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

Undergraduate course

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  • This course is not available to international students.
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Overview

ATAR
73.35
2013 Round 1 Clearly-In ATAR (CSP)
You can also look at entering this course via pathways from one of our UniLink or TAFE courses.
Please note that as from Semester 1 2014, the program code and title of this course will be changed to Bachelor of Engineering (Telecommunications and Network Engineering)/ Bachelor of Computer Science (I069CS).
This course provides you with the skills and knowledge needed to design, implement and facilitate a range of communication infrastructure. This course offers the most comprehensive combination of studies in computer hardware, telecommunications and software development. You will gain deep technical skills in advanced-level networking, wireless secure communications, network security, digital and analogue electronics, programming and data communications.
Duration5 years full-time. An optional and additional year of Industry Based Learning (IBL) may also be available to domestic students. Students holding an international student visa are required to study full-time.
Campus and intakes  Calendar
Hawthorn -Semester 1, Semester 2
Study modeFull-time
Part-time
Course codeI069
Fees
For information about Swinburne's fees visit the Fees website.

Career opportunities

Graduates will find rewarding high-tech careers in the converging telecommunications, multimedia, computing, and internet 'information technology' industries. They may become an internet applications engineer, a telecommunications link designer, an embedded computing systems designer, an embedded software systems designer, a network switching and protocol designer, an analyst/designer/manager of internal corporate multimedia networks, or a network administrator/webmaster. Graduates will also be qualified to find employment in organisations engaged in medium- to large-scale software development.
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Course in detail

On this page: course description, course structure and units of study.

Course description

This double degree course prepares students for professional careers in the converging telecommunications, internet and information industries. It has a major focus on the application of computers and computer networking in the internet/telecommunications field, and the software engineering techniques involved.
This course is also offered through the Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship Program. Successful applicants are awarded HECS-HELP waiver scholarships and will be funded for the duration of their course. Please note that this program is not available to international students. For further information visit the website at: www.swinburne.edu.au/hed/scholarships/vc_policy.htm
(Students holding an international student visa are required to study full-time and on campus.)

Course structure

Students complete a total of 40 units (500 credit points) as follows:
  • 22 Telecommunications and Network Engineering Core Studies units (287.5 credit points)
  • 13 Computer Science and Software Engineering Studies units (175 credit points)
  • 2 Internetworking Studies units (25 credit points)
  • 2 Management and Business Studies units (25 credit points)
  • 1 Technical Studies elective unit (12.5 credit points)
In addition to the above, students must complete three Compulsory, non-credit point units (0 credit points):
Note: this program contains four Capstone experiences.
Careers in the Curriculum
Swinburne undergraduate students must complete a compulsory unit of study HIT0004 Careers in the Curriculum. Careers in the Curriculum (CIC) is an innovative unit designed to assist Swinburne students to enhance their employability and career prospects.
CIC has been developed by Swinburne Careers and Employment who provide advice and feedback on completing job applications and undergoing interviews, directed at obtaining graduate employment. CIC is a one semester compulsory unit usually undertaken in second year.
Students will not incur a HECS-HELP or fee debt as the cost will be met by the university as part of an initiative to enhance students' employability skills.
Part-time students (domestic students only):
Students studying part-time should refer to the general timetable for unit availability. Please note, not all units will be available in the evening or in every semester.

