Bachelor of Software Engineering Honours

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00300K

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.

Structure

The core of this program prepares students with the necessary software engineering skills so that they are well prepared for work when graduated.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 typeCredit PointsSpecific requirementsCommon Units(2 units)20cpCommon units totalling 20 credit points as detailed below.CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability (compulsory)Plus, either:CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating Technology orCUC100 Academic Literacies Through Exploring Sustainability Select Common Units to find out more about individual units and advanced standing options.Core Units(24 units)250cpCompulsory Core units totalling 200 credit points as detailed below.HIT137 Software NowHIT140 Foundations of Data Science (replaces STA101 from 2021)HIT164 Computing FundamentalsHIT172 Operating Systems and ApplicationsHIT234 Database ConceptsHIT220 Algorithms and ComplexityHIT226 Mobile Web StructuresHIT235 Digital Systems and Computer ArchitectureHIT237 Building Interactive SoftwareHIT238 The Mobile ParadigmHIT274 Network Engineering ApplicationsPMO201 Project ManagementHIT333 Cyber SecurityHIT372 Organisation Network InfrastructureHIT374 Enterprise Network EngineeringHIT326 Database-driven Web ApplicationsHIT365 C ProgrammingHIT339 Distributed DevelopmentHIT381 Human Computer Interaction DesignPRT580 Discrete StructuresPRT581 Principles of Software SystemsPRT582 Software Engineering: Process and Tools PRT583 Process Development MethodologiesPRT585 Software Engineering Practice (20cp)Research Units (2 units) 40cpUnits totalling 40 credit points selected from research units offered by the University.ENG720 Honours Thesis (20cp) (repeatable unit x 2) Electives Units (1 units)10cpElective units totalling 10 credit points selected from undergraduate units offered by the University. 320cpTotal Credit PointsStudents who commenced in or after 2013No 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 2021HIT140 Foundations of Data Science replaces STA101 Statistics 1 from 2021. Students who have already completed STA101 will not be required to complete HIT140.

Subjects

• Engineering and IT

Standard entry requirements

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 135 (or a score of 145 if prior to May 2010).Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program, the Preparation for Tertiary Success courses, or other recognised tertiary preparation course.Submission of an acceptable personal competencies statement and/or employment experience.* After any applicable adjustment factors have been applied.

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