Diverse career opportunities
Prepare for advanced roles across a range of industries, including medical, transport, aviation, defence, telecommunications, banking and finance, research and development.Tailor your area of study
Choose sub-majors and cross-faculty electives that reflect your academic interests and professional aspirations.Work experience
Complete 12 months of work placements as part of the Diploma of Professional Engineering Practice and graduate with a competitive edge.About the course
This course is comprised of core engineering and foundation subjects and specialist software subjects, plus a series of electives from any UTS discipline area. The core and software-specific subjects will give you a sound understanding of the scientific principles and mathematical methods used to solve critical problems in this discipline, and of the trends and innovations shaping the international software industry.
You’ll also study a number of studio subjects. Here, you’ll work with your peers and teachers in collaborative environments, applying engineering techniques to real-world problems in order to develop software products and solutions.
The degree culminates in a Capstone Project, which brings together the knowledge and skills you’ve gained over the course as a whole, such as engineering principles, planning and design, ethics, management, and communication.
credit points
48 credit points
Engineering core subjects
30 credit points
Software engineering fundamentals core subjects
36 credit points
Software engineering Studios
24 credit points
Software engineering technical elective subjects – choose 4 subjects
48 credit points
Work integrated learning
18 credit points
Software engineering professional core subjects
24 credit points
Free electives – option to choose technical elective or cross faculty electives
12 credit points
Capstone project subjects
Industry focused
The UTS Faculty of Engineering and IT is renowned for its strong industry links. These connections inform our course content and research strategy, and give our students access to top-tier internships and work placements, prizes, awards and scholarships.
Future focused
The increasing complexity of computer-driven automation has led to high demand for skilled IT and Engineering graduates. In the UTS Faculty of Engineering and IT, we’re creating new courses and adapting existing courses to service these global industry developments.
Flexibility
As the #1 Young University in Australia, UTS takes a revolutionary approach to education and learning that supports the diverse lifestyles of our students. Courses are designed to offer flexibility around day-to-day commitments, with options to study on a full-time or part-time basis.
Location
Within easy walking distance of Central train station and the Sydney CBD, our campus is easily accessible by bus and train. UTS is located within close proximity to start-up companies, established Engineering and IT businesses and the Australian Technology Park.
Industry focused
The UTS Faculty of Engineering and IT is renowned for its strong industry links. These connections inform our course content and research strategy, and give our students access to top-tier internships and work placements, prizes, awards and scholarships.
Future focused
The increasing complexity of computer-driven automation has led to high demand for skilled IT and Engineering graduates. In the UTS Faculty of Engineering and IT, we’re creating new courses and adapting existing courses to service these global industry developments.
Flexibility
As the #1 Young University in Australia, UTS takes a revolutionary approach to education and learning that supports the diverse lifestyles of our students. Courses are designed to offer flexibility around day-to-day commitments, with options to study on a full-time or part-time basis.
Location
Within easy walking distance of Central train station and the Sydney CBD, our campus is easily accessible by bus and train. UTS is located within close proximity to start-up companies, established Engineering and IT businesses and the Australian Technology Park.