Units of study

Telecommunications and Network Engineering Core Studies Units (all 12.5 credit points)
HET105 Professional Skills - Telecommunications
HET124 Energy and Motion
HET182 Electronics Systems
HET183 Electronics and Telecommunications Systems & Projects
HET202 Digital Electronics Design
HET214 Circuits and Electronics 1
HET232 Embedded Microcontrollers
HET306 Unix for Telecommunications
HET317 Network Security and Resilience 
HET314 Communications Principles
HET315 Communications Information Theory
HET316 Electromagnetic Waves
HET329 Digital Signal and Image Processing
HET336 Network Modelling and Analysis 
HET436 Broadband Multimedia Networks
HET452 Wireless Communications
HET550 Design and Development Project 1
HET556 Design & Development Project 2
HMS111 Engineering Mathematics 1
HMS112 Engineering Mathematics 2
HMS213 Engineering Mathematics 3B
HMS214 Engineering Mathematics 4B 
Computer Science and Software Engineering Studies Units (all 12.5 credit points)
HIT1307 Internet Technologies
HIT1402 Database Analysis and Design
HIT2080 Introduction to Programming
HIT2308 Software Development Practices
HIT2316 Usability
HIT3002 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
HIT3037 Programming in Java
HIT3158 Software Engineering Project A
HIT3181 Technical Software Development
HIT3172 Object-Oriented Programming in C++
HIT3258 Software Engineering Project B
HIT3310 Software Architectures and Design
HIT3311 Software Deployment and Evolution
Management and Business Studies Units (all 12.5 credit points)
HES3380 Engineering Management 1
HIT3309 Software Project Practices and Management
Internetworking Studies Units (all 12.5 credit points) Choose two from the following*
HET104 LAN Principles*
HET410 Network Administration
HET424 IP Technologies*
HIT3702 Enterprise Network Server Administration
HIT3703 Enterprise Services and Security
HIT3723 Advanced Routing
HIT3724 Advanced Switching
HIT3753 Secure Remote Access Networks
HIT3725 Troubleshooting IP Networks
Technical Studies Elective Units (all 12.5 credit points) Choose one from the following:
HET209 Fibre Optics Communication & Optical Instrumentation
HET287 Analogue Electronics 1
HET386 Analogue Electronics 2
HET378 Integrated Circuit Design
HET410 Network Administration
HET412 Networking and Online Games
HET417 Photonics and Fibre Optics
HET513 Design of DSP Architectures
HET515 Advanced Embedded Systems
HET517 RF Electronics Design
HIT3047 Real-Time Programming
HIT3138 Intelligent Systems
HIT3702 Enterprise Network Server Administration
HIT3703 Enterprise Services and Security
HIT3723 Advanced Routing
HIT3724 Advanced Switching
HIT3725 Troubleshooting IP Networks
HIT3753 Secure Remote Access Networks
HMS412 Differential Equations
Generic Skills Studies (all 0 credit points)
HIT0004 Careers in the Curriculum
HED400 Professional Experience in Engineering
HED402 Professional Engineering Portfolio
Students may choose to do an optional year of Industry-Based Learning (IBL) after completion of Stage 3, Sem 1. (note that this is not available to International students).
* Students who have not completed an approved Cisco Networking Academy Program (CNAP) must do HET104 and HET424 as prerequisites for HET317.
Recommended Study Sequence
Stage1
Semester 1
HET182 Electronics Systems
HET183 Electronics and Telecommunications Systems & Projects
HIT2080 Introduction to Programming
HMS111 Engineering Mathematics 1
Semester 2
HET105 Professional Skills - Telecommunications
Energy and Motion (HET124)
HIT3181 Technical Software Development
HMS112 Engineering Mathematics 2
Stage 2
Semester 1
HET202 Digital Electronics Design
HMS213 Engineering Mathematics 3B
HET214 Circuits and Electronics 1
Choose one of:
HET104 LAN Principles
HET410 Network Administration
HET417 Photonics and Fibre Optics
HIT3723 Advanced Routing
Semester 2
HIT0004 Careers in the Curriculum 
HET232 Embedded Microcontrollers
HIT3172 Object-Oriented Programming in C++
HMS214 Engineering Mathematics 4B
Choose one of:
HET424 IP Technologies
HIT3703 Enterprise Services and Security
HIT3724 Advanced Switching

Stage 3
Semester 1
HET317 Network Security and Resilience 
HET314 Communications Principles
HIT1402 Database Analysis and Design
HIT2316 Usability

Semester 2
HET329 Digital Signal and Image Processing
HIT1307 Internet Technologies 
HIT2308 Software Development Practices
HET306 Unix for Telecommunications

Stage 4
Semester 1
HET316 Electromagnetic Waves
HET336 Network Modelling and Analysis
HET436 Broadband Multimedia Networks
HIT3309 Software Project Practices and Management
Semester 2
HET315 Communications Information Theory
HET452 Wireless Communications
HES3380 Engineering Management 1
HIT3037 Programming in Java
Start HED402 Professional Engineering Portfolio preparation

Stage 5
Semester 1
HET550 Design and Development Project 1 (CE)
HIT3158 Software Engineering Project A (CE)
HIT3310 Software Architectures and Design
HIT3002 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
Semester 2
HET556 Design & Development Project 2 (CE)
HIT3311 Software Deployment and Evolution
HIT3258 Software Engineering Project B (CE)
Technical Studies Elective
HED402 Professional Engineering Portfolio (0 credit points, no fee)
Notes:
(CE) Capstone Project. This program contains four Capstone experiences.
HED400 Professional Experience in Engineering is a 0 credit point unit where students undertake 12 weeks of approved work experience. Students who choose to enrol in the IBL program will be exempt from this unit (IBL not available to international students).
Preparation for HED402 Professional Engineering Portfolio should commence before final year of study. Enrol in unit HET402 in the final semester, before program completion. This unit is compulsory for students who commence their program in 2013 and onwards.
HIT0004 Careers in the Curriculum is a 0 credit point unit which must be taken by all students. Those doing IBL should take it before placement.
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Graduate outcomes

On this page: aims and objectives, career opportunities, professional recognition and graduate attributes.

