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    Software Engineering

    The University of Western Australia

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    Australia, Perth

    University RankQS Ranking
    77

    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Bachelor

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Course Code

    106081B

    Application Fee

    AUD 150 

    Campuses

    Mainsite

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake Deadlines27-Jul-2026
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    Duration 4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 53,700  / year
    Next Intake 27-Jul-2026

    Software Engineering

    About

    Studying Software Engineering at UWA will provide you with the technical expertise and skills to design and implement a wide range of software engineering solutions. Along with advanced programming skills, you'll develop a diverse set of skills including teamwork, communication, problem-solving and project management to allow you to get ahead in a rapidly evolving industry. With a solid foundation in software requirements, design, implementation, testing and professional engineering standards, you'll be equipped to adapt to new areas of specialisation and changes in technology. With hands-on practical project experience, you'll be ready for a career that shapes the future of software engineering. In this major, you'll get the chance to work in teams to develop software solutions for real-world problems interacting with real-world clients. You'll also work with world-class academics on research projects, applying various software engineering skills gained, as well as learning about advanced topics in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and other emerging technologies of the future.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Minimum entry requirements Minimum entry requirements Below you’ll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR). All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE) 11.5 Canadian High School (except Quebec) 70 French Baccalaureate 12 Gao Kao (PR China NCEE)/750 525 GCE A-Levels 9 German Abitur 3.3 Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education 15 Indian Senior School Certificate (CISCE) 60 Indonesian Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) - Pass of 65 79 International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) 26 Malaysian STPM 11 Monash University Foundation Year 270 NCUK Foundation Program 9 Norwegian Vitnemål 3.8 Singapore - Cambridge A Levels 8 South African National Senior Certificate 4.6 South Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) 330 Sweden Slutbetyg 15 Trinity College Foundation 300 Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) 12 University of Western Australia College (UWAC) Foundation Program 66 US College Board Advanced Placements 8 US College Board SAT 1170 Western Australian Universities' Foundation Program (WAUFP) 60 Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 onwards 80 Below you’ll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR). All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE) 11.5 Canadian High School (except Quebec) 70 French Baccalaureate 12 Gao Kao (PR China NCEE)/750 525 GCE A-Levels 9 German Abitur 3.3 Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education 15 Indian Senior School Certificate (CISCE) 60 Indonesian Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) - Pass of 65 79 International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) 26 Malaysian STPM 11 Monash University Foundation Year 270 NCUK Foundation Program 9 Norwegian Vitnemål 3.8 Singapore - Cambridge A Levels 8 South African National Senior Certificate 4.6 South Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) 330 Sweden Slutbetyg 15 Trinity College Foundation 300 Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) 12 University of Western Australia College (UWAC) Foundation Program 66 US College Board Advanced Placements 8 US College Board SAT 1170 Western Australian Universities' Foundation Program (WAUFP) 60 Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 onwards 80 View full detailsAdmission requirements For applicants with recent secondary education, information on admission criteria is available on our entry requirements page or on the UWA Handbook for course specific requirements and prerequisites. Admission requirementsAdmission Requirements Scaled score of at least 50 in Mathematics Methods ATAR Scaled score of at least one of the following three subjects*: Chemistry ATAR, Physics ATAR or Mathematics Specialist ATAR *All three subjects are recommended. If you do not have all three, then you can use up to two of your free electives to pick up missing prerequisite knowledge in your first year. Admission Requirements

    English Program Requirements

    ADMISSION REQUIREMENT English competency English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place. Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0. ADMISSION REQUIREMENT English competency

    Career

    Career Pathways

    The need for highly accomplished software engineers continues to grow. The skills you’ll learn in this major will open the door to a wide range of careers. As a software engineer, you will engage in various projects such as developing robotic software to be used in large mining equipment, creating mathematical modelling programs to track the spread of disease, using computer-aided techniques to review, test and validate financial data and calculations, or analysing the security of IT frameworks in large corporations. Regardless of which career path you choose, the software engineering major will equip you with the core skills needed to successfully carry out and become a competent software engineer of the future.

    There are opportunities for software engineers in almost every industry, from large government organisations and dedicated software companies to small start-up companies, or providing software solutions in a variety of fields, such as IT, finance, mining, commerce or health.

    Possible careers include:

    • Software engineer
    • Data analyst
    • Software architect
    • Network engineer
    • Software project manager
    • Software Developer

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    AUD 53,700 

    Application Fee

    AUD 150 

    How to Apply

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