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Bachelor of Software Engineering/Bachelor of Business Informatics (838AA.5)
Please note these are the 2024 details for this course
| Selection rank | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | On campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
4.0 years |
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | UAC code |
| Faculty of Science and Technology | Academic Program Area - Technology |
View teaching periods | 366123 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| On campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
4.0 years | |
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | CRICOS code |
| Faculty of Science and Technology | Academic Program Area - Technology |
View teaching periods | 056138G |
| 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 intelligent business systems from the ground up
Explore the design and construction of software systems alongside the latest business information systems when you choose UC’s Bachelor of Software Engineering/Bachelor of Business Informatics double degree.
You’ll get to pursue your interests while completing an industry-accredited qualification. Recognised by the Australian Computer Society, this cutting-edge course offers the ability to choose subjects from a range of specialty areas, such as computer security, network computing, games development, cloud computing, digital skills, data science and intelligence systems.
Helping you to become an exceptional software engineer will be work placement opportunities with UC’s industry partners, and the final year research project that will see you produce and implement a real-world engineering solution for a real business.
Study a Bachelor of Software Engineering/Bachelor of Business Informatics at UC and you will:
- 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
- gain knowledge in business processes and associated work practices, requirements and information needs
- acquire theoretical knowledge to reflect critically on professional practice in the areas of business analysis, change management and implementation, project management and business strategy, and the planning of information systems
- analyse and evaluate complex problems in a range of different information systems situations
- acquire a range of software engineering and business informatics research frameworks and skills.
Career opportunities
- ICT consultant
- data scientist
- cyber security specialist/forensics
- system architect/technical architect
- user interface designer
- artificial intelligence/machine learning engineer
- web/mobile app developer
- software engineer
- games developer
- IT test engineer
- robotics specialist
- business analyst
- web developer
- IT systems test engineer
- information systems manager
- IT auditor
- project manager
Professional accreditation
This course is accredited with the Australian Computer Society at the professional level.
Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:
- Year 12 ATAR
- other Australian Qualification
- work experience
- overseas qualification
We also offer a number of entry initiatives that give you the opportunity to gain entry to the University via alternate pathway programs and admissions schemes.
More information is available on our Alternative Entry page: http://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/applications/apply-now/alternative-entry
Assumed knowledge
Basic knowledge and skills in ICT (Information and Communication Technology); Basic numeracy and literacy skills.
Periods course is open for new admissions
| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Domestic | International |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 05 February 2024 | ||
| 2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Winter Term | 27 May 2024 | ||
| 2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 29 July 2024 | ||
| 2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 03 February 2025 | ||
| 2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Winter Term | 26 May 2025 | ||
| 2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 28 July 2025 | ||
| 2026 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 02 February 2026 | ||
| 2026 | Bruce, Canberra | Winter Term | 25 May 2026 | ||
| 2026 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 27 July 2026 |
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/Bachelor of Business Informatics (838AA) | 96 credit points
Note:
- 1. Students in the 322AA BIT, 560AA BSE or ITB101 BET courses must choose 11485 Introduction to Network Engineering.
- 2. Students in the 706AA BBI course must choose 6348 Information Systems in Organisations.
- 3. Students in the 838AA BSE/BBI combined course must do both 11485 Intro to Network Engineering AND 6348 Info Systems in Organisations. The extra cps will count towards the chosen Specialist Major.
Note:
- Effective from 1/7/21 the unit code for Information Security has changed from 11487 to 11759.
Individual units may only count towards one major. Only 4 majors can be completed in this course, including core and specialist majors.
- any units offered by the School of Information Technology & Systems, with at least 3 credit points at Advanced (3) level, including the following units:
- Restricted Choice units should be chosen to either meet the prerequisites of the units in the Major or to complement Major units for a better learning outcome.
Note:
- 1. Students in the 706AA BBI course must choose 4483 Software Technology 1.
- 2. Students in the 322AA BIT or 838AA BSE/BBI courses must choose 9788 Contemporary IT & E Issues.
- 3. Students in the 560AA BSE course must choose 11759 Information Security (or previous unit code 11487).
- Any unit from the School of Information Technology & Systems.
- 1. Students in the 706AA BBI or 838AA BSE/BBI courses must choose 11485 Introduction to Network Engineering.
- Any Undergraduate Level 3 unit from the School of Information Technology & Systems.
Note:
- From Semester 2 2023, 11907 Advanced Cyber Security replaces 8019 Computer and Network Security
Note:
- From Semester 2 2023, 11906 Introduction to Cyber Security replaces 11488 Security and Support in IT
- any units offered by the School of Information Technology & Systems, with at least 3 credit points at Advanced (3) level, including the following units:
- Restricted Choice units should be chosen to either meet the prerequisites of the units in the Major or to complement Major units for a better learning outcome.
- Any unit from the School of ITS
- Students in 322A BIT can choose any unit from the School of ITS
- Students in 706AA BBI, 560AA BSE, or 838AA BSE/BBI must choose 9281 Enterprise and Cloud Computing
- Any unit from the School of ITS
- Students in 322A BIT or 706AA BSE can choose any unit from the School of ITS
- Students in 706AA BBI or 838AA BSE/BBI must choose 11485 Introduction to Network Engineering
- Any Undergraduate Level 3 unit from the School of ITS
- For this Major only, students may also choose unit 11271 Law, Innovation & Technologies (offered by Faculty of Business, Government & Law) for this restricted choice unit.
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
Year 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
One Restricted Choice Major Unit
Year 3
Semester 1
Semester 2
Two Restricted Choice Major Units
Year 4
Semester 1
Two Restricted Choice Major Units
Course duration
Standard eight semesters full-time or equivalent. Maximum twenty semesters.
Learning outcomes
| Learning outcomes | Related graduate attributes |
|---|---|
| Refer to individual courses. | - |
Majors
- Specialist Major in Data Science (SM0057)
- Core Major in Information Technology and Systems (CM0018)
- Specialist Major in Cybersecurity and System Administration (SM0056)
- Specialist Major in Business Informatics (SM0060)
- Specialist Major in Software Engineering (SM0053)
- Specialist Major in Robotics and AI (SM0058)
- Specialist Major in Cloud Computing and IoT (SM0055)
Awards
| Award | Official abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Software Engineering | BSE |
| Bachelor of Business Informatics | B BusInformatics |
Honours
Refer to individual courses.
Related courses
- Bachelor of Business Informatics (706AA)
- Bachelor of Business Informatics (Brisbane) (706AB)
- Bachelor of Software Engineering (560AA)
Enquiries
| Student category | Contact details |
|---|---|
| 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 | In person, Student Centre Building 1 or Email Student.Centre@canberra.edu.au |
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