Software Engineering

Be part of creating future-proof systems.

What is Software Engineering?

Software Engineering is the application of analytical thinking, engineering principles, methods, tools and techniques to the design, development and maintenance of cost-effective and quality software.

Software engineers focus on ensuring that large, complex and critical software systems that are interwoven into our daily lives fit the purpose or work intended. The software is built for systems that may include automotive, banking, defence, energy, financial, government, and transport.

What you will learn

You will gain the technical knowledge and design skills needed to design, implement, and evaluate solutions to complex problems.

You will also develop skills in communication skills and management practices, design and innovation, project management, and commercialisation and entrepreneurship.

Career options

You can work in any large organisation across industry sectors including medical, transport, aviation, defence, telecommunications, banking and finance, tertiary research and development as a:

  • Software Engineer
  • Chief Technology Officer
  • Development Manager
  • DevOps Engineer
  • Software Architect
  • System Designer
  • Chief Architect
  • Applications Developer
  • Cyber Security Analyst

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Acknowledgement of Country

UTS acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Boorooberongal people of the Dharug Nation, the Bidiagal people and the Gamaygal people, upon whose ancestral lands our university stands. We would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present, acknowledging them as the traditional custodians of knowledge for these lands.