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Selected major: Software

Learn advanced software engineering with an emphasis on teamwork, problemsolving and practical software engineering skills, including quality assurance, project management and industry-standard development techniques and tools. Graduates are eligible to apply for graduate membership of Engineers Australia.

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The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) is designed to equip you with technical expertise and management skills in an engineering field of your choice.

Complete core units in your first year to assist in selecting a major. Explore options to undertake a study tour to Malaysia, Turkey or India to get hands-on practical experience and work with local communities.

Build up your CV with real industry experience while you study through our Work Integrated Learning programs, which are a guaranteed part of all our bachelor degrees and can include placements, internships or industry-linked projects.

In this degree, you'll apply your learning in eight projects (one per semester) in professionally focused, industry-linked projects.

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ATAR 75 2023 Guaranteed Entry ATAR

Start dates

Hawthorn campus

Semester 1 - 27 February 2023
Semester 2 - 31 July 2023

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Duration

4 years full-time or equivalent part-time

Full-time, Part-time

VTAC codes

3400210741 (CSP)
3400210743 (IFP)

Course details

- Course structure, career opportunities and professional recognition.

Students who undertake a professional placement do so in lieu of the Professional Experience in Engineering unit. This option may change the course duration and the number of elective units required to complete the degree.

Course structure

Successful completion of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) requires students to complete units of study to the value of 400 credit points. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated.
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Core studies

11 units (125 credit points)

Units	Unit codes	Credit points
Introduction to Programming	COS10009	12.5
Technology in an Indigenous Context Project	COS10025	12.5
Humanitarian Engineering Design Project	ENG10001	12.5
Engineering Materials	ENG10002	12.5
Engineering Mechanics	ENG10003	12.5
Calculus and Applications	MTH10012	12.5
Linear Algebra and Applications	MTH10013	12.5
Energy and Motion	PHY10001	12.5
Professional Experience in Engineering	EAT20008	0
Engineering Technology Project A (ENG/CS) ^† - Choose if Major in: Software	EAT40005	12.5
Engineering Technology Project B (ENG/CS) ^† - Choose if Major in: Software	EAT40006	12.5
Final Year Capstone Project 1 *^† - Choose if Majors in: Architectural, Chemical, Civil, Mechanical, Product Design	ENG40005	12.5
Final Year Capstone Project 2 *^† - Choose if Majors in: Architectural, Chemical, Civil, Mechanical, Product Design	ENG40006	12.5
Engineering Technology Project A *^† - Choose if Majors in: Biomedical, Electrical, Robotics	ENG40007	12.5
Engineering Technology Project B *^† - Choose if Majors in: Biomedical, Electrical, Robotics	ENG40008	12.5

*Outcome unit – completion demonstrates the attainment of course learning outcomes

^†Honours merit unit – results are used in the honours merit calculation

Major

18 units (225 credit points)

Selected major: Software

Units	Unit codes	Credit points
Object Oriented Programming	COS20007	12.5
Cloud Computing Architecture	COS20019	12.5
Engineering Technology Inquiry Project	ENG20009	12.5
Engineering Technology Design Project	ENG20010	12.5
Mathematical Methods and Statistics for Engineering	MTH20017	12.5
Internet and Cybersecurity for Engineering Applications	TNE20003	12.5
Data Structures and Patterns ^†	COS30008	12.5
Software Development for Mobile Devices ^†	COS30017	12.5
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence ^†	COS30019	12.5
Interface Design and Development ^†	COS30043	12.5
Engineering Technology Sustainability Project ^†	ENG30002	12.5
Software Testing and Reliability *^†	SWE30009	12.5
Deploying Secure Engineering Applications Online	TNE30024	12.5
Concurrent Programming *^†	COS40003	12.5
Artificial Intelligence for Engineering	COS40007	12.5
Engineering Technology Innovation Project ^†	ENG40011	12.5
Software Architectures and Design *^†	SWE30003	12.5
Software Deployment and Evolution *^†	SWE40006	12.5

*Outcome unit – completion demonstrates the attainment of course learning outcomes

^†Honours merit unit – results are used in the honours merit calculation

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Other studies

4 units (50 credit points)

Choose from a combination of the following course components to complete 50 credit points of other study. Students may also select elective units (12.5 credit points each).

– Work Integrated Learning + Elective units + Signature Series

Work Integrated Learning

Swinburne's Work Integrated Learning program provides additional opportunities for you to gain valuable skills and real industry experience in the form of placements, internships or study tours - all while earning credit towards your degree.

Choose a Work Integrated Learning option:

You'll get paid to work in an area related to your field of study for 12 months, where you'll combine hands-on learning with academic submissions, workplace reflection and feedback from your host organisation. Most students undertake their placements in the third year of their degree, so you’ll want to map out your electives as soon as you can and register for a placement at least 6 months before your preferred start date.

