Welcome to ECS

Students at work

The School of Engineering and Computer Science was formed in January 2009, incorporating Electronics and Computer Systems staff from the School of Chemical and Physical Sciences and the Computer Science staff from the School of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science. The creation of the new School recognises the development of the Bachelor of Engineering at Victoria and its close relationship to Computer Science.

The new School is responsible for the Bachelor of Engineering, with three specialisations, and the Computer Science major in the Bachelor of Science (BSc). The focus of the School is the rapid innovation made possible by the accelerating capability of technologies such as computing, communications, electronics, optics, magnetics, software tools, and networks. The School's programmes focus on the development of skilled professionals, both scientists and engineers, who are technically innovative, skilled problem solvers, good communicators and able to take a leading role in New Zealand's future.

Victoria's BE is a four year professional degree focused on the design and implementation of real world systems, and including an essential grounding in management skills. A work placement in a relevant industry is part of the degree, typically taken in the summers following the second and third years of study. This along with a group project in your third year and a research or industry driven project in your fourth year gives real life experience with the practical aspects of engineering design and development.

The BSc in Computer Science shares much of the design and implementation focus of the BE. However, it is a much more flexible degree with fewer specific requirements in its three years. The Computer Science major is easily combined with any other major in the BSc programme. The Computer Science major consists of a collection of courses that will generally give you a broader appreciation of the possibilities of computer science.

Online enrolments are open now, so have a crack at some brainteasers and have your career in Engineering underway.

Degrees offered

Bachelor of Engineering (BE)	Bachelor of Science (BSc)
Network Engineering Software Engineering Electronic and Computer System Engineering	Computer Science Electronic and Computer Systems

Courses offered

You can see all the courses offered by ECS on our course list.

Handbook

The 2010 Faculty of Engineering Handbook

is now available. The handbook gives you information about the programmes you can pursue in Victoria's Bachelor of Engineering (BE).

Prospectus

Victoria University keeps copies of all academic prospectuses that you can download to your computer. The 2010 Engineering and Computer Science Undergraduate prospectus

is now available. The prospectus contains information about the School of Engineering and Computer Science and the available courses, including advice on how to apply.