Bachelor of Computer Systems Engineering (Honours)
This degree is part of the Year 12 Subject Spotlight Early Offer Program
Indicative annual fees are based on a full year full time load (80 units). Find out more about fees
Admission to our undergraduate degree programs usually requires successful completion of a senior secondary school qualification similar to the Higher School Certificate (HSC), the highest educational award in New South Wales schools.
Currently enrolled, continuing students looking for the previous version of this program should refer back to the: Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Computer) (pre 2017)
Program handbook
Description
Computer systems engineers are experts in the Internet of Things (IoT), embedded systems, software engineering, communication networks, cyber security and electronics design. These skills are key building blocks of emerging technologies like robotics, autonomous systems, intelligent transportation, smart civic infrastructure and health systems.
The Bachelor of Computer Systems Engineering (Honours) program combines theoretical and practical courses to develop graduate skills to serve society and industry. Graduates of this program will find employment in many industrial sectors including ICT (information & communication technology), artificial intelligence, tele-health, manufacturing, defence, finance, entertainment and other sectors.
Program learning outcomes
On successful completion of the program students will have:
- Comprehensive, theory based understanding of engineering fundamentals and/or the underpinning natural and physical sciences as applicable to the engineering discipline
- Conceptual understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline
- In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline
- Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline
- Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline
- Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the specific discipline
- Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving
- Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources
- Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes
- Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects
- Ethical conduct and professional accountability
- Effective oral and/or written communication in professional and lay domains
- Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour
- Professional use and management of information
- Orderly management of self and professional conduct
- Effective team membership and team leadership
Details
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| AQF level | Level 8 Bachelor Honours Degree | ||||||
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| Assumed knowledge | HSC Mathematics (Band 5 or above) or equivalent. Study of one science-related subject would also be an advantage (Physics or Chemistry preferred). | ||||||
| Recommended studies | HSC Mathematics Extension 1 or equivalent. Study of one science-related subject would also be an advantage (Physics or Chemistry preferred). | ||||||
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| CRICOS Code | 092848A |
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Admission information
Admission requirements
Admission to this program is available to Australian students, residents and international students. Admission information for Australian students and residents is available online here. Admission information for international students can be found here. During the admission process, adjustment factors may be applied to your Selection Rank. Please visit our website to see if you are eligible.
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Minimum English language proficiency requirements
All Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University’s English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy here.
Applicants for this program must satisfy a minimum English Language Proficiency Standard equivalent to an IELTS overall minimum of 6.0 with no subtest result below 6.0.
Credit transfer
If you wish to apply for credit for studies completed at another institution, or if you are changing programs within the University and wish to transfer your credit to the new program, visit the University's credit website for more information on applying for credit.
Compulsory program requirements
Requirements for qualification of this award include completion of at least 12 weeks of industrial experience of a nature acceptable to the College Board. Students are encouraged to obtain and to report on a substantial block of this experience at one time, but several shorter periods, of not less than 2 weeks duration, will be accepted. Further information on industrial experience is available here.
Professional recognition
Engineers Australia
This program is accredited by Engineers Australia, and other affiliated international organisations, through the Washington Accord. Students who successfully complete this program are eligible to apply for membership to Engineers Australia.
Academic requirements for program completion
Total units required
320 units
Program duration
4 years full-time or part-time equivalent up to 10 years maximum.
International students studying this program on campus are required to enrol full time to comply with their student visa requirements and complete their study in the standard minimum program duration. International students requiring enrolment advice should review the program plan corresponding to the semester and year of commencement and can contact their Program Advisor at ProgramAdvice@newcastle.edu.au
Program requirements
The Bachelor of Computer Systems Engineering (Honours) is a four year program, students are required to complete 320 units, which are comprised of:
- 260 units of core courses;
- 20 units of Computer Systems directed courses*; and
- 40 units of elective courses.
*Please note:
- Core Course SENG3400 Network and Distributed Computing has been replaced by 10 units of Computer Systems Engineering directed courses. If you have already completed SENG3400, then you need not complete this 10 units of directed courses.
- Core Course ELEC3850 Electrical Engineering Design and Practice has been replaced by 10 units of Computer Systems Engineering directed courses. If you have already completed ELEC3850 then you need not complete this 10 units of directed courses.
No more than 120 units can be at 1000 level; and at least 40 units must be taken at each level from the 2000 level and above for this program.
Elective Pathway
An elective pathway gives students the opportunity to broaden their skills and knowledge in their own or another engineering discipline; or specialise in areas such as business, maths or science; or undertake study overseas. Students should be aware of the 120 unit maximum for 1000 level unit courses when selecting their elective pathway.
Mathematics Pathways
Students who do not meet the enrolment requisite for MATH1110 must take MATH1002 Foundational Studies in Mathematics. For these students MATH1002 will count for 10 units of electives. Students undertaking this pathway will need to be aware of the 1000 level unit restrictions when enrolling in their remaining elective courses.
Additional Information
- Students wishing to undertake this program on a part-time basis are advised to contact the Program Convenor or Academic Program Advisor (ProgramAdvice@newcastle.edu.au) for advice on optimum selection of courses for part-time enrolment.
- Please note that if you undertake courses that are not in your approved program, you will be liable for additional fees for those courses. This is in addition to the fees associated with your normal program of study.
Program plans
Download a program plan from the list below for the year/term that you commenced or transitioned into this program.
The Program Plan provides information on the structure and rules of your program. Used in conjunction with your Program Handbook, it is designed to be used as an enrolment guide.
You can track your progress by ticking off the courses you have completed and plan your current and future enrolment.
