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Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Systems) with Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences B.E(CS)/Ma
2010

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Location: North Terrace Campus
Duration: 5 years (full-time or part-time? equivalent)
Degree/Award: Double Degree

Program Outline

This double degree program provides students with the flexibility to study Computer Systems Engineering and a range of mathematics, statistics and computer science courses.

Computer systems engineers plan, design and create systems of software and hardware. Computer systems now make up a major portion of the engineering effort and cost in modern aircraft, automobiles, transport, communication and entertainment systems. They are used for communication networks such as the Internet and for information storage such as databases. Managing the creation and integration of computing into larger systems is an important aspect of a computer systems engineer’s role.

Computer systems engineers must have expertise in both computer programming and electronic hardware design. They can design and build computer hardware and interface it to other equipment, and also write the software to run on these systems. Their detailed knowledge of both the hardware and software aspects gives them greater insight into the operation of complex systems.

This program covers the processes required to create a computing system in its own right, or to use a computer as part of an engineering system, perhaps as a controller of plant or equipment. An emphasis is placed on underlying principles and techniques so that graduates will be able to learn and apply new technologies as they emerge in the future. The degree provides a strong background in mathematics, physics and electronics as well as extensive practice in the design, operation and integration of hardware and software systems. Systems engineering, the management of complex engineering systems, is a focus of the last two years of the degree. A computer systems project in the final year gives students the opportunity to further explore a specialist topic. Students are required to complete 12 weeks of approved work experience at some time during their four years of study.

This degree develops these skills by providing a strong background in mathematics, physics and electronics, as well as extensive practice in the design and operation of both hardware and software systems. It also develops written and oral communication skills, and familiarity with project management and quality control techniques.

Admission Information

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Domestic applicants

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2009 CSP IB 29
SATAC Code 314901
2009 CSP TER 83.6
HESS group ? General
Annual tuition fees ?
Commonwealth-supported place: $7,567
Mid-year entry? Subject to availability
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Selection Criteria ?

Year 12 applicants
You must not have completed more than 4 years full time equivalent university study (96 units). You compete for a place with your Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER).
Prerequisites ?
SACE Stage 2: Mathematical Studies, Physics plus one of Specialist Mathematics or Chemistry IB: either Mathematics (HL grade 3) and Physics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3); or, Chemistry (SL grade 4/HL grade 3), Physics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3) & Mathematics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3)
Midyear applicants must also have completed SACE Stage 2 Specialist Mathematics, or Mathematics 1MA (or equivalent) to allow enrolment in Mathematics 1A in Semester 2. To ensure that you meet the entry requirements, contact the Student Centre.
Alternative entry pathways
  • Higher Education applicants
    You must have completed at least half a year full time equivalent higher education study. A Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated for each separate program you have undertaken (apart from some double degree programs where the GPA is combined). You compete on the basis of your best GPA.
  • VET applicants
    You must have completed an AQF Diploma or above. Your application will be ranked according to the level of the award.
  • Special Entry applicants
    You must be 18 years or over before February 1st of the year that you will be studying, you must not have studied more than 2 years full-time equivalent higher education in the last 2 years and you must not hold a completed higher education level award. If you meet this criteria, you will be ranked according to your result in the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Your STAT result is weighted such that the verbal component contributes 35% and the quantitative component contributes 65% to your overall score. Personal Competencies (PC) and Employment Experience (EE) statements may also contribute to your rank. If you submit a PC or EE statement, and one of these ranks higher than your STAT score, then the highest ranking statement will contribute 50% to your overall rank and the STAT will contribute the remaining 50%. If you do not submit a PC or EE statement, or if the statements have a lower rank than the STAT, then you will compete for a place on the basis of your STAT result only. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Scheme. See Wilto Yerlo for further information.
  • Without formal qualifications?
    You may be eligible for our special access schemes.

How to Apply ?

SATAC Code: 314901

International applicants

Not an international applicant? ?

International TER 80
IB 26
IELTS Total 6 [more info]
Annual tuition fees ? International student place: $25,000
Mid-year entry? No
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Selection Criteria ?

