Prospective Students
Careers in Information and Communication Sciences
The fields of science, technology and computing are constantly growing. Demand for technology professionals remains strong and there are skill shortages in some areas. Therefore a degree in these and related fields provides graduates with a range of employment opportunities.
The Division offers many scholarships and prizes for undergraduate students. The Division is also involved in postgraduate teaching, research and a variety of projects with different industry partners. What this means is that students get taught all the latest, degree relevant theory as well as gaining hands-on experience using state-of-the-art equipment.
Graduate Employment and Salary Information
For graduates who completed their undergraduate degrees in 2005:
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Subject Area Studied
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% of Graduates in Full Time Work
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Average Salary
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Computer Science
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73.7%
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$39,900
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Electrical and Computer Engineering
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78.3%
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N/A
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Mathematics
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62.6%
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$42,000
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Physics/Physical Sciences
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78.9%
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$38,700
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Source: Graduate Careers Council of Australia (GCAA) www.gradlink.com.au (December 2005)
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Note: Remember that not all students seek full time work after completing their first degree.
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Degree Information
Special Features of These Programs
- The Bachelor of Computer Science offers a full year group project with an industry partner.
- The Bachelor of Information Technology offers a group project in either software engineering or information systems to final year students.
- The Bachelor of Information Systems features a group based project in its final year dealing with a sizeable information systems problem.
- The Bachelor of Engineering in Telecommunications is designed to satisfy the accreditation criteria of Engineers Australia.
- The Bachelor of Technology (Optoelectronics) has been designed in conjunction with relevant industry and employer groups to meet the specific needs of this particular industry.
- The Bachelor of Science is a flexible degree allowing students to study units in physics, mathematics, electronics as well as other disciplines.
- The Bachelor of Science in Astronomy and Astrophysics offers students flexible study options as well as the chance to move on to Honours or postgraduate studies. The University has an observatory with a number of telescopes.
- Students studying Advanced Mathematics have the opportunity to take part in vacation scholarship programs where they can gain some hands on experience and further knowledge of their field.
Career Opportunities
Computing, Information Technology and e Business
- Programmer
- Systems analyst
- Project leader
- IT sales or marketing
- Systems engineer
- Database administrator
- Banking and finance
- Small business
- Internet service providers
- Computer hardware
- Computer networking
- e Commerce technology
- Language technology
- Media
- Business administration
Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering
- Computer and communication networking
- Electronics design and manufacturing
- Engineering research and development
- Sale and service of technical equipment
- Software design and development
- Telecommunications system design and installation
- Project technology management
- Photonics and Optoelectronics
- Banking and finance
- Media
- Government departments
Physics, Optoelectronics, Astronomy and Astrophysics
- Scientific research
- Photonics and Optoelectronics
- Industrial planning or research
- Consulting
- University postgraduate research and development
- Teaching physics and mathematics
- Information technology
- Astronomical research
- Patent attorney
- Observatories
- Biotechnology firms
- Government departments
- Defence
Mathematics
- Financial analysis
- Computer analysis
- Engineering
- Data analysis
- Actuary
- School/University teaching and research
- Statistics analysis
- Electricity companies
- Banking and finance
- Defence
Did you know?
- Macquarie University has a mobile planetarium that can come to your school. The Planetarium gives you darkness in the daytime, simulating the appearance of the stars at night. You will observe the apparent movement of the stars due to the spin of the Earth and our movement around the Sun.
- A High School Liaison Officer can come to your school to talk about studying at Macquarie University.
- Your school can arrange for students to attend a campus tour of Macquarie University. You can come and have a look at all the facilities offered and get the chance to talk to staff.
- Students are able to take a tour of our Optoelectronics laser labs.
For more information please contact the Science and Technology Liaison Officer on 9850 6045.
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