Bachelor of Information Technology with a Major in Software Technology

Software technology is about building and using systems for productive and leisure activities, and understanding the principles that underlie such systems. It focuses on algorithms, data structures and the principles of engineering-quality software.  

In this major, you’ll learn how to control computers by programming them. You’ll gain skills and experience in software, programming languages, structured programming, programming practice, research and development, project planning and project delivery. The computers you’ll command include the smallest embedded devices, the largest centralised servers and everything in between. You’ll operate productively with at least one commercially relevant software stack and build commercial software systems. Alongside IT professionals, you’ll contribute to complex software projects, and design and build new software artefacts.

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.

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 .