Learn all aspects of software production, from strategy and design to coding, quality and management. Develop knowledge in programming and computer languages, data structures, algorithms and databases, data-centric computing, operating systems and software project management.
Who is it for?
Software engineering is ideal for creative and analytical thinkers who enjoy coding and teamwork. You’ll have a multitude of career options, including information security specialist, database programmer, system test engineer, web developer and software analyst.
Career paths
As a graduate, you will have the knowledge and skills to pursue a career in such areas as:
Software analyst and engineer
Information security specialist
Artificial intelligence
Control systems
Database programmer and management
Information technology
Internet programming
Language compliers
Web developer
Multimedia and telecommunication software systems
Real-time software engineering
Reliable biomedical systems
Professional accreditation
This course is accredited by Engineers Australia. Our graduates are recognised internationally through the Washington Accord of the International Engineering Alliance.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
15 May 2025
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Start date
August 2025
Camperdown/Darlington Campus
Superintendents House, 160 City Road,
THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY,
New South Wales,
2006, SYDNEY, Australia
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
15 May 2025
More details
Start date
February 2025
Camperdown/Darlington Campus
Superintendents House, 160 City Road,
THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY,
New South Wales,
2006, SYDNEY, Australia
A secondary education qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), OR approved higher education study, including approved preparation courses.
IELTS score: A minimum result of 6.5 overall and a minimum result of 6.0 in each band
TOEFL - IBT score: A minimum result of 85 overall including a minimum result of 17 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 19 in Writing
Pearsons Test of English: A minimum result of 61 overall and a minimum result of 54 in each band
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
The University of Sydney is ranked 4th in the world and 1st in Australia for graduate employability by the 2022 QS Graduate Employability Rankings.