University of South Australia

Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours)

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

Software engineers are engaged in the full life cycle of software development, from the initial planning stage, through to costing, designing, developing, testing and maintaining large and complex systems. They understand how software systems are designed and built, and require effective communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills, as well as advanced technical knowledge.

Professionally accredited by the Australian Computer Society, the Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours) offers a highly supportive learning environment, recognising the importance of developing the full range of skills to ensure you graduate with the knowledge and experience sought after by industry. You will enjoy a modern, practical approach to your IT education, with significant opportunities to apply the skills learned in the classroom in real-world settings, including through a year-long project where you will develop a solution to an IT challenge faced by industry.

Delivery mode

University of South Australia offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.


Locations
  • Mawson Lakes Blvd, Mawson Lakes

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

Admission Criteria

The admission criteria have been grouped to assist you in easily finding 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.

Applicants are required to meet one of the following criteria with a competitive result and demonstrate that they fulfill 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

Recent Secondary Education ATAR Profile

OR

Higher Education Study

  • Complete or partly complete a recognized higher education program at a recognized higher education institution, or
  • Complete at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at the undergraduate level or above

OR

Vocational Education and Training (VET)

  • Complete an award from a registered training organization at Certificate IV 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, or
  • Completed one of the following professional courses:
    1. Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA)
    2. Cisco Certified Networking Professional (CCNP)
    3. Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)
    4. CompTIA A+ Certification
    5. Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA)
    6. Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE)
    7. Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD)
    8. Microsoft Certified Solutions Master (MCSM)
    9. Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
    10. VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

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Study mode On Campus
Duration 4 Years
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Career opportunities

The Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours) will prepare you for the following roles.

Full Stack Developer

A Full Stack Developer creates digital applications for a range of purposes. You might operate using client software or server operations. Full Sta...

Avg yearly income $122,200
Entry barriers Low

Programmer

Programmers are the people who write the code behind your favourite computer software and smartphone apps. They write and modify programming code a...

Avg yearly income $83,200
Entry barriers Low

Software Developer

Software Developers create computer programs and apps, usually collaborating with large project teams of corporate clients, other developers, and i...

Avg yearly income $83,200
Entry barriers Low

Software Engineer

A Software Engineer designs information technology systems for a range of industries. You might create new software systems or make changes to exis...

Avg yearly income $130,000
Entry barriers Low

Software Architect

A Software Architect coordinates software systems for a large company or organisation. You might oversee the design and installation of new softwar...

Avg yearly income $169,780
Entry barriers Low

About University of South Australia

The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise on the global stage, agile and astute, known for relevance, equity and excellence.

We educate and prepare global learners from all backgrounds, instilling professional skills and knowledge, and capacity and drive for lifelong learning.

We undertake research that is inspired by global challenges and opportunities, delivers economic and social benefits, and which informs our teaching.

We operate through a partnered, end-user informed culture of teaching and research with a commitment to outstanding service, continuous improvement and sustainability.

Today, we have more than 230,000 graduates, industry partnerships with more than 2,500 companies worldwide, offer degrees that are industry-focused and informed, and have become one of Australia’s largest online education providers. It is this drive and ambition to break the norm that makes us who we are. Australia’s University of Enterprise.