Engineering Science (Computer Systems Engineering)

Work in one of the world’s most important industries as a technology professional, with USQ’s Bachelor of Engineering Science in Computer Systems Engineering. With the opportunity to study via distance education or on campus, you have the flexibility to adapt your study to your life.

USQ’s Bachelor of Engineering Science will allow you to take the step to higher qualifications as well as the chance to immerse yourself in the programming, design and development of major software and hardware programs.

Program structure

Courses to be studiedUnits

1 x Major24

Plus 6 x practice courses (0 unit value)0

Total24

Course codeCourse name

Computer Systems Engineering Major: 

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: 

CSC2401Algorithms and Data Structures

ELE2101Control and Instrumentation

ELE2303Embedded Systems Design

ELE2501Electronic Workshop and Production

ENG1100Introduction to Engineering Design

ENG2002Technology, Sustainability and Society

MAT1101Discrete Mathematics for Computing 

One Elective - see Electives

Year 3 courses: 

CSC2402Object-Oriented Programming in C++

ELE2503Electronic Systems

ELE2601Telecommunications Principles

ELE3305Computer Systems and Communications Protocols

ELE3307Real Time Systems

ENG3003Engineering Management 

ENG3111Technology Design Project

 One Elective - see Electives

Practice courses:

ELE1911Electrical and Electronic Practice A

ELE2912Electrical and Electronic Practice B

ELE2913Electrical and Electronic Practice C

ELE3914Electrical and Electronic Practice D

ENG1901Engineering Practice 1

ENG3909Work Experience - Technologist

Electives:

CSC2408Software Development Tools 

ELE2103Linear Systems and Control

ENG4004Engineering Project and Operations Management

CSC3403Comparative Programming Languages

Entry requirements

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

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: 13/71

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

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