering and Information Technology
Faculty of Science and Technology
Engineering Courses:
Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)
Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics)
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronics and Robotics)
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical)
Bachelor of Engineering (Engineering Scholars Program)
IT Courses:
Bachelor of IT (Computer Science and Software Development)
Bachelor of IT (Games Design and Development)
Bachelor of IT (IT Security)
Bachelor of IT (Multimedia Technology)
Bachelor of IT
Bachelor of Science (Mathematical Modelling)/Bachelor of Arts (Mathematical Modelling)
Honours
Combined/Double Degree Courses
Engineering students at Deakin University do not have to choose a specialism before they enter their course. Engineering students undertake common subjects in their first year before they choose to specialise in Electronics, Robotics and Mechatronics or Mechanical Engineering. This format allows students to make a more informed decision and gain a broad base of knowledge in engineering.
The Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) is equivalent to four years of full-time study and graduates are eligible to qualify as professional engineers and become members of Engineers Australia. The engineer generally plays the leading role in the team and engineering students will learn how to manage their personnel and projects effectively and efficiently.
You can undertake a BE majoring either at Geelong campus at Waurn Ponds or Off Campus in one of the areas listed below:
Civil Engineers are responsible for the design, construction and project management of roads, airports and railways; water supply and sewerage systems; water resources management; and buildings and other infrastructures. Civil Engineering at Deakin covers the broad range of civil engineering disciplines including engineering materials, structural engineering, water engineering, geotechnical engineering and transport engineering. You’ll learn to create the systems which are integral to our community – taking all of our community needs into consideration and then building these facilities– in a sustainable manner.
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Electronics are everywhere; their uses range from keeping the refrigerator cool to helping launch a rocket into space. A degree in Electronics at Deakin provides the foundation for a successful and rewarding career in the field. The course is informed by industry leaders to ensure it keeps pace with technological innovations and continues to produce highly-employable graduates.
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Mechatronics and Robotics at Deakin prepares students for an exciting range of career possibilities in the cutting-edge field. The course involves mechanical and electronics engineering, with a focus on robotics, to provide the skills and knowledge that can be used for medical, commercial, exploratory, military, entertainment, and many other purposes in the fast-growing field.
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Deakin University’s Engineering (Mechanical) course provides students with broad theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience to build successful careers in any of the diverse roles available to them. The course draws heavily on Deakin’s world-class research in automotive engineering and advanced materials.
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The Engineering Scholars Program enables high-achieving students to study Civil, Mechanical, Electronics or Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering sequences with extra opportunities for paid industry internships or research placements and access to an assigned mentor that are not available in other Engineering courses.
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The Bachelor of Information Technology opens doors to a wide range of career opportunities in Information Technology-related fields. Students can gain a broad qualification or select a pathway into a specialised course in Computer Science and Software Development, Multimedia Technology, Games Design and Development, Web and Mobile Technologies or IT Security.
Students are provided with a thorough grounding in the basic skills of computing, such as computer programming and software engineering. At the same time the programs provide the theoretical understanding and experience necessary to enable graduates to keep abreast of this rapidly changing field. Graduates not only develop a thorough knowledge of the discipline, its way of thinking and its technical skills, but will also develop a body of experience, build useful systems and lead project teams.
The Information Technology courses are equivalent to three years of full-time study. For full details of campus offering for these courses, which is a combination of Melbourne Campus at Burwood, Geelong Campus at Waurn Ponds and Off Campus , please follow the links associated. A common course structure applies to the award but there is variation in the number of units required across the specialist areas. This is due to professional registration requirements. For example, graduates wishing to apply for professional registration with the Australian Computer Society are required to complete all core units prescribed for the relevant specialist major. A variety of optional studies enables students to tailor the courses to their own interests or target specific career aspirations.
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Deakin University Computer Science and Software Development students have the opportunity to work in a field that is constantly evolving, with new developments changing the way we live. The course remains relevant and progressive through the input of representatives of leading information technology companies including IBM Australia, Telstra and Microsoft that are part of the Academic Advisory Board.
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Deakin’s Games Design and Development course provides students with the skills and knowledge to thrive in this dynamic and fast-growing field. They will learn about game simulation and modelling, software engineering, human/computer interaction, game production, graphic design, and music and sound effects through a combination of theoretical and hands-on teaching. Leading information technology companies including IBM Australia, Telstra and Microsoft, as well as games companies such as Firelight Technologies, help inform the course to ensure it is relevant and graduates are highly-employable.
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Information Technology security is increasingly important in today’s technology-based workplace. Deakin’s Bachelor of Information Technology (IT Security) provides students with skills in securing data and data communications as well as investigating, analysing and providing solutions to computer crime that are highly sought-after by employers. The course offers students skills in problem solving, communication and technical capabilities related to Information Technology security as well as providing them with information about the legal, regulatory and ethical contexts in which these skills are used.
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Multimedia Technology is all around us; when we access the internet, use an ATM or visit a movie theatre. In the Multimedia Technology course at Deakin students learn to design and author multimedia information, create electronic documents, design and manipulate databases and information systems, and develop project management skills. Leading information technology companies including IBM Australia, Telstra and Microsoft contribute to Deakin’s courses as part of the Academic Advisory Board to ensure courses are relevant and produce highly-employable graduates.
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The Bachelor of Information Technology opens doors to a wide range of career opportunities in Information Technology-related fields. Students can gain a broad qualification or select a pathway into a specialised course in Computer Science and Software Development, Multimedia Technology, Games Design and Development, Web and Mobile Technologies or IT Security.
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The Mathematical Modelling major can be studied as part of the Bachelor of Science (Mathematical Modelling) or the Bachelor of Arts (Mathematical Modelling). Graduates can gain employment in the computing, data analysis, education or mathematical modelling sectors.
Bachelor of Science (Mathematical Modelling) - Link to full course description, units and structure
Bachelor of Arts (Mathematical Modelling) - Link to full course description, units and structure
Students often choose combined courses (also called double degrees) because the dual qualifications make them even more employable. The following combinations are available through the School of Engineering and Information Technology at Deakin:
Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Information Technology
Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Business Information Systems/Bachelor of Information Technology
Students with a very good record at the end of their third year of study may be admitted into the School's Honours program. The Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) program includes a combination of coursework, assignments and a research project. Students will work with members of staff who are experienced in research and who can assist the student to gain an insight into research and independent investigation.
The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Mathematics includes a combination of coursework assignments and a research project. Each student will work with a member of staff who is experienced in research and can assist the student to gain an insight into research and independent investigation.
Phone: +61 3 9244 6699
Facsimile: +61 3 5227 2167
E-mail: sci-tech@deakin.edu.au
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