The Master of Software Engineering (Professional) provides you with a comprehensive and in-depth knowledge of software systems and applications.
As our society becomes increasingly reliant on technology, there is great demand for skilled professionals to create the necessary software and information systems to innovate new solutions and improvements to the way we live and work.
As an accredited software engineer you’ll have the opportunity to work in the areas of software design, development and advancement, throughout many diverse roles and industries.
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To be eligible for entry, you'll need:
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:
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.
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