MSc/PgDip Software Engineering

A minimum of a Class 2 Division 2 honours degree in a computing discipline, including recent programming experience. Recent programming experience is required.  

Overseas qualifications must, at least, be of an equivalent standard to a Class 2 Division 2 honours degree.  

Accreditation for Prior Experiential Learning (APEL)

We welcome applications from students who may not have formal/traditional entry criteria but who have relevant experience or the ability to pursue the course successfully. The Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) process can be used for entry onto courses or to give exemptions from parts of the course. Two forms of APL may be used for entry: the Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning (APCL) or the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL). Refer enquiries about border-line applications to the Programme Leader.

English Language Requirements

Overseas students must provide evidence of proficiency in English with at least IELTS band 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in all of reading, writing, speaking and listening, or TOEFL(IBT) with the following scores: Listening 21, Reading 22, Speaking 23 and Writing 21.

Suitable For

You will ideally be a graduate in either Computer Science or Software Engineering with a strong interest in developing your programming and systems engineering skills. Your interests will be in programming in a variety of languages, systems development, research and trusted operating systems.

Applicant profile

You are a graduate or professional wanting to study advanced aspects of Software Engineering within a highly-rated research-based environment.

You are interested in programming, software development and systems design and architecture. You enjoy computing programming and are keen to further develop your programming skills.