UndergraduateComputer Science
Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours)
University of Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW, Australia
About this program
The Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours) at the University of Newcastle focuses on how complex digital systems are designed, built and maintained, teaching students to develop reliable software that powers everyday technology from mobile apps and online banking to enterprise platforms and digital infrastructure. As artificial intelligence, cloud computing and connected systems grow, organisations need engineers who can build secure and scalable technology, and students develop strong skills in programming, system design and software engineering practice.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 2 parts
- Core: Computing Fundamentals
- Database and Information Management
- Introduction to Professional Engineering
- Mathematics for Engineering, Science and Technology 1
- Discrete Mathematics
- Web Technologies
- Object Oriented Programming
- Data Structures
- Algorithms
- Operating Systems
- Sustainable Engineering Practice
- Web Engineering
- Systems Analysis and Design
- System and Network Security
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Work Experience in Industry
- Managing Engineering Projects
- Software Project 1: Requirements Engineering and Design
- Software Project 2: Software Implementation, Testing, and Maintenance
- Software Verification and Validation
- Course List: Applied Artificial Intelligence
- Data Security
- Machine Intelligence
- Data Engineering and Mining
- Advanced Database
- Computer Graphics and Robotics
- Security Attacks: Analysis and Mitigation Strategies
- Cyber Security Governance, Risk, and Compliance
- Advanced Topics in Deep Learning
- Cloud Computing
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Software EngineerANZSCO 261313
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, so it supports the points-tested 189, 190, and 491 as well as the employer-sponsored 482 and 186. Needs an ACS skills assessment, which usually wants the degree plus one to two years of relevant work, or a Professional Year in ICT in place of some of that experience.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Developer ProgrammerANZSCO 261312
On MLTSSL, so it supports the 189, 190, and 491. Assessed by the ACS on the same basis as Software Engineer. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Systems AnalystANZSCO 261112
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, with an ACS skills assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Admission to our undergraduate degree programs usually requires successful completion of a senior secondary school qualification similar to the Higher School Certificate (HSC) , the highest educational award in New South Wales schools.
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