In a digital future, the opportunities for software are as limitless as the human imagination.
The software engineering specialisation focuses on designing high-quality computer software and offers focused studies in computer programming, databases, web-based computing, cloud computing and cyber security. It also explores formal software engineering including how to design programs and systems that are free from errors, reliable, safe, efficient and manageable.
You will learn how to use computers to provide solutions and deliver high-quality code on time that can be integrated into existing operating environments. You will also use the principles of computer design, engineering, management, psychology and sociology in small or large multinational companies.
Tailor your specialisation in software engineering with majors or minors that meet your interests and career goals. Software engineering offers these options:
Majors
Minors
Career possibilities
Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Software engineer
- Software developer
- Application developer
- Embedded software engineer
- Web developer
- Web designer
- Game development coordinator
- Multimedia designer
Average annual salary range
Software Engineer
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I always enjoyed maths and science at high school, and I liked creating something new. So, engineering seemed like it would be a good combination of both.
There are so many options within software engineering. As technology advances, programming is not restricted to engineering firms alone, as most industries now require some form of software development. This allows for a lot of flexibility.
The most enjoyable part of my degree so far is definitely the project work, where we build a product. In first year, my team designed and built an autonomous watercraft, while further in my degree my team designed a software application. The process of iterating your idea to solve a real-life problem is very interesting to me.
I chose software engineering because I really enjoy the design and build process. When I found it allowed me to design and build software systems with little physical resources and almost instant feedback (and gratification), I knew this was my calling.
I always enjoyed maths and science at high school, and I liked creating something new. So, engineering seemed like it would be a good combination of both.
There are so many options within software engineering. As technology advances, programming is not restricted to engineering firms alone, as most industries now require some form of software development. This allows for a lot of flexibility.
The most enjoyable part of my degree so far is definitely the project work, where we build a product. In first year, my team designed and built an autonomous watercraft, while further in my degree my team designed a software application. The process of iterating your idea to solve a real-life problem is very interesting to me.
I chose software engineering because I really enjoy the design and build process. When I found it allowed me to design and build software systems with little physical resources and almost instant feedback (and gratification), I knew this was my calling.
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- Programming in the Large
- Computer Systems Principles and Programming
- Human‐Computer Interaction
- Project Design Testing and Evaluation
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