Bachelor of Software Engineering (Hons)
Sunway College Johor Bahru · Bandar Sunway, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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Software systems are described as the cornerstone of modern businesses, and this programme is designed to equip students with knowledge and understanding of user requirements for analysing, modelling, designing, and developing large-scale software systems that are reliable and robust.
The degree also includes practical coverage of architecture design, software development, software processes, software project management, software testing, and software maintenance, with a three-month internship built into the programme and a Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) certification incorporated within the curriculum.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Build core programming and systems foundations with Programming Principles and Object-Oriented Programming Fundamentals.
- Learn computer foundations including Computer Mathematics, Computer Organisation, and Operating System Fundamentals.
- Study essential technical areas such as Database Fundamentals, Networking Principles, and Web Fundamentals.
- Develop early software engineering capability through the Software Engineering module.
- Advance into core software engineering and applied computing with Requirement Engineering, Project Management, and Data Structure & Algorithms.
- Strengthen intelligence and decision capability through the Artificial Intelligence module.
- Build career-ready preparation via Essentials of Employability.
- Choose Free Electives (Choose 3) and Discipline Electives (Choose 2) from the Year 2 lists, including tracks such as Software Development and Networking & Security.
- Complete major Capstone Project 1 & 2 to consolidate your software engineering learning.
- Deepen technical specialisation with Computer Security, Software Testing, Software Processes, and Software Evolution and Maintenance.
- Focus on design and architecture with Software Architecture and Design Patterns.
- Choose Discipline Electives (Choose 3) for Year 3 and complete the Internship as part of the program.
Curriculum
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Compulsory modules | AI Foundation and Applications | 5 | 50 |
| Computer Mathematics | 5 | |||
| Computer Organisation | 5 | |||
| Database Fundamentals | 5 | |||
| Networking Principles | 5 | |||
| Object-Oriented Programming Fundamentals | 5 | |||
| Operating System Fundamentals | 5 | |||
| Programming Principles | 5 | |||
| Software Engineering | 5 | |||
| Web Fundamentals | 5 | |||
| Year 2 | Core modules, with free electives and discipline electives | Artificial Intelligence | 5 | 50 |
| Data Structure & Algorithms | 5 | |||
| Essentials of Employability | 5 | |||
| Project Management | 5 | |||
| Requirement Engineering | 5 | |||
| Free Electives (Choose 3) | 15 | |||
| Discipline Electives (Choose 2) | 10 | |||
| Year 3 | Capstone sequence, security and testing modules, electives, and internship | Capstone Project 1 & 2 | 10 | 54 |
| Computer Security | 5 | |||
| Software Architecture and Design Patterns | 5 | |||
| Software Evolution and Maintenance | 5 | |||
| Software Processes | 5 | |||
| Software Testing | 5 | |||
| Discipline Electives (Choose 3) | 15 | |||
| Internship | 4 | |||
| Total | 124 credit hours | |||
Career outcomes
- You graduate with skills aligned to software engineering roles such as Software Engineer, Software Architect, System Designer, and Software Quality Assurance Officer.
- The program includes practical coverage of software testing, software processes, and software maintenance, helping you step into Software Tester and QA roles with job-ready fundamentals.
- You also build capability for requirement-focused careers, including Requirement Engineer and IT analyst pathways, through modules like Requirement Engineering and Essentials of Employability.
- Your learning culminates in Capstone Project 1 & 2 and a three-month Internship, so you gain real-world experience you can discuss in interviews and applications.
- You develop production-ready software engineering competence across architecture design, development, project management, and maintenance, supporting a wider range of industry opportunities.
Employability rate
For software engineering graduates in Malaysia, an estimated employability rate is around 80% and an estimated unemployment rate is around 20%, reflecting steady hiring demand for software developers, QA roles, and IT analysts.
Together, this indicates a generally stable outlook when you graduate with portfolio-ready skills from the program’s capstone and internship components.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| International pre-university qualifications | International students are considered on recognised pre-university routes such as STPM, A-Level, Australian Matriculation, Canadian Matriculation, Monash University Foundation Year, Sunway Foundation in Arts, Sunway Foundation in Science Technology, and IB (as listed under entry requirements for international students). Applicants must also meet the programme-specific subject requirement for Additional Mathematics (or its equivalent) where applicable. |
| Minimum grades for international applicants | Minimum academic thresholds for each listed international qualification route are published on the programme entry requirements page (for example, minimum A-Level points and STPM averages). Applicants with other qualifications are considered on a case-to-case basis, as stated by the university. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science & IT |
Language requirements
For international applicants, Sunway University requires an English language qualification or an equivalent alternative as stated in the programme entry requirements. The university also provides an English language exemption for applicants from countries where English is the official language, or who have academic qualifications where English is the full medium of instruction.
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💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | MYR 41000 / total program | Estimated Annual Course Fee (Year 2026) for international students: RM41,000. |
Proof of financial resources
International applicants must demonstrate financial capability for tuition and living costs. Sunway University’s international admissions process also requires payment of enrolment and student pass/visa processing fees after eligibility confirmation.
- Proof of funds is required as part of the Malaysian student pass process when submitting documents through EMGS (Education Malaysia Global Services).
- Budget for Sunway University enrolment and student pass/visa processing fees as published in the international application procedures.
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | January - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A |
| Semester begins | N/A |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | January - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | January - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Eligibility check for international applicants
Review the programme details and entry requirements listed by Sunway University before you apply. Sunway University asks international applicants to email the university to confirm eligibility before submitting their application. Make sure your intended commencement date and your qualification route match the international entry requirements for this bachelor programme.
Submit the international student application form and required documents
Complete and submit the International Student Application Form during the application window. Attach the required documents listed by Sunway University, including certified true copies of your academic qualifications and English language evidence (if applicable). The international admissions process states that incomplete applications cannot be processed.
Pay initial fees after eligibility confirmation
After your eligibility is confirmed, proceed with the published payments in the international application procedures. Sunway University publishes an enrolment fee and a student pass/visa processing fee payable to EMGS as part of the next steps. Keep your payment timing in mind because Student Pass processing uses the complete application and payment process.
Receive offer letter and complete acceptance for Student Pass processing
Successful applicants receive offer letters via email within the stated processing timeline. Accept the offer as detailed in the Letter of Offer and sign/return the acceptance to the International Office. After Sunway receives the signed acceptance and all required documents and payments, it applies for the Malaysian Student Pass and later issues the student visa approval letter.