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Bachelor of Software Engineering (560AA.8)
Please note these are the 2025 details for this course
| Selection rank | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | On campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
3.0 years |
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | UAC code |
| Faculty of Science and Technology | Academic Program Area - Technology |
View teaching periods | 366103 |
| Fees | English language requirements | AQF level | |
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View requirements | 7 | |
English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Selection rank
The selection rank is the minimum ATAR plus adjustment factors required for admission to the program in the previous year. This is an indicative guide only as ranks change each year depending on demand.
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown 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.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
AQF Level
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ qualifications are recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
- Level 5 - Diploma
- Level 6 - Associate Degree
- Level 7 - Bachelor Degree
- Level 8 - Bachelor Honours Degree OR Graduate Certificate OR Graduate Diploma
- Level 9 - Masters Degree
- Level 10 - Doctoral Degree
| Academic entry requirements | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| On campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
3.0 years | |
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | CRICOS code |
| Faculty of Science and Technology | Academic Program Area - Technology |
View teaching periods | 054017M |
| Fees | English language requirements | AQF level | |
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View requirements | 7 | |
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown 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. Information on how fees are calculated can be found here.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Academic entry requirements
To study at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ, you’ll need to meet our academic entry requirements and any admission requirements specific to your course. Please read your course admission requirements below. To find out whether you meet º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s academic entry requirements, visit our academic entry requirements page.
AQF level
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ qualifications are recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
- Level 5 - Diploma
- Level 6 - Associate Degree
- Level 7 - Bachelor Degree
- Level 8 - Bachelor Honours Degree OR Graduate Certificate OR Graduate Diploma
- Level 9 - Masters Degree
- Level 10 - Doctoral Degree
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 º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ 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 º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ 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 º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ 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, º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ 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 internships 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 º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Bachelor of Software of Engineering is an industry respected and globally recognised degree. º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’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
- 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 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:
Assumed knowledge
Basic knowledge and skills in ICT (Information and Communication Technology); Basic numeracy and literacy skills.
Periods course is open for new admissions
| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Domestic | International |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 03 February 2025 | ||
| 2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Winter Term | 26 May 2025 | ||
| 2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 28 July 2025 | ||
| 2026 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 16 February 2026 | ||
| 2026 | Bruce, Canberra | Winter Term | 08 June 2026 | ||
| 2026 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 10 August 2026 |
Credit arrangements
A credit transfer arrangement is available for this course for the following institutions:
Defence Registered Training Organisation
Melbourne College Of Advanced Studies
University Of Canberra College
Bachelor of Software Engineering (560AA) | 72 credit points
Note:
- 1. Students in the 322AA BIT, 560AA BSE or ITB101 BET courses must choose 11485 Introduction to Network Engineering.
- 2. Students in the 706AA BBI course must choose 6348 Information Systems in Organisations.
- 3. Students in the 838AA BSE/BBI combined course must do both 11485 Intro to Network Engineering AND 6348 Info Systems in Organisations. The extra cps will count towards the chosen Specialist Major.
Individual units may only count towards one major. Only 3 majors can be completed in this course, including core, specialist and breadth majors.
- any units offered by the School of Information Technology & Systems, with at least 3 credit points at Advanced (3) level, including the following units:
- Restricted Choice units should be chosen to either meet the prerequisites of the units in the Major or to complement Major units for a better learning outcome.
Note:
- 1. Students in the 706AA BBI course must choose 4483 Software Technology 1.
- 2. Students in the 322AA BIT or 838AA BSE/BBI courses must choose 9788 Contemporary IT & E Issues.
- 3. Students in the 560AA BSE course must choose 11759 Information Security (or previous unit code 11487).
- Any unit from the School of Information Technology & Systems.
- 1. Students in the 706AA BBI or 838AA BSE/BBI courses must choose 11485 Introduction to Network Engineering.
- Any Undergraduate Level 3 unit from the School of Information Technology & Systems.
Note:
- From Semester 2 2023, 11907 Advanced Cyber Security replaces 8019 Computer and Network Security
Note:
- From Semester 2 2023, 11906 Introduction to Cyber Security replaces 11488 Security and Support in IT
- any units offered by the School of Information Technology & Systems, with at least 3 credit points at Advanced (3) level, including the following units:
- Restricted Choice units should be chosen to either meet the prerequisites of the units in the Major or to complement Major units for a better learning outcome.
