Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Applied Innovation majoring in Software

Overview

Use your existing engineering degree to expand your career prospects. With a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Applied Innovation, you'll be challenged to make connections between engineering, information technology and social mobility. You could work as an innovation specialist, analyst, consultant, transformation lead or strategic designer.

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Course prerequisites have changed

The maths requirement now includes General Maths for Semester 1, 2025 entry. Please see the Entry requirements tab for updated information.

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Your major

Software engineering

Dive into a career in advanced software engineering with an emphasis on teamwork, problem solving and practical software engineering skills. Take a deep dive into quality assurance and project management, then gain hands-on experience with industry-standard techniques and tools through Work Integrated Learning opportunities. Graduates are eligible to apply for graduate membership of Engineers Australia.

Your industry experience

Bolster your CV with real industry experience while you study through our Work Integrated Learning programs, which are a guaranteed part of all our bachelor degrees and can include placements, internships or industry-linked projects. The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) also guarantees industry-based projects every semester from year 1.

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Skills you’ll learn

Problem solving
Engineering principles
Analytical problem solving
Critical thinking

Your career opportunities

Civil engineer
Industrial engineer
Design/mechanical engineer
Innovation lead
Strategic designer
Product manager

Key codes

CRICOS course code

108362K

VTAC Code (IFP)

3400212583

VTAC Code (CSP)

3400212581

International student visa

International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.

Professional accreditations

Engineers Australia

Why Swinburne?

86.1% of graduates found employment within 4 months of completing their course

#45 for automation and control

Top 75 for civil engineering

Top 100 for electrical and electronic engineering

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Qualifications

One of the following:

successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification
completion or partial completion of an approved tertiary qualification (including certificates IV (completed), diplomas, advanced diplomas, associate degrees and degrees).

Guaranteed Entry ATAR

75.0

You’ll be guaranteed a place in this course if you meet or exceed the ATAR Guaranteed Entry Score, provided you meet the course prerequisites.

If your ATAR is below the guaranteed entry score, you can still be offered a place as your ATAR may be adjusted based on subject adjustments, equity schemes or other factors.

Subject adjustments:

A study score of 25 in Biology, Chemistry, any Information Technology, any Mathematics, Physics or Systems Engineering equals 2 aggregate points per study.
A study score of 30 in Biology, Chemistry, any Information Technology, any Mathematics, Physics or Systems Engineering equals 3 aggregate points per study.
A study score of 35 in Maths: Mathematical Methods or Maths: Specialist Mathematics equals 5 aggregate points per study.

Overall maximum of 15 points. Subject adjustment points are applied to the aggregate, not the ATAR.

Students admitted to the course with prior tertiary studies that satisfy part of the academic requirements of this course may be eligible for academic credit.

*Applicants without a formal qualification but with significant and relevant work experience will be considered if they can demonstrate that they can undertake the course with a reasonable prospect of success.

Successful completion of Australian Year 12, or equivalent overseas qualification.

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Course prerequisites

These prerequisites have been updated for Semester 1 2025 entry

VCE Units 3 and 4: a minimum study score of 25 in any English (except EAL) or 30 in English as Alternate Language (EAL) or equivalent
VCE Units 3 and 4: a minimum study score of 20 in one of Maths: General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics or equivalent

Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course does not guarantee offer of a place. See Admissions at Swinburne, for general information about admission process.

Applicants who do not meet the mathematics prerequisites for this course will be required to successfully complete Swinburne’s MathsLink Methods bridging program.

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VCE Units 3 and 4: a minimum study score of 25 in any English (except EAL) or 30 in English as Alternate Language (EAL) or equivalent
VCE Units 3 and 4: a minimum study score of 20 in one of Maths: General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics or equivalent

Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course does not guarantee offer of a place. See Admissions at Swinburne, for general information about admission process.

Admission requirements

Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course does not guarantee an offer of a place. Check admission requirements for general information about the admission process.

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English language requirements

Satisfactory completion of one of the following:

IELTS overall band of 6.0 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0
Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 65%, all skills 65% or above
or equivalent measures available at English language requirements.

Need to undertake an English assessment for entry?

A prerequisite for many courses, the Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) can now be done at our Hawthorn campus.

