Bachelor of Software Engineering (Hons)

Software systems are the backbone of modern businesses, requiring both complexity and adaptability to thrive in dynamic environments. This programme equips students with the expertise to analyse user requirements, model, design, and develop large-scale, robust software systems. As Software Engineering specialists, graduates will play a crucial role in addressing the growing demand for reliable software solutions across various industries, including safety-critical and mission-critical applications.

Combining technical knowledge with hands-on experience, students will gain proficiency in architecture design, software development, project management, testing, and maintenance. A three-month internship provides real-world exposure, bridging the gap between theory and industry practice. Additionally, the programme includes the Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) professional certification, fully accredited by the Malaysian Software Testing Board (MSTB), enhancing graduates' expertise in Software Quality Assurance and testing. Upon successful completion, students will receive dual certification from Sunway University and Lancaster University, giving them a competitive edge in the global job market.

STPM

• Average C or GP 2.00 (minimum 2 Principals)

A-Level

• Minimum 12 points (Minimum Grade D in at least 2 subjects)
• Note: For A-Level points calculation
  • A = 10 points
  • B = 8 points
  • C = 6 points
  • D = 4 points
  • E = 2 points

Australian Matriculation

• ATAR 60

Canadian Matriculation

• 60%

Monash University Foundation Year

• 60%

Sunway Foundation in Arts

• CGPA 2.3

Sunway Foundation in Science Technology

• CGPA 2.3

Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)

• Maximum 26 points from 5 subjects (all Grade Bs including Advanced Mathematics)

International Baccalaureate (IB)

• Completed with minimum 25 points (excluding bonus points)

Sunway Diploma

• CGPA 2.50 or equivalent 
• (Students entering Software Engineering from a diploma qualification must come from a diploma related to Science and Technology)

* Students may obtain advanced standing if credit transfer requirements are met.

Other Qualifications

• Any other equivalent qualifications. An applicant with no standard qualification will be considered on a case-by-case basis

APEL.A

• An APEL.A Certificate (APEL T-6) (Recognition of Prior Learning) 

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Specific Requirements

Credit in Additional Mathematics at SPM or its equivalent.

Graduates from Foundation/Matriculation programmes without a credit in Additional Mathematics subject at SPM level to enrol and pass a Mathematics Enhancement subject offered by the programme; and credit in Mathematics and one subject from either Science, Technology or Engineering discipline at SPM level.

Note: Above requirements can be excluded if the Foundation/Matriculation programmes offered a Mathematics subject and the achievements are equivalent/higher than a requirement of a credit in Additional Mathematics at SPM level.

Additional Requirements for Certain International Students

International students from certain countries that want to take some Sunway University degree programmes (for example programmes in partnership with Lancaster University) will need to take and pass our online six-month International Preparatory Programme (IPP) to be eligible to enrol on a Sunway degree programme that also leads to a degree certificate awarded by Sunway’s partner institution. Students are required to pass all the subjects with a grade C or above to progress to the degree.

English Language Requirements

• IELTS or equivalent 6.0
• MUET Band 4
• SPM English B+
• UEC English B4
• O-Level English (1119) Credit
• Sunway Intensive English Programme (IEP) Pass Level 4 with minimum 65%
• ESL/English Satisfactory level in Pre-University programmes, where the medium of instruction is English

Year 1

• Computer Mathematics
• Computer Organisation
• Database Fundamentals
• English for Computer Technology Studies
• Networking Principles
• Object-Oriented Programming Fundamentals
• Operating System Fundamentals
• Programming Principles
• Web Fundamentals

Year 2

• Communication Skills
• Entrepreneurial Mindset & Skills
• Free Electives (Choose 3)
• Project Management
• Requirement Engineering
• Software Engineering
• Discipline Electives (Choose 2)

Discipline Electives for Year 2 (Choose 2)

Note: These are just some of the electives

Software Development

• Object-Oriented Programming

Networking & Security

• Data Communication
• Network Security

Software Solutions and Design

• Database Management Systems
• Data Structure and Algorithms
• Digital Image Processing

Year 3

• Capstone Project 1 & 2
• Computer Security
• Internship
• Software Architecture and Design Patterns
• Software Evolution and Maintenance
• Software Processes
• Software Testing
• Discipline Electives (Choose 3)

Discipline Electives for Year 3 (Choose 3)

Software Development

• Code Camp
• Concurrent Programming
• Human Computer Interaction

Networking and Security

• Advanced Network Security
• Computer Networks

Software Solutions and Design

• Cloud Computing
• Database Engineering

Artificial Intelligence

• Artificial Intelligence
• Computer Vision

Mobile App Development

• Mobile Application Development

Free Electives

• Digital Economy
• Principles of Entrepreneurship
• Startup Foundry

Additional MOHE compulsory General Studies subjects

For Local Students

• Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
• Bahasa Kebangsaan A (applicable to students who did not sit for SPM or did not obtain a Credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu)/ Critical Thinking
• Community Service for Planetary Health
• Integrity & Anti-Corruption
• Philosophy and Current Issues

For International Students

• Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
• Community Service for Planetary Health
• Critical Thinking
• Integrity & Anti-Corruption
• Malay Language for Communication 2