Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) with a specialisation in Software Engineering
Macquarie University - North Ryde
Overview
Software engineers play a key role in modern society, ensuring computer-controlled systems and processes – including business systems, telecommunications, operating systems, firmware and middle ware applications – are designed to operate continuously. They also apply systematic methods to software development, operation and maintenance to produce robust code for an ever-connected world.
The Software Engineering specialisation will equip you with knowledge and skills to program, test and bug-fix software. You’ll develop advanced knowledge of the concepts underlying the design, development and performance of software systems, including mathematical foundations, cybersecurity, programming languages, algorithm design, and data modelling and storage. And you’ll conduct complex software-based projects across the engineering lifecycle by applying industry-standard software development methodologies, practices and tools.
Majors
Areas of study
Algorithm theory and design, algorithms and data structures, artificial intelligence, computer programming, cybersecurity, data communications, database design and management, discrete mathematics, distributed systems, formal methods, fundamentals of computer science, object-oriented programming practices, programming languages, software engineering practices, systems programming.
Potential Career Outcomes
Career opportunities
App designer, consultant, control and instrumentation engineer, medical and technology device engineer, mobile technologist, research and development manager, software developer, software engineer, systems programmer, web producer.
ATAR & Selection Rank
The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2023.
| ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds | ATAR (excluding adjustment factors) | Selection Rank (including adjustment factors) |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer | 93.2 | 99.95 |
| Median rank to receive an offer | 77.93 | 88.63 |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | 68.45 | 80.35 |
<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made
Admission Criteria
Please refer to the Macquarie University website for admission criteria information.
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University
Macquarie University
Campus
North Ryde
Course Type
Bachelors Honours
Study Area
Engineering
Indicative ATAR
68.45
Delivery Mode
On-campus
Duration
Full-time: 4 years, Part-time: Available
Course Link
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