Bachelor of Software Engineering

The Bachelor of Software Engineering degree is centred on the development and management of larger quality-measured software systems.

It covers, in detail, studies that commence with analysis and design, coding, testing, through to deployment.

You will develop an understanding of software quality and reliability through modern methodology.This program is a four-year industry-oriented degree.

Two years of study are followed by a one-year industry placement before the final year of study.

The School assists you with industry placement in your internship year.

You generally receive a salary from the industry company, although the payment is a by-product and not the main aim.

This industry experience is then integrated within your studies when you return for your fourth and final year.The capstone project (COSC2410 Software Engineering Project) will allow you to integrate prior knowledge, skills and their application in the design and delivery of a software engineering project, as you make the transition from student to industry-ready graduate.This is an elite degree for those students who have excellent grades and also possess strong communication skills together with an outward worldly focus and personality.This program is delivered on campus;

some courses may be available online.

Year One of Program

Stage A: Complete the following Three (3) Courses:

Stage B: Complete the following Three (3) Courses:

AND

Year Two of Program

Complete the following Seven (7) Courses:

Select and Complete a Twelve (12) Credit Point Course from the Software Engineering Options. Please refer to the list of Software Engineering Options at the end of this program structure:

AND

Year Three of Program

Complete the following Four (4) Courses:

AND

Year Four of Program

Complete the following Two (2) Courses:

Select and Complete Thirty Six (36) Credit Points of Courses from the Software Engineering Options. Please refer to the list of Software Engineering Options at the end of this program structure:

Select and Complete Two (2) Courses from any:

AND

Software Engineering Options:

List of Software Engineering Option Courses:

Program Entry Requirements

Successful completion of an Australian Year 12 senior secondary certificate of education or equivalent,

For information on international qualifications and corresponding entry requirements that are equivalent to Australian academic entry requirements, see the Country Equivalents web page.

Prerequisites

Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL; Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in one of Maths: Mathematical Methods or Maths: Specialist Mathematics.

English Language Requirements

A minimum IELTS (Academic module) overall score of 6.5, with no band below 6.0; or equivalent. For equivalents to English entry requirements, see the English equivalents web page.

You are expected to develop the following Program Learning Outcomes:

1. Enabling Knowledge

You will gain skills as you apply knowledge effectively in diverse contexts.

2. Critical Analysis

You will learn to accurately and objectively examine and consider computer science and information technology (IT) topics, evidence, or situations, in particular to:

• Analyse and model requirements and constraints for the purpose of designing and implementing software artefacts and IT systems
• Evaluate and compare designs of software artefacts and IT systems on the basis of organisational and user requirements.

3. Problem Solving

Your capability to analyse problems and synthesise suitable solutions will be extended as you learn to:

• Design and implement software solutions that accommodate specified requirements and constraints, based on analysis or modelling or requirements specification.

4. Communication

You will learn to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences through a range of modes and media, in particular to:

• Present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of software applications, alternative IT solutions, and decision recommendations to both IT and non-IT personnel via technical reports of professional standard and technical presentations.

5. Team Work

You will learn to work as an effective and productive team member in a range of professional and social situations, in particular to:

• Work effectively in different roles, to form, manage, and successfully produce outcomes from teams whose members may have diverse cultural backgrounds and life circumstances and differing levels of technical expertise.

6. Responsibility

You will be required to accept responsibility for your own learning and make informed decisions about judging and adopting appropriate behaviour in professional and social situations. This includes accepting the responsibility for independent life-long learning. Specifically, you will learn to:

• Effectively apply relevant standards, ethical considerations and an understanding of legal and privacy issues to designing software applications and IT systems.