Detailed Program Facts

Application Fee

  Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

 CAD 39,400 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in University of South Australia - Mawson Lakes Campus

  CAD 29,710 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

• IELTS
  • Minimum Overall Score - 6.0  Minimum Reading - 6.0  Minimum Writing - 6.0  
• PTE
  • Minimum Overall Score - 50.0  Minimum Reading - 50.0  Minimum Writing - 50.0  

• Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.

• Minimum CGPA Required: 65.00 %

Additional Information

Career Opportunities

Skills in software and applications programming are expected to be in particularly high demand, with an additional 65,000 workers needed between 2020 and 2026¹.

There are strong employment prospects for software engineers. Graduates of this degree may wish to consider the following career options:

• Software Engineer: employing software engineering principles and techniques to produce large quality software solutions; leading software development; researching, analysing, designing, developing and testing business appropriate solutions; collaborating with other teams to develop solutions meeting business needs for functionality, performance, scalability and reliability.
• Software and Applications Programmer: working in a diverse range of programming roles designing, coding, testing and debugging software applications; interpreting customer requirements; working with a team to research, design, and implement a software solution; working with others to extend existing software functionality; producing standalone software solutions for a client.
• Agile Developer: leads or works in an agile team developing quality software artefacts in a diverse range of contexts.
• Web Developer: designing, developing, testing and debugging dynamic websites in order to meet client requirements.
• UX Designer: contributing to the entire software development process to ensure a seamless user experience; designing user interfaces and interactions of software applications, websites and mobile devices to ensure an enjoyable user experience.
• Full Stack Developer: working across the full stack of front-end and back-end technology (tools, languages and frameworks) to design, develop, test and debug software solutions on a variety of devices to meet client requirements.

Career progression may see you take on roles such as:

• Software Architect
• IT Project Lead
• Senior Software Engineer / Analyst / Developer
• SCRUM Master
• Project Manager

Scholarships

Vice Chancellor’S International Excellence Scholarship

We are pleased to advise that students can apply for our prestigious Vice Chancellor’s International Excellence Scholarships, for First Semester 2025 from Monday 16th September 2024.

• Recipients receive a 50% reduction in their student contributions (tuition fees) for up to four years of full-time study
• Students who meet the eligibility criteria are invited to complete a Scholarship application form and include this with their UniSA application
• Eligible students who have not provided a completed Scholarship application will be invited to apply at the point of University entry assessment (assuming scholarship places are still available)

Scholarship Criteria:

• Be a prospective international student
• Be eligible to study in Australia
• Not have accepted any other UniSA scholarship or bursary
• Have achieved the UniSA equivalent of a High Distinction average in previous studies
• Meet the minimum English language entry requirements for the program applied into
• Meet normal program admission requirements for the program applied into

International Merit Scholarship

Recipients will receive a 15% reduction in their student contributions (tuition fees) for the duration of their chosen degree

Vice Chancellor’S International Excellence Scholarship
Receive a 50% reduction in your student contributions (tuition fees) for the duration of your degree.

International Merit Scholarship
Receive a 15% reduction in your student contributions (tuition fees) for the duration of your degree. For more scholarships and to view full scholarship conditions, please visit.

Students who have completed their studies in Australia can apply for a Post Study Work Permit or a Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) to continue working in Australia post the completion of their study programs. As an international student, one can apply for the visa but not later than six months after completing your course. But to be eligible, you must meet the Australian Study Requirements, which include a minimum of 16 months of stay in Australia and a completing 92 weeks of a course registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).

The professions which are the highest in demand in Australia are Cabin Crew members, Chefs, Account Managers, Teachers, Architects, Interior Designers, Engineers, and Marketers.