Overview

The Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) - Software Engineering from The University of Western Australia will provide you with the technical expertise and skills to design and implement a wide range of software engineering solutions.

Why study Software Engineering?

Along with advanced programming skills, you'll develop a diverse set of skills including teamwork, communication, problem-solving and project management to allow you to get ahead in a rapidly evolving industry.

With hands-on practical project experience, you'll be ready for a career that shapes the future of software engineering. In this major, you'll get the chance to work in teams to develop software solutions for real-world problems interacting with real-world clients.

You'll also work with world-class academics on research projects, applying various software engineering skills gained, as well as learning about advanced topics in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and other emerging technologies of the future.

Career opportunities:

There are opportunities for software engineers in almost every industry, from large government organisations and dedicated software companies to small start-up companies, or providing software solutions in a variety of fields, such as IT, finance, mining, commerce or health.

Possible careers include:

Software engineer

Data analyst

Software architect

Network engineer

Software project manager

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Computational Thinking with Python

Relational Database Management Systems

Digital Systems

Systems Programming

Object Oriented Programming

Data Structures and Algorithms

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-08 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-17 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-11 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-19 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

82

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

168 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Perth, Australia

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

TOEFL^® IBT

82

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 106081B

Below you’ll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR):

All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE)

11.5

Canadian High School (except Quebec)

70

French Baccalaureate

12

Gao Kao (PR China NCEE)/750

525

GCE A-Levels

9

German Abitur

3.3

Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education

15

Indian Senior School Certificate (CISCE)

60

Indonesian Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) - Pass of 65

79

International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)

26

Malaysian STPM

11

Monash University Foundation Year

270

NCUK Foundation Program

9

Norwegian Vitnemål

3.8

Singapore - Cambridge A Levels

8

South African National Senior Certificate

4.6

South Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT)

330

Sweden Slutbetyg

15

Trinity College Foundation

300

Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)

12

University of Western Australia College (UWAC) Foundation Program

66

US College Board Advanced Placements

8

US College Board SAT

1170

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

53700 AUD / year

≈ 53700 AUD / year

Additional Details

Commonwealth Supported Place for domestic students.

Living costs

Perth

Australia

1328 - 2367 AUD / month

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Why study Software Engineering?

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Academic requirements

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