Bachelor Honours Degree Software Engineering Full Time

Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours)

at Deakin University · Melbourne, Victoria

CRICOS course code

092212D

CRICOS provider code

00113B

This course is registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. Verify it yourself at cricos.education.gov.au before paying any fee.

Duration

4 years

Tuition (whole course)

A$177,720 total

Per year

A$44,430/yr

Intake

Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul)

About this program

The Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours) at Deakin University is a comprehensive four-year degree designed for students aiming to become leaders and innovators in the rapidly evolving software industry. This program covers a broad range of topics in software development, software architecture, algorithms, programming languages, project management, cybersecurity, and user experience design. Emphasis is also placed on teamwork, problem-solving, and professional communication skills vital to the engineering field.

Coursework is structured into individual units of study, each contributing credit points towards successful completion of the degree. The honours year provides a distinctive research or capstone project, allowing students to dive deeper into emerging areas or develop sophisticated software engineering solutions under academic supervision. Throughout the course, students benefit from opportunities for work-integrated learning, including industry placements with Australian technology, finance, health, and engineering companies. These placements provide real-world experience and valuable industry connections.

Graduates acquire practical coding skills, advanced software design and testing techniques, critical thinking abilities, and an understanding of industry-standard tools and project management methodologies. Skills in software requirements analysis, system integration, and quality assurance are honed across the degree, preparing students for diverse roles in the tech sector. The program is suitable for those with a passion for technology, problem-solving, and developing innovative software systems. International students must demonstrate English proficiency, and should refer to Deakin University's official requirements for further details.

Located in Melbourne, a major technology hub, students benefit from strong industry and research links, as well as access to professional networks. Work rights during study (up to 48 hours per fortnight) and eligibility for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) after graduation provide pathways to gain valuable experience in Australia.

Entry requirements

English: International applicants must evidence English proficiency. IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall is the common undergraduate and coursework-postgraduate standard, rising to 7.0–7.5 for teaching, nursing, medicine, law and social work. TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced and the university’s own English programmes are accepted as equivalents; the Department of Home Affairs sets a separate English threshold for the Student visa itself.

International students: Registered on CRICOS for international students. A Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for this course supports a Student visa (subclass 500) application; Overseas Student Health Cover is required for the full duration.

Career outcomes

Software engineer
Systems architect
Application developer
Software project manager
Embedded systems engineer
Quality assurance analyst
DevOps engineer
Australian technology, finance, telecommunications, healthcare, and consulting sectors

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours) at Deakin University?

It typically takes 4 years, with intakes in Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul).

How much is the tuition?

Tuition is around A$177,720 total. Fees change yearly — confirm with an advisor.

What are the career outcomes?

Software engineerSystems architectApplication developerSoftware project managerEmbedded systems engineerQuality assurance analystDevOps engineerAustralian technology, finance, telecommunications, healthcare, and consulting sectors

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