Bachelor of Engineering (Software)

Software engineers are concerned with all aspects of building large, complex, software systems for applications in most areas of society including commerce, engineering, government and research. Software engineering is closely related to computer science, however is directed more towards the development of software systems rather than the theories and principles of computing.

You will complete specialist studies in computer engineering, computer science or software engineering. Minor studies include computer architecture, distributed processing, object oriented technologies, real time systems, software architecture, software process and metrics, software verification, system software, user interface design and web engineering. Throughout the program, theoretical studies are complemented by practical laboratory and field exercises. You will have the opportunity to undertake a full-year, team-based, industry-related project in your final year of study and must also complete 12 weeks of industrial experience throughout the program.

Employment prospects for graduates are excellent, with strong demand locally and throughout Australia. Graduates work as software engineers in all areas of industry, government, commerce, engineering and research. They find employment in software product development, banking and finance, defence and security, industrial systems, telecommunications, internet and web engineering, marketing and consulting.

Current Australian Year 12 Students:

Apply for entry through UAC. Entry based on UAI or equivalent.

Non school leavers and previous Australian Year 12 students:

Apply for entry through UAC. Entry based on:

• Previous Year 12 studies and/or
• Higher education, tertiary, post-secondary qualifications and/or
• Overseas qualifications considered equivalent to Australian qualifications.

International Students

International students currently undertaking:

• an Australian Year 12 in Australia
• an Australian Year 12 outside Australia
• an International Baccalaureat (IB) in Australia

Apply for entry through UAC. Entry based on UAI or equivalent.

All other international students:

Apply direct to International Admissions. Entry based on overseas qualifications considered equivalent to Australian qualifications, as well as satisfying English language requirement.

Mathematics (Band 5 or above) or equivalent. Study of one science-related subject would also be an advantage. Applicants who have achieved less than Band 5 or have not completed a science-related subject may be admitted but may need additional study and/or assistance to successfully complete the mathematics requirement of the program

Mathematics (Band 5 or above) or equivalent. Study of one science-related subject would also be an advantage.

Credit transfer agreements with TAFE NSW and other education providers are under continuous negotiation. For more information about articulation arrangements please see the University's website, at www.newcastle.edu.au/credit/

Honours are embedded in the BE and based on outstanding performance throughout the duration of the program. Honours grades in the Bachelor of Engineering degree will normally be awarded by Faculty Board on the basis of a graduating student's performance in the program as a whole, as measured by the WAM according to the following schedule:

Minimum WAM = Honours

77 = Class I

72 = Class II Division 1

67 = Class II Division 2

50-66 = Pass Degree

A Head of School may recommend to Faculty Board that a grade of Honours be awarded to a student who has achieved a WAM of other than indicated above or that Honours not be awarded to a particular student. In such a case Faculty Board may either make an award of Honours in accordance with the recommendation of the Head of School or in accordance with the schedule detailed above.

Requirements for qualification for the award of the Bachelor of Engineering include completion of at least 12 weeks of industrial experience of a nature acceptable to the Faculty Board. Students are encouraged to obtain and to report on a substantial block of this experience at one time but several shorter periods not less than 2 weeks duration will be accepted.

Further information is available at http://www.newcastle.edu.au/faculty/engineering/for-students/industrial-experience/

This degree program is accredited by Engineers Australia and other affiliated international bodies.

Standard University policy for entry.

Students who have impaired function in their hands or arms, or a visual impairment will have difficulty pursuing this program. It is highly advisable for any prospective student with such a disability to contact the Faculty to discuss the issue.

The Faculty accepts responsibility, in liaison with the student Support Unit, for providing reasonable accommodations to allow students with disabilities to complete the program.

Software engineers are concerned with all aspects of building large, complex, software systems for applications in most areas of society including commerce, engineering, government and research. Many of the most interesting and exciting problems of the future will be solved by large software systems. New software systems must be delivered on time, on budget and must be correct. From a sound theoretical base students learn to apply the most modern techniques of software development, such as object-oriented analysis and design, software process improvement, web engineering, design patterns and software architecture. The program culminates with a full-year team-based project that is carried out in conjunction with industry.

The software engineering program, is a 4-year program comprising 320 units. The program is available at Callaghan Campus, however students do have the option of undertaking their first year at Ourimbah Campus, (with the remaining three years to be undertaken at Callaghan Campus).

As programs are regularly reviewed and updated some students may experience changes to their program of study during the course of their enrolment, and which may require transition arrangements. Students affected by changes to the program or experiencing transition problems are advised to review the existing transition arrangements at: http://www.newcastle.edu.au/Resources/Faculties/Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment/PDFs/Transition_Arrangements/Bachelor of Engineering (Software).pdf and consult with the Program Convenor or Student Hub for further information.