- Any unit from the School of ITS
- Students in 322A BIT can choose any unit from the School of ITS
- Students in 706AA BBI, 560AA BSE, or 838AA BSE/BBI must choose 9281 Enterprise and Cloud Computing
- Any unit from the School of ITS
- Students in 322A BIT or 706AA BSE can choose any unit from the School of ITS
- Students in 706AA BBI or 838AA BSE/BBI must choose 11485 Introduction to Network Engineering
- Any Undergraduate Level 3 unit from the School of ITS
- For this Major only, students may also choose unit 11271 Law, Innovation & Technologies (offered by Faculty of Business, Government & Law) for this restricted choice unit.
- Must pass 24 credit points from anywhere in the University as a breadth major, a breadth minor and/or as individual units.
In addition to course requirements, in order to successfully complete your course you must meet the inherent requirements. Please refer to the inherent requirements statement applicable to your course
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ - Canberra, Bruce
Year 1
Semester 1
Year 2
Semester 2
Two Restricted Choice units
Year 3
Semester 1
Two Restricted Choice units
Year 1
Year 2
Semester 1
Year 3
Semester 1
Restricted Choice unit
Year 4
Semester 1
Restricted Choice unit
Course duration
Standard 3 years full time or part-time equivalent. Maximum 10 years from date of enrolment to date of course completion.
Learning outcomes
| Learning outcomes | Related graduate attributes |
|---|---|
| Propose, formulate and invent appropriate strategies and contemporary tools to the scoping, analysis, design, construction, verification and operation of software systems. | º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; and display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload. º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ graduates are global citizens: Think globally about issues in their profession; adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; and make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives. º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; and evaluate and adopt new technology. |
| Explain and practice ICT profession, including professional ethics, professional expectations, team work skills, communication skills, societal issues, legal issues, and privacy issues etc. | º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; communicate effectively; work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; and take pride in their professional and personal integrity. º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ graduates are global citizens: Think globally about issues in their profession; understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives; and behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ graduates are lifelong learners: Be self-aware; and adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas. |
| Demonstrate a good command of in-depth ICT Knowledge (information and communication technology) prescribed in ACS CBOK (Australian Computer Society, Core Body of Knowledge), with a focus on Technology Building, ranging from the business side to the technical side of ICT. | º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ graduates are professional: Work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; and take pride in their professional and personal integrity. |
| Apply a broad and coherent knowledge of computer science and software engineering in diverse contexts and domains using critical thinking and judgment. | º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; communicate effectively; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; and display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload. º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ graduates are global citizens: Think globally about issues in their profession; adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives; and behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; and evaluate and adopt new technology. |
| Formulate, appraise, and implement ICT solutions under the context of social and economic constraints, legal and ethical issues, risk and benefit balance, technology availability and stakeholders' acceptance, and the professional standards of the industry etc. | º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; communicate effectively; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; and take pride in their professional and personal integrity. º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ graduates are global citizens: Think globally about issues in their profession; adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives; and behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; be self-aware; adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; and evaluate and adopt new technology. |
Majors
- Core Major in Information Technology and Systems (CM0018)
- Specialist Major in Software Engineering (SM0053)
- Specialist Major in Data Science (SM0057)
- Specialist Major in Cybersecurity and System Administration (SM0056)
- Specialist Major in Cloud Computing and IoT (SM0055)
- Specialist Major in Robotics and AI (SM0058)
Awards
| Award | Official abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Software Engineering | BSE |
Honours
Students may be eligible to enroll in a one-year honours program after completion of their Bachelor of Software Engineering degree, based on their GPA, within ITS program in the Faculty of Science and Technology.
Enquiries
| Student category | Contact details |
|---|---|
| Prospective Domestic Students | E study@canberra.edu.au P 1800 UNI CAN (1800 864 226) W www.canberra.edu.au/future-students |
| Prospective International Students | E international@canberra.edu.au P +61 2 6201 5342 F +61 2 6201 5040 W www.canberra.edu.au/future-students |
| Current and Commencing Students | Please contact the University Student Centre by Email student.centre@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1300 301 727 |
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