Prerequisites ?
Mathematics and Physics
Equivalent Scores
International TER 80
IB 26
IELTS
Total
Reading
Listening
Speaking
Writing
6
5.5
5.5
6
6

How to Apply ?

International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results

Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results? ?

International TER 80
Annual tuition fees ? International student place: $25,000
Mid-year entry? No
Enquiries Student Centre

Selection Criteria ?

Prerequisites ?
SACE Stage 2: Mathematical Studies, Physics plus one of Specialist Mathematics or Chemistry IB: either Mathematics (HL grade 3) and Physics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3); or, Chemistry (SL grade 4/HL grade 3), Physics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3) & Mathematics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3)
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Study Plans

The study plans ? given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description, see the program rules.

B.E.(Computer Systems)/B.Ma.&Comp.Sc. (Mathematics focus)

Level I

Semester 1

Semester 2

* Students who have undertaken SACE Stage 2 Specialist Maths will be required to enrol in Maths IA followed by Maths IB. Students who have not taken SACE Stage 2 Specialist maths will be required to enrol in Maths IMA followed by Maths IA and Maths IB in summer semester to complete the requirements at Level 1.

Level II

Semester 1

  • ELEC ENG 2011 Circuit Analysis (3 units)
  • MATHS 2201 Engineering Mathematics I (3 units)
  • ELEC ENG 2008 Electronics II (3 units)
  • COMP SCI 2004 Data Structures & Algorithms (3 units)

Semester 2

Level III

Semester 1

  • ELEC ENG 3033 Signal Processing III (3 units)
  • ELEC ENG 3018 RF Engineering III (3 units)
  • COMP SCI 3001 Computer Networks & Applications (3 units)
  • Level II or III Maths and Computer Science Courses (3 units)

Semester 2

  • ELEC ENG 3024 Project Management for Electrical Engineers (3 units)
  • ELEC ENG 3028 Digital Systems (3 units)
  • ELEC ENG 3026 Engineering Systems: Avionics (3 units) OR
  • COMP SCI 3005 Computer Achitectture (3 units)
  • Level II or III Maths and Computer Science Courses (3 units)
Level IV

Semester 1

  • ELEC ENG 3016 Control III (3 Units)
  • Level III Maths and Computer Science Courses (9 units)

Semester 2

  • COMP SCI Software Engineering & Project (3 units)
  • ELEC ENG 3026 Engineering Systems: Avionics (3 units) OR
  • COMP SCI 3005 Computer Achitectture (3 units)
  • Level III Maths and Computer Science Courses (6 units)
Level V

Semester 1

  • ELEC ENG 4035 Communications III (2 units)
  • ELEC ENG 4037 Digital Microelectronics (2 units)
  • ELEC ENG 4039A Final Year Honours Project A (3 units) OR
  • ELEC ENG 4036A Final Year Design Project A (3 units)
  • STATS 4001 Reliability & Quality Control (2 units)

Semester 2

Electives

Semester 1

  • ELEC ENG 4044 RF Engineering IV (2 units)
  • ELEC ENG 4045 Signal Processing IV (2 units)
  • ELEC ENG 4046 Telecommunications IV (2 units)
  • COMP SCI 3005 Computer Architecture (3 units)
  • ELEC ENG 4043 Power Quality & Condition Monitoring (2 units)
  • ELEC ENG 3021 Electric Energy Systmes (3 units)

Semester 2

  • ELEC ENG 4033 Advanced Telecommunications III (3 units)
  • PURE MTH 3018 Coding & Cryptology III (3 units)
  • COMP SCI 3004 Operating Systems UG (3 units)
  • ELEC ENG 4042 Power Electronics & Drive Systems (2 units)
  • ELEC ENG 4049 Analog Micoelectronic Systems (3 units)
  • ELEC ENG 4041 Optical Communication Engineering (2 units)
  • ELEC ENG 4051 Introduction to Electric Defence Systems (2 units)
  • APP MATH 3016 Telecommunication System Modelling  (3 units)
  • ELEC ENG 4050 Systems Engineering (2 units)
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    Career Opportunities

    Graduates of this program can seek employment as Computer Systems Engineers and in a broad range of industry careers unpinned by Mathematical and Computer Science.

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