Commencing semesters, 2016

Semester 1
Semester 2

Program level

Undergraduate

Program code

2401

Faculty

Engineering, Architecture & Information Technology
Science Faculty

School

School of Information Tech & Elec Engineering

Teaching Location

St Lucia

Delivery mode

Internal

Courses and requirements

View the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Software Engineering extended major.

Enquiries

Australian/domestic students

Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology

Email: enquiries@eait.uq.edu.au

Phone: 07 3365 4777

International students

International Student Advisor

Email: study@uq.edu.au

Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980

Enquire online

Why study Software Engineering?

Software engineering is the systematic approach to the development, operation, maintenance and retirement of software; the controlling element of computer-based systems. As society becomes even more dependent on computers, one of the biggest challenges is the creation of new software necessary to make computers useful. Software engineering deals with the challenges associated with large-scale, high quality software: size and complexity, cooperation between developers, clients and users, and evolution of software over time to maintain its value. Software engineers use principles of computer science, engineering, design, management, psychology, sociology and other disciplines to design and manage large software systems. Team and individual projects are a focus of this plan, an approach valued by employers.

Courses and requirements

View the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Software Engineering extended major.

Employment opportunities

Software engineers work in large multi-national companies, state and federal government departments and agencies, and in many small, specialised and emerging companies. Career opportunities for software engineers are excellent and will remain so for the foreseeable future. Career opportunities for software engineers are excellent and are expected to remain so for the foreseeable future. Australian graduates are well accepted internationally and many graduates work overseas to expand their expertise.

What it costs

Please view the Bachelors of Engineering (Honours)/Mathematics for indicative fees.

How to apply

Please view the Bachelors of Engineering (Honours)/Mathematics for information on key dates and how to apply.

Professional memberships

Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following professional bodies:

  • Engineers Australia