Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Software Engineering

Program Overview

Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Software Engineering

Course Details

• Full Time
• Duration: 3 years
• Intake Date: 17 July 2025, 29 September 2025, 25 November 2025
• Awarding Body: APU, Malaysia

Why choose APU?

• Malaysia’s Premier Digital Tech University
• 5-Star Excellence Rating (SETARA)
• 100% Employability Rate
• Ranked No.16 for International Students in the World
• More than 80,000 Graduates & Alumni

Dual Degree

• APU-DMU Dual Degree Programme
• Students who are under Bachelor’s Degree Programme will have the option to opt-in for the APU-DMU Dual Degree Scheme.
• Under this Scheme, students will receive 2 Degree Certificates & Transcripts upon graduation: 1 from Asia Pacific University (APU), Malaysia and 1 from De Montfort University (DMU), UK.

Admission Requirements

• General Requirements
  • Direct Entry to Level 1 of the Degree
    • STPM: 2 Passes in STPM in Science stream with minimum Grade C (GPA 2.0) in Mathematics and one Science or ICT Subject.
    • A-Level: 2 Passes (Grade A-D) in A-Level in Science stream with a Pass in Mathematics and one Science or ICT subject.
    • UEC: 5 Grade B Passes in UEC in Science Stream in any subject including Mathematics and one Science or ICT subject.
    • Matriculation/ Foundation: A pass in Matriculation or Foundation studies with minimum CGPA of 2.0 with a Credit in Additional Mathematics at SPM/IGCSE/O-Level or its equivalent.
  • Direct Entry to Level 2 of the Degree
    • ICT Related Diplomas: Diploma in Computing fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50.
    • Any Diploma in Science and Technology with a minimum CGPA of 2.75.

English Requirements

• International Students
  • IELTS: 5.0
  • TOEFL IBT: 40
  • Pearson (PTE): 47
  • MUET: Band 3.5

Programme Outline

• Degree Level 1
  • Familiarity with the tools and rigorous methodologies used to develop mission-critical and safety-critical software systems.
  • The ability to critically evaluate design paradigms, languages, algorithms, and techniques used to develop large-scale and complex software systems.
  • A deep appreciation of the importance of software architecture, testing, documentation, and maintainability.
  • Common Modules
    • Introduction to Networking
    • Systems Software and Computing Concepts
    • Introduction to Databases
    • Python Programming
    • Systems Analysis and Design
    • Integrated Computer Systems
    • Fundamental of Entrepreneurship
  • Specialised Modules
    • Digital Thinking and Innovation
    • Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming
    • Mathematical Concepts for Computing
  • Elective Modules (Choose 1)
    • Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
    • Fundamentals of Web Design & Development
• Degree Level 2
  • A broader range of skills will be learnt, in which students will gain a better understanding of design paradigms, languages, and algorithms used for developing large-scale and complex software systems.
  • They will gain solid understanding of software lifecycle, and methodologies for specification, design, development, testing, evaluation, analysis and maintenance of software systems.
  • Common Modules
    • Innovation Process
    • Research Methods for Computing and Technology
  • Specialised Modules
    • Programming for Data Analysis
    • System Development Methods
    • Object Oriented Development with Java
    • Requirements Engineering
    • Enterprise Systems
    • Data Structures
    • Software Testing
    • Software Architecture
    • Design Methods
  • Elective Modules (Choose 1)
    • Concurrent Programming
    • Further Web Design & Development
    • Mobile App Engineering
• Internship (16 Weeks)
  • Students will undertake an Internship/Industrial Training for a minimum period of 16 weeks to prepare them for a smooth transition from the classroom to the working environment.
• Degree Level 3
  • Students will make use of their previous studies and industrial experience to extend their familiarity in the field of software engineering and to refine their personal and professional development.
  • Students will move further into system design methods that help them improve on software design, organisation and maintainability to produce concise and powerful software applications.
  • A final year project requires them to investigate and develop a solution for a real-world problem - they will demonstrate their ability to combine technical knowledge, critical thinking and analytical skills to produce a personal achievement portfolio.
  • Common Modules
    • Venture Building
    • Development and Operations
  • Specialised Modules
    • Investigations in Software Engineering
    • Project Management
    • Design Patterns
    • Software Quality Engineering
    • User Experience
    • Project in Software Engineering
    • Designing and Developing Applications on Cloud
  • Elective Modules (Choose 2)
    • Distributed Computer Systems
    • Enterprise Programming for Distributed Applications
    • Blockchain Development
    • Advanced Database Systems
    • Optimisation and Deep Learning

MQA Compulsory Subjects

• Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation (M’sian Students)
• Malay Communication Language (Int’l Students)
• Philosophy and Current Issues
• Workplace Professional Skills
• Integrity and Anti-corruption
• Co-Curriculum

Computing & Technology

• Collaborative Industrial Partners
  • Industry-academia collaboration is a strategic necessity to ensure the quality and relevance of our programmes.
  • Through our Industry-Academia Collaboration (IAC) model, we design programmes in collaboration with inputs from the industry, that are also aligned with the government’s initiatives to address the shortage of skilled talents.

Facilities

• The APU Centre Point & Atrium serves as a melting pot of cultures from all over the world.
• Here, cultural activities are organised regularly at the campus, fostering long-lasting intercultural relationships among APU students, who come from over 130 countries.

Career Path

• Software Engineer
• Systems Analyst
• Project Manager
• Software Consultant
• Programmer
• Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
• Application Engineer
• Software Test Engineer
• Software Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist
• R&D Specialist
• Software Architect
• Systems Integration Engineer
• Senior Technical Lead
• Product Manager
• Solutions Architect
• Development Manager
• Senior System Designer

Fees & Certification

• Malaysian: RM32,900 (Year 1), RM34,000 (Year 2), RM35,300 (Year 3), Total: RM102,200
• International: RM33,600 (Year 1), RM34,800 (Year 2), RM36,200 (Year 3), Total: RM104,600
• MQA Cert: Programme code: (R2/0612/6/0013)(04/26)(MQA/FA0366)