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Bachelor of Engineering (Telecommunication and Network Engineering)/ Bachelor of Science (Computer Science and Software Engineering) 

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Full-time Undergraduate 5 years full-time. An optional and additional year of Industry Based Learning (IBL) may also be available to domestic students. Students holding an international student visa are required to study full-time. Hawthorn (Semester 1, Semester 2)

This course provides you with the skills and knowledge needed to design, implement and facilitate a range of communication infrastructure. This course offers the most comprehensive combination of studies in computer hardware, telecommunications and software development. You will gain deep technical skills in advanced-level networking, wireless secure communications, network security, digital and analogue electronics, programming and data communications.

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This double degree course prepares students for professional careers in the converging telecommunications, internet and information industries. It has a major focus on the application of computers and computer networking in the internet/telecommunications field, and the software engineering techniques involved.

This course is also offered through the Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship Program. Successful applicants are awarded HECS waiver scholarships and will be funded for the duration of their course. Please note that this program is not available to international students. For further information visit the website at: www.swinburne.edu.au/hed/scholarships/vc_policy.htm

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This course aims to:
  • Develop in students a broad mastery of the basic science and engineering principles underlying telecommunications and internet technologies, including the computing technologies (hardware and software), and an ability to apply that knowledge
  • Develop in students a thorough understanding of appropriate engineering  methods and techniques, and competence in their application, so that students are able to comprehend and analyse problems and obtain satisfactory design solutions which, where appropriate, show originality and resourcefulness
  • Develop students' communication skills so that they can present their ideas clearly by verbal, written and graphic means both within the engineering community and the community at large
  • Give students an appropriate introduction to the role of the professional engineer in the community and to explore the social effects of engineering decisions
  • Develop moral, social, aesthetic, environmental and ethical concepts essential to a satisfying personal philosophy and a sound professional attitude
  • Develop abilities to function effectively as an individual and in project teams, whether as manager, leader or team member
  • Prepare students for the changing workplace and the changing societal context of engineering by developing their life-long learning skills and flexibility of mind
  • To produce graduate engineering scientists with multi-disciplinary skills in engineering and science that integrate the fields of telecommunications and internet technologies with that of information and software technologies
  • To deliver a current and relevant course of study covering the principal areas of telecommunications engineering, technologies related to the Internet, software engineering, computer science and electronics
  • To integrate the formal five-year 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 and provide credit at Level 1 (the highest) towards professional membership of the Australian Computer Society
* Please note that Industry-Based Learning is not available to international students.
 
In the field of information technology, the course aims to develop in students:
  • A sound knowledge of computer science and software engineering
  • The skills necessary for working in a software development team on a large-scale project
  • Skills in the object-oriented approach to systems analysis, design and implementation
  • Communication and management skills required to successfully manage software development projects
  • An understanding of social, legal and ethical issues confronting the software and engineering professional
  • Knowledge and experience in human factors, knowledge-based systems, database systems and data communications

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This course will operate 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 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.

Students will normally be enrolled in the Recommended Study Sequence and must successfully complete a minimum of 500 credit points. In all cases, students must choose subjects from unit groups according to the following rules, subject to timetable constraints and prerequisite studies being met.

The Course Panel has the authority to approve additional elective studies for particular students.

Careers in the Curriculum (CIC)
In addition to the above, students must complete a compulsory unit of study HIT0004 Careers in the Curriculum to be awarded the degree. Careers in the Curriculum (CIC) is an innovative unit designed to assist Swinburne students to enhance their employability and career prospects.  It is usually undertaken in the second year of your course and is compulsory for all undergraduate students. Students studying CIC will not incur a HECS or fee debt for the unit as the cost will be met by the university as part of an initiative to enhance students' career skills.

Students choose units from five study groups:
According to the following rules, students complete at least 500 credit points made up of:
  • Engineering (Telecommunications and Network Engineering) Core Studies (287.5 credit points)
  • Computer Science amd Software Engineering Studies (175 credit points)
  • Internetworking Studies# (25 credit points) 
  • Elective (Technical) Studies (12.5 credit points)
  • Both Generic Skills Studies
# Students who have not completed an approved “Exploration CCNA” Cisco Networking Academy Program (CNAP) must do HET104 and HET424.

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Engineering (Telecommunications and Network Engineering) Core Studies
HET105 Professional Skills - Telecommunications
 
Computer Science and Software Engineering Core Studies (all 12.5 CP)
HIT1307 Internet Technologies
HIT3725 Troubleshooting IP Networks

Technical Studies (all 12.5 CP)
HMS412 Differential Equations

Generic Skills Studies (all 0 CP)
 
Students may choose to do an optional year of Industry-Based Learning (100 credit points) but please note that this is not available to International students.
 
* Students who have not completed an approved Cisco Networking Academy Program (CNAP) must do HET104 and HET424

Recommended Study Sequence

 
 

Stage 4
Semester 1
HET316 Electromagnetic Waves
 
Semester 2
HET556 Design & Development Project 2
HIT3311 Software Deployment and Evolution
HIT3258 Software Engineering Project B
Technical Elective

* Students who have not completed an approved Cisco Networking Academy Program (CNAP) must do HET104 and HET424.

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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. All Industry-Based Learning placements are subject to availability of places. For further information visit: www.swinburne.edu.au/spl/ibl

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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 while 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.

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Graduates will find rewarding high-tech careers in the converging telecommunications, multimedia, computing, and internet 'information technology' industries. They may become an internet applications engineer, a telecommunications link designer, an embedded computing systems designer, an embedded software systems designer, a network switching and protocol designer, an analyst/designer/manager of internal corporate multimedia networks, or a network administrator/webmaster. Graduates will also be qualified to find employment in organisations engaged in medium- to large-scale software development.

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This program is fully accredited by Engineers Australia and graduates are eligible for graduate membership to Engineers Australia. In addition, this program is acknowledged as being at the Professional Level with the Australian Computer Society (ACS) and has been externally vetted by ACS, ensuring it meets the highest standard of the profession and the industry.

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Swinburne expects that its graduates:
  • Are entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace, or community
  • Are capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas
  • Operate effectively in work and community situations
  • Are adaptable and manage change
  • Are aware of environments in which they will be contributing

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Successful completion of an appropriate Victorian Year 12 or its equivalent.

VCE Prerequisites: Units 3 and 4—a study score of at least 20 in English (any) and mathematical methods (CAS).
 
Selection mode: CY12: ATAR and two-stage process with a middle-band of approximately 20%. NONY12: GPA

Middle-band selection: Performance across all VCE studies will be considered.

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74.90

2012 Round 1 Clearly-In ATAR (CSP)

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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

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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: http://www.future.swinburne.edu.au/pathways//

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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. For further details for students considering Higher Education courses: www.swinburne.edu.au/corporate/registrar/ind3.htm

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For information about Swinburne's fees visit: www.swinburne.edu.au/fees
 

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This course is also offered through the Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship Program. Successful applicants are awarded HECS waiver scholarships and will be funded for the duration of their course. Please note that this program is not available to international students. For further information visit the website at: www.swinburne.edu.au/hed/scholarships

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

VTAC code: 34231 (CSP), 34233 (IFP)

For further information, visit the VTAC website at: www.vtac.edu.au
 
Applicants who have not already applied through VTAC can apply direct to the university by following the step-by-step process on our How to Apply page.
 
This course is available for mid-year intake. Applications are made directly to Swinburne and will be taken on a case by case basis. Application forms can be downloaded from our How to Apply website.

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Tel: 1300 ASK SWIN (1300 275 794)
Email: study@swinburne.edu.au

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