Program Overview

Introduction to Computer Engineering

The Computer Engineering program involves the development of embedded and high-performance computers found in modern products. Computer engineers design hardware and software, integrating digital electronics, circuit theory, programming, and networks.

Program Overview

Computer Engineers design everything from computer systems (PCs, supercomputers) to portable consumer electronics (such as mobile phones, and gaming consoles). The range of industries in which Computer Engineering graduates are found is extensive.

Degree Pathway

All Bachelor of Engineering with Honours students begin with an Intermediate Year followed by three years of study called the Professional Years.

• Intermediate Year
• Computer Engineering study explained
• Bachelor of Engineering with Honours overview
• List of degree courses and regulations for the BE(Hons) Computer Engineering

Programme Themes

Computer Engineering is centred around embedded devices with several other specialised areas incorporated into the degree. These include:

• Design and management
• Signals, systems and controls, robotics
• Networks and communications
• Software
• Graphics and HCI
• Algorithms and machine learning
• Electronics
• Mathematics
• Minor in Communications and Network Engineering

A minor is a specialist area that represents a concentration in a broad-based degree programme. By taking a set of specialist courses, students would be eligible to apply for this minor, and it would appear on their transcript. The current Computer Engineering course options required for a minor are:

• COSC 264
• COSC 364
• COSC 418
• ENEL 320
• ENEL 400 (must be taken with a communications or networking focus as approved by the Director of Studies)
• ENEL 422

Workshop and Practical Work Requirements

Completing 800 hours of practical work is a degree requirement for the BE(Hons). Computer Engineering students must also complete:

• ENEL 199 Basic Workshop Course
• ENEL 198 Electrical Workshop Course within the First Professional Year

Information on the workshop courses is available on the student portal Learn pages for ENEL198 and ENEL199. Students can book a workshop course through UC My Timetable. The College of Engineering's overview of practical work and industry links is also available.

Useful Information

• Electrical and Electronic Engineering careers
• Scholarships
• Admission and Enrolment
• Future in Tech
• Library portal

Meet Our Students

The Electrical and Computer Engineering department offers various opportunities for students to engage with the program and its community.