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

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

    Duration5 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 42,600 / year(s)

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

    About

    About this Course

    While specialising in the engineering discipline areas of electronic systems, computer systems and communication systems, this double degree broadens the overall knowledge of students in areas which are complementary to their engineering skills.

    There is a growing demand in high technology industries and research centres, especially in the areas of robotics, data science, cyber security and telecommunications, for engineers with knowledge and professional skills in project management, software development and relevant areas of engineering.

    Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

    This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 8 Bachelor Honours Degree Award.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Course Entry

    Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.

    • Academic Admission requirements (Band 4)

      The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.

      All applicants are required to have Mathematics: Methods ATAR, with equivalents considered, and Physics ATAR or Engineering Studies ATAR or Chemistry ATAR or Mathematics: Specialist ATAR, with equivalents considered.

      It is desirable that all applicants have Physics ATAR or Engineering Studies ATAR, with equivalents considered, students without Physics ATAR or Engineering Studies ATAR may need to take a bridging unit in the first year of their studies.

      All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

      • AQF Diploma or equivalent;
      • Undergraduate Certificate;
      • Successfully completed 0.5 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
      • Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test;*
      • University Preparation Course;*
      • Indigenous University Orientation Course; or*

      * Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.

      For international students, requirements include your secondary school results.

    Applications for this course are not accepted through ECU's Experience Based Entry Scheme.

    English Program Requirements

    • English Language requirements (Band 3)

      English competency requirements may 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); or
      • Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.

      * Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.

    Career

    Career Opportunities

    Possible future job titles

    Computer Systems Engineer, IT Professional, Software Engineer

    Fee Information

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

    Edith Cowan University

    Edith Cowan University

    Australia

    Australia, Perth