Overview
Software systems have become the cornerstone of all modern businesses. These systems are often complex yet must be robust and adaptable. This programme will equip you with the knowledge and understanding of user requirements in analysing, modelling, designing, and developing large-scale software systems that are reliable and robust. Such Software Engineering (SE) specialists will be able to respond to the ever growing impact of large-scale software systems in a wide range of situations, as well as to the increased importance in safety-critical and mission-critical applications.
With the technical content gained as well as the practical aspects of architecture design, software development, software processes, software project management, software testing and software maintenance issues, you will be prepared to meet challenges of the industry and have the competency to develop new and innovative solutions. The three-month internship incorporated into the programme, will provide you with the opportunity to apply theories in practice and prepare you to enter the workforce.
This programme includes the Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) professional certification which incorporates software testing components within the curriculum of this degree programme. The CTFL is a globally accredited software testing professional certification fully accredited by the Malaysian Software Testing Board (MSTB), the national body representing the industry interests in promoting Software Quality Assurance (SQA) and software testing as core competencies in the development of software-dependent quality products and services. This industry-linked certificate will be an added advantage for the students, making them highly employable graduates.
On successful completion of the programme, graduates will also be awarded a degree from Lancaster University. They will be awarded two certificates, making them graduates of both Sunway University and Lancaster University.

- Enterprise distributed application developer
- Game Developer
- IT analyst
- Mobile App Developer
- Requirement engineer
- Software Architect
- Software Engineer
- Software quality assurance officer
- Software tester
- System Designer
Programme Structure
Year 1
Year 2
Free Electives I, II & III (Choose any 3 in Year 2)
Note: These are just some of the electives
Discipline Elective I (Choose any 1 in Year 2)
Year 3
Discipline Elective II (Choose any 1 in Year 3)
Discipline Elective III (Choose any 1 in Year 3)
Additional MOHE compulsory General Studies subjects
- Entrepreneurial Mindset and Skills
- Sustainable Development in Malaysia
- Community Service for Planetary Health
For Local Student
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
- Philosophy and Current Issues
- Bahasa Kebangsaan A (applicable to students who did not sit for SPM or did not obtain a Credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu)
For International Student
- Malay Language for Communication 2
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation

Entry Requirements
STPM
Average C+ or CGPA 2.33 (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 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-to-case basis
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 grade C or above to progress to the degree.
English Language Requirements
- IELTS or equivalent 6.0
- MUET Band 4
- SPM English B3 or 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
Scholarships and Financial Aid
For more information about the scholarships and financial aid, please visit the SEG Scholarships website.

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