What will I learn?

Computer information and control systems have become increasingly embedded into the very fabric of human society. They control our clocks, washing machines, motor vehicles, traffic lights, the electric power to our homes, and the essential processes of our production economy.These computer systems are complex and can no longer be thought of as standalone entities. They are typically components of much larger, complex systems involving hardware, software, people, and all the unpredictable events in the natural world. So it is essential that those building these complex systems be equipped with advanced techniques not taught in ordinary computer programming courses.

Which department am I in?

Division of Sciences

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

NZ$41,197.00 (20,73,431) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

Expected April 2025

More details

Start date

February 2025

Venue

Dunedin Campus

University of Otago Clocktower Building,

362 Leith Street,

DUNEDIN,

North Dunedin,

9016, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

Students from a range of backgrounds are welcome to study for Otagos Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering. There is some flexibility in entry requirements, but Year 13 mathematics is recommended. Experience or familiarity with computing also helps, but it is not essential.

English language requirements

IELTS (Academic module) (including IELTS Online) - Overall score of 6.0, no individual band below 5.5.
TOEFL iBT - Overall score of 80 and a writing score of 20.
C1 Advanced (previously Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)) or C2 Proficiency (previously Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE)) - Overall score of 169 (with no individual band below 162)
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic - Overall score of 50 with no communicative skills score below 42.
LanguageCert - International ESOL: C1 Expert (LRWS) with a pass overall and no less than a pass in each skill
NZCEL - NZCEL 4 Academic endorsement
English New Zealand's Accredited Pathway Assessment - Assessment Level 2 (with no skill lower than Level 1)
APIEL Advanced Placement International English Language Examination - Grade 3 or higher