Overview

Software systems can have a high degree of complexity, often consisting of millions of lines of code produced by large teams of software engineers or developers. We critically depend on timely and cost-effective completion of software systems, and on their reliable and efficient operation.

To meet all these goals, a disciplined approach is needed to design, create, operate and deliver software systems under real-world constraints (economical, ethical, technical, legal).

In the Software Engineering (Hons) is offered at University of Canterbury you will work on challenging team-based projects, sometimes with industry.

Career opportunities

Software engineering is a widely applicable discipline — graduates are not only needed in software companies, but also in many industries whose products involve significant amounts of software, such as finance, agriculture, health, education, and more. Due to the advancing field of Software Engineering, you will be able to work anywhere in the world.

Career pathways could include:

software engineer and developer

software architect

game developer

IT consultant.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Software Engineering Methods

Mobile Application Design and Development

Internet Protocols

Web Computing Architectures

Programming languages

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-07 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-13 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Christchurch, New Zealand

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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105

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

NCEA - You should aim to have at least:

14 credits in Level 3 maths or calculus including both differentiation and integration

14 credits in Level 3 physics

14 credits in Level 3 chemistry.

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma - You will need to have:

Minimum of 4 HL (or 5 SL) in maths (HL is recommended)

Minimum of 4 HL (or 6 SL) in physics (HL is recommended)

Minimum of 4 HL (or 6 SL) in chemistry.

Cambridge International Examination (CIE) - You will need to have:

Maths and physics — D grade or better at A level or A in AS level

Chemistry — D grade or better at A level or A in AS level.

Chemistry is not required for students taking Computer Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or Software Engineering.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

47450 NZD / year

≈ 47450 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

8965 NZD / year

≈ 8965 NZD / year

Additional Details

The ‘Tuition fee total’ is an estimate only. Your total study cost will depend on the courses you choose, and will include additional costs such as student levies, insurance, retakes, and other course-related costs.

Second-Fourth Years

International students: $51,900 per 120 points

National students: $9,516 per 120 points

Living costs

Christchurch

New Zealand

1300 - 2000 NZD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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