SpecialisationUndergraduate

ECSYSENG04 Electrical and computer systems engineering

Faculty of Engineering

Electrical and computer systems engineering (ECSYSENG04) is a specialisation worth 144 credit points, listing 52 units, taught at Malaysia and Clayton. It is offered in 7 courses, including Bachelor of Engineering (Honours); and Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Arts.

Credit points: 144
Units: 52
Campus: Malaysia, Clayton
Offered in: 7 courses

This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2026 entry.

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Overview

Electrical and computer systems engineers develop electronic solutions to underpin a broad range of development supporting every aspect of engineering. In particular, graduates often employ their skills in the biomedical, computer systems, electronics, electrical power engineering, robotics and telecommunications industries. You will acquire skills, knowledge and experience in electrical and electronic engineering including the fundamentals of circuits, electronic signals and signal processing, digital electronics and systems on a chip, and the design of large-scale power and telecommunications systems.

In this specialisation, you will have the opportunity to also pursue a minor in an engineering discipline that complements electrical and computer systems engineering.

Availability
Electrical and computer systems engineering is listed in E3001 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) at Clayton as an undergraduate specialisation.

Structure

Parts C. and D. Electrical and computer systems engineering knowledge, application and professional practice108 credit points

You must complete the following core electrical and computer systems engineering units AND two ECE-coded units at level 4 or 5 from the core electives list below.
NOTE 1: If you completed ECE2071 or ECE2072 as a First Year technical elective, you must replace the core with another unit at the same level or higher from the electrical and computer systems engineering technical electives list.
NOTE 2: If you are studying in Malaysia, please refer to the information below for a specific professional accreditation requirement.

Core electives

12 credit points

In addition to the sixteen core units (totalling 96 credit points) listed above, you must complete two ECE-coded level 4 or 5 units (totalling 12 credit points) chosen from the list below.
NOTE: To enrol in a level 5 unit, you must obtain a weighted average mark (WAM) of 65 or above.

Studying in Malaysia - IMPORTANT INFORMATION

6 credit points

To satisfy the compulsory broad engineering areas stipulated by the Engineering Accreditation Council (EAC), you must use one of the core elective units to complete ECE4053.

ECE4053Power system analysisNo reviews yet6 cp

Part E. Elective study - Specialisation36 credit points

Studying single degree engineering

36 credit points

In single degree engineering, you must complete 36 credit points of elective study after Year 1. In Year 2, the 12 points of electives can be level 1, 2 or 3 units from engineering or other faculties.
In Years 3 and 4, the 24 points of electives must be level 3, 4 or 5 units and from your engineering specialisation technical electives list.
Electives must be completed at the required unit level to satisfy the course requirements. You may also use the elective study to complete an engineering minor that will complement your specialisation (This option is available only in Clayton).

Electrical and computer systems engineering technical electives

36 credit points

Studying in Clayton: You may consider other engineering technical units chosen from the engineering minors, subject to meeting the unit prerequisite and/or co-requisite rules.
Studying in Malaysia: You may consider other engineering technical units with approval from the School of Engineering and subject to meeting the unit prerequisite and/or co-requisite rules.
NOTE: To enrol in a level 5 unit listed below, you must obtain a weighted average mark (WAM) of 65 or above at the conclusion of level 3 and be in your final year.

Studying a double degree with engineering

The 36 credit points of specialisation engineering technical electives normally required in the single degree have been credited towards the double degree structure and therefore not a requirement in the double degree courses.

Courses that offer it

Notes

You must satisfy the continuous professional development or industrial training required to complete the course. See ENG0001 (for Clayton) or ENG0002 (for Malaysia).

Contacts

Academic Coordinators: Associate Professor Lindsay Kleeman; Dr Joanne Lim

Common questions

Which courses offer Electrical and computer systems engineering?

7 courses in 2023: Bachelor of Engineering (Honours); Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Arts; Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Biomedical Science; Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Commerce; Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Computer Science; Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Information Technology; and Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Science.

What units are in Electrical and computer systems engineering?

It lists 52 units, including ECE2071, ECE2072, ECE2111, ECE2131, ECE2191, ECE3051, ECE3073 and ECE3093. The structure above shows which are required and which you choose.

Specialisation details

Type: Specialisation
Study level: Undergraduate
Credit points: 144

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
Organisational unit: Department of Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering
Handbook years: 202220232024 2025 2026