Bachelor of Engineering with a major in Software Engineering
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Overview
Engineering at Macquarie is a unique electronic engineering program. The main focus is on practical learning based on the use of modern electronics, telecommunications techniques and software technologies to design, construct, manufacture and manage systems and products. You'll gain a strong foundation in basic sciences and core areas of electronics technology before undertaking your specialisation (major).
Industry liaison is a feature of this degree due to the Engineering Industry Partnership Program. You'll undertake a final year project with real industry cases or advanced research groups.
Software Engineering involves creating, maintaining and modifying embedded computer and software programs such as operating systems, communications software, utility programs and compilers.
You will study computer and telecommunication networks; computer security; eCommerce technology; embedded systems; information systems; software engineering; language technology; web technology; applied econometrics; finance; statistics and econometrics.
The Bachelor of Engineering degree is flexible, with a strong focus on practical learning.
You can combine this major with one of the following as a major or minor of the Bachelor of Engineering: computer, mechatronic, electronic, telecommunications and wireless engineering.
Degrees offering Software Engineering
Key features
- Macquarie is a great place to study engineering: the campus is in one of Australia's leading high-technology precincts, housing over 500 companies.
- Comprehensive, integrated four-year program prepares students to work as professional engineers.
- Final-year students complete a project in a software industry setting, or with one of our research groups.
- The Engineering Industry Partnership Program enables students to engage with our industry partners throughout their degree.
Minimum course duration
4 years full-time for Bachelor of Engineering and 5 to 5.5 years full-time when completed as a double degree
Location
North Ryde
Suitable for
Students who are interested in a career in software engineering which involves knowledge, tools and methods for testing, defining requirements, designing, building and maintaining software.
HECS Course fee
AUD $8,050 p.a.
Student amenities fee
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Entry requirements
HSC Mathematics (Band 4) or its equivalent is a subject prerequisite for first year Engineering, Mathematics and Physics units. Higher levels of HSC Mathematics and Physics or Chemistry, Engineering Studies, Senior Science, Information Processes and Technology and/or Software Design and Development or their equivalents are recommended studies. Introductory units and bridging courses are available for students without the recommended prior knowledge. Other units taken as part of a degree may require assumed knowledge, prerequisites or recommended studies and you should refer to the Macquarie University Handbook of Undergraduate Studies for full degree requirements go to www.handbook.mq.edu.au
English language requirements
If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.
For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).
Work experience requirements
No work experience required.
What you will study
| Degree requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points for this degree | 96 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 200 level or above | 63 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 300 level or above | 39 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 400 level or above | 18 |
| Minimum number of credit points from Engineering designated units | 87 |
| Completion of a Qualifying Major for the Bachelor of Engineering | |
| Completion of a designated People unit | |
| Completion of a designated Planet unit | |
| Completion of a designated Participation unit | |
| Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below |
Degree requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this degree.
| 100 level | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | COMP115 | Introduction to Computer Science | 3 | ||
| Required | COMP125 | Fundamentals of Computer Science | 3 | ||
| Required | ELEC141 | Digital Fundamentals | 3 | ||
| Required | ELEC170 | Introduction to Electronic Systems | 3 | ||
| Required | either | MATH135 | Mathematics IA | ||
| or | MATH132 | Mathematics IA (Advanced) | 3 | ||
| Required | either | MATH136 | Mathematics IB | ||
| or | MATH133 | Mathematics IB (Advanced) | 3 | ||
| Required | PHYS140 | Physics IA | 3 | ||
| Required | PHYS143 | Physics IB | 3 | ||
| 200 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | ELEC270 | Linear Circuits and Devices | 3 | ||
| Required | ENGG200 | Introduction to Professional Engineering | 3 | ||
| Required | MATH235 | Mathematics IIA | 3 | ||
| 300 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | ENGG300 | Engineering Project Practices | 3 | ||
| Required | ISYS360 | Technology Management | 3 | ||
| 400 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | ENGG400 | Industry Experience | 0 | ||
| Required | either | ENGG410 | Engineering Major Project | ||
| or | ENGG411 | Engineering Research Thesis | 12 | ||
| Required | ENGG450 | Systems Design and Engineering | 3 | ||
| Required | ENGG460 | Engineering Principles and Practice | 3 | ||
| Total credit points required to satisfy this major | 36 | ||||
Major requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this major
| 100 level | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | COMP115 | Introduction to Computer Science | 3 | ||
| Required | COMP125 | Fundamentals of Computer Science | 3 | ||
| Required | ELEC141 | Digital Fundamentals | 3 | ||
| Required | either | MATH135 | Mathematics IA | ||
| or | MATH132 | Mathematics IA (Advanced) | 3 | ||
| Required | either | MATH136 | Mathematics IB | ||
| or | MATH133 | Mathematics IB (Advanced) | 3 | ||
| 200 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | COMP225 | Algorithms and Data Structures | 3 | ||
| Required | COMP229 | Object-Oriented Programming Practices | 3 | ||
| Required | COMP255 | Software Engineering | 3 | ||
| 300 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | COMP332 | Programming Languages | 3 | ||
| Required | COMP333 | Algorithm Theory and Design | 3 | ||
| Required | ISYS302 | Management of IT Systems and Projects | 3 | ||
| 400 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Capstone | ELEC436 | C | Advanced Software Engineering | 3 | |
| Total credit points required to satisfy this major | 36 | ||||
Notes
- Units marked with a C are Capstone units.
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
Careers
Career Opportunities
- business systems design and management
- computer and communication networking
- engineering research and development
- financial analysis software support
- planning/policy analysis
- project and technology management
- sales and service of technical equipment
- software design and development
- systems development and management
- urban and regional planning
Employers
- accounting and consulting firms such as Deloitte Australia, Accenture
- banks and financial institutions such as The Macquarie Group, NAB, Commonwealth Bank
- computer software and hardware companies such as Google, Microsoft, Cisco, Netcomm
- defence companies such as BAE Systems
- IT companies such as IBM, Hewlett-Packard, EMC
- NGOs (Non-Governmental Organisations) such as Greenpeace and World Health Organisation
- government and university research laboratories such as CSIRO, DSTO (Defence Science and Technology Organisation), ANSTO (Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation)
- public sector institutions at both state and federal level
- technology and manufacturing companies such as Honeywell
- telecommunications companies such as Optus, Telstra, Toshiba, Vodafone, Nokia
- university research laboratories around the world
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