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Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Software

University of Technology Sydney

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About

Software engineers focus on large, complex, and critical software systems that are ubiquitously connected to our daily lives. In this major, students will learn about the design, analysis, and management of software to ensure safe, reliable, secure, and maintainable systems. It goes beyond programming. Students will develop skills to identify issues with existing systems and create new possibilities with the application of software design.

Also read the information for UTS Engineering and Information Technology.

Areas of study

Development methodologies, programming, quality management and testing, software architecture, software requirements management. Includes a series of studio based subjects where theoretical learning is applied to a problem typical of large, complex and critical software systems.

Career opportunities

Specialisations within the broad field of software engineering including development manager, software developer or software engineering specialist.

Professional recognition

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) majoring in Software Engineeringis provisionally accredited with Engineers Australia, pending full accreditation. Updates to the accreditation status may occur throughout the year; please see the Engineers Australia list of accredited courses for up-to-date information.

Practical experience

All students are required to complete a minimum of 12 weeks work experience. Students in the Diploma in Professional Engineering Practice undertake 2 x 6-month Work Integrated Learning internships in year 2 and year 4 which integrates theory with practice.

Fees and charges

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Admission criteria

Applicants with recent secondary education

Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Extension 1, Physics, English Standard.

Recommended studies: English Advanced, a sound knowledge of the fundamentals of programming.

Portfolio: Current school leavers can support their application by submitting the Year 12 Engineering and IT Portfolio via UAC.

Other applicants

Statement of service: Applicants are advised to complete the employment question on their UAC application and provide statements of service to UAC, as an adjustment of up to five points to their selection rank may be awarded on the basis of relevant employment experience. Applicants will have had to have met the UTS minimum matriculation requirements in order for their employment experience to be assessed, and their documented employment experience must be at least one full-time year or greater.

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Further information

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UTS cross-faculty and combined courses
UTS offers many cross-faculty courses and combined courses in the areas of Arts and Social Sciences, Business, Design, Engineering and Information Technology, Health, Law and Science.

UTS also offers a Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation (BCII), a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and a Bachelor of Sustainability and Environment as combined degrees. TD School at UTS also offers a unique future-focused Diploma in Innovation that can be completed in parallel with almost any Bachelor degree and double degree, except BCII. Diploma enrolment is by direct application once at UTS.