Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
with a major in Software – Blended learning – on-campus and digital learning
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. This degree is professionally accredited by the Australian Computer Society and Engineers Australia.
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, in units Final Year Research Project 1 and 2 (ENG40001 and ENG40002), you'll apply your learning in a professionally focused, industry-linked project during your final year of study.
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Start dates
Hawthorn campus
- Semester 1 - 1 March 2021
- Semester 2 - 2 August 2021
VTAC codes
- 3400210741 (CSP)
- 3400210743 (IFP)
Course details
- Course structure, work integrated learning, 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.
View course rules and special requirements
View Swinburne Engineering Competencies relevant to learning outcomes for this course.
| Units | Unit codes | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering, Design and Innovation | ENG10001 | 12.5 |
| Engineering Materials | ENG10002 | 12.5 |
| Mechanics of Structures | ENG10003 | 12.5 |
| Digital and Data Systems | ENG10004 | 12.5 |
| Calculus and Applications | MTH10012 | 12.5 |
| Linear Algebra and Applications | MTH10013 | 12.5 |
| Energy and Motion | PHY10001 | 12.5 |
| Electronics and Electromagnetism | PHY10004 | 12.5 |
| Professional Experience in Engineering | EAT20008 | 0 |
| Either Mathematics 3A - for Architectural, Civil, Construction, Mechanical, Product Design and Software majors | MTH20010 | 12.5 |
| or Mathematics 3B - for Biomedical, Electrical and Electronic, Robotics and Mechatronics, and Telecommunications majors | MTH20014 | 12.5 |
| Engineering Management 1 † - Not an Honours Merit unit if choosing the Software Major | MME30001 | 12.5 |
| Final Year Research and Development Project 1 (ENG/CS) *† - Students undertaking the Software Engineering major complete this unit | EAT40003 | 12.5 |
| Final Year Research and Development Project 2 (ENG/CS) *† - Students undertaking the Software Engineering major complete this unit | EAT40004 | 12.5 |
| Final Year Research Project 1 *† - All student - excluding Software Engineering major student - complete this unit | ENG40001 | 12.5 |
| Final Year Research Project 2 *† - All student - excluding Software Engineering major student - complete this unit | ENG40002 | 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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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. This degree is professionally accredited by the Australian Computer Society and Engineers Australia.
| Units | Unit codes | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| Creating Web Applications | COS10011 | 12.5 |
| User-Centred Design | COS20001 | 12.5 |
| Object Oriented Programming | COS20007 | 12.5 |
| Fundamentals of Data Management | COS20015 | 12.5 |
| Digital Electronics Design | EEE20001 | 12.5 |
| Embedded Microcontrollers | EEE20003 | 12.5 |
| Development Project 1 - Tools and Practices | SWE20001 | 12.5 |
| Technical Software Development | SWE20004 | 12.5 |
| Data Structures and Patterns | COS30008 | 12.5 |
| Real-Time Programming | SWE30001 | 12.5 |
| Software Architectures and Design * | SWE30003 | 12.5 |
| Software Deployment and Evolution * | SWE30004 | 12.5 |
| Software Testing and Reliability * | SWE30009 | 12.5 |
| Integrated Circuit Design | EEE40002 | 12.5 |
| Computer Architecture * | EEE40013 | 12.5 |
| Hardware-Software Codesign * | EEE40014 | 12.5 |
*Outcome unit – completion demonstrates the attainment of course learning outcomes
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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
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.
- 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 Mechantronics 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 2021.
Students who participate in a six- or 12-month professional placement will be subject to an increase in total course fees.
| 2021 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) |
$31,800 | $7,950 | See how your SSAF is calculated |
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.
Scholarships
At Swinburne scholarships are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. Scholarships are available for both commencing and current students.
How to enter this course
- Entry requirements, pathways, credit transfer and recognition of prior learning.
How to apply
Applications for Semester 1 for courses listed on the VTAC Guide are generally made through VTAC. Under certain circumstances, some students (e.g. Non-Year 12) may apply directly to Swinburne. Find out more about how to apply.
Applications for all other intakes should be made directly to Swinburne.
View the Course Admission Information, which includes the ATAR and Student profiles for this course. Swinburne’s general admissions information is also available here.