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Bachelor of Engineering (Software Engineering)

I044  074407J



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Fee*
4 Year/s Hawthorn (Semester 1) A$24,200 (annual for 2012) 
*The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students studying on-campus in Australia for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.

The Bachelor of Engineering (Software Engineering) is designed to give students a fundamental grounding in the discipline of Engineering and a specialised education in the sub-discipline of software engineering, particularly software engineering for embedded, real-time and complex software systems as well as mobile devices.  Students will gain a professional understanding of the science and engineering principles underlying software and systems engineering in addition to a solid foundation in general engineering principles.
 
The program covers both the fundamentals as well as advanced topics in software and systems engineering, including design, quality assurance, implementation, and deployment.  The program also allows students to gain specialised skills in a variety of areas, including telecommunications, robotics and mechatronics, pervasive computing, and mobile systems development.
 
(International students holding a student visa are required to study full-time and cannot take this course part-time.)

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The aims of the Bachelor of Engineering (Software Engineering) are to:
  • develop in students a broad mastery of the basic science and engineering principles underlying software and systems technologies and an ability to apply that knowledge;
  • develop in students a thorough understanding of appropriate engineering methods and techniques, and competence in their application, so that students are able to comprehend and analyse problems and obtain satisfactory design solutions which, where appropriate, show originality and resourcefulness;
  • develop students' communication skills so that they can present their ideas clearly by verbal, written and graphic means both within the engineering community and the community at large;
  • give students an appropriate introduction to the role of the professional engineer in the community and to explore the social effects of engineering decisions in the global economic, environmental and societal context;
  • develop the moral, social, aesthetic, environmental and ethical concepts essential to a satisfying personal philosophy and a sound professional attitude;
  • develop abilities to function effectively as an individual and in project teams, whether as manager, leader or team member; and prepare students for the changing workplace and the changing societal context of engineering by developing their life-long learning skills and flexibility of mind;
  • instil in students a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.

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The program operates under a student workload model based on 100 credit points for a full-time academic year. One credit point is deemed to be equivalent to one hour of student work per week over a semester, whether in contact with staff or in private study. Four units will generally be taken each semester. Total student contact hours, including lectures, classes, tutorials and laboratory sessions, will normally be approximately 22 hours per week during the academic semesters.
 
Students are normally enrolled in the Recommended Study Sequence as specified and must successfully complete a minimum of 400 credit points for the degree made up of 350 credit points (28 units) comprising the Software Engineering core units and 50 credit points made up of either:
  • an Engineering Specialisation chosen from the list below, OR
  • four ICT electives as approved by the program co-ordinator, OR
  • an Electives Plus Minor, OR
  • a Minor sequence from any Faculty subject to approval by the Program Coordinator.

Additionally the following rules apply.

  • At enrolment students will be provided with recommended combinations of specialisation minors. Any other combinations a student proposes will be subject to approval by the Faculty.
  • The non-credit unit, HIT0004 Careers in the Curriculum, is compulsory.
  • The Generic Skills Studies, HED400 Professional Experience in Engineering, is compulsory.
  • The same unit cannot be counted more than once. Where there are overlaps in modules, the 400 credit points of study must be made up in the first instance by a Minor where 50 credit points is required, otherwise by free electives or Electives Plus units.
Students may also choose to undertake an optional year of Industry-Based Learning (100 credit points). Note that this optional Industry-Based Learning program is not available to international students.
 
Careers in the Curriculum (CIC)
In addition to the above, all Swinburne undergraduate students must complete a compulsory unit of study, Careers in the Curriculum. Careers in the Curriculum is an innovative unit designed to assist Swinburne students to enhance their employability and career prospects.

Careers in the Curriculum has been developed by Swinburne Careers and Employment who provide advice and feedback on completing job applications and undergoing interviews, directed at obtaining graduate employment. Careers in the Curriculum is a one semester compulsory unit usually undertaken in second year.

Students will not incur a HECS or fee debt as the cost will be met by the university as part of an initiative to enhance students' employability skills.
 
(International students holding a student visa are required to study full-time and cannot take this course part-time.)

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Software Engineering Units
 
 
Elective Options

Option A
Four ICT elective units
Option B
Select one of the following specialisations:
Networking Specialisation
Telecommunication Electronics Specialisation
RF Communications Specialisation
Robotics and Mechatronics Specialisation
Electronics Specialisation
Option C
Option D
Minor Sequence from any Faculty (subject to approval by Program Coordinator)
 
Recommended Study Sequence
 
Year 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
 
Year 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
 
Year 3
Semester 1
Elective
Semester 2
Elective
 
Year 4
Semester 1
Elective
Semester 2
Elective
 
Note: in addition to the above sequence, the successful completion of Professional Experience in Engineering (HED400) is required for the award of the degree. This unit can be taken at any stage of the program.

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Swinburne offers International Exchange Programs as well as other Education Abroad Programs to help internationalise your degree. International Exchange is an academic program allowing you to study at a Swinburne Partner Institution for one or two semesters during your degree. Swinburne's Partner Institutions offer many relevant subjects as well as a secure base to explore a different culture. Your studies while on exchange can be credited towards your Swinburne degree, provided they are relevant and approved by Swinburne. For further information visit the Swinburne Abroad website.

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Graduates are prepared for a variety of roles in the telecommunications, networks, banking and finance, manufacturing, internet technologies as well as defence and aerospace industries.

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Apply for this course by following the step-by-step process on our How to Apply page.

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Swinburne College English for Academic Purposes Advanced level certificate at the undergraduate level (EAP 5: UG-65% ); OR, Obtaining a minimum IELTS overall band of 6.0 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0; OR, a TOEFL (Paper-based) minimum score of 550 (with Test of Written English (TWE) score of 5); OR, a TOEFL (Computer-based) minimum score of 213 (with Written Writing score of 5); OR, a TOEFL (Internet-based) minimum score of 80 with no band less than 20.

 

Refer to the English Language Requirements website for further information.

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Successful completion of an appropriate Year 12 qualification or equivalent including Advanced Mathematics.

Advanced Mathematics studies must be equivalent to the Year 12 VCE Advanced Maths subject that includes topics in coordinate geometry, circular (trigonometric) functions, calculus, algebra, statistics and probability; and Specialist Maths studies must be equivalent to the Year 12 VCE Specialist Maths subject that includes topics in coordinate geometry, circular (trigonometric) functions, calculus, algebra, vectors, complex numbers and mechanics.

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To assess eligibility for entry to Swinburne, visit the Academic Entry Requirements page.

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Email: international@swinburne.edu.au

Phone:
+613 8676 7002 (outside Australia)
Freecall 1800 897 973 (within Australia)

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A range of scholarships are available to international students, visit our Scholarship Page for details.

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