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Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) with a specialisation in Software Engineering

Macquarie University

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About

Software engineers play a key role in modern society, ensuring computer-controlled systems and processes – including business systems, telecommunications, operating systems, firmware and middle ware applications – are designed to operate continuously. They also apply systematic methods to software development, operation and maintenance to produce robust code for an ever-connected world.

The Software Engineering specialisation will equip you with knowledge and skills to program, test and bug-fix software. You’ll develop advanced knowledge of the concepts underlying the design, development and performance of software systems, including mathematical foundations, cybersecurity, programming languages, algorithm design, and data modelling and storage. And you’ll conduct complex software-based projects across the engineering lifecycle by applying industry-standard software development methodologies, practices and tools.

Areas of study

Algorithm theory and design, algorithms and data structures, artificial intelligence, computer programming, cybersecurity, data communications, database design and management, discrete mathematics, distributed systems, formal methods, fundamentals of computer science, object-oriented programming practices, programming languages, software engineering practices, systems programming.

Career opportunities

App designer, consultant, control and instrumentation engineer, medical and technology device engineer, mobile technologist, research and development manager, software developer, software engineer, systems programmer, web producer.

Practical experience

You’ll undertake a work-integrated learning activity with a partner organisation.

Professional recognition

This degree is accredited by Engineers Australia.

Fees and charges

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Admission criteria

Applicants with recent secondary education

Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Advanced (Band 4). If you don't have the assumed knowledge, you're advised to undertake a bridging course in mathematics.

Recommended studies: Mathematics Extension 1 or Mathematics Extension 2 plus Physics, Software Design and Development.

Guaranteed selection rank: 80.00

Other applicants

Refer to Macquarie University general admission criteria.

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Further information

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