Course Overview

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.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

ECU City Campus, Perth, Western Australia

500 Wellington Street, Perth, WA 6000

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

All applicants are required to have Mathematics: Methods ATAR, with equivalents considered
All applicants are required to have 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
Indicative ATAR: 80 (domestic students)
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
For international students, requirements include your secondary school results
Applications for this course are not accepted through ECU's Experience Based Entry Scheme

English Language Requirements (Band 3):

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)
Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

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.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Professional Body

Australian Computer Society (ACS)

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

ACS

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units44 units

CSP2151

Programming Fundamentals

ENS1154

Introduction to Engineering

ENS1115

Materials and Manufacturing 1

MAT1250

Mathematics 1

CSG1105

Applied Communications

ENS1253

Electrical Engineering Fundamentals

ENS1101

Engineering Mechanics

MAT1251

Mathematics 2

CSI1241

Systems Analysis

CSG1207

Database Systems

ENS2456

Digital Electronics

ENS2120

Engineering Systems

ENM1102

Engineering Drawing and Computer Aided Design

CSI1101

Computer Security

CSP2108

Introduction to Mobile Applications Development

ENS2257

Microprocessor Systems

ENS2457

Analog Electronics

ENS2344

Computer Architecture

ENS2159

Engineering Innovation and Ethics

CSI2312

Foundations of Software Engineering

CSP2348

Data Structures

ENS3553

Signals and Systems

ENS5191

Electrical Engineering Design

CSP2104

Object-oriented Programming with C++

CSG2344

Project Methods and Professionalism

CSI2450

IoT and OT Security

CSI3105

Software Testing

ENS3555

Communication Systems 1

ENS3554

Data Communications and Computer Networks

CSP3341

Programming Languages and Paradigms

CSG2341

Artificial Intelligence 1

ENS5251

Digital Signal Processing

ENS5204

Real-Time Embedded Systems

ENS5111

Engineering Professional Practice

CSI3344

Distributed Systems

ENS5442

Robotics 1

ENS5253

Control Systems

ENS4152

Project Development

Core option unit; students on graded Honours pathway enrol in ENS5145 instead

ENS5145

Engineering Honours Thesis 1

For students on the graded Honours pathway, in place of ENS4152 Project Development

CSG3101

Applied Project

ENS5240

Industrial Control

ENS5543

Engineering Management

ENS4253

Engineering Project

Core option unit; students on graded Honours pathway enrol in ENS5146 instead

ENS5146

Engineering Honours Thesis 2

For students on the graded Honours pathway, in place of ENS4253 Engineering Project

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this course accredited by Engineers Australia?

Yes, the Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Systems) Honours/Bachelor of Computer Science at ECU is accredited by Engineers Australia.

How long does it take to complete this double degree?

The course takes 5 years full-time or part-time equivalent for domestic students. International students can study it full-time over 5 years.

What are the prerequisite subjects required for entry into this course?

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; students without these may need to take a bridging unit in the first year of their studies.

What is the difference between the graded and ungraded Honours pathway in this course?

Students who receive a WAM of 70 per cent or above for the engineering units at the end of their fourth year of study will be invited to complete a graded Engineering Honours degree by taking two Honours Thesis units (ENS5145 and ENS5146) in place of the standard project units in their fifth year. Students below this cut-off, or who decline the offer to undertake the Honours Thesis, will graduate with an ungraded Engineering Honours degree.

Is there a work experience requirement for this course?

Yes, before being eligible to graduate from this course, students must meet the requirement of accumulating and being credited with a minimum 12 weeks professional practice in a relevant industry environment. This can be commenced at any point in the course.

Application

How to Apply

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Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $65,000 to $85,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $85,000 to $110,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $110,000 to $150,000 per year

Career Paths

Software Developer / Software EngineerCybersecurity Analyst / Security EngineerData Analyst / Data ScientistCloud Solutions ArchitectNetwork Engineer / Network Administrator

Key Skills

Programming and software development (Python, Java, C++, JavaScript)Database design, management, and SQL queryingCybersecurity principles, threat detection, and risk managementCloud computing and platform management (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)Systems analysis and design

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