Aims and objectives

At the completion of the Bachelor of Engineering (Telecommunications and Network Engineering)/Bachelor of Science (Computer Science and Software Engineering) course, graduates will be able to demonstrate the attainment of the following Swinburne Engineering Competencies, required for external professional recognition:
  • Basic Science: Proficiently applies concepts, theories and techniques of the relevant natural and physical sciences
  • Maths and IT as Tools: Proficiently uses relevant mathematics and computer and information science concepts as tools
  • Discipline Specific: Proficiently applies advanced technical knowledge of Telecommunications and Network Engineering within that context
  • Emerging Disciplinary Trends: Interprets and applies current or emerging knowledge from inside and outside Telecommunications and Network Engineering
  • Practice Context: Discerns and appreciates the contextual factors affecting professional engineering practice
  • Professional Practice: Appreciates the principles of professional engineering practice in a sustainable context
  • Engineering Methods: Applies engineering methods in practical applications
  • Problem Solving: Systematically uses engineering methods in solving complex problems
  • Design: Systematically uses engineering methods in design
  • Project Management: Systematically uses engineering methods in conducting and managing projects
  • Ethics: Values the need for, and demonstrates, ethical conduct and professional accountability
  • Communication: demonstrates effective communication to professional and wider audiences
  • Entrepreneurial: Appreciates entrepreneurial approaches to engineering practice
  • Information Management: Demonstrates seeking, using, assessing and managing information
  • Professional Self: Demonstrates professionalism
  • Management of Self: Demonstrates self management processes
  • Teamwork: Demonstrates effective team membership and team leadership

Career opportunities

Graduates will find rewarding high-tech careers in the converging telecommunications, multimedia, computing, and internet 'information technology' industries. They may become an internet applications engineer, a telecommunications link designer, an embedded computing systems designer, an embedded software systems designer, a network switching and protocol designer, an analyst/designer/manager of internal corporate multimedia networks, or a network administrator/webmaster. Graduates will also be qualified to find employment in organisations engaged in medium- to large-scale software development.

Professional recognition

This course is fully accredited by Engineers Australia and graduates are eligible for graduate membership to Engineers Australia. In addition, this course has been accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) at Professional Level (the highest level).

Graduate attributes

The Swinburne Graduate Attributes have been incorporated into the Swinburne Engineering Competencies, as described in the Program Learning Outcomes. These are also described at the Unit of Study level.
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Course experience

On this page: IBL (industry based learning) and Swinburne Abroad.

Industry learning

Industry-Based Learning is an optional program in which students are placed in paid, supervised employment relevant to their studies as part of their degree. Industry-Based Learning gives students practical experience to add to their academic studies. All Industry-Based Learning placements are subject to availability of places. For further information visit: www.swinburne.edu.au/spl/ibl

Swinburne Abroad

Swinburne offers International Exchange Programs as well as other Education Abroad Programs to help internationalise your degree. International Exchange is an academic program allowing you to study at a Swinburne Partner Institution for one or two semesters during your degree. Swinburne's Partner Institutions offer many relevant subjects as well as a secure base to explore a different culture. Your studies while on exchange can be credited towards your Swinburne degree, provided they are relevant and approved by Swinburne. For further information visit the Swinburne Abroad website.
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On this page: entry requirements, pathways, credit transfer and recognition of prior learning

Entry requirements

ATAR
73.35
2013 Round 1 Clearly-In ATAR (CSP)
You can also look at entering this course via pathways from one of our UniLink or TAFE courses.

Entry requirements

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

VCE Prerequisites: Units 3 and 4–a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or at least 25 in any other English and a study score of at least 20 in mathematical methods (CAS).
 
Selection mode: CY12: ATAR and two-stage process with a middle-band of approximately 20%. NONY12: GPA

Middle-band selection: Performance across all VCE studies will be considered.

Pathways

An advanced credit transfer system, known as the Pathways program, is in place at Swinburne. Through Pathways, students with one or more of a wide range of post-secondary qualifications (both local and international) can gain entry into a course with advanced standing. Certain subject requirements must be met and an acceptable standard of results achieved in order to gain admission and for maximum credit to be granted. For further information refer to Swinburne Pathways' http://www.future.swinburne.edu.au/pathways//

Credit transfer

Applicants with prior tertiary studies that satisfy part of the academic requirements of this course may be granted ‘credit’ and/or entry into the course with ‘advanced standing’. University policies apply and applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. For further information refer to Swinburne Pathways: Credit Transfer Guide

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where a student may be granted credit or partial credit towards a qualification in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. For further details for students considering Higher Education courses: www.swinburne.edu.au/corporate/registrar/ind3.htm
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Apply

On this page: how to apply, course fees, scholarships and find out more.

How to apply

Applications must be made through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC).

VTAC code: 34231 (CSP), 34233 (IFP)

For further information, visit the VTAC website at: www.vtac.edu.au
 
Applicants who have not already applied through VTAC can apply direct to the university by following the step-by-step process on our How to Apply page.
 
This course is available for mid-year intake. Applications are made directly to Swinburne and will be taken on a case by case basis. Application forms can be downloaded from our How to Apply website.

Course fees

For information about Swinburne's fees visit the Fees website.

Scholarships

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. Please note that this program is not available to international students. For further information visit the website at: www.swinburne.edu.au/hed/scholarships

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