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Course facts at a glance.
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electronic Systems and Security) / Bachelor of Science (Physics)
Study Electronic Systems and Security Engineering and Physics at Flinders
A unique pathway to a long career at the forefront of electronic and electromagnetic technologies.
Paired with the Bachelor of Science (Physics), the Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electronic Systems and Security) has been designed to develop future ready graduates to help government, industry and academia tackle the most challenging security problems facing Australia.
It encompasses developing the requisite knowledge, skills and real-world experience in the exploitation of the electromagnetic spectrum and provides a pathway to a highly paid and enduring career at the forefront of electronic and electromagnetic technologies.
Why study Electronic Systems and Security Engineering and Physics at Flinders
- Unique in Australia to future ready graduates to tackle the most challenging security problems facing Australia
- Obtain 2 degrees in 4 years of full-time study
- Generous scholarships available for high-achieving students
- Includes placements and projects in collaboration with the government and defence industry but with applicability well beyond defence
- Articulates to the Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic) (Honours) and the Bachelor of Science (Physics) (Honours)
- Developed in collaboration with the Defence Science and Technology Group within the Department of Defence
Your career
Professionals in this area work in a variety of organisations including those working in defence (including the defence industry), telecommunications and computer and information security. In addition, because graduates obtain degrees in both engineering and physics, all graduate options available to electronic engineers and physicists are also available.
Potential occupations include:·
- defence research scientist / engineer
- electronic engineer
- electronic security specialist
- information analyst
- physicist
- telecommunications engineer
Potential employers include:·
- Department of Defence and other arms of government
- defence industry
- computer and telecommunications industry
- information research and advisory organisations
- cybersecurity firms
Professional accreditation/recognition
Our Bachelor of Engineering Technology degree is accredited by Engineers Australia at the level of engineering technologist. Engineering technology courses accredited by Engineers Australia are recognised internationally under the Sydney Accord. Graduates meet the academic requirements at the level of Engineering Technologist.
Hear about future Australian Defence Force career opportunities
Janelle Fletcher, Radio Frequency Countermeasures Specialist
Chris Pietsch, Electo-Optical Systems Specialist
Engineering Technology Scholarships
Want a career in the Defence, Cybersecurity or Telecommunications industry?
Flinders University in collaboration with Defence Science and Technology are excited to offer scholarships for high performing Australian students who enrol in the combined Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electronic Systems and Security), Bachelor of Science (Physics) course, so apply to SATAC now.
Scholarship applications open December 2021 for students who have been offered a place in the Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electronic Systems and Security), Bachelor of Science (Physics) course. Applications for continuing scholarships close on Wednesday 22 February 2022, while applications for commencing students on Friday 11 March 2022.
What you will study
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Practical experience
The degree provides you with practical experience, helping you graduate work-ready.
- You'll have the opportunity to undertake a 12-week industry placement as part of your degree, which enables you to work alongside professional engineers tackling real-world problems.
- Gain hands-on exposure to the cutting-edge equipment and facilities of Flinders University’s new technology precinct at Tonsley.
- Undertake an integrated high-technology design consulting project, putting what you learn into practice.
What you will need
Project and practicum placement within defence organisations may be subject to security clearance.
Innovation and
enterprise topics
At Flinders University, we recognise that careers are evolving and the workplace of the future will look very different from today.
Whatever undergraduate course you are studying at Flinders you can add innovation and enterprise electives to your degree to gain new, adaptable and transferrable skills that will equip you for changes in the global job market.
These innovation and enterprise electives prepare you for the careers of tomorrow by developing what we like to call ‘personal enterprise skills’ – the innate ability to adapt to whatever life throws at you, professionally and personally.
How to apply
Choose your preferred course.
Check the entry requirements and admission pathways available to you.
Choose other courses to include in your preferences.
Visit SATAC and submit your application online.
Applicants can apply for this course using Year 12 qualifications, previous higher education study, TAFE/VET qualifications, or through adult entry (STAT/Foundation Studies/tertiary preparation course).
Find the entry path that’s right for you.
When choosing your preferences through SATAC, another Flinders degree you might want to include in your list is the Bachelor of Engineering Science.
How to apply
Select your course.
Check entry requirements.
Check your eligibility for credit.
Obtain certified documents.
Submit your application and documents.
If you don’t meet our English language entry requirements and need to improve your English language proficiency, you can do so through our approved English Language Instruction Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) providers.
This means that you can attend the required English language tuition at approved ELICOS providers and gain direct entry into university without an IELTS or TOEFL test.
If you don’t meet our academic entry requirements, you can still gain entry to Flinders University through academic pathways programs provided by the Flinders International Study Centre.
Course enquiries
Want more information about studying at Flinders University? Contact us to find out more – we’d love to help you decide if Flinders University is the right choice for you.
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