Software technology is about: building and using systems for productive and leisure activities, and understanding the principles that underlie such systems. You will focus on algorithms, data structures and the principles of engineering quality software. Information technology areas range from business and management skills, to studies and experience in software or electronic and communication engineering.

For students from overseas, Macquarie uses an international selection rank to determine the minimum eligibility requirement for each undergraduate course. This rank has been converted into equivalent scores for various recognised international high school qualifications and university entrance examinations, including global qualifications like the International Baccalaureate (IB) and GCE A-Levels. All applicants for undergraduate coursework studies at Macquarie University are required to provide evidence of proficiency in English.