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The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Computer Science combines technical expertise in an engineering field of your choice with skills in software development.

Complete core units in your first year to assist in selecting majors in engineering and computer science. Obtain theoretical and practical engineering knowledge by participating in workshops and industry projects to prepare for roles in your chosen field across a range of industries.

Explore contemporary approaches to application development involving mobile devices and web-based systems, with an emphasis on the design and implementation of effective human–computer interfaces. Develop skills in a range of programming languages, including C++, C#, Objective C and Java to complement your engineering skills and prepare you for a range of technical and creative careers.

Apply your learning in a professionally focused, multidisciplinary project during your final year of study. Undertake at least 12 weeks of relevant professional experience.

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Majors for Bachelor of Engineering (Honours):

Architectural Biomedical Civil Construction Electrical and Electronic Mechanical Product Design Robotics and Mechatronics Software Telecommunications

Majors for Bachelor of Computer Science:

Cybersecurity Data Science Games Development Internet of Things Network Design Software Design Software Development

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Start dates

Hawthorn campus

Semester 1 - 2 March 2020
Semester 2 - 3 August 2020

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Duration

5 years full-time or equivalent part-time

Full-time, Part-time

VTAC codes

3400211071 (CSP)
3400211073 (IFP)

Faculty

Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology

Course details

- Course structure, work integrated learning and professional recognition.

Students who undertake a professional placement do so in lieu of the Professional Experience in Engineering unit. This option may change the course duration and the number of elective units required to complete the degree.

Course structure

Successful completion of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Computer Science requires students to complete units of study to the value of 500 credit points. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated.
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View Swinburne Engineering Competencies relevant to learning outcomes for this course.

Core studies for Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

12 units (137.5 credit points)

Units	Unit codes	Credit points
Engineering, Design and Innovation	ENG10001	12.5
Engineering Materials	ENG10002	12.5
Mechanics of Structures	ENG10003	12.5
Calculus and Applications	MTH10012	12.5
Linear Algebra and Applications	MTH10013	12.5
Energy and Motion	PHY10001	12.5
Electronics and Modern Physics	PHY10004	12.5
Professional Experience in Engineering	EAT20008	0
Either Mathematics 3A - for Civil, Construction, Mechanical, Product Design and Software majors	MTH20010	12.5
or Mathematics 3B - for Biomedical, Electrical and Electronic, Robotics and Mechatronics, and Telecommunications majors	MTH20014	12.5
Engineering Management 1 ^†	MME30001	12.5
Final Year Research Project 1 *^†	ENG40001	12.5
Final Year Research Project 2 *^†	ENG40002	12.5

*Outcome unit – completion demonstrates the attainment of course learning outcomes

^†Honours merit unit – results are used in the honours merit calculation

Core studies for Bachelor of Computer Science

5 units (62.5 credit points)

Units	Unit codes	Credit points
Introduction to Programming	COS10004	12.5
Computer Systems	COS10009	12.5
Web Application Development	COS30020	12.5
Networks and Switching	TNE10006	12.5
Professional Issues in Information Technology *	ICT30005	12.5

*Outcome unit – completion demonstrates the attainment of course learning outcomes

Major for Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

16 units (200 credit points)

Choose a major:

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Architectural Biomedical Civil Construction Electrical and Electronic Mechanical Product Design Robotics and Mechatronics Software Telecommunications

Major for Bachelor of Computer Science

8 units (100 credit points)

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Cybersecurity Data Science Games Development Internet of Things Network Design Software Design Software Development

Full-time study: 100 credit points/eight standard units of study per year
Part-time study: 50 credit points/four standard units of study per year
One credit point is equivalent to one hour of study per week per semester (including contact hours and private study)
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Course learning outcomes

Students who successfully complete the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) will be able to:

apply coherent and advanced knowledge of the chosen major in engineering in diverse contexts and applications using critical thinking and judgment
apply knowledge of research principles and methods to plan and execute a piece of research with some independence, as preparation for research higher degrees
apply problem solving, design and decision-making methodologies to identify and provide innovative solutions to complex problems with intellectual independence
apply abstraction, mathematics and engineering fundamentals to the analysis, design and operation of a model, using appropriate engineering methods and tools
communicate proficiently in professional practice to a variety of audiences, function as an effective member or leader of a diverse team, and use the basic tools and practices of project management within project work
demonstrate professionalism, integrity, ethical conduct, professional accountability and an awareness of professional engineering practice in a global and sustainable context
reflect on and take responsibility for their own learning and self-management processes, and manage their own time and processes effectively by regularly reviewing of personal performance as a means of managing continuing professional development and lifelong learning.

Students who successfully complete the Bachelor of Computer Science will be able to:

apply a broad and coherent knowledge of computer science and software development in diverse contexts and domains using critical thinking and judgment
apply appropriate methods and contemporary tools to the scoping, analysis, design, construction, verification and operation of software systems
communicate proficiently to a variety of audiences, function as an effective member or leader of a team, and use the basic tools and practices of project management within project work
demonstrate professionalism, integrity, ethical conduct, professional accountability and an awareness of professional practice in a global context
apply problem analysis and decision-making methodologies to identify, design and implement solutions to industry relevant problems with intellectual independence
reflect on personal performance, learning, and self-management processes as a means of continued professional development and lifelong learning.

