Monash University
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Software Engineering)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationSoftware is everywhere. It does everything from dispensing medicine to controlling flight paths to monitoring and shaping our shopping habits. Our world's major companies, governments and organisations depend on smartly designed and well-built software. And they rely on the expertise of skilled software engineers to make it happen.
As a software engineer, you will apply engineering principles to systematically analyse, develop and improve software to ensure it runs effectively, safely and securely.
Building on strong computer science and maths foundations, you will gain deep expertise in software processes, architectures, methodologies and quality frameworks.
Delivery mode
Monash University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Entry Requirements
Equivalent Australian Year 12
Subject prerequisites
All applicants must satisfy the following prerequisites or their equivalents.
Australian VCE subjects
English
- Units 3 & 4: a study score of at least 27 in English (EAL) or 25 in English other than EAL
Maths
- Units 3 & 4: a study score of at least 25 in Mathematical Methods or Specialist mathematics
Sciences/Other
- Units 3 & 4: a study score of at least 25 in Chemistry or Physics
VET Study
Applicants will not be admitted to this course solely on the basis of a VET qualification. Please refer to the Higher Education tab for further information about pathways. This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. All applicants must satisfy the equivalence of the VCE subject prerequisites.
Higher education
This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
- Applicants with an achieved ATAR of less than 80.00 or equivalent need to have completed one year of equivalent full-time study load (1 EFTSL) or 48 credit points of bachelor level study with a minimum 60% average.
- Applicants with an achieved ATAR of above 80.00 or equivalent need to have completed six months of equivalent full-time study load (0.5 EFTSL) or 24 credit points of bachelor level study with a minimum 60% average.
All applicants must satisfy the equivalence of the VCE subject prerequisites. If you have not met the course prerequisites at Monash or via an Australian Year 12, IB or A Levels you will need to provide unit outlines/syllabus for the prerequisite assessment. Prerequisites must be completed within the past 10 years.
Work and life experience
All applicants must satisfy the equivalence of the VCE subject prerequisites.
English entry requirements
English proficiency tests where the entry scores for this course are as follows:
- IELTS (Academic): Overall score 6.5
- Internet Based TOEFL: Overall score 79
- Pearson Test of English (Academic): Overall score 58
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Software Engineering) will prepare you for the following roles.
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About Monash University
Monash has a 60-year history of making a global impact through our outstanding research, diversity, breadth of alumni, partnerships and connections that result in new solutions and better outcomes. We do this with a global mindset that comes to life through our global locations.
