Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Computer Science

University of Wollongong

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00102E

UOW Engineering courses are designed to meet the needs of modern engineering. Sound fundamentals in mathematics, science, engineering science and communication lead to advanced studies in one of the branches of engineering offered by the University. Engineering is vital to solving the world's big challenges. Engineers are needed to support communities by designing and building liveable sustainable cities, they create transport and housing systems, they design and build telecommunications network, the internet and computers. Engineers design systems to ensure ample clean water for the world's population, to find non-polluting energy sources, to create ways to assist healthy living and ageing and to advance medical and health technologies. Due to rapid developments in computer technology and its application to engineering, there is a significant demand for engineers with a much broader knowledge of computer interfacing and programming.

Structure

  • 5.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent. Total of 264 credit points including at least 174 credit points of Engineering subjects consisting of: 48 credit points of common core subjects
  • subjects leading to at least one of the engineering majors
  • 12 weeks of practical hands-on industry experience
  • at least 90 credit points of Computer Science subjects, consisting of
  • 84 credit points of core and capstone subjects
  • additional credit points of 300-level CSCI code subjects to bring the total credit points to at least 90
  • no more than 90 credit points at 100-level.

Subjects

  • Architectural engineering
  • Biomedical engineering
  • Civil engineering
  • Computer and autonomous systems engineering
  • Electrical and electronics engineering
  • Environmental engineering
  • Materials engineering
  • Mechanical engineering
  • Mechatronic engineering
  • Mining engineering
  • Telecommunications engineering and Internet of Things
  • Computer science - Artificial intelligence and big data
  • Cyber security
  • Digital systems security
  • Game and multimedia development
  • Software engineering.

Standard entry requirements

DOMESTIC STUDENTS - ATAR-BASED ADMISSION OPTIONS Guaranteed entry selection ranks Entry to this course can be gained with: Minimum ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank) International Baccalaureate (IB) Interstate equivalent (such as the Victorian ENTER or Queensland OP) Results in an overseas qualification deemed equivalent to Australian year 12 The minimum score for guaranteed entry (or for consideration if this course has limited places) is an ATAR-Selection Rank of 80 or an IB of 29. This includes the effect of adjustment factors. Adjustment factors, such as the subjects you are studying, the area in which you live or equity and access schemes, are taken into consideration and these will be combined with your ATAR to adjust your selection rank and make it higher than your ATAR. Find out more about UOW adjustment factors here: https://www.uow.edu.au/future/school/apply/index.html ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE AND RECOMMENDED STUDIES The University assumes students will have studied any 2 units of English, Mathematics Advanced (not Mathematics Standard 2). Ideally, students will have studied Engineering Studies, Mathematics Extension 1, Physics, and Chemistry (Chemistry not necessary for biomedical, computer, electrical, mechatronic or telecommunications engineering). INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Applicants need to have achieved the required score in a qualification equivalent to the completion of 13 years of schooling in Australia. In order to succeed in your chosen course, it is assumed you have completed relevant subjects in your senior high school studies or other relevant qualifications. This is particularly important for degrees which have a strong basis in Mathematics or Science.

Recognition

UOW engineering programs are accredited by Engineers Australia and relevant world engineering bodies through the Washington Accord. The Bachelor of Computer Science is accredited by the Australian Computer Society as meeting requirements for membership at the "Professional" Level.

Study pathways

If you can demonstrate that you have met the learning outcomes for our subjects through prior learning, such as previous tertiary or TAFE qualifications, you may be eligible for credit for prior learning towards your degree. Where relevant to the UOW degree, specified credit may be given for specific subject(s); where not relevant to the degree, unspecified credit may be awarded.

Study information

CampusFeesMid year intakeAttendance
Wollongong International: $217,008 Yes
  • Full-time : 5.5 years

Fee comments

Campuses: Wollongong.

Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression. These fees are subject to change from year to year.

Further information

Students with limited backgrounds in physics or chemistry are advised to enrol in bridging courses held in February each year.

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