Key details
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Intake
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Entry requirements
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320Course code
Overview
The Bachelor of Software Engineering Honours will allow you to develop your understanding of the underlying principles and applications of software engineering. Additionally, you will gain professional knowledge and skills that will allow you to stand out from the crowd in the digital world.
Study opportunities are also provided to assist students to undertake sought-after industry modules, including Cisco and Microsoft certification.
Professional recognition
The Bachelor of Software Engineering Honours is accredited by Australia Computer Society at the level of professional practice in ICT and therefore recognised internationally under the Seoul Accord.
Fees
Commonwealth supported places
Commonwealth Supported places are available in this course to students who meet one of the following residency requirements:
(a) Australian Citizenship; or
(b) a New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident visa holder who will be resident within Australia for the duration of the unit.
2022: Information about fees and charges can be found at Fees and Payments.
International tuition fees
The annual tuition fee for full time study of 80 credit points (1.0 EFTSL) for commencing students in 2022 is AUD $29,992.80.
These fees are subject to annual increases each year of your study, effective at the start of each calendar year.
You can find a list of International fees and payments you can expect to pay as part of your studies in Australia.
CDU offers a number of scholarships to international students to assist with the cost of study.
Why study engineering at CDU?
Our internationally-accredited Engineering degree is for problem solvers like you. Think creatively to find solutions to real-world challenges, from uniquely Top End issues like cyclones to systems and designs with wider impact like renewable energy, transport, building construction, electronics, and more.
- #1 in Australia for engineering employment outcomes (GUG 2022)
- Study online or on campus, full-time or part-time
- Take part in projects and graduate with real work experience
What will I study?
The core of this program prepares students with the necessary software engineering skills so that they are well prepared for work when graduated.
Course structure
The program stresses both the importance of theory and the application of theory into practice through projects and practical exercises.
A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 320 credit points as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless indicated.
A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 240 credit points (cp) as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless indicated.
| Unit type | Credit Points | Specific requirements |
| Common Units (2 units) |
20cp | Common units totalling 20 credit points as detailed below.
CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability (compulsory) Select Common Units to find out more about individual units and advanced standing options. |
| Core Units (24 units) |
250cp | Compulsory Core units totalling 200 credit points as detailed below.
HIT137 Software Now |
| Research Units (2 units) | 40cp | Units totalling 40 credit points selected from research units offered by the University.
ENG720 Honours Thesis (20cp) (repeatable unit x 2) |
| Electives Units (1 units) |
10cp | Elective units totalling 10 credit points selected from undergraduate units offered by the University. |
| 320cp | Total Credit Points |
Students who commenced in or after 2013
No more than 20 credit points may be counted with a grade of "PC" in a Bachelor AQF Level 8 embedded honours course award. A "PC" may only be awarded for units at 100, 200 or 300 level and no more than 10 credit points at "PC" may be received at the highest level of the program of learning.
Students should refer to the current Grading Policy and Common Course Rules for further information.
Course Changes from 2021
HIT140 Foundations of Data Science replaces STA101 Statistics 1 from 2021. Students who have already completed STA101 will not be required to complete HIT140.
Study plan
Students commencing in Semester 1
The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in semester 1 and enrolling in a standard load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to reduce or vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use the table as a guide to create an individual study plan.
When designing an individual study plan:
- ensure Common Units are completed in the first year of study;
- maintain the basic order in which units are to be attempted; and
- check the assumed knowledge for each unit as some 200 and 300 level units assume you have completed foundation unit/s in the unit area at a lower level. 200 level units have the unit code which includes a number starting with 200.
| Legend: | CU = Common Unit | CO = Core Unit | E = Elective | R = Research |
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability | CU | CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating Technology or CUC100 Academic Literacies Through Exploring Sustainability |
CU |
| HIT164 Computing Fundamentals | CO | HIT137 Software Now | CO |
| HIT172 Operating Systems and Applications | CO | HIT140 Foundations of Data Science (replaces STA101 from 2021) | CO |
| Elective | E | PMO201 Project Management | CO |
| Year 2 | |||
| HIT226 Mobile Web Structures | CO | HIT220 Algorithms and Complexity | CO |
| HIT235 Digital Systems and Computer Architecture | CO | HIT238 The Mobile Paradigm | CO |
| HIT237 Building Interactive Software | CO | HIT274 Network engineering Applications | CO |
| HIT234 Database Concepts | CO | HIT372 Organisation Network Infrastructure | CO |
| Year 3 | |||
| HIT374 Enterprise Network Engineering | CO | HIT339 Distributed Development | CO |
| HIT381 Human Computer Interaction Design | CO | PRT582 Software Engineering: Process and Tools | CO |
| HIT326 Database-Driven Web Applications | CO | HIT333 Cyber Security | CO |
| PRT581 Principles of Software Systems | CO | PRT580 Discrete Structures | CO |
| Year 4 | |||
| ENG720 Honours Thesis (repeatable) (20CP) | R | ENG720 Honours Thesis (repeatable) (20CP) | R |
| PRT583 Process Development Methodologies | CO | PRT585 Software Engineering Practice (20CP) | CO |
| HIT365 C Programming | CO | ||
Students commencing in Semester 2
The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in semester 2 and enrolling in a standard load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to reduce or vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use the table as a guide to create an individual study plan.
