Faculty of Engineering
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Bachelor of Engineering - Bachelor of Computer Science

Testamur Title of Degree:

Bachelor of Engineering - Bachelor of Computer Science

Abbreviation:

BE-BCompSc

Home Faculty:

Faculty of Engineering

Duration:

5 years full-time or part-time equivalent

Total Credit Points:

264

Delivery Mode:

On campus (Face-to-face)

Starting Session(s):

Autumn/Spring

Location:

Wollongong

UOW Course Code:

790

UAC Code:

751609

CRICOS Code:

042540B

Overview

The Faculties of Informatics and Engineering offer double degree courses over five years of full-time, or eight years of part-time study, leading to the degrees of Bachelor of Engineering and Bachelor of Computer Science.

These courses provide education in the discipline of Engineering together with a major study in Computer Science to broaden the knowledge base of the graduate, thereby enhancing career prospects. The Engineering courses are accredited by Engineers Australia.

Requirement for admission to the double degree is a UAI or equivalent which is equal to or greater than the rank required for admission to the Bachelor of Computer Science or Bachelor of Engineering, whichever is the higher. English and Mathematics pre-requisites for both degrees must be satisfied.

Entry Requirements/Assumed Knowledge

The approximate ATAR required for entry into the Bachelor of Engineering - Bachelor of Computer Science is 90. Assumed knowledge: any two units of English plus Mathematics. Recommended Studies: Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics Ext.1. International students are required to have a minimum overall IELTS score of 6 (Reading: 6 Writing: 6 Speaking: 6 Listening: 6).

Course Requirements - Bachelor of Computer Science

Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Computer Science must satisfactorily complete requirements 1, 2, 4 and 5 of the Bachelor of Computer Science course requirements.

Course Requirements - Bachelor of Engineering

Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Engineering must complete a total of 192 credit points. Of the 192 credit points, 174 credit points must be Engineering subjects taken from the following:

Bachelor of Engineering - Core Subjects

plus the subjects leading to one of these Engineering degrees:

Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering - Environmental Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering - Materials Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechatronic Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering - Mining Engineering

A candidate must complete at least 12 weeks of approved professional engineering experience during the course. A part-time candidate in approved full-time engineering employment may be exempted from up to three specified subjects in accordance with the provisions of the Professional Options subjects, thereby enabling the joint course to be completed in a shorter time.

All students must discuss their Engineering program with the relevant Sub Dean.

Other Information

Further information is available at http://coursefinder.uow.edu.au/ or email: Faculty of Engineering - engineering@uow.edu.au; Faculty of Informatics: informatics_studenq@uow.edu.au