This program is offered by the School of Computer Science. It provides study of both theory and practice of engineering principles over four years, coupled with a strong emphasis on group projects in the third and final years with close industrial connections. Students may also study a choice of electives, allowing them to steer their course of study between traditional electrical engineering and commercial software engineering. This program is accredited by the Institute of Engineers Australia. High-performing students will be invited to undertake honours.
You must not have completed more than 4 years full time equivalent university study (96 units). You must have gained a 'Recorded Achievement' in four SACE Stage 2 HESS (Higher Education Selection Subjects) General subjects (or interstate/International Baccalaureate equivalents). For a full list of SACE subjects and their HESS status please refer to the SATAC Tertiary Entrance Booklet. You compete for a place with your Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER).
You must have completed at least half a year full time equivalent higher education study. A Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated for each separate program you have undertaken (apart from some double degree programs where the GPA is combined). You compete on the basis of your best GPA.
You must meet the following criteria: you must be 21 years or over on January 1st of the year that you will be studying*, you must not hold a completed higher education level award, and if you have been enrolled in a course leading to a higher education level award in the last 3 years, you must not have completed more than 2 years full time equivalent university study. If you meet this criteria, you will be ranked according to your result in the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Your STAT result is weighted such that the verbal component contributes 35% and the quantitative component contributes 65% to your overall score. Personal Competencies (PC) and Employment Experience (EE) statements may also contribute to your rank. If you submit a PC or EE statement, and one of these ranks higher than your STAT score, then the highest ranking statement will contribute 50% to your overall rank and the STAT will contribute the remaining 50%. If you do not submit a PC or EE statement, or if the statements have a lower rank than the STAT, then you will compete for a place on the basis of your STAT result only. *The age restriction is 19 years or over if you have completed either the Flinders Foundation course or the UniSA Foundation Studies program or the UniSA Program for Adult Learners. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Scheme. See Wilto Yerlo for further information.
* Students who have undertaken SACE Stage 2 Specialist Maths will be required to enrol in Maths IA followed by Maths IB. Students who have not taken SACE Stage 2 Specialist maths will be required to enrol in Maths IMA followed by Maths IA and Maths IB in summer semester to complete the requirements at Level 1.
COMP SCI 4001 A/B Software Engineering Group Project 2 OR COMP SCI 4002 A/B Software Engineering Honours Project# (3 units)
ELEC ENG 4038 Financial Management for Engineers (3 units)
COMP SCI 4054 High Integrity Software Engineering (3 units)
Elective + (3 units)
Semester 2
COMP SCI 4023 Software Process Improvement (3 units)
ELEC ENG 4040 Management & Professional Practice for Engineers (3 units)
COMP SCI 4001 A/B Software Engineering Group Project 2 OR COMP SCI 4002 A/B Software Engineering Honours Project# (3 units)
Elective + (3 units)
+ Electives can be courses offered within the Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences.
Career Opportunities
Graduates are highly regarded by employers and have been successful in a wide variety of industries. Employment opportunities are provided in areas of administration, business data processing, computer programming, computer science, engineering design, financial software, games programming, graphics programming, information technology management, internet commerce, defence, and database and information systems management and software engineering.
Graduate Attributes
An advanced level of knowledge and understanding of the theory and practice of Electrical and Electronic, Computer Systems or Telecommunications Engineering and the fundamentals of science and mathematics that underpin these disciplines.
A commitment to maintain an advanced level of knowledge throughout a lifetime of engineering practice and the skills to do so.
The ability to apply knowledge in a systematic and creative fashion to the solution of practical problems.
A commitment to the ethical practice of engineering and the ability to practice in a responsible manner that is sensitive to social, cultural, global, legal, professional and environmental issues.
Interpersonal and communication skills for effective interaction with colleagues and the wider community.
An ability to work effectively both independently and cooperatively as a leader, manager or team member with multi- disciplinary or multi-cultural teams.
An ability to identify, formalise, model and analyse problems.
The capacity to design, optimise, implement, test and evaluate solutions.
An ability to plan, manage and implement solutions that balance considerations of economy, quality, timeliness and reliability as well as social, legal and environmental issues.
Personal attributes including: perseverance in the face of difficulties; initiative in identifying problems or opportunities; resourcefulness in seeking solutions; and a capacity for critical thought.
Skills in the use of advanced technology, including an ability to build software to study and solve a range of problems.
A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community.
An ability to utilise a systems approach to design and operational performance.
Understanding of the principles of sustainable design and development. These programs also foster the graduate attributes of the University of Adelaide and the Institution of Engineers Australia. These should be read in conjunction with the list above.
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