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Bachelor of Software Engineering - Creative

Level of Study

Bachelor's Degree

Summary

A computer science degree with a difference

Web and application development, augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) development, game development and emerging technologies are some of the biggest industries worldwide today.

Traditional computer science degrees have focused solely on software engineering, programming and mathematics and skip many of the skills essential in real-world development.

Developed in conjunction with industry, the Bachelor of Software Engineering - Creative, is a transdisciplinary programme bringing computer science, programming, art and design, social science and business knowledge together with project management so students develop the knowledge and skills they need to participate in a real-world team.

Project-based learning

This programme is heavily focused on project-based learning so you graduate with real-world skills. Over 50% of course time is dedicated to tutor-led programming, with an additional 15% orientated around group projects.

Commercially-relevant projects are developed in a studio-like environment and, with a focus on innovation and entrepreneurship, you'll finish your degree ready to carve your own path in a computational job within the creative, business or science sector.

Highlights
  • Concept development
  • Mobile app development with Android, Java and iOS
  • Web app development with HTML, CSS, JS
  • Game development with Unity/Unreal
  • User Experience (UX) design
  • AR and VR development
  • 3D modelling
  • Project management

Entry criteria

Domestic Students

We recognise that this year has been tough for students, especially if you’re moving on from High School. Because of this we are offering Discretionary Admission to students who have missed out on credits, so you don’t need to have University Entrance or NCEA Level 3 to be accepted into this programme. You will need to show you have your literacy and numeracy credits at Level 1, and at least your Level 2 NCEA certificate. A support letter from your school is also beneficial but not essential.  Please speak to our Student Recruitment Advisors for more information

Usually you would need to meet the following criteria:

General Admission

NCEA University Entrance (UE), or equivalent CIE/IB grades, or equivalent qualification from an overseas secondary school or tertiary institution.

Discretionary Admission

Applicants who do not meet General Admission requirements and are at least 16 (and under 20) may apply for Discretionary Admission by demonstrating significant level of achievement in Year 12, or completion of a relevant foundation programme or tertiary qualification.

Special Admission

If applicants do not meet General Admission requirements and are over 20, New Zealand citizens or permanent residents, and have relevant experience and skills, they may apply for Special Admission by submitting a professional portfolio and/or documented industry experience.

International Students

International students need to be at least 18 years old. If an applicant's first language is not English, they must demonstrate English language proficiency at the level of IELTS 6.0.

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