Bachelor of Software Engineering

Does the idea of a career working as a highly-qualified and in-demand software engineer inspire you? UC's 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. You'll 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 provide the skills, knowledge and confidence to work as a qualified IT professional, in whichever area of the industry you choose.

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.

Areas of study

Cloud computing, cyber security, data science, database management systems, design, games programming, maintenance, networking, robotics and artificial intelligence, software development, system analysis, system architect.

Career opportunities

ICT consultant, data scientist, database administrator, 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, system administrator.

Professional recognition

Accredited by the Australian Computer Society at the Professional level.

Practical experience

Final-year capstone team project to produce and implement a real-world engineering solution for a local business, government or community organisation. Opportunity to undertake internships in the second or third year with industry, prestigious employers, start-up companies and government agencies.

Fees and charges

The Australian Government subsidises the tuition fee for this course. The remaining balance is paid by the student. Current UC fee information.