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.

Taught over three years full-time within a faculty ranked 43 in the world for computer science and engineering*, the degree leverages the University’s strong industry links and world-class research.

• 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.

Bioinformatics, Biostatistician, Communications Technologist, Cyber Intelligence Expert, Data Analyst, Data scientist , Database Coordinator, Defense Industry Scientist, Encryption Specialist, Systems Analyst, Systems Support, Information Analyst, Information Officer, Information Technologist