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.
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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Average annual salary range
Software Developer
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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.
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.
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.
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