Software engineers focus on analysing a client’s needs. They design the best software architecture solution, coordinate the implementation, integration and testing of software and document and provide long-term maintenance. Software engineering is behind much of the everyday technology we take for granted - from our ipads, computer software and mobile phones through to digital televisions, computer games and online banking. What you will study Build critical technical and engineering skills through courses in: algorithmics computer engineering database management systems discrete mathematics enterprise software architectures formal languages and automata internet communication network and distributed computing operating systems programming languages and paradigms software architecture and quality management software development web engineering Career opportunities Software engineers play a vital role in a wide range of industries, as well as in government and commerce. They may work in: mining and manufacturing banking and finance defence and security aerospace power generation and distribution computer games and other entertainment-related industries Average starting salaries for engineers are great – more than $80,000 per annum. Software engineering is flexible and diverse. You may prefer hands-on fieldwork, design and development, or a leadership role managing people and projects. Typical positions include: internet and web engineer telecommunications engineer software development manager control systems engineer product manager applications software developer