Program Overview

Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Systems) Honours/Bachelor of Computer Science

The Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Systems) Honours/Bachelor of Computer Science is a double degree program that combines the disciplines of computer systems engineering and computer science. This program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of computer systems, software development, and engineering principles.

Course Overview

The program consists of 41 core units and one practicum unit, which are designed to provide students with a deep understanding of computer systems engineering and computer science. The course structure includes units in programming fundamentals, introduction to engineering, materials and manufacturing, mathematics, and computer security.

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for admission to this program, students must meet the academic admission requirements, which include:

• A minimum indicative ATAR of 80
• Completion of Mathematics: Methods ATAR, with equivalents considered
• Completion of Physics ATAR or Engineering Studies ATAR or Chemistry ATAR or Mathematics: Specialist ATAR, with equivalents considered
• English language proficiency requirements, which can be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
  • Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent
  • Special Tertiary Admissions Test
  • IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0)
  • Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada
  • University Preparation Course
  • Indigenous University Orientation Course
  • AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree
  • Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent)

Fees and Scholarships

The estimated first-year indicative fee for domestic students is AUD $8,350, while the estimated first-year indicative fee for international students is AUD $42,600. ECU has a scholarship program that provides many opportunities each year to students undertaking studies.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this program can pursue careers as computer systems engineers, IT professionals, or software engineers. The program is accredited by Engineers Australia, which provides graduates with a competitive edge in the job market.

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and in-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the computer systems engineering discipline.
2. Think critically, and apply established engineering methods and research skills to complex computer systems engineering problem-solving.
3. Apply systematic engineering synthesis and design processes to conduct and manage computer systems engineering projects, with some intellectual independence.
4. Demonstrate conceptual understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline and fluently apply computer systems engineering techniques, tools, and resources.
5. Demonstrate clear and coherent oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
6. Demonstrate a global outlook and knowledge of contextual factors impacting the computer systems engineering discipline, including respect for cultural diversity and indigenous cultural competence.
7. Demonstrate effective team membership and team leadership to implement engineering projects according to relevant standards of ethical conduct, sustainable practice, and professional accountability.
8. Demonstrate responsibility for own learning, professional judgment, and an understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities, and bounds of contemporary engineering practice.

Professional Recognition

The Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Systems) Honours/Bachelor of Computer Science is accredited by Engineers Australia.