The Professional Placement co-major has four 25 credit point units.

Professional Placement in Engineering

Units	Unit codes	Credit points
Work Experience in Industry A	WEI20001	25
Integrated Professional Placement A - Engineering	ENG20003	25
Work Experience in Industry B	WEI20002	25
Integrated Professional Placement B - Engineering	ENG20004	25

You'll get paid to work in an area related to your field of study for 6 months, where you'll combine hands-on learning with academic submissions, workplace reflection and feedback from your host organisation. Most students undertake their placements in the third year of their degree, so you’ll want to map out your electives as soon as you can and register for a placement at least 6 months before your preferred start date.

The Professional Placement minor has two 25 credit point units.

Professional Placement in Engineering

Units	Unit codes	Credit points
Work Experience in Industry A	WEI20001	25
Integrated Professional Placement A - Engineering	ENG20003	25

A Professional Internship is all about gaining valuable real-world skills in your area of study all while earning credit points towards your degree. Plus, it looks great on your CV as it shows you’ve had real industry experience before you’ve even graduated!

You might choose to complete your internship part-time over a semester or in a more intensive block during Summer or Winter terms.

Travel overseas, discover other cultures, enrich your professional experience and enhance your CV all while gaining credit towards your course.

Elective units

Any of the following units may be undertaken.

Units	Unit codes	Credit points
Architectural Engineering Studio Project 1	ARC10004	12.5
Remote Pilot Licence Theory and Practicum (Multi-rotor drones up to 25kg)	AVF10001	12.5
Anatomy and Physiology	BIO10004	12.5
Building Career Confidence and Connections	CAR10002	12.5
Introductory Design Studio	DDD10006	12.5
Interior Architecture Communication	DIA10005	12.5
Product Visualisation 1: Hand Sketching	DID10001	12.5
Architectural Engineering Studio Project 2	ARC20006	12.5
Biomaterials and Biomechanics	BME20001	12.5
Introduction to Chemical Engineering Design	CEE20001	12.5
Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics	CEE20002	12.5
Fluid Mechanics C	CEE20003	12.5
Process Safety and Sustainability	CEE20004	12.5
Engineering Chemistry	CEE20005	12.5
Object Oriented Programming	COS20007	12.5
Cloud Computing Architecture	COS20019	12.5
Topographical Engineering	CVE20001	12.5
Design of Concrete Structures	CVE20003	12.5
Geomechanics	CVE20004	12.5
Road Engineering	CVE20005	12.5
Digital Engineering Project	CVE20015	12.5
Interior Architecture Digital Documentation 1	DIA20003	12.5
Materials and Processes	DID20002	12.5
Digital Modelling	DPD20001	12.5
Product Design Engineering Studio	DPD20002	12.5
Sustainable Product Design Project	DPD20004	12.5
Electrical Machines	EEE20005	12.5
Circuits & Electronics 1	EEE20006	12.5
Power Protection	EEE20013	12.5
Engineering Technology Inquiry Project	ENG20009	12.5
Engineering Technology Design Project	ENG20010	12.5
Medical Imaging Systems	MBP20009	12.5
Clinical Practicum 1 - Neuro	MBP20011	12.5
Thermodynamics	MEE20001	12.5
Fluid Mechanics 1: Forces and Energy	MEE20003	12.5
Structural Mechanics	MEE20004	12.5
Materials Processing and Machining	MEE20005	12.5
Engineering Dynamics	MEE20006	12.5
Design and Product Visualisation Project	MEE20007	12.5
Vibration and Signal Analysis	MEE20008	12.5
Industry Innovation Project	MFP20006	12.5
Statistics and Computation for Engineering	MTH20010	12.5
Mathematics 3B	MTH20014	12.5
Thermo Fluid Systems	PDE20001	12.5
Internet and Cybersecurity for Engineering Applications	TNE20003	12.5
Professional Practice 1: BIM (Building Information Management)	ARC30004	12.5
Transport Phenomena	CEE30001	12.5
Reaction Engineering	CEE30002	12.5
Process Mass Transfer	CEE30003	12.5
Process Heat Transfer	CEE30004	12.5
Multiphase Processes	CEE30005	12.5
Process Modelling and Optimisation	CEE30006	12.5
Process Control and Measurements	CEE30007	12.5
Data Structures and Patterns	COS30008	12.5
Software Development for Mobile Devices	COS30017	12.5
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence	COS30019	12.5
Interface Design and Development	COS30043	12.5
Urban Water Resources	CVE30001	12.5
Design of Steel Structures	CVE30002	12.5
Transport Engineering	CVE30003	12.5
Cost Engineering Project	CVE30005	12.5
Digital Manufacturing	DID30001	12.5
Advanced Product Design	DPD30001	12.5
Design for Social Responsibility	DPD30002	12.5
Electrical Power Systems	EEE30002	12.5
Hydrogen and Energy Storage	EEE30006	12.5
Engineering Technology Sustainability Project	ENG30002	12.5
Technology and Innovation in Society Field Project	ENG30003	12.5
Clinical Practicum 2 - Cardio	MBP30008	12.5
Manufacturing Engineering	MEE30001	12.5
Control Engineering	MEE30002	12.5
Solid Mechanics	MEE30004	12.5
Machine Design Project	MEE30005	12.5
Engineering Management Project	MME30002	12.5
Control and Automation	RME30002	12.5
Robotic Control	RME30003	12.5
Software Architectures and Design	SWE30003	12.5
Software Testing and Reliability	SWE30009	12.5
Deploying Secure Engineering Applications Online	TNE30024	12.5
Architectural Engineering Major Project 1	ARC40001	12.5
Architectural Engineering Major Project 2	ARC40002	12.5
Medical and Regulatory Practice	BME40004	12.5
Advanced Medical Imaging Systems	BME40005	12.5
Process Plant Design 1	CEE40002	12.5
Process Plant Design 2	CEE40004	12.5
Environmental Engineering	CEE40005	12.5
Concurrent Programming	COS40003	12.5
Artificial Intelligence for Engineering	COS40007	12.5
Geotechnical Engineering	CVE40001	12.5
Structural Design of Low Rise Buildings	CVE40002	12.5
Infrastructure Design Project	CVE40006	12.5
Water Engineering Design Project	CVE40010	12.5
Engineering Data Analytics and Applications	CVE40011	12.5
Global Design	DPD40002	12.5
Professional Design Attributes	DPD40004	12.5
Power Electronics	EEE40005	12.5
Power Systems Operation and Control	EEE40007	12.5
Renewable Energy	EEE40015	12.5
Design of Smart Power Grids	EEE40016	12.5
Machine Vision	EEE40017	12.5
Engineering Technology Innovation Project	ENG40011	12.5
Heat Transfer	MEE40001	12.5
Machine Dynamics	MEE40003	12.5
Fluid Mechanics 2: Machine, Supersonics and Modelling	MEE40004	12.5
Integrated Engineering Design Project	MEE40010	12.5
Renewable Energy and Hydrogen Technologies	MEE40011	12.5
Manufacturing Systems and Design	PDE40001	12.5
Mechatronics Systems Design	RME40002	12.5
Robot Systems Design	RME40003	12.5
Software Deployment and Evolution	SWE40006	12.5

