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Software engineering is behind much of the everyday technology we take for granted – from our iPads, computer software and mobile phones through to digital televisions, computer games and online banking. With the Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours) you will learn to design the best software architecture solutions, and coordinate implementation, integration and testing. You might develop software for digital forensics analysis to help fight crime, or work in defence and combat cyber-attacks. You could design wearable health management devices or write the software that powers eCommerce websites.
Computer architecture, database management systems, enterprise software, formal languages and automata, programming languages and paradigms, software architecture and quality management, software development.
Elective pathways: All University of Newcastle Engineering (Honours) programs facilitate the study of a wide range of elective pathways to customise our students' learning experience. These can deepen or broaden the knowledge base of the core program, depending on the student's desires and interests.
Software engineer, Internet and web engineer, telecommunications engineer, software development manager, control systems engineer, applications software developer. Industries include defence and security, aerospace, computer games and entertainment (government and commerce).
Professional recognition through Engineers Australia and the Australian Computer Society means graduates will be qualified as professional engineers who can work almost anywhere in the world.
All University of Newcastle engineering students complete 12 weeks of industrial experience during their degree. Through your work placement, you’ll build important professional networks and put your learning into practice. You will also be doing a final year project spanning 2 semesters where you will be working on both a group and an individual project on an industry client(s).
All graduates will be awarded Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours), with graded honours awarded based on merit.
Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Advanced (Band 5 or above). Applicants who achieve less than Band 5 may need additional study or assistance to successfully complete the mathematics requirement of the program.
Recommended studies: Mathematics Extension 1 or higher, any 2 units of science.
If you have not previously studied one or more of these subjects or your knowledge is limited, we encourage you to undertake bridging courses. NUPrep Bridging offers academic preparation and support short courses, which are free and can be completed on campus or online before you start your degree.
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If you completed or partially completed higher education studies, your grade point average can be converted to a selection rank for admission purposes.
If you completed or partially completed competency-based vocational education and training (such as TAFE, a private Registered Training Provider, or vocational studies undertaken in high school), this can be used to determine your eligibility for admission.
Studies completed at an AQF Level 4 (Cert IV) or higher provide Guaranteed Entry into many of our undergraduate programs.
If you do not have an ATAR (or equivalent) or formal qualification, Newcastle University offers a range of pathways toward your dream degree. No matter what your age or experience, there is a place for you.
If you have undertaken previous studies at another higher education institution or registered training organisation, you may be awarded credit towards your undergraduate degree. You must apply for admission before applying for credit.
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