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Bachelor of Technology (Defence Industries)

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South Australia's defence industry is growing-and so is its demand for unique expertise.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 years full-time
Course Code
100944
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Domestic Fees
$9,525 per year / $28,575 total
International Fees
$38,500 per year / $115,500 total
ATAR
70

About this course

Translate defence tech to the world

South Australia's defence industry is growing-and so is its demand for unique expertise. With many big projects in the pipeline, defence-related organisations are calling for specialists who can communicate defence-tech engineering ideas to everyone from on-the-ground operational personnel to potential commercial partners.

With our new Bachelor of Technology (Defence Industries) you'll be ready to step up.

Study locations

Adelaide

North Terrace

North Terrace Campus

What you will learn

Taught over three years full-time within a faculty ranked 40 in the world for computer science and engineering*, the degree leverages the University's strong industry links and world-class research. It features an emphasis on real-world experience, with two internships providing up to 760 hours of work-based training.

In addition to gaining a broad understanding of the foundations of technology, including computing, information, mathematics, and the natural and physical-you'll develop skills in evaluating and using:

  • engineering methods, tools and processes in real-world defence-related contexts
  • systems-thinking principles to manage and develop well-structured, maintainable and safe defence technology solutions
  • AI and automation technologies (Industry 4.0)
  • data analytics and cyber security applications
  • mechatronics and electrical principles
  • advanced critical thinking and interpersonal communication.

In third-year, you'll also have the opportunity to build deep knowledge in:

  • defence procurement and logistics
  • systems engineering, including maritime engineering
  • human factors and societal studies.

Career pathways

You could support defence-related technology development and management anywhere in the world. From advanced radar equipment R&D to submarine fit-outs; from Landing Helicopter Dock ship upgrades to Joint Strike Fighter through-life support.

For more information about our Bachelor of Technology (Defence Industries), please visit the Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences website.

*Academic Ranking of World Universities 2020