Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

The University of Canberra

About

Gain the knowledge, skills and experience to design and build the robotic, AI or Networking future you’ve always dreamed of creating with the highly respected UC Bachelor of Engineering (Honours).Held over four years this course is has been created to help those students interested in exploring a career in either Robotics and Artificial Intelligence and/or Network and Software Engineering by creating a platform from which to choose your specialisation.This course meets the official accreditation guidelines of both Engineers Australia, the Australian Computer Society, numerous engineering professionals.WIL is an integral component of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) course as it offers students the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience and build professional relationships through real work, or work-like placements.As part of this course students will be invited to also participate in the Engineers without Borders Challenge which is a humanitarian-focused activity offered in all UC engineering honours degrees.To ensure our students have access to the right people and places, UC works hard to foster close industry connections and regularly engages with industry partners who possess both the skills and experience to provide specialised knowledge and training opportunities.All course content is reviewed annually by our Course Advisory Group which is made up of a panel of highly qualified and respected industry experts.Whether you’re pursuing a career in robotics and AI, or wish to specialise in Network and Software Engineering, The UC Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) offers a natural progression into any one of the following careers:

Structure

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (96 credit points) Required - 48 credit points as follows
  • CM0009 Core Major in Engineering (48 credit points) Required - Must pass 48 credit points as follows 4478 - Introduction to Information Technology - 3 cp, Level 1 6698 - Discrete Mathematics - 3 cp, Level 1 8223 - Introduction to Computer Engineering - 3 cp, Level 1 8224 - Electronics Systems - 3 cp, Level 1 8235 - Signals and Systems - 3 cp, Level 3 9789 - Technology and Engineering Management - 3 cp, Level 3 9826 - ICT and Engineering Research Methods - 3 cp, Level 4 10003 - Digital Signal Processing - 3 cp, Level 3 10004 - Engineering Project (Part A) - 6 cp, Level 4 10005 - Engineering Project (Part B) - 6 cp, Level 4 10087 - Engineering Mathematics - 3 cp, Level 1 11408 - Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship - 3 cp, Level 2 11485 - Introduction to Network Engineering - 3 cp, Level 1 11519 - Professional Practice in Engineering - 3 cp, Level 1
Restricted Choice - Must select 1 of the following
  • SM0061 Specialist Major in Network and Software Engineering (36 credit points) Required - Must pass 33 credit points as follows 4483 - Software Technology 1 - 3 cp, Level 1 5915 - Database Design - 3 cp, Level 1 7170 - Software Technology 2 - 3 cp, Level 2 7175 - Web Design and Programming - 3 cp, Level 2 8019 - Computer and Network Security - 3 cp, Level 3 8227 - Wireless Networks - 3 cp, Level 2 9281 - Enterprise and Cloud Computing - 3 cp, Level 3 11484 - Network Architecture - 3 cp, Level 3 11486 - Systems Analysis and Modelling - 3 cp, Level 1 11489 - System Software - 3 cp, Level 3 11492 - Mobile Technologies - 3 cp, Level 3 Restricted Choice - Must pass 3 credit points from the following 9783 - High Speed Networks - 3 cp, Level 4 11511 - Internet of Things - 3 cp, Level 3 Note:Students who wish to have work experience formally recorded and assessed can choose to enrol in 10006 Engineering Work Experience (0cp).
  • SM0062 Specialist Major in Robotics and AI (Engineering) (36 credit points) Required - Must pass 36 credit points as follows 4483 - Software Technology 1 - 3 cp, Level 1 5915 - Database Design - 3 cp, Level 1 6389 - Designing Human-Computer Interaction - 3 cp, Level 2 7168 - Soft Computing - 3 cp, Level 3 8227 - Wireless Networks - 3 cp, Level 2 11370 - Foundations of Robotics - 3 cp, Level 2 11376 - Computer Vision and Image Analysis - 3 cp, Level 3 11479 - Advanced Robotics - 3 cp, Level 3 11482 - Pattern Recognition and Machine Learning - 3 cp, Level 3 11484 - Network Architecture - 3 cp, Level 3 11486 - Systems Analysis and Modelling - 3 cp, Level 1 11511 - Internet of Things - 3 cp, Level 3 Note:Students who wish to have work experience formally recorded and assessed can choose to enrol in 10006 Engineering Work Experience (0cp).
  • Note:The course award is determined by the selected specialist major. E.g. Completing the Robotics & AI major leads to the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Robotics & AI award name.
Open Electives - 12 credit points as follows
  • Must pass 12 credit points from anywhere in the University.

Entry requirements

Admission Requirements

Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:- Year 12 ATAR- other Australian Qualification- work experience- overseas qualificationWe also offer a number of entry initiatives that give you the opportunity to gain entry to the University via alternate pathway programs and admissions schemes. More information is available on our Alternative Entry page: http://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/applications/apply-now/alternative-entry

Assumed Knowledge

Basic knowledge and skills in ICT (Information and Communication Technology);Basic numeracy and literacy skills.

Periods Course is Open to New Admissions

Year Location Domestic International
2020 UC - Canberra, Bruce Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2
2021 UC - Canberra, Bruce Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2
2022 UC - Canberra, Bruce Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2
2023 UC - Canberra, Bruce Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2

Information on admission closing dates can be found here.

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