Macquarie’s flexible Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) has a strong focus on practical learning.

Software engineers play a crucial role in modern society, ensuring computer-controlled systems and processes – including: 

Business systems, telecommunications, operating systems, firmware and middleware applications – are designed to run continuously. 

They also apply systematic methods to software development, operation and maintenance to produce robust code for an ever-connected world.

The Software Engineering specialisation will equip you with knowledge and skills to program, test and bug-fix software. 

You’ll develop advanced knowledge of the concepts underlying the design, development and performance of software systems, including: 

Mathematical foundations, cybersecurity, programming languages, algorithm design, data modelling and storage. 

You’ll conduct complex software-based projects across the engineering lifecycle by applying industry-standard software development methodologies, practices and tools.

Key features

• Gain practical, hands-on experience (Collaborate on projects with your fellow students via the project-based professional development spine unit.)
• Collaborate with fellow students on exciting projects
• Enhance your learning within a unique high-tech precinct (Undertake internships with world-leading organisations next to the Macquarie Park Innovation District.)

• Certified copies of Academic/Official Transcripts
• Certified copies of award certificates or completion certificates from previously completed studies
• Certified copies of Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
• Certified copy of Passport or Visa Documents

To apply for an undergraduate program, international students will need to have completed one or more of the following academic qualifications:

• A recognised senior secondary school qualification or university entrance examination, such as the New South Wales Higher School Certificate (NSW HSC) or other equivalent Australian or overseas high school qualification
• A recognised university Foundation course
• A recognised 2 or 3-year Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree
• At least one year of a university degree from a recognised institution

Assumed knowledge

• HSC Mathematics Advanced (Band 4) or equivalent.

If you don't have the assumed knowledge, you're advised to undertake a bridging course in mathematics.

Recommended studies:

• HSC Mathematics Extension 1 or HSC Mathematics Extension 2 plus HSC Physics, or equivalent.
• HSC Software Design and Development or equivalent.

China: 

• Gao Kao - Shanghai (out of 660):                       397 (57.57%)
• Gao Kao - All other provinces (out of 750):         473 (56%)
• Chinese Senior Secondary School (selected schools)  80%
   

India:

• Indian AISSC    70 - 74%
• Indian HSSC     70 - 74%
• Indian ISC        70 - 74%

Iran:

• Iranian Senior Secondary School (from 2019):  Not accepted for Bachelor entry
• Iranian Senior Secondary School (pre-2019): Not accepted for Bachelor entry
   

Foundation and Intensive programs

If you have completed at least a Year 11 equivalent qualification and need additional academic support or further English skills to enter the first year of your undergraduate degree, these programs are for you. 

• Standard Foundation program

The Standard Foundation program is designed for students needing extra academic and English support before they are undergraduate-ready. You need to have completed at least a Year 11 equivalent qualification to apply.

• Intensive program

The Intensive program is designed for students needing extra academic support before they are undergraduate-ready. You need to have completed a Year 12 equivalent qualification to apply.