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The University of Queensland (UQ)

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Master of Software Engineering (Professional)

  • Masters (Coursework)

Attain specialist knowledge and technical skills in software engineering to transform the way we live and work.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 years full-time
Course Code
5747, 108884F
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
International Fees
$51,200 per year / $102,400 total

About this course

Attain specialist knowledge and technical skills in software engineering to transform the way we live and work.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

To be eligible for entry, you'll need:

  • a 4-year bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline (see below), or
  • a 4-year bachelor's degree in engineering (or equivalent) which includes all of the relevant discipline content (see below), or
  • to have successfully completed 3 years of study towards an approved qualification at an overseas partner institution, with a formal pathway to the Master of Software Engineering (Professional).

You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification
  • a 4-year bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline (see below), or
  • a 4-year bachelor's degree in engineering (or equivalent) which includes all of the relevant discipline content (see below), or
  • to have successfully completed 3 years of study towards an approved qualification at an overseas partner institution, with a formal pathway to the Master of Software Engineering (Professional).

You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification
Relevant disciplines for previous qualifications

Relevant disciplines include software engineering, computer science engineering and computer engineering.

If your bachelor's degree in engineering was not awarded in these disciplines, you must have successfully completed all of the following discipline content in your tertiary studies:

  • Data structures and algorithms
  • Minimum 2 programming courses
  • Introduction to software engineering
  • And at least 3 from:
  • computer organisation or computer architecture or computer systems
  • computer networks or communication networks
  • operating systems
  • databases or information systems
  • probability and statistics and discrete mathematics
  • software design or software architecture or software modelling
GPA equivalent

Select where you studied and your qualification to see the GPA equivalent you need to be considered for this program.

Use the GPA equivalent as a guide. When you apply, we'll calculate your GPA using the UQ grading scale. Any failing grades will be included. Entry requirements are subject to change.

Equivalent subjects
SubjectQualification equivalent
English language requirements

IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.

PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.

BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.

CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.

OET is not accepted.

There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.

Learn how to meet the English language requirements

Inherent requirements

To complete this degree, you have to meet its inherent requirements by demonstrating essential skills and attributes. Read the inherent requirements before you apply.

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Student visas

International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Master of Software Engineering (Professional) are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).

There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.

Learn more about student visas

Need help meeting the entry requirements?

We can help you meet the academic or English language requirements for your preferred program.

If you haven't completed the prerequisites, we can help.

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Study locations

St Lucia

What you will learn

  • Develop your ability to understand, manage and deliver complex professional projects.
  • You'll undertake a research project as part of this program.
  • Professional accreditation has been sought through Engineers Australia.

Career pathways

Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Software engineer
  • Information security analyst
  • Multimedia specialist
  • Software developer
  • Network and systems engineer
  • Information systems designer