SOFT3888 Software Development Project (University of Sydney): rated 3.0/5 overall across 2 reviews collected on USYD Wall.
SOFT3888 is a University of Sydney course taught by the Faculty of Engineering in Computer Science. This page brings together its handbook details and what USYD students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 软件开发项目
Type: Undergraduate
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Computer Science
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
Level: Undergraduate Level 3
Handbook year: 2026
This unit will provide students an opportunity to apply the knowledge and practice the skills acquired in the prerequisite and qualifying units, in the context of designing and building a substantial software development system in diverse application domains including life sciences. Working in groups for an external client combined with academic supervision, students will need to carry out the full range of activities including requirements capture, analysis and design, co…
SOFT3888 has 2 scored reviews: overall 3.0/5 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 2 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 3.0/5).
On Reddit: "Completing INFO3220 helps but it is not a 'game changer'. The majority of the time will be researching/learning and applying it to the project. I personally think it will be fine. Don't stress too much about it."
On Reddit: "SOFT3888 is messy, i feel you.. Only advanced comp can be with you.."
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Q: Is SOFT3888 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 2 reviews: overall 3.0/5. Only a few reviews so far, so treat this as a rough guide.
Q: Which faculty teaches SOFT3888, and when is it offered?
A: SOFT3888 is taught by the Faculty of Engineering. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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