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Bachelor of Software Engineering (560AA.4)
Please note these are the 2015 details for this course
| Selection rank | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
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| 68.00 | On campus |
3.0 years | |
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | UAC code |
| Faculty of Science and Technology | Academic Program Area - Technology |
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English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Selection rank
The selection rank is the minimum ATAR plus adjustment factors required for admission to the program in the previous year. This is an indicative guide only as ranks change each year depending on demand.
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Students enrolled in a Commonwealth Support Place (CSP) are required to make a contribution towards the cost of their education, which is set by the Commonwealth Government. Information on Commonwealth Supported Places, HECS-HELP and how fees are calculated can be found here.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
| Academic entry requirements | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
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| On campus |
3.0 years | ||
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | CRICOS code |
| Faculty of Science and Technology | Academic Program Area - Technology |
054017M | |
| Fees | English language requirements | ||
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View requirements | ||
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Information on how fees are calculated can be found here.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Academic entry requirements
To study at UC, you’ll need to meet our academic entry requirements and any admission requirements specific to your course. Please read your course admission requirements below. To find out whether you meet UC’s academic entry requirements, visit our academic entry requirements page.
Design and program your own software system.
If software engineering is your career focus, then there’s no better place to study than with a three-year Bachelor of Software Engineering at the University Of Canberra.
This is the degree for students whose interest is specifically on designing and constructing software systems. The course is focused on software engineering rather than the more general Bachelor of Information Technology course.
Students can complete a professional minor in a wide range of disciplines such as computer security, network computing, games development, digital forensics, enterprise computing, intelligent systems or infrastructure management.
Study a Bachelor of Software Engineering at UC and you will:
- achieve comprehensive insight into engineering aspects of computer science
- study the current programming languages at an intensive level
- understand the methodology of software systems engineering using analysis and specification methods such as UML, XML, structured and soft systems methodologies
- learn to design and build systems and software using specialist engineering tools
- work within modern development environments that include Windows, Linux, mobile and cloud computing.
Career opportunities
If your future is computer programming and software engineering with the many companies delivering and maintaining software and IT systems, our Bachelor of Software Engineering will give you:
- focus on computer systems in commercial and business environments
- deliver professional accreditation with the Australian Computer Society.
Other opportunities
- Final year students will produce a team project to address the needs of a business, government or community entity.
- The course prepares and accredits you for a career across a wide range of industries needing and shaping future technologies. It readies you for a career that can take you anywhere in the world
Professional accreditation
This course is accredited by the professional body, the Australian Computer Society, at the Professional level.
Normal UC requirements for admission to an undergraduate course.
Assumed knowledge
ACT: Mathematical Methods major.NSW: Mathematics.
Periods course is open for new admissions
This course is not open for new admissions.
Credit arrangements
There are currently no formal credit transfer arrangements for entry to this course. Any previous study or work experience will only be considered as part of the application process in accordance with current course rules and university policy.
Bachelor of Software Engineering (560AA) | 72 credit points
- Note: Students who commenced this course in 2013 or earlier may substitute a Restricted Choice unit for 7722 Professional Practice in IT.
- Note: Students may choose units from one theme or from multiple themes.
- Note: To complete this theme students must undertake four branches of Mathematics.
- Elective Options: Students may wish to use their Open Electives to complete one of the Restricted Choice themes.
- Unit Levels: In selecting electives students should note that no more than 30 credit points at Level 1 is permitted for the entire course.
Note:- Must pass 12 credit points from anywhere in the University, as a Minor or as individual units.
In addition to course requirements, in order to successfully complete your course you must meet the inherent requirements. Please refer to the inherent requirements statement applicable to your course
UC - Canberra, Bruce
Year 1
Semester 1
Open Elective Unit
Semester 2
Open Elective Unit
Year 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
Restricted Choice Unit
Open Elective Unit
Year 3
Semester 1
Restricted Choice Unit
Open Elective Unit
Semester 2
Restricted Choice Unit
Course duration
Standard six semesters full-time or equivalent. Maximum twenty semesters.
Learning outcomes
| Learning outcomes | Related graduate attributes |
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| Knowledge, skills, understanding and application of the investigation, analysis, and synthesis to IT systems and their business environments, policies, and management with a high level of professional ethics, responsibilities, values and standards. | Analysis and enquiry Problem solving Professionalism and social responsibility Personal attributes: critical thinking, reflective practice, thriving in an environment of change |
| Knowledge and skills of the cutting edge development in the information technology (IT) industry and application of the knowledge and skills to real life IT systems and their business environments, policies, and management, independently and/or work in a team. | Analysis and enquiry Working independently and with others |
| Solid foundation of the relevant theories and the basic principles in IT fields, including business, information systems, system analysis and modelling, system administration, security, networking, software development, and artificial intelligence etc.; from the foundation to acquire up-to-date knowledge and skills in the future. | Analysis and enquiry Personal attributes: critical thinking, reflective practice, thriving in an environment of change |
| Communication skills in listening, reading, speaking, explaining, teaching, and writing from and to audiences of different backgrounds and papers of different scops and levels. | Professionalism and social responsibility Communication; Problem solving Working independently and with others |
| Expertise and skills in research to test established theories against a body of knowledge in IT fields; expertise and skills in designing and testing hypothesis for problem solving and conducting research; expertise and skills in contributing new knowledge and skills to the IT fields. | Analysis and enquiry Problem solving Personal attributes: critical thinking, reflective practice, thriving in an environment of change |
| Expertise and skills to critique, synthesise and apply new development, skills, knowledge, and standards in the IT fields to real world IT systems, with respect to their business environments, policies, and management. | Analysis and enquiry Problem solving Personal attributes: critical thinking, reflective practice, thriving in an environment of change |
Majors
Awards
| Award | Official abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Software Engineering | BSE |
Honours
High performing students may be eligible to enrol in the Honours in Information Sciences course.
Alternative exits
838AA Bachelor of Software Engineering/Bachelor of Business Informatics
Enquiries
| Student category | Contact details |
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| Prospective Domestic Students | Email study@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1800 UNI CAN (1800 864 226) |
| Prospective International Students | Email international@canberra.edu.au or Phone +61 2 6201 5342 |
| Current and Commencing Students | Please contact the University Student Centre by Email student.centre@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1300 301 727 |
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