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Bachelor of Engineering (Telecommunication and Network Engineering) / Bachelor of Science (Computer Science and Software Engineering)


Fast Facts

  • This program is closely aligned with industry, preparing students for certification in Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA).
  • Accredited at the Professional Level with the Australian Computer Society and accreditation with Engineers Australia.
  • Credit available to students with a TAFE qualification or a relevant post-secondary qualification.
  • This course is also offered through the Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship Program. Successful applicants are awarded HECS waiver scholarships and will be funded for the duration of their course.
  • The course has optional industry-based Learning year for students wishing to gain professional experience.
  • Membership of The Institution of Engineers, Australia; and the Australian Computer Society.
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Course Description

The five year Bachelor of Engineering (Telecommunications and Network Engineering) / Bachelor of Science (Computer Science and Software Engineering) prepares students for professional careers in a range of industries that encompass telecommunications, networks and software development. It has a major focus on the application of computers and computer networking in the internet/telecommunications field, and the software engineering techniques involved.

Of all Swinburne programs, it offers the most comprehensive combination of studies in computer hardware, telecommunications, networks and software development. Graduates from this program are in high demand.

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Aims & Objectives

  • To deliver a professionally recognised course of study which will enable graduates to join the Institution of Engineers Australia as graduate members and provide credit at Level 1 (the highest) towards professional membership of the Australian Computer Society;
  • To deliver a current and relevant course of study covering the principal areas of telecommunications engineering, technologies related to the Internet, software engineering, computer science and electronics;
  • To develop the moral, social, aesthetic, environmental and ethical concepts essential to a satisfying personal philosophy and a sound professional attitude; and
  • A sound knowledge of computer science and software engineering.
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Entry Requirements

Successful completion of an appropriate Victorian Year 12 or its equivalent.

VCE Prerequisites: Units 3 & 4 - a study score of at least 20 in English (any) and a study score of at least 20 in one of Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics.

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Program Structure

Students take a total of forty units over five years full-time plus one year optional Industry-Based Learning (not available to international students). Entry is in both Semester 1 (Feb) and Semester 2 (July).

All students will undertake an Industry Linked Final Year Project.

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This course is not available to International Students.