Qualifications, leading Universities and Employment
Although this area of work is open to all high school graduates, a degree in a computer- or technology-related discipline may improve your chances for employment. Examples of suitable degrees include:
- computer science
- mathematics
- physics
- business management or business studies
Work experience is considered a substantial advantage in this industry; in fact there are many software engineers that become successful in the industry solely through through a combination of experience and self teaching.
Leading universities in Australia for this discipline include University of Technology, Sydney, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, Queensland University of Technology, Curtin University of Technology and University of South Australia. All have enter scores of 70+.
The entry criteria for tertiary institiutions differs from year to year. The above comments are a guide only. To gain specific entry criteria either contact the relevant university or use Hobson's The Good University Guide.
Relevant Universities Colleges & TAFE
Careernav have trolled through all the universities, specialist colleges and TAFE’s across the nation to identify those courses we consider relevant to this career. We have only focussed on the core single degree and its full time period. We acknowledge many combination degrees are available and different students combine different degrees. Course names also differ by university and we have grouped like courses together. We may have missed the odd course being offered, so we recommend for a more detailed guide check with the universities direct or one of the university course guide books such as Hobson’s. Please note Careernav are totally impartial and do not recommend one tertiary institution over another. To view the A to Z of tertiary institutions that offer relevant courses for this career.
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Stuart Manners
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