Bachelor of Software Engineering (Professional)

RMIT University

Australia, Melbourne

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RMIT University

Australia , Melbourne

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

103231F

Application Fee

AUD 100

Campuses

Melbourne City

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesJuly-2025

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 40,320 / year

Next Intake July-2025

Bachelor of Software Engineering (Professional)

About

Develop the cutting-edge industry knowledge and skills that are essential for employment as a competent software developer with the potential to move into a leadership role.

RMIT's Bachelor of Software Engineering equips you with a solid foundation in computer science and maths. You'll also develop deep expertise in software architecture, processes, methodologies and quality frameworks.

Ths four-year degree comprises two years of study, followed by a one-year industry placement, before the final year of study. The work placement provides a unique opportunity to develop your professional and technical skills while creating and extending your professional network.

Working within complex software development environments, operating systems, communications, web software, databases and applications, you'll undertake studies in all facets of the software engineering process.

This degree focuses on the software development life cycle but goes beyond programming to assess and meet customer needs, and to design and test software. It covers studies on software analysis and design, coding, testing and deployment.

Developing software solutions often involves assembling extensive amounts of code into working applications, and updating and fixing problems in existing software.

Choose a software engineering degree if you:

want to develop large-scale software systems
want to create highly efficient products and systems
enjoy maths and systems design combined with computer science.

Why study software engineering at RMIT?

World-class institution

RMIT is among the world’s top 100 universities – with a five-star rating – for computer science and information systems.

Innovative teaching model

Learn via the revolutionary, industry-inspired Bootcamp2Studio model, gaining vital foundational skills in computing.

Industry connected

Develop close ties with industry and create a professional network during the year-long internship integrated into the degree.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

You must have successfully completed a qualification recognised by RMIT as equivalent to the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) with a minimum average of 65% (see calculator below).

Equivalent qualifications may also include completion of the RMIT Foundation Studies program or a recognised post secondary diploma in the relevant discipline with the required grades.

Meeting the minimum academic requirements does not guarantee entry. Your application will still need to be assessed and accepted.

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English Program Requirements

To study this course you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests:

IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0)
TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT): minimum overall score of 79 (with minimum of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing)
Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 58 (with no communication band less than 50)
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): minimum of 176 with no less than 169 in any component.

For detailed information on English language requirements and other proficiency tests recognised by RMIT, visit English language requirements and equivalency information.

Don't meet the English language test scores? Complete an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Advanced Plus at RMIT University Pathways (RMIT UP).

Career

As everyday life becomes more dependent on computers and their systems, the need for highly skilled software engineers grows. There are almost limitless opportunities for qualified graduates.

This degree will prepare you for a career in a range of roles within the computer and software engineering fields:

Software Developer
Software Engineer
Software Tester
Software Architect
Systems Architect
Programmer
Full Stack Developer
Database Administrator
ICT Business Analyst.

With work experience, you could also work as a team leader, project manager or executive on software development projects.

RMIT graduates have gone on to have successful careers at a range of organisations, including Telstra, IBM and ANZ.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 40,320

Application Fee

AUD 100

How to Apply

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Step 2: Check the entry requirements

Step 3: Collect required documents

Step 4: Submit your application

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