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BInfoTech - Software Engineering Specialisation

(only available to candidates with UAC code 754115 offer)

Year 1
CSCI111 Computer Science IA
CSCI121 Computer Science IB
MATH122 Probability and Logic
CSCI101 Introduction to Information Technology A
CSCI102 Introduction to Information Technology B
ECTE196 Internet Technology I


Plus 12 credit points at 100-level from the additional subjects list or second specialisation subjects.
NB CSCI101 is not required for students holding NSW HSC 3 unit Computing Studies or 2 unit Computing Studies (60/100 or better) or equivalent. In this case you must replace it with another 6cp subject from the additional subject list.



Year 2
CSCI204 Programming: The C Family and Unix
CSCI205 Development Methods & Tools
CSCI235 Databases
CSCI213 JAVA Programming and the Internet
IACT201 Information Technology and Citizens' Rights
IACT202 The Structure and Organisation of Telecommunications


Plus 12 credit points from the additional subjects list at 200-level.


Year 3
CSCI311 Software Process Management
CSCI321 Project
CSCI325 Software Engineering Formal Methods
IACT301 Information and Communication Security Issues
IACT302 Corporate Network Planning

Plus 12 credit points from the additional subjects list at 200-level or 300-level

Year 4 (Non-Honours)
At least 42 credit points of IACT400 level subjects which must include two subjects chosen from CSCI425, CSCI450 or IACT402.
If only 42 credit points of IACT400 level subjects are taken, then the extra 6 credit points must be taken from the list of additional subjects in accordance with course requirements.

Year 4 Honours
To be eligible for honours, candidates must satisfactorily complete IACT450 and IACT441 and at least 18 credit points of IACT400 level subjects which must include two subjects chosen from CSCI425, CSCI450 or IACT402. If only 42 credit points of IACT400 level subjects are taken, then the extra 6 credit points must be taken from the list of additional subjects in accordance with course requirements.

Entry to IACT441 will be based on overall academic performance, a written proposal, a weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 67.5 and approval from the Head of School. A grade of 75% or better in IACT441 is required for entry to IACT450. Students should refer to the University Course Rules for calculations of WAMs.