Computer Engineering
Qualifications
Overview
Computer Engineering combines circuit theory and digital electronics with programming, systems, networking, and machine learning, with an emphasis on solving problems using digital hardware and embedded software.
Studying this subject will give you the technical knowledge to create smart embedded electronic devices, such as portable electronics, biomedical devices, and high-performance super computers.
- Learn how to design, build, and test embedded computer systems.
- A final year research project, often sponsored by industry.
- You can minor in Communications and Network Engineering if you’re interested in telecommunications systems.
You may also choose to complete a minor alongside Civil Engineering in Communications and Network Engineering.
First year
The first year of the Bachelor of Engineering with Honours is made up of Six compulsory courses taken by all Engineering students, plus courses specific to Computer Engineering:
You also need to complete two other 100-level optional courses. Check with a Student Advisor for suggested options.
More information:
- To see what this degree will look like, view the degree diagram on the Bachelor of Engineering with Honours page.
- For guidance on how to structure your first year, visit the Engineering First Year webpage.
2nd–4th years
Once you have completed the Engineering Intermediate Year and successfully applied for entry into Computer Engineering, you will study that discipline within the three professional years.
Most courses consist mainly of lectures, with laboratory work included to complement the theory and show practical application. Some formal laboratory periods are replaced by independent and group projects.
Second year
- Complete the following list of courses
Plus one of:
Third year
- Complete the following list of courses
Plus two courses chosen from the optional list, or any approved 300-level Engineering courses.
Fourth year
- Complete the following list of courses
Plus four courses chosen from the optional list, or any approved 400-level Engineering courses.
Ōtautahi Christchurch has a rapidly growing ICT industry that is always looking for UC Computer Engineering graduates. Through your studies, you will gain skills like problem-solving, creative thinking, research and analysis, testing quality and functionality, programming, and communication.
Some career pathways could include:
- Computer engineer
- Systems engineer
- Network analyst
- Software engineer.
Find out more about what you can do with a degree in Computer Engineering.
Contact us
Te Tari Pūhanga Hangarau | Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Phone +64 3 369 3366 or +64 3 369 4419
Email engdegreeadvice@canterbury.ac.nz
Location
Levels 3 and 5, Link building – see campus maps
Postal address
Te Kaupeka Pūhanga | Faculty of Engineering
Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury
Private Bag 4800
Christchurch 8140
New Zealand
Browse related subjects to Computer Engineering
Choose an area that you are interested in and learn how UC's extensive range of study options can let you study what you want to.
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical engineers design and develop everything that moves or has moving parts — from airplanes to wind turbines to dishwashers.
Software Engineering
Our society relies in many ways on software or software-based systems, for example in transportation, entertainment, telecommunications, government, business, ...