Bachelor of Software Engineering-054017M

Bachelor of Software Engineering

University of Canberra

CRICOS CodeCRICOS Code:054017M
Course TypeCourse Type:Bachelor Degree
University of Canberra
Priority 2 (Medium)
Places nearly full (not over-allocated)|Visa Approval Time: 4-8 weeks queuing for processing
Data updated: 2025-11-13
2026
  • Total Tuition Fee105,495 AUD
  • Fee Per Academic Year35,165 AUD
  • Course Duration3.0 Year (156 weeks)
  • Last Updated07-11-2025
Introduction
Secure yourself a future in software engineeringIf the idea of exploring a career working as a highly qualified and in demand software engineer inspires you, then the UC Bachelor of Software Engineering is your key to developing the skills needed to open industry doors and progress naturally into life long career as a software engineer.This course has been designed to develop and strengthen your communication skills and teach you how to critically analyse and construct systems in order to gain a clear and wholistic understanding of the software engineering spectrum. As part of your studies you will go on to become proficient in a range of areas including design, coding and software specification which will give you a solid foundation in computer science and give you the necessary skills to be able to develop your own cutting-edge creations.With the ability to tailor your course to focus on a range of areas, including robotics and AI, computer security, network computing, games development, digital forensics and intelligent systems, this course offers the perfect platform from which to explore and discover the career pathway that best suits your personal and professional objectives.This course is accredited with the Australian Computer Society and has been designed to impart you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to work as a qualified IT professional, in whichever area of the industry you choose to launch your career in.This course offers the chance to specialise in Cloud Computing and Internet of Things, Cybersecurity and System Administration, Data Science or Robotics and Artificial Intelligence.Study a Bachelor of Software Engineering at UC and you will: discover how to read, interpret, design and write code.learn how to analyse and critique complex, large-scale software systems.gain high-level awareness of professional ethics, responsibilities, values and standards.achieve comprehensive insight into engineering aspects of computer sciencestudy the current programming languages at an intensive levelunderstand the methodology of software systems engineering using analysis and specification methods such as UML, XML, structured and soft systems methodologieslearn to design and build systems and software using specialist engineering toolswork within modern development environments that include Windows, Linux, mobile and cloud computing.earn a globally recognised degree.Work Integrated Learning (WIL)Work-integrated learning (WIL) is an integral component of the UC Bachelor of Software Engineering course as it offers students the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience and build professional relationships through real work, or work-like placements.To help encourage on the job learning, UC works hard to foster close industry connections with professional organisations - and as a result can offer unrivalled access to industry partners with the both the knowledge and resources to provide top level work placement positions and training opportunities.Previous internships have taken placement at professional organisations such as: Intelledox, Omni Executive, Pursuit Technology, Qirx, Fujitsu Australia, Birdsnest, Agsafe, ThoughtPatterns Consulting, ESKAPEE, HydroAlgorithmics, ALLBIDS, VerveEd.com, Emanate Technology, Xero Australia and the Australian Taxation Office.In your final year, you will also get to complete a real-world industry capstone project, working in teams producing and implementing a real-world software solution for a local business, government or community organisation.
Course LinkCourse Link:https://www.canberra.edu.au/course/560AA/8
Key Dates
2025
2026
2027
  • Start Date02-03
  • Start Date05-26
  • Start Date07-28

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IELTS Score
PTE Score
2026 year(s)
Listening
6.0
Speaking
6.0
Reading
6.0
Writing
6.0
Overall
6.0

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Campus:UC - Canberra, Bruce Campus
Address:Kirrinari St, Bruce, ACT 2617
Postcode:2617
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