Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) with a specialisation in Software Engineering
Macquarie University
CRICOS provider number: 00002J TEQSA provider ID: PRV12032
Courses included
This course has been cancelled
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, and Australian Computer Society.
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
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Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
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