ObjectivesThe synergistic combination of electronic engineering and computer science. Computer systems engineers have a wide knowledge of digital and analogue electronic systems and a detailed understanding of computer architecture, software design and hardware-software interfacing. They are involved in all aspects of computing from the development of individual microprocessors, to the design of personal, mainframe or supercomputers systems, as well as digital and mixed signal circuit design, real-time and embedded system implementation, and software engineering. Graduates will be conversant in the fundamental physical sciences, computer architecture, digital electronics, data communications, interfacing, real-time and embedded systems, robotics and software development. The course focuses on the development of knowledge and skills relevant to professional engineering practice and, along with a sound theoretical base, includes strong elements of practical problem solving, team work and project development. As a result, as well as having multiple technical and transferable skill competencies, graduates will have strong analytical skills and the ability to lead complex projects. Employment opportunities include the development and design of microcomputer systems, computer networks, complex real-time systems, high performance processors, multimedia systems and control and automation.
Entry requirementsSatisfactory performance in TEE (or equivalent) Calculus or Applicable Mathematics is required. Students who have completed an Associate Diploma or its equivalent in an allied engineering field may be admitted to the Bachelor of Engineering with advanced standing. Special admission requirements Note: Students who have not completed TEE Calculus or TEE Physics (or equivalents) will be required to complete bridging units during the first year of their studies.
Academic titleBachelor of Engineering (Computer Systems)
Course descriptionRelated careers
Computer Systems Engineer,
This course is available for on-campus study by students with an International student visa.
This course structure contains information about the units which comprise the course as well as the credit points required to successfully complete it.
The course consists of 480 credit points (twenty-nine core units, three electives, and a practicum unit).
Year One
Unit Description Points
Semester 1
ENS1154 Introduction to Engineering 15
ENS1162 Electrical Engineering 1A 15
MAT1236 Calculus 1 * 15
SCP1111 Physics of Motion ** 15
Semester 2
ENS1253 Electrical Engineering 1B 15
ENM1102 Engineering Drawing and Computer Aided Design 15
ENS1115 Materials and Manufacturing 1 15
MAT1163 Linear Algebra 15
* Students without TEE Calculus should enrol in the bridging unit MAT1137 Introductory Applied Mathematics, and should enrol in MAT1236 in a later semester. ** Students without TEE Physics should enrol in the bridging unit SCP1132 Introduction to Physics, and should enrol in SCP1111 in a later semester.
Year Two
Unit Description Points
Semester 1
CSP1150 Programming Principles 15
ENS2256 Digital Electronics 15
ENS2455 Circuit Analysis 15
MAT2236 Differential Equations 15
Semester 2
ENS2257 Microprocessor Systems 15
CSG1206 Operating Systems 15
ENS2344 Computer Architecture 15
ENS3341 Signals and Systems 15
Year Three
Unit Description Points
Semester 1
ENS2159 Engineering Innovation and Ethics 15
ENS3343 Data Communication and Computer Networks 15
CSP2347 UNIX and C 15
ENS3441 Communication Systems 1 15
Semester 2
ENS3205 Real-Time Embedded Systems 15
ENS3251 Digital Signal Processing 15
ENS2258 Analog Electronics 15
Elective 1
Year Four
Unit Description Points
Semester 1
ENS4111 Engineering Practicum 0
ENS4152 Project Development 15
ENS4251 Control Systems 15
Elective 2
Elective 3
Recommended Electives
Any electives chosen from outside this list must be approved by the course coordinator.
Unit Description Points
ENS3547 Wireless Communication 15
ENS3203 Electronic Circuit Design 15
ENS3220 Electrical Machines and Transformers 15
ENS3447 Propagation and Antennas 15
ENS3206 Power Systems 1 15
ENS4542 Communication Systems 2 15
ENS4444 Telecommunication Networks 15
ENS4209 Process Control 15
ENS4360 Power Electronics 15
MAT3236 Multivariate Calculus 15
CSP2204 Data Structures 15
CSP2343 Object-oriented Programming with C++ 15
CSP3241 Internet and Java Programming 15
CSI3344 Distributed Systems 15