Bachelor of Engineering (Software Engineering) (Honours)

About the course

Build specialist software engineering skills with an accredited honours engineering degree focused on designing, developing and managing complex software systems. You’ll study modern areas such as artificial intelligence, embedded systems, robotics, virtual reality and big data, with strong emphasis on practical, industry-relevant work. This is an on-campus Bachelor of Engineering (Software Engineering) (Honours). The programme builds programming, systems thinking, and data skills for technology-driven industries and startups.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles across software and technology teams, including software engineer/developer, programmer, software tester, software designer, data analyst, software architect, machine learning engineer, and IT or engineering project management. Careers span sectors building large-scale applications and intelligent systems, from product development to enterprise and embedded solutions. Outcomes align with a Bachelor of Engineering (Software Engineering) (Honours) in IT & Computer Science.

Entry requirements

ATAR 80.65*.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)