Diploma of Software Engineering
Macquarie University
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Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
The Diploma of Software Engineering introduces you to the fundamental concepts of computer programming, cybersecurity, database design and management, and prototyping engineering designs.
The diploma is equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate degree. If you successfully complete the diploma and meet the entry requirements, you can progress directly into the second year of the following degrees without losing any time, as you’ll receive credit for the units you complete in the diploma: Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) specialising in Software Engineering, Bachelor of Information Technology.
Areas of study
Computer programming, computer science, cybersecurity, database design and management, mathematics, software engineering, video games.
Career opportunities
Refer to 300586 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Software Engineering, 300540 Bachelor of Information Technology.
Fees and charges
Visit the Macquarie University website for current fee information.
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Assumed Knowledge: Mathematics Advanced. If you only have Mathematics Standard 2, you may need to consider bridging studies.
Guaranteed selection rank: 60.00
Alternatively, you must achieve a minimum overall average mark of 60 in the HSC exams or interstate equivalent. Other factors, including your ATAR and other attempted studies, are taken into consideration with your average mark. Achieving the average mark does not guarantee you an offer. Only relevant state Board-approved academic subjects are included when reviewing your average.
Applicants with work and life experience
If you're a non-school applicant without adequate formal education, but you have informal learning or relevant work experience, you can submit a portfolio and additional information by the relevant application closing date for alternative entry pathway consideration. Portfolio entry application.
Other applicants
Student profile
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Further information
View all details of this degree on the Macquarie University website.
The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.
ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2024)
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- This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
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
Student profile
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