Master of Software Engineering

at University of Melbourne

Course structure
 

FIRST YEAR
 

In your first year (or equivalent) you’ll complete foundation engineering subjects – tailored to students from a non-engineering background. If you’ve completed the Computing and Software Systems major or Computing major in your bachelor’s degree, plus the required maths and science subjects, you’ll receive credit for these foundation engineering subjects and start in the second year.
 

SECOND AND THIRD YEAR
 

In the second and third year (or equivalent), you’ll focus on your chosen engineering discipline. As a software engineering student, you will focus on learning how to produce and manage large and small-scale software systems. You’ll specialise in algorithms, internet technologies and database systems and gain expertise in in subjects from artificial intelligence to cloud computing.
 

You’ll undertake an industry, design or research project and gain the skills and knowledge to practice as a professional software engineer.Students with non-Software Engineering backgrounds need to complete the first 100 points (or part thereof where credit applies).

Core

Students must complete the following subjects (62.5 points):
 

• Algorithms and Data Structures

• 12.5 pts
   

• Models of Computation

• 12.5 pts
   

• Database Systems

• 12.5 pts
   

• Object Oriented Software Development

• 12.5 pts
   

• Software Modelling and Design

• 12.5 pts
   

Selective

Choose one of the following 12.5 point subjects. University of Melbourne pathway students are recommended to take Creating Innovative Engineering (ENGR90034).
 

• Critical Communication for Engineers

• 12.5 pts
   

• Creating Innovative Engineering

• 12.5 pts
   

• Creating Innovative Professionals

• 12.5 pts

•  Prior qualification: an engineering major from the University of Melbourne
   

If you hold the following engineering pathway degree from the University of Melbourne, with a weighted average mark of at least 65%, you will be eligible to enter the 2-year program:
 

• Bachelor of Science with a Computing and Software Systems major.
   

•  Prior qualification: an engineering degree or major
   

If you hold an engineering degree or major in an equivalent specialisation from another institution, with a weighted average mark of at least 65%, or equivalent*, you may be eligible to receive credit for up to one year and enter the 2-year program. Exact credit can only be determined on application.
 

•  Prior qualification: any undergraduate degree
   

You will be eligible to enter the 3-year program if you hold any undergraduate degree with:
 

• The equivalent of 25 points (two subjects) of first year mathematics (any)

• The equivalent of 25 points (two subjects) of first year computing, computer science programming (or equivalent)

• With a weighted average mark of at least 65%, or equivalent*.
   

• TOEFL (internet-based): total score at of least 79 and scores of 21 for writing, 18 for speaking, 13 for reading and 13 for listening. To submit your scores when you apply, use our TOEFL Institution Code: 0974.
   

• IELTS: total score of at least 6.5 in the Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS), with no bands less than 6.0.

• Indicative first year fee AUD$48,320
   
• Indicative total course fee AUD$152,328

As a software engineer, you could work in banking and finance, human-computer interaction, technology consulting, health and more.
 

Transferrable skillset

You’ll gain a transferable skillset that will be highly valued in management consulting, finance, business analysis, project management and many other areas. Our graduate are qualified for a diverse range of work including:
 

Industries        
 

• Games and Entertainment

• Cybersecurity

• Disaster Management

• Energy and Commodities

• Financial Services

• Healthcare

• Telecommunications

• Traffic and Transport
   

Companies
 

• Accenture

• Adelphi Digital Consulting Group

• Airservices Australia

• ANZ

• Deloitte

• Google

• Leidos

• Microsoft

• Telstra
   

Job roles
 

• Software Engineer

• IT Manager

• UX Designer

• Web Application Developer

• Consultant

• Android/iOS Developer

• Software Developer

• Front-end Developer

• Payment Systems Developer