La Trobe University

Bachelor of Computer Science (Software Engineering)

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

Learn to create modern software programs with expertise in software engineering. You’ll build skills across algorithms and data structures, full stack web development, user interface design, measurement and testing principles, and cloud-based web and mobile applications.

Delivery mode

La Trobe University offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.


Locations
  • Plenty Road, Bundoora, Melbourne

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

Prerequisite

VCE: Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in any Mathematics

Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $0 - $26,556 $112,200 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$26,556
Standard Tuition:
$112,200
Full Fee Tuition:
$26,556
Full Fee Tuition:
$112,200
Enquire with La Trobe University to find out more.
Study mode On Campus
Duration 3 Years
Estimated fee* $0 - $26,556 $112,200 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Bachelor of Computer Science (Software Engineering) will prepare you for the following roles.

Software Developer

Software Developers create computer programs and apps, usually collaborating with large project teams of corporate clients, other developers, and i...

Avg yearly income $83,200
Entry barriers Low

Software Engineer

A Software Engineer designs information technology systems for a range of industries. You might create new software systems or make changes to exis...

Avg yearly income $130,000
Entry barriers Low

Systems Analyst

Systems Analysts evaluate and support an organisation’s IT network and computer infrastructure to ensure the system is efficient and meeting organi...

Avg yearly income $98,800
Entry barriers Low

Full Stack Developer

A Full Stack Developer creates digital applications for a range of purposes. You might operate using client software or server operations. Full Sta...

Avg yearly income $122,200
Entry barriers Low

About La Trobe University

For more than 50 years, we have been transforming people and societies. We put our students at the centre of everything we do - with a dual emphasis on excellence and inclusivity.

With a proud history built on a mission to advance knowledge and learning to shape the future of our world, we are the most successful Australian university at combining accessibility and excellence. Our passionate teachers deliver globally recognised learning to our diverse student body.

Whether it’s our innovations in teaching and learning, our strong graduate employment outcomes or our leading research, the world’s most respected university ranking agencies consistently rate La Trobe among the world’s best.

Year after year, these results reflect our commitment to outstanding student experience, the career-readiness of our graduates, our ambitious research culture and our partnerships with communities, government and industry.