Signature Series

A Swinburne education prepares you for life. That’s why we’ve developed the Swinburne Signature Series. It’s a suite of study opportunities that embody Swinburne’s ethos – of confidence, clarity and adventure. These opportunities give our students something extra; whether that’s a new perspective on the world through a Study Tour unit, an expanded sense of possibilities through our Innovation Minor, or a deeper understanding and respect for culture through our Indigenous Minor. Like Swinburne University itself, our Signature Series will grow and adapt to reflect the evolving issues of the day.

Full-time study: 100 credit points/eight standard units of study per year
Part-time study: 50 credit points/four standard units of study per year
One credit point is equivalent to one hour of study per week per semester (including contact hours and private study)
See the course planner for an example degree structure

Course learning outcomes

Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:

apply coherent and advanced knowledge of the chosen major in engineering in diverse contexts and applications using critical thinking and judgment
apply knowledge of research principles and methods to plan and execute a piece of research with some independence, as preparation for research higher degrees
apply problem solving, design and decision-making methodologies to identify and provide innovative solutions to complex problems with intellectual independence
apply abstraction, mathematics and engineering fundamentals to the analysis, design and operation of a model, using appropriate engineering methods and tools
communicate proficiently in professional practice to a variety of audiences, function as an effective member or leader of a diverse team, and use the basic tools and practices of project management within project work
demonstrate professionalism, integrity, ethical conduct, professional accountability and an awareness of professional engineering practice in a global and sustainable context
reflect on and take responsibility for their own learning and self-management processes, and manage their own time and processes effectively by regularly reviewing of personal performance as a means of managing continuing professional development and lifelong learning.

Career opportunities

Graduates may find employment in a number of different engineering areas depending on their chosen major and specialisation. These areas include Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering, and Product Design Engineering.

Civil graduates may find employment as a civil engineer, civil design engineer, structural engineer or environmental engineer.

Construction graduates may find employment as a construction engineer or construction manager.

Architectural graduates may find employment as a design engineer, structural systems engineer, architectural engineer or project engineer.

Electrical and Electronic graduates may find employment as an electrical engineer, electronics engineer, communications, engineer, power engineer or design engineer.

Telecommunication graduates may find employment as a network engineer, telecommunication network designer, telecommunication network developer, network architect or telecommunications engineer.

