Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Computer Science

Overview

Combine your knowledge of engineering and business to become a double threat in the professional world, with the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Business degree. Gain theoretical and practical engineering knowledge through workshops and industry projects. Learn contemporary approaches to app development involving mobile devices and web-based systems, with an emphasis on the design and implementation of effective human-computer interfaces.

Learning outcomes

Students who successfully complete the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) will be able to:

• apply coherent and advanced knowledge of the chosen major in engineering in diverse contexts and applications using critical thinking and judgment
• apply knowledge of research principles and methods to plan and execute a piece of research with some independence, as preparation for research higher degrees
• apply problem solving, design and decision-making methodologies to identify and provide innovative solutions to complex problems with intellectual independence
• apply abstraction, mathematics and engineering fundamentals to the analysis, design and operation of a model, using appropriate engineering methods and tools
• communicate proficiently in professional practice to a variety of audiences, function as an effective member or leader of a team, and use the basic tools and practices of project management within project work
• exemplify professionalism, integrity, ethical conduct, professional accountability, and an awareness of professional engineering practice in a global, sustainable, and Indigenous context
• reflect on and take responsibility for their own learning and self-management processes, and manage their own time and processes effectively by regularly reviewing of personal performance as a means of managing continuing professional development and lifelong learning. 
   

Students who successfully complete the Bachelor of Computer Science will be able to:

• apply a broad and coherent knowledge of computer science and software development in diverse contexts and domains using critical thinking and judgment
• apply appropriate methods and contemporary tools to the scoping, analysis, design, construction, verification and operation of software systems
• communicate proficiently to a variety of audiences, function as an effective member or leader of a team, and use the basic tools and practices of project management within project work
• apply professionalism, integrity, ethical conduct, professional accountability and an awareness of professional practice in global and Indigenous contexts
• apply problem analysis and decision-making methodologies to identify, design and implement solutions to industry relevant problems with intellectual independence
• reflect on personal performance, learning, and self-management processes as a means of continued professional development and lifelong learning.

Career opportunities

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) course endeavours to incorporate appropriate graduate employability skills, developments in information technology, society’s changing work patterns, and sustainable design practices. Graduates of the Bachelor of Computer Science will have extensive skills in system development, particularly relating to medium- and large-scale projects. They will have developed experience in working on team projects and will have well-developed oral and written communication skills. Graduates of this double degree will have advanced techniques and skills in developing software for engineering plants and artefacts such as robots, CA D/CAM machinery, autonomous car, vehicles, aeroplanes, spacecraft and controlling software for manufacturing plants. Graduates may find employment as middle management in information technologies and software developers in communication technologies, cyber technologies, finance industry, research organisations and the defence industry.

Professional recognition

This degree program is designed to produce graduates who have the technological skills and knowledge expected of professional engineers. Graduates are eligible to apply for graduate membership of Engineers Australia.

This degree is accredited with the Australian Computer Society at the professional level.

Course rules

To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Computer Science students must complete 500 credit points comprising:

• 14 - 15 core units of study (175 - 187.5 credit points) **
• 17 units from one Engineering major (212.5 credit points)
• 8 units from one Computer Science major (100 credit points)
• 1 Elective unit of study (12.5 credit points)**
• EAT20008 Professional Experience in Engineering (Compulsory non-credit unit) #

** Students who have completed VCE Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics are not required to complete MTH00007 Preliminary Maths and will instead receive an additional 12.5 credit points to use towards their other studies as an elective.

Domestic students also have an opportunity to undertake a WIL Professional Placement. Please note that due to government regulation international students holding a student visa are not able to undertake Professional Placements in this course.

Where units are shared between majors and/or minors, students must choose an approved alternative unit.

Professional placements

Professional Placements are subject to a competitive selection process. Students who undertake a 12-month professional placement are subject to the following course rules and must complete 587.5 - 600 credit points comprising:
 

• 14 - 15 core units of study (175 - 187.5 credit points) **
• 17 units from one Engineering major (212.5 credit points)
• 8 units from one Computer Science major (100 credit points)
• 4 units of study from the Professional Placement Co-Major (100 credit points)
• EAT20008 Professional Experience in Engineering (Compulsory non-credit unit) # 

Students who elect to undertake a 6-month professional placement are subject to the following course rules and must complete 537.5 - 550 credit points comprising: 

• 14 - 15 core units of study (175 - 187.5 credit points) **
• 17 units from one Engineering major (212.5 credit points)
• 8 units from one Computer Science major (100 credit points)
• 2 units of study from the Professional Placement Minor (50 credit points)
• EAT20008 Professional Experience in Engineering (Compulsory non-credit unit) # 

** Students who have completed VCE Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics are not required to complete MTH00007 Preliminary Maths and can instead receive an additional 12.5 credit points to use towards their other studies as an elective.

# Students who undertake a 6 or 12-month Professional Placement may receive an exemption for EAT20008. Where units are shared between majors and/or minors, students must choose an approved alternative unit.

Note the Software Engineering Major is not available in this degree due to
unit overlap. 

Honours merit calculation for Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) will be based on the averaged results of 12 units in the final two years of the course with the following descriptive outcomes:

• BEng (Hons) with High Distinction; for students who achieve ≥ 80 
• BEng (Hons) with Distinction; for students who achieve 70 – 79 
• BEng (Hons) with Credit; for students who achieve 60 – 69 
• BEng (Hons); for students who achieve < 60

Students who transfer with advanced standing are required to undertake at least 9 of these units at Swinburne, including all 6 outcome units, to qualify for an honours merit calculation. This honours merit calculation will be based only on units completed at Swinburne. If a student has not completed at least 9 of the specified units, they will graduate with a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) as an award title, but not be eligible for a merit-based honours description.

B. Applicants with higher education study

Educational history 

An applicant's entire academic history, including results from previous higher education study will be considered for entry into this course. If previous higher education qualifications are incomplete, results must have been obtained in the last seven years. 

Meeting course prerequisites 

As for Year 12 or equivalent. 

STAT/Bridging courses 

Applicants who do not meet the English prerequisites can sit STAT Written English. STAT results are valid for two years.

Applicants who do not meet the mathematics prerequisites for this course will be required to successfully complete Swinburne's MathsLink: General bridging program. Mathematics prerequisites older than five years are not considered to have met course requirements.

C. Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study

Educational history 

An applicant's entire academic history from the past seven years, including complete and/or incomplete post-secondary VET studies, will be considered for entry into this course. Only graded results will be considered. 

Meeting course prerequisites 

As for Year 12 or equivalent. 

STAT/Bridging courses 

Applicants who do not meet the English prerequisites can sit STAT Written English. STAT results are valid for two years.

Applicants who do not meet the mathematics prerequisites for this course will be required to successfully complete Swinburne's MathsLink: General bridging program. Mathematics prerequisites older than five years are not considered to have met course requirements.

D. Applicants with work and life experience

Entire academic record 

This course uses an applicant's entire academic record as part of its selection considerations, including an applicant's ATAR results from the last seven years can be considered for entry into this course. 

Meeting course prerequisites 

As for Year 12 or equivalent. 

STAT/Bridging courses 

Applicants who do not meet the English prerequisites can sit STAT Written English. STAT results are valid for two years.

Applicants who do not meet the mathematics prerequisites for this course will be required to successfully complete Swinburne's MathsLink: General bridging program. Mathematics prerequisites older than five years are not considered to have met course requirements.