Computer Science/Electronic Engineering
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours)/Bachelor of Electronic Engineering
Length
6 years full-time (5 years in an accelerated program), or up to 10 years part-time
Campuses
Melbourne
Course description
The Bachelor of Computer Science offers the right blend of theory and practice partnered with the Bachelor of Electronic Engineering which focuses on the electronic circuits and systems used in daily life. This course integrates an understanding of computer software and hardware with specialised knowledge in electronics. Students can choose computer science specialisations in artificial intelligence, data engineering, network engineering, and software engineering. In electronic engineering, they can specialise in sustainable energy production, or biomedical, communications, electronic systems or optical engineering.
The course includes an opportunity for industry-recognised CISCO certification in computer networks, an incorporated Honours year, industry experience, and practical learning. Students also have access to opportunities for industry-based project work in both disciplines, as well as the Faculty's industry experience and student support programs.
Course structure
First-year studies include computer science, mathematics, electronics, and physics. In second and third year, students focus on computer science and electronics, choosing subjects from specialisations in computer science. In fourth and fifth years, students complete a computer science thesis and a major electronic engineering project from their chosen stream.
Contact hours
30 hours a week (average) in first year
Subject details
Major areas of study
Science, software development, statistics, biomedical engineering, telecommunications, network engineering, computer engineering, computer science, engineering, information science/systems, mathematics, optical engineering, games technology, information technology, electronic engineering, telecommunications engineering
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Application
VTAC
Fee type
Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
Scholarships
Applicants who are Australian citizens or who hold permanent humanitarian visas are eligible for a range of University-wide scholarships, including Commonwealth Scholarships. For details please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/future-undergraduatesFirst-year scholarships are available for high-achieving students. Prospective candidates should contact the Department of Computer Science and Computer Engineering early in their Year-12 studies.
Middle Band
Successful completion of Physics or Specialist Mathematics facilitates an additional 1.5 aggregate points for each area of study.
Selection
ATAR 86.90 (2011)
Guaranteed Entry (Year 12 applicants only): applicants with an ATAR of 80 or above receive a first-round offer; those with lower ATARs are considered through normal selection processes.
Non-Year 12 selection may involve: ENTER/ATAR, Pi form, GPA, STAT Multiple Choice.
Extra requirements
Non-Year 12 applicants must complete and submit a VTAC Pi form if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work experience or reasons for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application. They may also be asked to complete a maths test.
Prerequisites
VCE Units 3 & 4: study score of at least 25 in English (ESL) or 20 in any other English, and 25 in Mathematical Methods or 20 in Specialist Mathematics.
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Industry experience
The following types of industry experience are available in this course.
- Workplace experience for academic credit
Additional information
A CISCO certification training program is available for students who pass the network engineering subjects in their undergraduate studies. Any students interested in obtaining full details of this CISCO program should contact the Department of Computer Science and Computer Engineering at the beginning of first semester.
Career opportunities
Graduates are qualified to work in a variety of industries, including telecommunications, aerospace, navigation instrumentation, engineering management, optical and biomedical engineering, and information technology.
Professional recognition
Graduates are eligible for professional membership of the Australian Computer Society and the Institution of Electronics and Electrical Engineers (IEEE).