Bachelor of Engineering (Computer)

Computer engineering is a major part of the information and communication technologies (ICT) sector, which is bringing evolutionary changes in our societies, entertainment systems

and industrial applications. Computer engineers can design and develop applications as diverse as aircraft control systems to high tech toys such as Playstation or the Xbox. Many students find employment in their respective professional organisations before completing their degree.

The emphasis is on giving students a well-rounded mix of hardware and software topics. Core courses are from the areas of computer engineering, digital systems, software engineering, signal processing and electronics. You will have the opportunity to undertake an industry-related project in your final year of study and must also complete 12 weeks of industrial experience through the program.

Computer engineering graduates have excellent employment prospects and may be employed in computer design and development, instrumentation and control, ICT infrastructure, defence applications, healthcare systems and communication networks/internet development. Jobs may include research and development, applications development and systems management.

Current Australian Year 12 Students:

Apply for entry through UAC. Entry based on UAI or equivalent.

Non school leavers and previous Australian Year 12 students:

Apply for entry through UAC. Entry based on:

• Previous Year 12 studies and/or
• Higher education, tertiary, post-secondary qualifications and/or
• Overseas qualifications considered equivalent to Australian qualifications.

International Students

International students currently undertaking:

• an Australian Year 12 in Australia
• an Australian Year 12 outside Australia
• an International Baccalaureat (IB) in Australia

Apply for entry through UAC. Entry based on UAI or equivalent.

All other international students:

Apply direct to International Admissions. Entry based on overseas qualifications considered equivalent to Australian qualifications, as well as satisfying English language requirement.

Mathematics (Band 5 or above) or equivalent. Study of one science-related subject would also be an advantage (Physics assumed for Computer Engineering). Applicants who have achieved less than Band 5 or have not completed a science-related subject may be admitted but may need additional study and/or assistance to successfully complete the mathematics requirement of the program

Mathematics (Band 5 or above) or equivalent. Study of one science-related subject would also be an advantage (Physics assumed for Computer Engineering)

Credit transfer agreements with TAFE NSW and other education providers are under continuous negotiation. For more information about articulation arrangements please see the University's website, at www.newcastle.edu.au/credit/

Honours are embedded in the BE and based on outstanding performance throughout the duration of the program. Honours grades in the Bachelor of Engineering degree will normally be awarded by Faculty Board on the basis of a graduating student's performance in the program as a whole, as measured by the WAM according to the following schedule: Minimum WAM = Honours 77 = Class I 72 = Class II Division 1 67 = Class II Division 2 50-66 = Pass Degree A Head of School may recommend to Faculty Board that a grade of Honours be awarded to a student who has achieved a WAM of other than indicated above or that Honours not be awarded to a particular student. In such a case Faculty Board may either make an award of Honours in accordance with the recommendation of the Head of School or in accordance with the schedule detailed above.

Requirements for qualification for the award of the Bachelor of Engineering include completion of at least 12 weeks of industrial experience of a nature acceptable to the Faculty Board. Students are encouraged to obtain and to report on a substantial block of this experience at one time but several shorter periods not less than 2 weeks duration will be accepted.

Further information is available at: http://www.newcastle.edu.au/faculty/engineering/for-students/industrial-experience/

This program is accredited by the Australian Computer Society, Engineers Australia, and other affiliated international bodies.

Standard University policy for entry.

Students who have impaired function in their hands or arms, or a visual impairment will have difficulty pursuing this program. It is highly advisable for any prospective student with such a disability to contact the Faculty to discuss the issue.

The Faculty accepts responsibility, in liaison with the student Support Unit, for providing reasonable accommodations to allow students with disabilities to complete the program.

Students wishing to undertake the program on a part-time basis are advised to contact the Program Convenor for advice on optimum selection of courses for part-time enrolment.

The computer engineering program is a 4 year program comprising 320 units. The program is available at Callaghan Campus, however students do have the option of undertaking their first year at Ourimbah Campus, (with the remaining three years to be undertaken at Callaghan Campus). The hardware side involves a range of studies from basic electronics to microprocessor design and advanced computer architecture. Software courses include different programming languages and data structure, with special emphasis on software for embedded systems. Students are also required to study a range of core and elective courses. Core courses are from the areas of computer engineering, digital systems, software engineering, signal processing and electronics. Students can select elective courses from range of areas which include control systems, communication networks and systems, software engineering and computer science.

Throughout the program theoretical studies are complemented by practical laboratories and project based assignments.

As programs are regularly reviewed and updated some students may experience changes to their program of study during the course of their enrolment and may require transition arrangements. Students affected by changes to the program or experiencing transition problems are advised to check the existing arrangements at http://www.newcastle.edu.au/Resources/Faculties/Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment/PDFs/Transition_Arrangements/Bachelor of Engineering (Computer).pdf and then consult with their Program Convenor or Student Hub.