Engineering, Major Computer Systems Engineering

Immerse yourself in development

Become the professional you want to be, with USQ’s Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Computer Systems). With the opportunity to study via distance education or on campus, you will have the flexibility to adapt your study to your life.

Why Computer Systems? 

USQ’s Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Computer Systems) will allow you to immerse yourself in the programming, design and development of major software and hardware programs while creating connections with fellow students and professionals working in the industry. Apply your knowledge through practical work experience and an exciting final year research project that will challenge your skills and allow you to apply them as an innovative engineering student.

A wide variety of careers are available for you in Government, commercial, private or specialised areas; working as a professional Computer Systems Engineer, IT Manager, Computer Engineering Technologist or Computer Systems Analyst.

Program structure

Courses to be studiedUnits

Core courses13

Plus 19 x major courses19

Plus 8 x practice courses (0 unit value)0

Total    32

Course codeCourse name

Year 1 courses:

CSC1401Foundation Programming

ELE1301Computer Engineering

ELE1502Electronic Circuits

ELE1801Electrical Technology

ENG1002Introduction to Engineering and Spatial Science Applications

ENG1101Introduction to Engineering Problem Solving

ENG2102Engineering Problem Solving and Analysis

ENM1600Engineering Mathematics

Year 2 courses: 

CSC2402Object-Oriented Programming in C++ 

ELE2103Linear Systems and Control 

ELE2303Embedded Systems Design 

ENG1100Introduction to Engineering Design 

ENG3104Engineering Simulations and Computations

ENM2600Advanced Engineering Mathematics

MAT1101Discrete Mathematics for Computing 

 plus one electives - see Electives 

Year 3 courses: 

ELE2601Telecommunications Principles 

ELE3105Computer Controlled Systems 

ELE3107Signal Processing 

ELE3305Computer Systems and Communications Protocols 

ELE3307Real Time Systems 

ENG2002Technology, Sustainability and Society 

ENG4110Engineering Research Methodology

 plus one electives - see Electives

Year 4 courses:  

CSC2401Algorithms and Data Structures 

CSC2408Software Development Tools 

ENG3003Engineering Management 

ENG4111Research Project Part 1 

ENG4112Research Project Part 2 

 plus three electives - see Electives

Practice courses: 

ELE1911Electrical and Electronic Practice A 

ELE2912Electrical and Electronic Practice B 

ELE2913Electrical and Electronic Practice C 

ELE3915Electrical and Electronic Practice E 

ENG1901Engineering Practice 1 

ENG3902Professional Practice 1 

ENG4903Professional Practice 2 

ENG4909Work Experience - Professional 

Electives: 

ELE2504Electronic Design and Analysis

ELE3506Electronic Measurement 

ELE4402Software Engineering Project Management 

ELE4607Advanced Digital Communications 

ENG4004Engineering Project and Operations Management

CSC3403Comparative Programming Languages 

MEC4406Robotics and Machine Vision 

Entry requirements

• Subject pre-requisites: Year 12 English (4SA) and Mathematics B (4SA) or equivalent
• Recommended study: Year 12 Physics (4SA)

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

OP/Rank

The 2015 OP/Rank for this program is: 10/79

International entry requirements

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Pre-requisites

Year 12 Senior Certificate or equivalent from a recognised institution. Find your country's level of qualificationand minimum entry requirements for this program.

• A-level Mathematics or equivalent
• A-level Physics is recommended

You may be able to apply for scholarships to help with your study costs.