Introduction
Secure yourself a future in software engineering
If the idea of exploring a career working as a highly qualified and in demand software engineer inspires you, then the UC Bachelor of Software Engineering is your key to developing the skills needed to open industry doors and progress naturally into life long career as a software engineer.
This course has been designed to develop and strengthen your communication skills and teach you how to critically analyse and construct systems in order to gain a clear and wholistic understanding of the software engineering spectrum.
As part of your studies you will go on to become proficient in a range of areas including design, coding and software specification which will give you a solid foundation in computer science and give you the necessary skills to be able to develop your own cutting-edge creations.
With the ability to tailor your course to focus on a range of areas, including robotics and AI, computer security, network computing, games development, digital forensics and intelligent systems, this course offers the perfect platform from which to explore and discover the career pathway that best suits your personal and professional objectives.
This course is accredited with the Australian Computer Society and has been designed to impart you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to work as a qualified IT professional, in whichever area of the industry you choose to launch your career in.
This course offers the chance to specialise in Cloud Computing and Internet of Things, Cybersecurity and System Administration, Data Science or Robotics and Artificial Intelligence.
Study a Bachelor of Software Engineering at UC and you will:
- discover how to read, interpret, design and write code.
- learn how to analyse and critique complex, large-scale software systems.
- gain high-level awareness of professional ethics, responsibilities, values and standards.
- 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.
- earn a globally recognised degree.
Work Integrated Learning (WIL)
Work-integrated learning (WIL) is an integral component of the UC Bachelor of Software Engineering course as it offers students the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience and build professional relationships through real work, or work-like placements.
To help encourage on the job learning, UC works hard to foster close industry connections with professional organisations - and as a result can offer unrivalled access to industry partners with the both the knowledge and resources to provide top level work placement positions and training opportunities.
Previous internments have taken placement at professional organisations such as: Intelledox, Omni Executive, Pursuit Technology, Qirx, Fujitsu Australia, Birdsnest, Agsafe, ThoughtPatterns Consulting, ESKAPEE, HydroAlgorithmics, ALLBIDS, VerveEd.com, Emanate Technology, Xero Australia and the Australian Taxation Office.
In your final year, you will also get to complete a real-world industry capstone project, working in teams producing and implementing a real-world software solution for a local business, government or community organisation.
Career opportunities
The UC Bachelor of Software of Engineering is an industry respected and globally recognised degree. UC’s unique connections within the industry also means that students tend to establish strong professional relationships long before they graduate. This often means that students stand out from the competition and have a higher chance of successfully transitioning into any of the following careers:
- Software engineer
- Cloud computing architect
- Software and games developer
- ICT project manager
- ICT security specialist
- Chief Information Officer
- IoT engineer, developer or designer
- Cybersecurity specialist
- Service desk manager
- System administrator
- Cybersecurity operations manager
- Big data engineer
- Big data architect
- Data scientist
- Business intelligence specialist
- Artificial intelligence engineer
- Machine learning engineer
- Robotics specialist.
Course-specific information
This course is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) at the Professional level. High-achieving students may be eligible to enroll in Honours in Information Sciences, and there are clear pathways from this course to the Master of Information Sciences (Research) and other postgraduate degrees.
Professional Accreditation
This course is accredited by the professional body, the Australian Computer Society, at the Professional level.
Admission Requirements
Requirements
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
Information on admission closing dates can be found here.
Credit Arrangements
Credit arrangements (if available) for this course can be found on the University's Credit Search website.
English Language Requirements
Academic IELTS of 6.0 or equivalent, with no band score below 6.0
Fees
Information for Fee Paying Students
Year | Domestic | International |
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2021 | CSP | $28,700 |
The fees detailed above 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.
Typical Study Pattern
Course Information
Course Requirements
In addition to course requirements, in order to successfully complete your course you may need to meet the inherent requirements. Please refer to the inherent requirements statement applicable to your course.
Course Duration
Standard six semesters full-time or equivalent. Maximum twenty semesters.
Unit Delivery Modes
Each unit within your course may be offered through the following delivery modes:
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Placement: | The unit involves an internship, practicum or other work place experience program. Some on-campus, face to face activity may also be required. |
On Campus: | The unit is delivered on-campus and face to face, supplemented with online content. Most classes are run on weekdays and during business hours. |
Online: | The unit is studied completely online. On-campus, face to face interaction is not required. |
Check how each of your units are delivered in the Course Requirements section.
Admission Periods
Assumed Knowledge
Basic knowledge and skills in ICT (Information and Communication Technology);
Basic numeracy and literacy skills.
Awards
Award(s) | Official Abbreviation |
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Bachelor of Software Engineering | BSE |