Work Integrated Learning

Swinburne's Work Integrated Learning program provides opportunities to gain invaluable skills and confidence in knowing that you have what it takes to land a job in your field by graduation. You can also earn credit towards your degree. Choose from six- or 12-month professional placements, professional internships, industry-linked projects, industry study tours and accreditation placements. Find out more.

Choose a professional placement option:

12 months Six months

Double degrees provide the opportunity to complete a placement in your preferred field.

Professional Placement in Engineering

Units	Unit codes	Credit points
Work Experience in Industry A	WEI20001	25
Integrated Professional Placement A - Engineering	ENG20003	25
Work Experience in Industry B	WEI20002	25
Integrated Professional Placement B - Engineering	ENG20004	25

Professional Placement in Information and Communication Technology

Units	Unit codes	Credit points
Work Experience in Industry A	WEI20001	25
Integrated Professional Placement A - Information and Communication Technology	ICT20013	25
Work Experience in Industry B	WEI20002	25
Integrated Professional Placement B - Information and Communication Technology	ICT20014	25

Double degrees provide the opportunity to complete a placement in your preferred field.

Professional Placement in Engineering

Units	Unit codes	Credit points
Work Experience in Industry A	WEI20001	25
Integrated Professional Placement A - Engineering	ENG20003	25

Professional Placement in Information and Communication Technology

Units	Unit codes	Credit points
Work Experience in Industry A	WEI20001	25
Integrated Professional Placement A - Information and Communication Technology	ICT20013	25

Professional recognition

This degree program is designed to produce graduates who have the technological skills and knowledge expected of professional engineers. Graduates are eligible to apply for graduate membership of Engineers Australia.

This degree is accredited with the Australian Computer Society at the professional level.

Fees

- Fees for 2020.

Students who participate in a six- or 12-month professional placement will be subject to an increase in total course fees.

2020 rate*	Estimated total cost of the course	Estimated cost of the course per year if studying full-time*	Amenities fee per year if studying full-time*
Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)	$47,635	$9,527	See how your SSAF is calculated

Fees are estimates only: The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. These fees apply for units studied in 2020 only and may change for units studied in future years. If part-time study is permitted, annual fees will be proportionally lower based on the number of units taken per semester. Students who participate in a six or 12-month professional placement will be subject to an increase in total course fees.

How do I pay my fees?

HECS-HELP is a loan and discount scheme available to eligible students enrolled in a Commonwealth supported place. A HECS-HELP loan can cover all or part of the student contribution amount.

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How to enter this course

- Entry requirements, pathways, credit transfer and recognition of prior learning.

Entry requirements

2020 Guaranteed Entry ATAR: 75

Or, via 2021 Early Entry Program – range of criteria with school recommendation. Head here for more info on this program and the VTAC code associated with this entry pathway.

In addition:

Successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification.

VCE prerequisites: Units 3 and 4: a minimum study score of 25 in English (or equivalent) or 30 in English (EAL); and Units 3 and 4: a minimum study score of 20 in Mathematical Methods. For applicants of the 2021 Early Entry Program, a minimum study score of 20 in any English (except EAL).

Applicants who do not meet the mathematics prerequisites for this course will be required to successfully complete Swinburne’s MathsLink Methods bridging program.

Non-Year 12 Entry
Completion or partial completion of an approved tertiary qualification (including Certificates, Diplomas, Advanced Diplomas, Associate Degrees and Degrees). Additional performance criteria and prerequisite requirements may also apply.

Students admitted to the course with prior tertiary studies that satisfy part of the academic requirements of this course may be eligible for academic credit.

Applicants without a formal qualification but with significant and relevant work experience will be considered if they can demonstrate that they can undertake the course with a reasonable prospect of success.

The university may determine selection criteria and restrictions in respect of courses to apply in addition to these entry requirements.

Pathways

Pathways allow students to progress from one qualification to another where the first course is recognised as an entry requirement and/or provides advanced standing to the second.

Progress from these courses to Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Computer Science	Maximum amount of credit available
Diploma of Engineering (UniLink) (8 months)	7 units
Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology - Electrical	7 units
Associate Degree of Engineering	11 units

This information should be used as a guide only. Credit available may vary depending on the major selected within any given degree.

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Credit transfer

Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about credit.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about RPL.

How to apply

Applications for Semester 1 for courses listed on the VTAC Guide are generally made through VTAC. Under certain circumstances, some students (e.g. Non-Year 12) may apply directly to Swinburne. Find out more about how to apply.

Applications for all other intakes should be made directly to Swinburne.

View the Course Admission Information, which includes the ATAR and Student profiles for this course. Swinburne’s general admissions information is also available here.