Industrial Computer Systems Engineering at Murdoch University

Course Description

If you love the idea of working with electronic and computer based technologies to develop solutions, this is the course for you. 

You’ll gain skills in industrial computer systems engineering by learning how to use and apply computer based communication, measurement and control technologies in real-world applications. You’ll also experience hands-on learning by exploring state-of-the art technologies, including programmatic logic controllers (PLC) and supervisory control and data acquisition systems (SCADA) as used by industry. 

A final honours year is embedded in this degree, meaning you’ll be able to apply everything you’ve learnt in your first three years of study.

If you’re unable to gain entry into this course, you can apply for the Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology and transfer across to this major at the end of your first year of study.

7 reasons to study Industrial Computer Systems Engineering at Murdoch

• Murdoch is ranked number 1 in Western Australia for graduate salary, learning resources, student support and full-time employment for engineering*.
• Murdoch is ranked number 1 in Australia for Teaching Quality in Engineering*.
• Murdoch is ranked number 1 in Australia for Overall Experience in Engineering*.
• Make use of our $10.1 million Bayer Pilot Plant – a real world engineering plant with a dedicated control room, the only one of its kind in WA.
• Gain 480 hours of real work experience as part of your degree.
• Travel overseas to create positive change through our Engineers Without Borders Program.
• Access great scholarships like the Westpac Young Technologists Scholarship Program and Murdoch First Scholarship.

What you’ll learn

Build the knowledge and skills you need to meet your career or study goals. Here are some of the things you’ll learn:

• continuous and discrete time systems
• industrial computer systems design
• instrument and communication systems
• SCADA and systems architecture
• Programmatic Logic Controllers (PLC).

Your future career

Graduating with a major in Industrial Computer Systems Engineering opens the door to a wide range of career opportunities across technology sectors.

Careers could include:

• Control Systems Engineer
• Systems Assurance Engineer
• Functional Safety Engineer
• Asset Maintenance and Planning
• Industrial Network Engineer.