- 2017-2020 Semester 1 Program Plan 214.5 KB
- 2017-2020 Semester 2 Program Plan 237.0 KB
- 2021 Semester 1 Program Plan 176.5 KB
- 2021 Semester 2 Program Plan 178.0 KB
Elective pathways
These pathways have been created to provide guidance for Bachelor of Computer Systems Engineering (Honours) students wishing to specialise in a study area with their elective courses.
- Business and Legal Studies 213.9 KB Pathways in Accounting, Finance, Entrepreneurship, Leadership and Marketing.
- Creative Industries 156.2 KB Creative Industries and Communication and Media.
- Engineering and Built Environment 1017.7 KB Introductory and advanced topics in multiple engineering and built environment disciplines.
- Humanities 196.0 KB History, Language, Philiosophy, Sociology and Anthropology.
- Mathematics 168.8 KB Discrete Modelling, Signal Processing, Differential Equations and Operations Research.
- Science 214.9 KB Aquatic Environments, Chemistry, Earth Science, Biology and Sustainability.
Additional documents
- Transition Arrangements 2021 252.4 KB
Transition arrangements
As programs are regularly reviewed and updated, some students may experience changes to their program of study during the course of their enrolment, which may require transition arrangements. Students affected by changes to their program are advised to review any documentation contained in the "Additional Documents" section, in the first instance. Any further questions should be directed to your Academic Program Advisor (ProgramAdvice@newcastle.edu.au).
Program structure
Students are advised to read their program handbook information in conjunction with the program plans for course sequence/enrolment advice. Please refer to the Program Plan for the year that you commenced, or transitioned into, this program - Program Plans are available above.
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Core Courses
Complete the following core courses to fulfil the requirements of this program. | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
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| ELEC1310 | Introduction to Electrical Engineering |
| 10 units |
| ELEC1710 | Digital and Computer Electronics 1 |
| 10 units |
| ENGG1003 | Introduction to Procedural Programming |
| 10 units |
| ENGG1500 | Introduction to Professional Engineering |
| 10 units |
| MATH1110 | Mathematics for Engineering, Science and Technology 1 |
| 10 units |
| MATH1120 | Mathematics for Engineering, Science and Technology 2 |
| 10 units |
| PHYS1220 | Advanced Physics II |
| 10 units |
| SENG1110 | Object Oriented Programming |
| 10 units |
| SENG1120 | Data Structures |
| 10 units |
| ELEC2320 | Electrical and Electronic Circuits |
| 10 units |
| ELEC2430 | Circuits and Signals |
| 10 units |
| ELEC2720 | Introduction to Embedded Computing |
| 10 units |
| ENGG2500 | Sustainable Engineering Practice |
| 10 units |
| SENG2250 | System and Network Security |
| 10 units |
| STAT2110 | Engineering Statistics |
| 10 units |
| COMP3500 | Security Attacks: Analysis and Mitigation Strategies |
| 10 units |
| ELEC3240 | Analog Electronics |
| 10 units |
| ELEC3500 | Telecommunication Networks |
| 10 units |
| ELEC3540 | Analog and Digital Communications |
| 10 units |
| ELEC3730 | Digital and Computer Electronics 2 |
| 10 units |
| ENGG3500 | Managing Engineering Projects |
| 10 units |
| ELEC4720 | Programmable Logic Design |
| 10 units |
| ELEC4840A | Final Year Engineering Project Part A |
| 10 units |
| ELEC4840B | Final Year Engineering Project Part B |
| 20 units |
| ENGG4500 | Engineering Complexity |
| 10 units |
Computer Systems Engineering Directed Course
Choose 20 units from the following directed courses. | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
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| SENG2200 | Programming Languages and Paradigms |
| 10 units |
| COMP3260 | Data Security |
| 10 units |
| COMP3330 | Machine Intelligence |
| 10 units |
| COMP3340 | Data Mining |
| 10 units |
| COMP3600 | Security Standards and Practices in Industry |
| 10 units |
| ELEC3400 | Signal Processing |
| 10 units |
| ELEC4210 | Electronics Design |
| 10 units |
| ELEC4550 | Wireless Communication | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| ELEC4740 | Internet of Things |
| 10 units |
Electives
Students who do not meet the enrolment requisite for MATH1110 must take MATH1002 Foundational Studies in Mathematics. For these students MATH1002 will count for 10 units of electives. Students undertaking this pathway will need to be aware of the 1000 level unit restrictions when enrolling in their remaining elective courses.
Complete 40 units of electives to fulfil the requirements of the program. Electives can be used to extend and complement your core studies with more courses in the same field of study, or from areas that might be of interest to you. Electives can be chosen from all courses available at the University that do not have any other conditions (such as a course requisite) applied to them. | 40 units |
Honours
The Bachelor of Computer Systems Engineering (Honours) program uses the WAM as a measure for determining Honours. Please refer to the Bachelor Honours Policy for further detailed information.
Additional information
Through the Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre, students can access a free suite of NUPrep preparation courses as well as Academic Learning Support.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can draw on the assistance and support provided by the Indigenous Student Support and Development service through the Wollotuka Institute.
International students
All International Students enrolled in the program will be provided with an orientation to familiarise them with the rules, expectations, facilities and services offered by the University. Please visit our International Students website to find out more about the support services available to international students.
Additional support
AccessAbility provides advice and reasonable adjustments to Students with a medical or health condition or disability. If you require adjustments to undertake your program, contact the Student Support Advisors - AccessAbility before semester or early in the semester. They will work with the College or School to ensure that this happens in a timely manner.
Please note: All students must fulfil the inherent requirements of the programs and courses they are undertaking. While reasonable adjustments can be made, these adjustments cannot compromise academic integrity. It is the student's responsibility to check all the requirements of courses, and consider the effects of any medical condition or disability on their ability to complete course requirements. More information is available online.
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