Graduate Diploma of Technology (Software Engineering)
Graduates of this program will also have the specialist knowledge required to understand and implement advanced software engineering techniques - design, implement and maintain IT systems using a well-informed software engineering approach and create high quality software in a systematic and efficient manner. Graduates may find employment in a wide range of industries including security and defence, education, aerospace, health, business and finance.
As a software engineer you will create, maintain and modify computer software as well as analyse current software products. You will also evaluate new programming tools and techniques.
Graduates Will:
- Understand the entire life cycle of software development
- Understand software engineering standards and why they are needed
- Appreciate the need for software engineering methodologies
- Understand the methods and techniques involved in designing, implementing and maintaining an information system, in particular using an object-oriented approach
- Analyse the causes of failure in information systems
Campus Information
Sydney Campus
Sydney is the largest city in Australia and is the capital of the eastern state of New South Wales. It is the business, administrative, cultural and recreational hub of the state and is a city of beauty and elegance with a population of approximately 5 million. Sydney’s population is made up of many groups of people of all ages and from many different cultures.
Adelaide Campus
South Australia is a sophisticated, modern and affordable place to live, work and study. The capital city of Adelaide has all the hallmarks of a major urban center with modern and classical architecture, a bustling retail hub and a multi-cultural population.
Intakes
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Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Career opportunities include:
- Programmer
- SAP Consultant
- Systems Designer
- Software Engineer
- Systems Administrator
- Systems Tester
- Software Analyst
As a software engineer you will create, maintain and modify computer software as well as analyse current software products. You will also evaluate new programming tools and techniques.
PSW Opportunity
PSW for bachelors and masters is 2yrs
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Students must provide valid evidence of attainment of at least one of the following:
- Academic IELTS (International English Language Testing System) overall band score: 5.5
- TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test) test band score: 46
- PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English) test band score: 42
- CAE (Cambridge English Advanced) test band score: 47
- OET (Occupational English Test) test band score: Pass
- TOEFL PBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language Paper-Based Test) test band score: 527
Completion of (at least) an undergraduate three-year degree program, or equivalent from a recognized university
Required proficiency in English: IELTS overall band score of 6.0 with no band less than 6.0 or equivalent
- Course Code: 080506M
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 01 Year 06 Month
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Total Tuition Fee:
40350 AUD
Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
Application Fee: N/A