When you enrol in a software engineering course at Swinburne, you’ll learn how to understand and solve complex problems using innovative technologies. You'll graduate with a deep understanding of the relationship between software design, construction and maintenance.
Our undergraduate and postgraduate software engineering degrees provide hands-on instruction. You’ll learn practical and technical skills to build software, management skills to articulate your vision and make it a reality, and tools to create stand-alone, mobile, networked and web-based software.
Graduate with an understanding of key software challenges, such as cybersecurity, articificial intelligence and data management, and the confidence to create software built to withstand the challenges of modern technology — all while providing users with a delightful, rich and meaningful experience.
Browse our courses to find detailed course information, application dates, entry requirements, fees, subjects, ATAR calculator and more.
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How to become a software engineer
Get a step-by-step guide on how to become a software engineer at Swinburne, from finding the right course to landing industry experience and launching a career.
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How to become a data scientist
As a data scientist, you’ll turn data into insights that drive real change—from improving healthcare to advancing tech. It’s a career where your data skills solve real-world problems and shape a data-driven future.
Are you in high school?
Back by popular demand: A Day in the Life of a Swinburne Student. Get a taste of uni with hands-on workshops, tours and more across different study areas, exclusive for Year 9–12 students.
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Swinburne celebrates 2025 School Teaching Excellence Awards winners
Swinburne has announced the 2025 recipients of its annual School Teaching Excellence Awards. This year, 27 educators have been awarded for their excellence in delivering innovative assessment design and teaching strategies, building industry-engaged curricula, and enhancing student engagement through unique and authentic learning experiences.
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Swinburne alum thrives in ever-changing Australian tech industry
Alum Tristan Sternson’s passion for IT has sparked an incredible business journey and established him as an Australian tech industry pioneer. Since assuming the role of ARQ Group CEO in December 2019, Tristan’s leadership has played a pivotal role in transforming the company from an underperforming entity into one of Australia’s most remarkable turnaround successes within just three years.
Wednesday 01 November 2023
