UndergraduateEngineering
Bachelor of Software Engineering Honours
Charles Darwin University, Darwin, NT, Australia
About this program
The Bachelor of Software Engineering Honours at Charles Darwin University develops an understanding of the underlying principles and applications of software engineering along with professional knowledge and skills for the digital world. Students can undertake sought-after industry modules including Cisco and Microsoft certification. Graduates are prepared to move into small and large organisations, consultancy, startups, and government and private companies. The degree is accredited by the Australian Computer Society at the level of professional practice in ICT and is recognised internationally under the Seoul Accord.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 5 parts
- The program stresses both the importance of theory and the application of theory into practice through projects and practical exercises
- Common Units (2 units): Design and Innovation: Communicating Technology
Core Units (24 units)
- Software Now
- Foundations of Data Science
- Computing Fundamentals
- Operating Systems and Applications
- Database Concepts
- Algorithms and Complexity
- Mobile Web Structures
- Digital Systems and Computer Architecture (replaces HIT235 from 2026)
- Building Interactive Software
- The Mobile Paradigm
- Network Engineering Applications
- Project Management
- Cyber Security
- Organisation Network Infrastructure
- Enterprise Network Engineering
- Database-driven Web Applications
- C Programming (replaces HIT365 from 2026)
- Distributed Development
- Human Computer Interaction Design
- Machine Learning
- Artificial Intelligence and Algorithms (replaces PRT580 from 2026)
- Principles of Software Systems
- Process and Tools
- Process Development Methodologies
- Software Engineering Practice (20cp)(replaces PRT681)
Research Units (2 units)
- 20cpHonours Thesis Part A
- 20cpHonours Thesis Part B
- Elective Units (1 unit): Specialist Elective unit totalling 10 credit points selected from undergraduate units offered by the University
Career & PR pathway
Which careers in Engineering lead to skilled migration depends on the occupation, not the degree title. See the skilled occupation lists guide for which occupations are on each list, and the points calculator to check where you stand.
Admissions
Year 12 completion, ATAR approx 70 or equivalent (STAT score of 147 also accepted)
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