Software graduates may find employment as a software engineer, software systems developer, software modeller or project and technology manager.

Mechanical graduates may find employment as a mechanical engineer, mechanical project engineer, design engineer, project and technology manager or engineering project manager.

Biomedical graduates may find employment as a biomedical engineer, clinical engineer, medical device designer or medical electronics engineer.

Robotics and Mechatronics graduates may find employment as a robotics and mechatronics engineer, control systems engineer, factory automation adviser or robotics developer.

Product Design Engineering graduates may find employment as an industrial designer, industrial engineer, product designer, product design engineer, entrepreneur or design consultant.

Professional recognition

This degree program is designed to produce graduates who have the technological skills and knowledge expected of professional engineers. Graduates are eligible to apply for graduate membership of Engineers Australia.

Fees

- Fees for 2022 and 2023.

Students who participate in a six- or 12-month professional placement will be subject to an increase in total course fees.

Fees for 2022
Fees for 2023

Fees for 2022

2022 rate*	Estimated total cost of the course	Estimated cost of the course per year if studying full-time*	Amenities fee per year if studying full-time*
Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)	$32,084	$8,021	See how your SSAF is calculated

Fees are estimates only: The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. These fees apply for units studied in 2022 only and may change for units studied in future years. If part-time study is permitted, annual fees will be proportionally lower based on the number of units taken per semester. Students who participate in a six or 12-month professional placement will be subject to an increase in total course fees.

How do I pay my fees?

HECS-HELP is a loan and discount scheme available to eligible students enrolled in a Commonwealth supported place. A HECS-HELP loan can cover all or part of the student contribution amount.

Find out more about fees.

Fees for 2023

2023 rate*	Estimated total cost of the course	Estimated cost of the course per year if studying full-time*	Amenities fee per year if studying full-time*
Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)	$33,204	$8,301	See how your SSAF is calculated

Fees are estimates only: The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. These fees apply for units studied in 2023 only and may change for units studied in future years. If part-time study is permitted, annual fees will be proportionally lower based on the number of units taken per semester. Students who participate in a six or 12-month professional placement will be subject to an increase in total course fees.

How do I pay my fees?

HECS-HELP is a loan and discount scheme available to eligible students enrolled in a Commonwealth supported place. A HECS-HELP loan can cover all or part of the student contribution amount.

Find out more about fees.

How to enter this course

- Entry requirements, pathways, credit transfer and recognition of prior learning.

Entry requirements

2023 Guaranteed Entry ATAR: 75

Or, via Early Entry Program – range of criteria with school recommendation. Head here for more info on this program and the VTAC code associated with this entry pathway.

Standard Entry
Successful completion of:

the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification.
completion or partial completion of an approved tertiary qualification (including Diplomas, Advanced Diplomas, Associate Degrees and Degrees).

Course Prerequisites

VCE Units 3 and 4 – a minimum study score of 25 in any English (except EAL) or 30 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or equivalent.
VCE Units 3 and 4: a minimum study score of 20 in Mathematical Methods (CAS) or equivalent.

Applicants who do not meet the mathematics prerequisites for this course will be required to successfully complete Swinburne’s MathsLink Methods bridging program

Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course does not guarantee offer of a place. See Admissions at Swinburne for general information about the admission process.

Pathways

Pathways allow students to progress from one qualification to another where the first course is recognised as an entry requirement and/or provides advanced standing to the second.

Successful completion of Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) allows you to progress to this course	Maximum amount of credit available
Master of Professional Engineering	4 units

Progress from these courses to Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)	Maximum amount of credit available
Associate Degree of Engineering	16 units
Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology (Mechatronics Engineering Design)	12 units
Associate Degree of Applied Technologies - Advanced Manufacturing	8 units
Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology (Civil Engineering Design)	11 - 12 units
Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology (Mechanical Engineering Design)	10 - 12 units
Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology - Electrical	10 - 12 units
Diploma of Engineering (UniLink) (8 months)	8 units

This information should be used as a guide for those who have completed a course and are seeking credit into another course. For those yet to commence their course, during the time taken to complete, this information may change. Credit available may vary depending on the major selected within any given degree. Progression to professional degrees may be subject to additional criteria or academic performance.

Learn more about pathways.

Credit transfer

Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about credit.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about RPL.

How to apply

Find out more about how to apply.

Selected major: Software

Start dates

Duration

VTAC codes

Course details

Course structure

Selected major: Software

Work Integrated Learning

Elective units

Signature Series

Course learning outcomes

Career opportunities

Professional recognition

Fees

Fees for 2022

How do I pay my fees?

Fees for 2023

How do I pay my fees?

Scholarships

How to enter this course

Entry requirements

Pathways

Credit transfer

Recognition of Prior Learning

How to apply