Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) with a Specialisation in Software Engineering

Software engineers play a key role in modern society, ensuring computer-controlled systems and processes – including business systems, telecommunications, operating systems, firmware and middleware applications – are designed to operate continuously. They also apply systematic and disciplined methods to software development, operation and maintenance to produce robust code for an ever-connected world.

This degree will equip you with the knowledge and skills you’ll require to program, test and bug-fix software products that could help change the world. You’ll develop advanced technical and theoretical knowledge of the fundamental concepts underlying the design, development, operation and performance of software systems, including mathematical foundations, cyber security, programming languages, algorithm design and analysis, and data modelling and storage. You’ll learn how to proficiently identify, select and apply software engineering theory and analysis, modelling and simulation to address complex problems with interdisciplinary components. And you’ll conduct complex software-based projects across the engineering lifecycle by applying industry-standard software development methodologies, practices and tools.

For international students, Macquarie uses a selection rank to determine the minimum eligibility requirement for each undergraduate course. This rank has been converted into equivalent scores for various recognised international high school qualifications and university entrance examinations, including global qualifications like the International Baccalaureate (IB) and GCE A-Levels.

For more information on how this score is converted for your qualification, please see our academic entry requirements for international students.

English Language Requirements

Academic IELTS of 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 in each band, or equivalent.

• 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

Apply early! Remember that places are limited in all programs, especially popular degrees. It is a good idea to apply at least two to three months before Session begins, in order to avoid disappointment, and to give you enough time to organise your student visa.

Apply online

Apply straight to Macquarie University via our dedicated international online application manager.

Apply through UAC International

If you are an international applicant currently completing:

• an Australian Year 12 qualification.
• the International Baccalaureate (IB)
• the New Zealand NCEA Level 3 qualification.

You can apply through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) - UAC International.

Apply through an authorised agent

You may submit your application form either through one of Macquarie University's .