When designing an individual study plan:
- ensure Common Units are completed in the first year of study;
- maintain the basic order in which units are to be attempted; and
- check the assumed knowledge for each unit as some 200 and 300 level units assume you have completed foundation unit/s in the unit area at a lower level. 200 level units have the unit code which includes a number starting with 200.
| Legend: | CU = Common Unit | CO = Core Unit | E = Elective | R = Research |
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating Technology or CUC100 Academic Literacies Through Exploring Sustainability |
CU | ||
| HIT137 Software Now | CO | ||
| HIT140 Foundations of Data Science (replaces STA101 from 2021) | CO | ||
| PMO201 Project Management | CO | ||
| Year 2 | |||
| CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability | CU | HIT220 Algorithms and Complexity | CO |
| HIT164 Computing Fundamentals | CO | HIT339 Distributed Development (replaces HIT337 from 2019) | CO |
| HIT172 Operating Systems and Applications | CO | HIT274 Network Engineering Applications (replaces HIT174 from 2020) | CO |
| HIT237 Building Interactive Software | CO | HIT372 Organisation Network Infrastructure | CO |
| Year 3 | |||
| HIT234 Database Concepts (replaces BIS234 from 2019) | CO | HIT238 The Mobile Paradigm | CO |
| HIT235 Digital Systems and Computer Architecture | CO | HIT333 Cyber Security (replaces BIS243 from 2019) | CO |
| HIT226 Mobile Web Structures | CO | PRT582 Software Engineering: Process and Tools | CO |
| Elective | E | PRT580 Discrete Structures | CO |
| Year 4 | |||
| HIT374 Enterprise Network Engineering | CO | ENG720 Honours Thesis (repeatable) (20CP) | R |
| HIT381 Human Computer Interaction Design | CO | PRT585 Software Engineering Practice (20CP) | CO |
| HIT326 Database-Driven Web Applications | CO | ||
| PRT581 Principles of Software Systems | CO | ||
| Year 5 | |||
| ENG720 Honours Thesis (repeatable) (20CP) | R | ||
| PRT583 Process Development Methodologies | CO | ||
| HIT365 C Programming | CO | ||
Entry requirements
Quota
Assumed Knowledge:
Stage 2 Mathematical Methods or equivalent.
Admission criteria
Admission requirements are met by one of the following:
- Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) and the awarding of an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 70*.
- Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate IV level or higher.
- Successful completion of at least 0.5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma.
- Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications.
- Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 147.
- Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program, the Preparation for Tertiary Success courses, or other recognised tertiary preparation course of at least 12 months duration.
- Submission of an acceptable personal competencies statement and/or employment experience.
* After any applicable adjustment factors have been applied.
Essential requirements
English language requirements
To gain entry into Charles Darwin University, all Higher Education applicants must satisfy the University's English Language Proficiency Requirements for their chosen course of study. International applicants will be required to supply evidence of this at the time of application.
The minimum English language requirement for this course is met by either undertaking previous education in an English-speaking country or undertaking one of the following English language tests and obtaining the minimum requirements listed below.
| IELTS Academic Module | A minimum overall score of 6.0 with no band less than 6.0. |
| Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) | A minimum overall score of 169, with no skill below 169. |
| Common European Framework Certificate of English Proficiency | A minimum overall grade of B2. |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic module | A minimum overall score of 50 with no score lower than 50. |
| TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT) | A minimum overall score of 60 and a minimum writing score of 21. |
* All tests are valid for two years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU, unless otherwise specified.
* Where applicable, international applicants must also satisfy the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) English language requirements for student visa applications.
Do you have a question regarding English requirements at CDU? Please email: international@cdu.edu.au.
ATAR profile
The following table represents the ATAR and selection rank profile for applicants offered a place on the basis of their ATAR in semester 1, 2021
| ATAR based offers only | ATAR (excluding adjustment factors) |
Selection Rank (ATAR plus any adjustment factors) |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | <5 | <5 |
| Median rank to receive an offer | <5 | <5 |
| Highest rank to receive an offer | <5 | <5 |
Notes
"<5" indicates less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
Assumed knowledge
Stage 2 Mathematical Methods or equivalent.
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Course details
Accreditation
This course is accredited by the University in accordance with the Higher Education Standards.
Inherent Requirements
There are inherent requirements for this course. Students must read and understand the requirements for this course.
Australian qualification framework
This course is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 8.
Student profile
The table below gives an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students in this course. It provides data on students that commenced this course and passed the census date in Semester 1, 2021.
| Applicant background (Semester one intake 2021) | No. of Students | % of all Students |
|---|---|---|
| A. Higher education study (includes a bridging or enabling course) |
13 | 72.0 |
| B. Vocational education and training (VET) study | <5 | N/P |
| C. Work and life experience (Admitted on the basis of previous achievement not in the other three categories) |
<5 | N/P |
D. Recent secondary education
(regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points) |
<5 | N/P |
(e.g. portfolio, audition, extra offer conditional on minimum ATAR) |
<5 | N/P |
(e.g. special consideration, audition alone, schools recommendation scheme with no minimum ATAR requirement) |
<5 | N/P |
| International students | <5 | N/P |
| All students | 18 | 100.0 |
Notes
"<5" - the number of students is less than 5
N/A - Students not accepted in this category
N/P - Not published: the number is hidden to prevent calculation of numbers in cells with less than 5 students.
Additional information
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