UndergraduateComputer Science
Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours)
Adelaide University, Adelaide, SA, Australia
About this program
The Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours) at Adelaide University equips students with the specialist knowledge, technical skills and software development practices to work professionally as software engineers. Students are exposed to a blend of theoretical knowledge and applied practical skills, developing a deep understanding of how software solutions are designed and built. They learn the knowledge, principles and systematic practices of software requirements, design, development and testing to produce reliable, maintainable and scalable solutions to complex problems. Students become proficient in programming and in producing quality software artefacts, graduating with a versatile and sought-after skillset for the software innovation sector.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 5 parts
Year 1, Semester 1
6 units- 6 unitsProfessional Engineering Practice
- 6 unitsProblem Solving and Programming
- 6 unitsStructured Data
- Information Technology Systems
Year 1, Semester 2
6 units- 6 unitsSecurity Foundations
- 6 unitsObject-Oriented Programming
- System Requirements
Year 2, Semester 1
6 units- 6 unitsEngineering Project Management
- 6 unitsCloud Platforms
- 6 unitsSystem Design
- Software Development Practice
Year 2, Semester 2
6 units- 6 unitsUnstructured Data
- 6 unitsAgile Development and User Experience
- 6 unitsData Structures and Algorithms
- Web Technology
Year 3, Semester 1
6 units- 6 unitsSecure Software Development
- 6 unitsSystems Engineering and Professional Practice
- Design Patterns
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.
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