Bachelor of Software Engineering (Digital Engineering)

Your first year builds a solid foundation in digital engineering through practical, collaborative project work. All courses are compulsory.

Foundations of Computing and Digital Systems – Explore the core concepts of computing, digital technologies and system architecture that underpin modern software development.

Digital Business Systems and User Experience – Discover how technology supports organisations while learning to design intuitive, user-focused digital experiences.

Programming and Problem Solving Fundamentals – Develop coding skills and computational thinking to build reliable software applications and solve technical challenges.

Professional Practice and Collaborative IT Environments – Build essential communication, teamwork and project management skills used in professional software development environments.

Programming – Advance your programming capability by developing larger applications using industry-standard coding practices and software development techniques.

Prototyping – Learn to rapidly design, prototype and validate digital products through iterative design and user feedback.

Introduction to Computer Networks – Gain an understanding of networking concepts, infrastructure and connectivity that support modern digital systems.

Database Management Systems – Learn how to design, build and manage databases that securely store, organise and retrieve information for real-world applications.

Expand your technical expertise across some of today's fastest-growing areas of technology. You'll apply your skills through practical projects while exploring artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, cloud computing, mobile development, data science and game development. All courses are compulsory.

Cybersecurity and Cryptography – Learn how to identify security threats and protect digital systems using modern cybersecurity principles and encryption techniques.

Introduction to Data Science – Explore data analysis, visualisation and statistical methods to uncover insights and support informed decision-making.

Game Development I – Design and build interactive digital experiences while learning the foundations of game programming and development.

Information Systems Analysis and Design – Analyse business requirements and design effective digital solutions that address organisational needs.

Business Intelligence – Transform complex data into meaningful insights through reporting, analytics and data visualisation tools.

Cloud Computing Fundamentals – Develop practical skills in cloud platforms, deployment models and scalable infrastructure used by modern organisations.

Android Application Development – Design and build mobile applications using current Android development frameworks and best practices.

Web Development with AI – Create responsive web applications while exploring how AI-powered tools can accelerate modern software development.

Bring together everything you've learned through advanced digital engineering topics and a major industry-focused capstone project that prepares you for professional practice. All courses are compulsory.

Game Development II – Build more sophisticated interactive applications while refining advanced programming, optimisation and user experience skills.

Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence – Apply machine learning models and AI techniques to develop intelligent solutions for real-world challenges.

Cloud Application Development – Design, develop and deploy secure, scalable cloud-native applications using modern development practices.

Full-Stack Development with .NET Cloud-native – Build enterprise-grade applications across front-end, back-end and cloud technologies using the .NET ecosystem.

Capstone Project – Complete a major industry-focused project that showcases your technical, analytical and professional skills while solving a real-world digital engineering challenge.

• Do what you love and build a career doing it.

• Gain hands-on experience through Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) and industry-engaged projects.

• Learn the latest technologies, including AI.

Software:

Unity, Unreal, C# programming, Android Studio, mobile apps, ARCore, ARToolKit

Domestic students

• Tuition Fees:

  • First year: $11,319 - First Year Free* for a limited time

  • Second year: $11,321

  • Third year: $11,324

• Student Services Levy:

  • On-Campus: $350 per year

  • Online Only: $175 per year

* Apply for the Creative Pathfinder Scholarship to study your first year free.

**Fees Free Study

Find out more here or visit the government Fees Free Website to check if you're eligible for Final Year Fees Free study.

International students

• Tuition Fees: $26,000/year (NZD)

  • Total: $78,000

• Course Related Costs: $2,000/year (NZD)

  • Total: $6,000

For more information, click here to download the international course costs PDF.

Please note fees are subject to change.

Domestic Students

All applicants must be 16 years or older and must attend an interview to determine eligibility for admission from the below criteria;

General Admission

NCEA University Entrance (UE), or equivalent CIE/IB grades, OR equivalent qualification from an overseas secondary school or tertiary institution.

All applicants will be required to demonstrate ability in art and design, mathematics and/or computing/digital technologies.

Discretionary Admission

Applicants who do not meet General Admission requirements and are at least 16 (and under 20) may apply for Discretionary Admission by demonstrating significant level of achievement in Year 12, OR completion of a relevant foundation programme or tertiary qualification. All portfolios should show significant art and design skills and experience.

Special Admission

If applicants do not meet General Admission requirements and are over 20, New Zealand citizens or permanent residents, and have relevant experience and skills, they may apply for Special Admission by submitting a professional portfolio and/or documented industry experience.

International applicants need to be at least 18 years old. If an applicant's first language is not English, they must demonstrate English language proficiency at the level of IELTS (Academic) 6.0.

Prepare for careers across companies, businesses, or your own business including:

• Software Engineer

• Full-Stack Developer

• Cloud Engineer

• Data Engineer

• AI Engineer

• Cybersecurity Analyst

• Application Security Engineer

• QA Engineer

• Mobile App Developer

• Game Developer