Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours)
Degree overview
- Study at SA’s number one university for graduate in I.T.1.
- Enjoy excellent career prospects with the already high demand for software programming skills predicted to increase2.
- Learn specialist Software Engineering skills required to design and build large, complex systems.
- Benefit from contemporary curriculum informed by UniSA research in areas such as artificial intelligence, virtual and augmented reality and data analytics.
- Learn specialist expertise beyond programming to develop vital skills across the full life cycle of software development.
- Learn from dedicated, highly experienced teaching staff including leading researchers and practitioners employed in industry.
- Benefit from our well-established partnerships with industry offering significant opportunities for placements and industry projects.
- Experience purpose-built teaching spaces designed to facilitate collaboration and work-integrated learning.
- Learn using the latest industry software and technology.
- Professionally accredited by the Australian Computer Society.
- Apply to study the software engineering degree apprenticeship program for the opportunity to earn while you learn.
Campus Information
Mawson Lakes
In the progressive area of Mawson Lakes just 12km north of the city, you can study civil aviation, education, engineering, environmental studies, information technology, science, and sport and recreation management.
Intakes
- Feb
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 14
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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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
Skills in software and applications programming are expected to be in particularly high demand, with an additional 65,000 workers needed between 2020 and 2026¹.
There are strong employment prospects for software engineers. Graduates of this degree may wish to consider the following career options:
- Software Engineer: employing software engineering principles and techniques to produce large quality software solutions; leading software development; researching, analysing, designing, developing and testing business appropriate solutions; collaborating with other teams to develop solutions meeting business needs for functionality, performance, scalability and reliability.
- UX Designer: contributing to the entire software development process to ensure a seamless user experience; designing user interfaces and interactions of software applications, websites and mobile devices to ensure an enjoyable user experience.
- Full Stack Developer: working across the full stack of front-end and back-end technology (tools, languages and frameworks) to design, develop, test and debug software solutions on a variety of devices to meet client requirements.
- Software and Applications Programmer: working in a diverse range of programming roles designing, coding, testing and debugging software applications; interpreting customer requirements; working with a team to research, design, and implement a software solution; working with others to extend existing software functionality; producing standalone software solutions for a client.
- Agile Developer: leads or works in an agile team developing quality software artefacts in a diverse range of contexts.
Career progression may see you take on roles such as:
- Software Architect
- IT Project Lead
- Senior Software Engineer / Analyst / Developer
- SCRUM Master
- Project Manager
PSW Opportunity
Bachelor Degree or Masters by Coursework Degree - 2 years - 3 years (Adelaide)
Masters by Research - 3 years - 4 years (Adelaide)
PhD qualification - 4 years - 5 years (Adelaide)
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
The admission criteria have been grouped to assist you to easily find the information most relevant to your circumstances. However, you may fit into more than one and the university will consider applicants against each of the relevant criteria.
Certain conditions apply. For more information refer to Appendix 4 of the University's Selection and Entry policy.
Applicants are required to meet one of the following criteria with a competitive result, and demonstrate that they fulfil any prerequisite requirements and essential requirements for admission:
Recent secondary education
- Meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C- or equivalent
AND - Qualify for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE), and achieved a competitive Selection Rank (ATAR), or
- Complete secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE,
or - Complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24 points
Applicants who have not achieved the Selection Rank required for automatic selection may be selected for any remaining places based on the grades of their year 12 subjects.
OR
Higher education study
- Complete or partly complete a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution, or
- Complete at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at undergraduate level or above
OR
Vocational Education and Training (VET)
- Complete an award from a registered training organisation at Diploma level or above
OR
Work and life experience
- Qualify for Special Entry, or
- Complete a 12-month UniSA Foundation Studies program or equivalent, or
- Hold completed secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE obtained more than 2 years in the past.
- Course Code: 081819G
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
148400 AUD
Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
Application Fee: N/A
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