Overview

Studying Information Sciences - Software Engineering degree at Massey University will see you gain the knowledge, tools and practical skills to be able to design, construct, test and maintain large software applications.

The Bachelor of Information Sciences (Software Engineering) is a joint major which means that you will study aspects of both computer science and information technology.Your learning will focus on:

the design and construction of large software applications
both soft and hard software development skills
the technical knowledge of computer programming from computer science combined with the design and team skills of information technology.

Career

Graduates with the software engineering joint major possess a broad range of skills and practice and are able to move into any one of a wide range of employment opportunities.

This qualification will give you the skills to enter the computing profession at the level of software engineer. Later, you may be able to move into management of large software projects, including those in safety critical systems.

You’ll also have the necessary background to fully participate in software development teams. You’ll be particularly well-equipped to hold positions in the design and management of large software systems.

Roles available to qualification graduates include:

software engineer
systems analyst
requirements engineer
software developer
usability engineer.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Software Engineering Design and Construction
Mobile Application Development
Data Wrangling and Machine Learning
Systems Analysis and Modelling
Web Development
Algorithms and Data Structures

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-02-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-02 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-07-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-21 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-02-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) Software Engineering View 27 other Bachelors in Information Technology (IT) in New Zealand

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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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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be admitted to an undergraduate qualification, you will need a minimum level of academic achievement from school, or another university or tertiary institution. The specific level depends on which country or region of the world you are from.
To study this qualification you must meet Massey University's English language standards.

Tuition Fee

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International

37640 NZD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 37640 NZD per year during 36 months.
National

7498 NZD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7498 NZD per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Palmerston North

1100 - 2100 NZD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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