Master of Software Engineering
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Overview
Master of Software Engineering
The Master of Software Engineering at UC will develop your advanced knowledge of software engineering so you can design, implement, and validate software intensive systems across industries.
Through the study of contemporary practice you will gain specialised, research‑informed, industry‑relevant skills in the architecture, security, design, and processing of software engineering.
Master of Software Engineering
- Examine advanced software engineering, web architectures, and industry relevant artificial intelligence.
- Experience project based learning that exposes you to emerging technologies and authentic, industry aligned practices.
- Undertake a capstone or research project.
- Complete assignments, labs, case studies, group projects, reports, presentations, and exams.
Master of Software Engineering
- Examine advanced software engineering, web architectures, and industry relevant artificial intelligence.
- Experience project based learning that exposes you to emerging technologies and authentic, industry aligned practices.
- Undertake a capstone or research project.
- Complete assignments, labs, case studies, group projects, reports, presentations, and exams.
Master of Software Engineering
To enrol in the Master of Software Engineering at UC you must provide evidence of work experience or demonstrated leadership in extracurricular activities and have qualified for one of the following with at least a B Grade Point Average:
- Bachelor of Computer Science
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
- Bachelor of Software Engineering
- Postgraduate Certificate of Software Engineering
- Postgraduate Diploma of Software Engineering
- Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Software Engineering
- Or an equivalent qualification from an Aotearoa New Zealand university.
If English is not your first language, you are also required to meet UC's Postgraduate language requirements. See how to provide your English language evidence to UC. If you need help meeting these requirements, or would like to practise your English skills before studying, UC offers English for Academic Purposes (EAP) language programmes.
For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Master of Software Engineering or use the admission requirements checker.
How to apply
You can apply online at myUC.
See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.
Master of Software Engineering
To enrol in the Master of Software Engineering at UC you must provide evidence of work experience or demonstrated leadership in extracurricular activities and have qualified for one of the following with at least a B Grade Point Average:
- Bachelor of Computer Science
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
- Bachelor of Software Engineering
- Postgraduate Certificate of Software Engineering
- Postgraduate Diploma of Software Engineering
- Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Software Engineering
- Or an equivalent qualification from an Aotearoa New Zealand university.
If English is not your first language, you are also required to meet UC's Postgraduate language requirements. See how to provide your English language evidence to UC. If you need help meeting these requirements, or would like to practise your English skills before studying, UC offers English for Academic Purposes (EAP) language programmes.
For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Master of Software Engineering or use the admission requirements checker.
How to apply
You can apply online at myUC.
See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.
Master of Software Engineering
The Master of Software Engineering involves compulsory courses, elective courses, and work experience.
To complete the Master of Software Engineering you must provide evidence of at least 300 hours of relevant work experience in software engineering by passing SENG602 and SENG603.
You must also be credited with 180 points made up of:
- 135 points from compulsory courses
- The remaining 45 points from elective courses
At least 45 of your total points must be from SENG 600-level courses.
For full requirements, see the Regulations for the Master of Software Engineering.
Master of Software Engineering
The Master of Software Engineering involves compulsory courses, elective courses, and work experience.
To complete the Master of Software Engineering you must provide evidence of at least 300 hours of relevant work experience in software engineering by passing SENG602 and SENG603.
You must also be credited with 180 points made up of:
- 135 points from compulsory courses
- The remaining 45 points from elective courses
At least 45 of your total points must be from SENG 600-level courses.
For full requirements, see the Regulations for the Master of Software Engineering.
Master of Software Engineering
You must complete a total of 180 points including:
135 points from the following compulsory courses, with at least 45 of those points from SENG 600-level courses:
- ENGR600 - Māori and Pacific Engagement and Consultation
- SENG404 - Software Requirements and Architecture
- SENG406 - Software Security
- SENG407 - Software Engineering Design and Processes
- SENG408 - Software Dependability
- SENG409 - Web Computing Architectures
- SENG604 - Artificial Intelligence for Software Engineering
- SENG601 - Advanced Software Engineering
- SENG602 - Master of Software Engineering Capstone Project or SENG603 - Master of Software Engineering Research Project
and 45 points from your choice of these elective courses.
Master of Software Engineering
You must complete a total of 180 points including:
135 points from the following compulsory courses, with at least 45 of those points from SENG 600-level courses:
- ENGR600 - Māori and Pacific Engagement and Consultation
- SENG404 - Software Requirements and Architecture
- SENG406 - Software Security
- SENG407 - Software Engineering Design and Processes
- SENG408 - Software Dependability
- SENG409 - Web Computing Architectures
- SENG604 - Artificial Intelligence for Software Engineering
- SENG601 - Advanced Software Engineering
- SENG602 - Master of Software Engineering Capstone Project or SENG603 - Master of Software Engineering Research Project
and 45 points from your choice of these elective courses.
Domestic students
Tuition fee estimate to be confirmed
International students
2027 Special Programme Fee: $60,300 (180 points)
2028 Special Programme Fee: $63,300 (180 points)
Domestic students
Tuition fee estimate to be confirmed
International students
2027 Special Programme Fee: $60,300 (180 points)
2028 Special Programme Fee: $63,300 (180 points)
Graduates of the Master of Software Engineering may apply for Doctoral study (PhD) in Software Engineering/Computer Science.
Graduates of the Master of Software Engineering may apply for Doctoral study (PhD) in Software Engineering/Computer Science.
Master of Software Engineering
Master of Software Engineering graduates will be prepared for advanced roles in software engineering and architecture across public organisations, private companies or in self-employment. You may find employment as a:
- software engineer/architect
- software security engineer
- software quality/verification specialist
- technical lead
- research and innovation engineer.
Master of Software Engineering
Master of Software Engineering graduates will be prepared for advanced roles in software engineering and architecture across public organisations, private companies or in self-employment. You may find employment as a:
- software engineer/architect
- software security engineer
- software quality/verification specialist
- technical lead
- research and innovation engineer.
