Bachelor Programme
Software Engineering
Sydney's Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Software Engineering) covers the whole software lifecycle, from strategy and design to coding, testing, quality and project management, including programming languages, data structures and algorithms, databases and operating systems. Students take foundation units in mathematics and computing and a series of multidisciplinary projects, then specialist software engineering units with an optional specialisation. The final year includes an honours thesis and industry work experience through the Professional Engagement Program, and the degree is accredited by Engineers Australia. Domestic students apply through UAC (code 513565); international students apply directly to the University.
University
University of Sydney
Country
Australia
Level
Bachelor
Field
Engineering
Duration
4 years full-time
Language
English
Campus
Camperdown/Darlington
Degree
Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Software Engineering)
Intake
February (Semester 1), August (Semester 2)
Application Deadline
International applicants (direct to the University): 1 December 2026 for Semester 1 (February 2027) or 29 May 2027 for Semester 2 (August 2027); applications may close earlier once places fill. Students currently completing an Australian Year 12 (in or outside Australia) or an IB Diploma in Australia apply through UAC instead (UAC's final closing date for Semester 1 2027 courses is 5 February 2027; apply by 26 November 2026 for the main 23 December offer round). Domestic applicants apply through UAC.
Tuition Information
2027 indicative Year 1 tuition: A$63,600 for international students (full-time, 48 credit points). The 2027 Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) student contribution for domestic students is not yet published on the course page; the 2026 indicative CSP amount was A$8,796. Fees are reviewed and rise each year of study.
Admission Requirements
- Indicative 2027 entry score (not guaranteed): ATAR 85.0 for international applicants; domestic selection rank (ATAR plus adjustment factors) 90.0
- IB Diploma (international applicants): 31 points; domestic IB applicants are assessed using UAC's IB conversion
- GCE A levels: aggregate of 14 from three or four A2 subjects (A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1; AS subjects not counted); domestic applicants: 15 from three or 16 from four
- Prerequisite: HSC Mathematics Advanced at Band 4 or an equivalent result (the University lists pathway options for applicants who don't meet it)
- Assumed knowledge (not a formal requirement): HSC Mathematics Extension 1 (Physics is also recommended)
- English language (where required): IELTS Academic 6.5 overall and 6.0 in each band; TOEFL iBT 85 overall including 17 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 19 in Writing; or PTE Academic 64 overall and 60 in each band
- Other Australian and overseas qualifications (including SAT/ACT, AP and national school-leaving certificates) are listed with their entry scores on the course page