Do you want to make solar energy more efficient, create new technology in robotics or even develop materials to support the growth of human cells? Are you a high-achieving student interested in becoming an innovator and a future leader in engineering? Our research and development (R&D) degree is right choice for you. This elite engineering degree will give you access to an innovative structure that allows you to get involved in many project based research courses in engineering. You can study the fundamental engineering courses while you are immersed in research groups covering mechatronics, solar energy, materials and manufacturing or computer vision. This exceptional degree will not only allow you to excel in your career, but to also make a real difference and help to solve some of the world's largest problems. Career Options Graduates from ANU have been rated as Australia's most employable graduates and among the most sought after by employers worldwide. The latest Global Employability University Ranking, published by the Times Higher Education, rated ANU as Australia's top university for getting a job for the fourth year in a row. Employment Opportunities Organizations invest in R&D in order to gain a competitive advantage over others. R&D is at the forefront of new product design and development and is a wealth and change generator. Innovative solutions to many of the problems in society today will come from those working in R&D. After graduation you will be skilled to work in R&D roles in industry, government, and academia, or as an accredited engineer. Careers in engineering are diverse. Engineers are in high demand in Australia and overseas, and as an ANU graduate with a systems engineering background, you will bring extra value to future employers. The skills and abilities you gain while studying are highly sought after in engineering companies, and also across many other professions and organizations. Because of the unique systems approach at ANU many of our graduates quickly progress to senior management roles due to their skills and knowledge in more than one engineering discipline. For this reason engineering at ANU is often considered a springboard into the wider corporate world. Majors Biomedical Systems Electronic and Communication Systems Mechanical and Material Systems Mechatronic Systems Photonic Systems Renewable Energy Systems Sustainable Systems