Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Software Engineering

at Australian National University

Program Structure:

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Software Engineering requires completion of 192 units, of which:
 

A maximum of 60 units may come from completion of 1000-level courses
 

The 192 units must consist of:

• 108 units from completion of the following compulsory courses:
• ENGN1211 Discovering Engineering
• MATH1005 Discrete Mathematical Models
• COMP1600 Foundations of Computing
• COMP2100 Software Design Methodologies
• COMP2120 Software Engineering
• COMP2300 Computer Organisation and Program Execution
• COMP2310 Systems, Networks and Concurrency
• COMP2420 Introduction to Data Management, Analysis and Security
• ENGN2300 Engineering Design 2: Systems Approaches for Design
• ENGN2301 Engineering Design 3: Systems Approaches for Analysis
• ENGN3100 Practical Experience (0 units)
• ENGN3300 Engineering Design 4A: Systems Approaches for Management
• ENGN3301 Engineering Design 4B: Systems Approaches for Operations
• COMP3500 Software Engineering Project (12 units)
• COMP3600 Algorithms
• COMP3900 Human-Computer Interaction
• COMP4130 Managing Software Quality and Process
• ENGN4213 Digital Systems and Microprocessors

12 units from completion of a course from the following list:

• COMP4500 Software Engineering Practice
• COMP4540 Software Engineering Research Project
• ENGN4300 Capstone Project
• ENGN4350 Individual Project
   

6 units from completion of a course from the following list:

• COMP1100 Programming as Problem Solving
• COMP1130 Programming as Problem Solving (Advanced)
   

6 units from completion of a course from the following list:

• COMP1110 Structured Programming
• COMP1140 Structured Programming (Advanced)
   

6 units from completion of a course from the following list:

• MATH1013 Mathematics & Applications 1
• MATH1115 Advanced Mathematics & Applications 1
   

6 units from completion of a course from the following list:

1. ENGN1217 Introduction to Mechanics
2. ENGN1218 Introduction to Electronics
3. COMP2400 Relational Databases
4. 48 units from completion of elective courses offered by ANU.
    

Honours

Students must formally enrol in ENGN4100 Engineering Honours at the commencement of their intended final semester.
 

Honours Grade Calculation

ENGN4100 Engineering Honours Grade will be used to calculate the Class of Honours and the mark. It will be calculated as the weighted average mark (WAM) of the courses listed below. The mark for each course is weighted by the units of credit (UoC) of the course, as well as a course weighting as indicated below. WAM is calculated as follows:
 

WAM = ( S Mark*UoC*Weighting) / (S UoC*Weighting)

• Science, Engineering and Computing Foundations (0.1 weighting): MATH1013 or MATH1115, MATH1014 or MATH1116, MATH1005, PHYS1001 or PHYS1101, ENGN1000-series courses and COMP1000-series courses.
• Engineering and Computing Fundamentals (0.2 weighting): ENGN2000-series courses (excluding ENGN2300 and ENGN2301) and COMP2000-series courses.
• Professional Core (0.3 weighting): ENGN2300, ENGN2301, ENGN3300, ENGN3301, ENGN3200
• Engineering Discipline and Final Year Project (0.4 weighting): ENGN3000-series courses (excluding ENGN3300, ENGN3301 and ENGN3200), COMP3000-series courses, ENGN4000-series courses, and COMP4000-series courses.
   

Elective Study

Once you have met the program requirements of your degree, you may have enough electives to complete an additional elective major, minor or specialisation.

Admission Requirements

At a minimum, all applicants must meet program-specific academic/non-academic requirements, and English language requirements. Admission to most ANU programs is on a competitive basis. Therefore, meeting all admission requirements does not guarantee entry into the program.
 

In line with the university's admissions policy and strategic plan, an assessment for admission may include competitively ranking applicants on the basis of specific academic achievement, English language proficiency and diversity factors.
 

The University reserves the right to alter or discontinue its programs and change admission requirements as needed.
 

International applicants

Applicants who complete a recognised secondary/senior secondary/post-secondary/tertiary sequence of study will be assessed on the basis of an equivalent selection rank that is calculated upon application. A list of commonly observed international qualifications and corresponding admission requirements can be found here. Applicants must also meet any program specific requirements that are listed below.

As Australia's national university, ANU is global representative of Australian research and education. ANU endeavours to recruit and maintain a diverse and deliberate student cohort representative not only of Australia, but the world. In order to achieve these outcomes, competitive ranking of applicants may be adjusted to ensure access to ANU is a reality for brilliant students from countries across the globe. If required, competitive ranking may further be confirmed on the basis of demonstrating higher-level English language proficiency.
 

Adjustment Factors

Adjustment factors are additional points added to an applicant's Selection Rank (for example an applicant's ATAR). ANU offers adjustment factors based on performance and equity principles, such as for high achievement in nationally strategic senior secondary subjects and for recognition of difficult circumstances that students face in their studies. 
 

Selection Rank adjustments are granted in accordance with the approved schedules, and no more than 15 (maximum 5 subject/performance-based adjustment factors and maximum 10 equity-based adjustment factors) can be awarded. 
 

You may be considered for adjustment factors if you have:

• applied for an eligible ANU Bachelor degree program
• undertaken Australian Year 12 or the International Baccalaureate
• achieved an ATAR or equivalent at or above 70
• not previously attempted tertiary study.

The annual indicative fee provides an estimate of the program tuition fees for international students and domestic students (where applicable). The annual indicative fee for a program is based on the standard full-time enrolment load of 48 units per year (unless the program duration is less than 48 units). Fees for courses vary by discipline meaning that the fees for a program can vary depending on the courses selected. Course fees are reviewed on an annual basis and typically will increase from year to year. The tuition fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and the courses selected and are subject to increase during the period of study.
 

Annual indicative fee for international students

$48,803.00

Employment Opportunities

Work experience

As a part of your degree you will take part in 60 days of work experience to meet accreditation requirements with Engineers Australia. This provides you with the opportunity to integrate academic theory and real world practice, enhance technical and leadership skills, experience a professional setting, whilst also making valuable connections with industry.
 

Projects

In addition to compulsory work experience you will also undertake systems engineering projects during your coursework. In these projects you will work in teams on a given problem statement and develop the requirements and key performance indicators to guide you through the design. Your team will then proceed through a systems design process including conceptual design, sub-system requirements, and quantitative trade-off analyses, using the full range of engineering science and professional skills developed during your program.
 

Projects emphasise teamwork, communication skills, team and personal management and a professional approach to engineering design, all of which are highly valuable traits for an engineer.
 

Internships

Our industry links enable opportunities to undertake internships which allow you to gain hands-on experience in a workplace environment relevant to your area of future career interests and current academic studies.
 

You can also receive credit towards your program based on learning outcomes during your placement.
 

Other practical experience

Use your knowledge to create a positive impact on society through our Engineers Without Borders placements, participate in Humanitarian Design Summits or go on exchange to complement your students and broaden your networks at one of our partner universities around the world.
 

Employment opportunities

As a professional software engineer with a systems engineering background, you will bring extra value to future employers in a diverse range of professions and organisations. The skills and abilities you gain while studying at ANU are highly sought after by employers both in Australia and overseas, such as IBM, Google, Microsoft, Yahoo, Intel, Price Waterhouse Coopers, Accenture Australia, Bloomberg, National Australia Bank, Citigroup, Deloitte, Unisys and Australian Government.