CourseBachelor Honours DegreeBE(Hons)/BCompSci

E3010 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Computer Science

Faculty of Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Computer Science (E3010) is a 5 years full-time, 240-credit-point, bachelor honours degree course from the Faculty of Engineering, taught at Clayton. In 2020 you can choose from 4 specialisations. Map your units semester by semester with the MonMap planner.

Credit points
240
Duration
5 years full time
10 years part time
Campus
Clayton
On campus
Guaranteed ATAR
85

This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Overview

NOTE: This course has had one or more changes made to it since publication on 1 October 2019. For details of changes, please consult the 2020 Change register.

Computer science provides solutions to the ever-increasing information challenges in the modern world. Industries need people who can extract and analyse information from the massive datasets generated by engineering processes and devices. Big data is the new challenge and opportunity in engineering practice across industries from construction and manufacturing, to transport and the energy sector.

In this double degree course, you will:

  • gain theoretical and practical skills to solve engineering problems, by designing and building more efficient software or by exploiting big data
  • be able to combine mechanical or mechatronics engineering with your computational and mathematical flair to create cutting-edge controller software
  • be able to pair electrical and computer systems engineering or software engineering with computer science, to create innovative solutions at either the hardware or software ends of the IT spectrum
  • specialise in data science and learn how to build and use analytical tools and simulation software to visualise and interpret data from engineering systems of all kinds, from manufacturing and transportation to energy and water.

Course structure

Engineering component144 credit points
You must complete 144 credit points from the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree comprising all of Parts A and B, 108 credit points of your specialisation core units from Parts C and D and one First year engineering technical elective from Part E if you are not required to undertake any foundation units from Part A as described in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree. Please note that you will need to overload by one unit and increase the double degree's total credit points by 6 points if you have to complete both foundation units.

Available engineering specialisations

108 credit points
You must complete one of the engineering specialisations available in the Engineering/Computer Science double-degree.
Computer science component96 credit points
You must complete 96 credit points from Parts A, B, C, D and E in the advanced computer science specialisation
The handbook's description of this structure

Engineering

E3001 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) is a specialist course that develops through four themes that combine to underpin engineering practice: fundamentals and foundational skills; design, knowledge and applications; and professional practice.

Part A. Engineering fundamentals and foundational skills

These will develop your understanding of natural and physical sciences, mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences that underpin all engineering disciplines.

Part B. Engineering design

This will develop the engineering techniques, tools and resources for the conduct, design and management of engineering design processes and projects, both in the industrial setting and in the development of research experiments.

Part C. Engineering knowledge and application

This will provide in-depth knowledge of the specific engineering methods of a branch of engineering, and will integrate the specific engineering methods and discipline knowledge into practice. You will develop skills to identify and apply knowledge of contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline. Additionally, your studies will focus on your understanding and application of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in your discipline.

Part D. Professional practice

This will develop your skills in readiness for the engineering workplace. You will develop skills in effective team membership and team leadership, the use and management of commercially relevant data, and the legal responsibilities of engineers. This study will integrate the theme 'Engineering knowledge and application' with your specialist field of engineering.

Computer science

C2001 Bachelor of Computer Science is a specialist course that develops through the themes of computer science foundation study, professional skills study, specialist discipline knowledge, problem-solving and analytic skills study, and professional skills study which come together in applied practice.

Part A. Computer science foundation study

This study will develop your understanding of the role and theoretical basis of computer science and computational methods.

Part B. Professional skills study

This study develops professional skills by providing an understanding and appreciation of the ethical and professional guidelines applicable to computer science, developing the ability to work as an effective team member, developing the ability to communicate proficiently and appropriately for professional practice, and developing formal project management skills.

Part C. Specialist discipline knowledge

Only the advanced computer science specialisation is available in this double degree.

Part D. Problem solving and analytical skills study

This study will develop your ability to apply appropriate methodologies in computer science and develop efficient computational solutions. It develops strong problem-solving skills and the ability to apply analytical thinking.

Part E. Applied practice

The above knowledge and skills are integrated and consolidated in applied practice as demonstrated in a computer or data science project, and in some cases in an industry-based learning placement.

Course requirements

You must complete 240 points, of which 144 points are from the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (including all of the requirements in Parts A, B, C and D for the chosen specialisation - electrical and computer systems engineering or software engineering) and 96 points from the Bachelor of Computer Science (including all of the requirements in Parts A, B, C, D and E in the single degree - advanced computer science specialisation).

Course progression map

The course progression map provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

You must complete 240 points, of which 144 points are from the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (including all of the requirements in Parts A, B, C and D for the chosen specialisation - electrical and computer systems engineering or software engineering) and 96 points from the Bachelor of Computer Science (including all of the requirements in Parts A, B, C, D and E in the single degree - advanced computer science specialisation).

Units are 6 points unless otherwise stated.

Areas of study

Entry requirements

Guaranteed ATAR and selection rank

85; International: UERT Year 12/Foundation Band 4+ (87.5-89.99); UERT Post-Secondary Band 2+ (High Credit)

Other applicants

All applicants must satisfy the equivalence of the VCE subject prerequisites.

English language

Monash Minimum: Level A, that is: IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band lower than 6.0); or TOEFL Paper-based test: 550 with a TWE of 4.5; or TOEFL Internet-based test: score of 79 overall with minimum scores: Writing: 21, Listening: 12, Reading: 13 and Speaking: 18; or Equivalent approved English test

Pathways

Monash College Diploma of Engineering

More information

Progression to further studies

Refer to the Course description for each partner course.

Professional accreditation

Refer to the Course description for each partner course.

Other information

NOTE: This course has had one or more changes made to it since publication on 1 October 2019. For details of changes, please consult the 2020 Change register.

Computer science provides solutions to the ever-increasing information challenges in the modern world. Industries need people who can extract and analyse information from the massive datasets generated by engineering processes and devices. Big data is the new challenge and opportunity in engineering practice across industries from construction and manufacturing, to transport and the energy sector.

In this double degree course, you will:

  • gain theoretical and practical skills to solve engineering problems, by designing and building more efficient software or by exploiting big data
  • be able to combine mechanical or mechatronics engineering with your computational and mathematical flair to create cutting-edge controller software
  • be able to pair electrical and computer systems engineering or software engineering with computer science, to create innovative solutions at either the hardware or software ends of the IT spectrum
  • specialise in data science and learn how to build and use analytical tools and simulation software to visualise and interpret data from engineering systems of all kinds, from manufacturing and transportation to energy and water.

Common questions

How long is Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Computer Science?

5 years full time, 240 credit points. At 24 credit points a semester, that is 10 semesters of full-time study.

What specialisations can I take in Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Computer Science?

4 specialisations in 2020, including Advanced computer science; Data science; Electrical and computer systems engineering; and Software engineering.

What ATAR do I need for Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Computer Science?

The guaranteed ATAR listed for 2020 entry is 85.

Where can I study Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Computer Science?

At Clayton.

How do I plan my Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Computer Science units?

Open the course in the MonMap planner. It lays out your semesters, checks prerequisites as you drag units in, and tracks the credit points each requirement still needs.

Course details

Qualification
Bachelor Honours Degree
AQF level
Level 8
Credit points
240
Full time
5 Years
Part time
10 Years
Maximum time
10 years
Faculty
Faculty of Engineering
CRICOS code
092250J
Abbreviation
BE(Hons)/BCompSci
Award titles
Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours)Bachelor of Computer ScienceBachelor of Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering (Honours)