About the Course

Course Description:

The Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics and Computer Systems) prepares graduates for professions characterised by the growth of new technologies and new opportunities. This course provides professional career opportunities in a range of dynamic high-technology areas including the overlapping fields of computer hardware and software, telecommunications, electronics and computer systems.

Swinburne also offers double degrees in Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics and Computer Systems) / Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics and Computer Systems) / Bachelor of Science (Computer Science and Software Engineering).

Aims & Objectives:

The course has the following objectives:

• to develop in students a mastery of a wide spectrum of basic engineering principles underlying electronics and computer systems engineering
• to develop in students a thorough understanding of a broad range of engineering methods and techniques, and competence in their application, so that students are able to comprehend and analyse problems and obtain satisfactory design solutions that, where appropriate, show originality and resourcefulness
• to develop students' communication skills so that they can present their ideas clearly by verbal, written and graphic means;
• to give students an appropriate introduction to the role of the professional engineer in the community and to explore the social effects of engineering decisions
• to prepare students for the changing workplace and changing societal context of engineering by developing their life-long learning skills and flexibility of mind
• to integrate the formal course of study with an optional one-year period of Industry-Based Learning*
• to deliver a professionally recognised course of study that will enable graduates to join the Institution of Engineers Australia as graduate members

Course Structure:

This course operates under a student workload model based on 100 credit points for a full-time academic year. One credit point is deemed to be equivalent to one hour of student work per week over a semester, whether in contact with staff or in private study. Four units of study, each worth 12.5 credit points, will generally be taken each semester. The typical student's average weekly workload during semester is therefore expected to be 50 hours. Total student contact hours, including lectures, classes, tutorials, flexible learning and laboratory and field sessions will vary in different semesters.

• Engineering (E&CS) Core Studies
• Software Engineering Studies
• Technical (E&CS) Studies
• Specialist Technical (E&CS) Studies
• Management and Business Studies

• Engineering (E&CS) Core Studies (275 credit points)
• Software Engineering Studies (37.5 credit points)
• 37.5 credit points chosen from Specialist Technical (E&CS) Studies, and a further
• 25 credit points chosen from Management and Business Studies
• 25 credit points chosen from Technical (E&CS) Studies and/or Specialist Technical (E&CS) Studies.

Major specialisation:

• Effective Communication
• Establishing and Running a Business
• Language Practice and Culture
• Enterprising Marketing
• Multimedia: Web Development
• Information Orientation and Knowledge Management
• Undergraduate Research Skills
• Design: Process and Strategy Electives Plus sequence
• The Networked Economy
• Sustainability

Units of Study:

• Not all subjects are offered all semesters. Some may be only offered subject to sufficient enrolments.
• The Course Panel has the authority to approve additional elective studies for particular students.
• Such approvals will be advised to the Faculty Academic Committee.

Course Features

Industry-Based Learning:

Industry-Based Learning is an optional program in which students are placed in paid, supervised employment relevant to their studies as part of their degree. Industry-Based Learning gives students practical experience to add to their academic studies, and is a proven advantage in the graduate job market. All Industry-Based Learning placements are subject to availability of places. For further information visit: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/spl/ibl/  

The optional year of Industry-Based Learning in Australia is currently not available to international students. However international students may be able to participate in IBL in another country, subject to the approval of the relevant Swinburne IBL Manager and appropriate immigration approval.

Education Abroad:

Swinburne offers International Exchange Programs as well as other Education Abroad Programs to help internationalise your degree. International Exchange is an academic program allowing you to study at a Swinburne Partner Institution for one or two semesters during your degree. Swinburne's Partner Institutions offer many relevant subjects as well as a secure base to explore a different culture. Your studies whilst on exchange can be credited towards your Swinburne degree, provided they are relevant and approved by Swinburne. For further information visit the Swinburne Abroad website.

Employment Outcomes

Career Opportunities:

• telecommunications
• automotive
• robotics
• power industry
• aerospace
• manufacturing and chip design
• industrial research

Professional recognition:

Graduates are eligible to apply for membership to Engineers Australia.

How To Apply

Entry Requirements:

ENTER:

2008 Round 1 Clearly-In ENTER: n/a (CSP), n/a (Fee)

Credit Transfer:

Applicants with prior tertiary studies that satisfy part of the academic requirements of this course may be granted ‘credit’ and/or entry into the course with ‘advanced standing’. University policies apply and applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. For further information refer to ‘Swinburne Pathways: Credit Transfer Guide’ at: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/corporate/marketing/pathways//

Pathways (articulation):

An advanced credit transfer system, known as the Pathways program, is in place at Swinburne. Through Pathways, students with one or more of a wide range of post-secondary qualifications (both local and international) can gain entry into a course with advanced standing. Certain subject requirements must be met and an acceptable standard of results achieved in order to gain admission and for maximum credit to be granted. For further information refer to 'Swinburne Pathways: Credit Transfer Guide at: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/corporate/marketing/pathways//

Recognition of Prior Learning:

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where a student may be granted credit or partial credit towards a qualification in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training.

Further details for students considering higher education courses: http://www.swin.edu.au/corporate/registrar/ppd/files/stuinf.htm

Course Fees:

• HECS-HELP (previously HECS) – is available to eligible Commonwealth-supported students. It provides students with a loan to cover their student contribution amount. Students are eligible for a 20% discount if they choose to pay all, or at least $500, of their student contribution up front.
• FEE-HELP (previously PELS) – is available to eligible fee-paying undergraduate and postgraduate students. It provides students with a loan to cover their tuition fees (lifetime maximum $81,600 from 1 January 2008). The FEE-HELP limit is indexed on 1 January each year.
• OS-HELP – is available to eligible Commonwealth-supported students, who wish to study overseas, with a loan to cover expenses such as accommodation and travel.

Scholarships:

Applicants who believe they will receive an ENTER of at least 95.00, have an opportunity to undertake this course through the Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship Program. For further information visit the website at: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/hed/scholarships/vc_policy.htm

Application Procedure:

Applications must be made through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC).

VTAC code: 34231 (CSP), 34593 (Int. Fee)

For further information, visit the VTAC website at: http://www.vtac.edu.au

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