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Credit transfer

Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

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Recognition of prior learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

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Apply for a pathway course

Pathways allow students to progress from one qualification to another where the first course is recognised as an entry requirement and/or provides credit (advanced standing) to the second.

Associate Degree of Engineering

2 years full-time, 16 units max credit

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Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology (Mechatronics Engineering Design)

2 years full-time, 12 units max credit

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Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology (Civil Engineering Design)

2 years full-time, 11-12 units max credit

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Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology (Mechanical Engineeering Design)

2 years full-time, 10-12 units max credit

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Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology - Electrical

2 years full-time, 10-12 units max credit

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Diploma of Engineering (UniLink)

8 months full-time, 8 units max credit

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Associate Degree of Engineering

2 years full-time, 16 units max credit

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Diploma of Engineering (UniLink)

8 months full-time, 8 units max credit

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Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology (Mechatronics Engineering Design)

2 years full-time, 12 units max credit

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Associate Degree of Applied Technologies - Advanced Manufacturing

2 years full-time, 8 units max credit

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Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology (Civil Engineering Design)

2 years full-time, 11-12 units max credit

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Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology - Electrical

2 years full-time, 10-12 units max credit

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Note: This information should be used as a guide for those who have completed a course and are seeking credit into another course. For those yet to commence their course, during the time taken to complete, this information may change. Credit available may vary depending on the major selected within any given degree. Progression to professional degrees may be subject to additional criteria or academic performance.

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How credit points work

Successful completion of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Applied Innovation requires students to complete units of study to the value of 500 credit points. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated.

Engineering core units

Engineering major units

Applied Innovation core units

Applied Innovation major units

5-year double degree

What your course could look like

This is the indicative sequence for Semester 1, 2025 only. You are advised to use the study plan template available via your student portal in conjunction with your course planner to plan your studies. Sequence may also vary depending on advanced standing and exemptions. The unit offering information is correct at the time of publication, however changes may occur.

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

Units of study	Unit code
Core units
Preliminary Mathematics Core unit , 12.5 credit points	MTH00007
Introduction to Programming Core unit , 12.5 credit points	COS10009
Technology in an Indigenous Context Project Core unit , 12.5 credit points	COS10025
Humanitarian Engineering Design Project Core unit , 12.5 credit points	ENG10001
Engineering Materials Core unit , 12.5 credit points	ENG10002
Engineering Mechanics Core unit , 12.5 credit points	ENG10003
Calculus and Applications Core unit , 12.5 credit points	MTH10012
Linear Algebra and Applications Core unit , 12.5 credit points	MTH10013
Energy and Motion Core unit , 12.5 credit points	PHY10001
Professional Experience in Engineering Core unit	EAT20008
Final Year Capstone Project 1 Core unit , 12.5 credit points , Choose if majoring in Architectural, Civil, Mechanical or Product Design	ENG40005
Final Year Capstone Project 2 Core unit , 12.5 credit points , Choose if majoring in Architectural, Civil, Mechanical or Product Design	ENG40006
Engineering Technology Project A Core unit , 12.5 credit points , Choose if majoring in Biomedical, Electrical or Robotics	ENG40007
Engineering Technology Project B Core unit , 12.5 credit points , Choose if majoring in Biomedical, Electrical or Robotics	ENG40008
Engineering Technology Project A (ENG/CS) Core unit , 12.5 credit points , Choose if majoring in Software	EAT40005
Engineering Technology Project B (ENG/CS) Core unit , 12.5 credit points , Choose if majoring in Software	EAT40006
Major units (Software)
Object Oriented Programming Major unit , 12.5 credit points	COS20007
Engineering Technology Inquiry Project Major unit , 12.5 credit points	ENG20009
Mathematical Methods and Statistics for Engineering Major unit , 12.5 credit points	MTH20017
Cloud Computing Architecture Major unit , 12.5 credit points	COS20019
Internet and Cybersecurity for Engineering Applications Major unit , 12.5 credit points	TNE20003
Engineering Technology Design Project Major unit , 12.5 credit points	ENG20010
Data Structures and Patterns Major unit , 12.5 credit points	COS30008
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence Major unit , 12.5 credit points	COS30019
Interface Design and Development Major unit , 12.5 credit points	COS30043
Software Architectures and Design Major unit , 12.5 credit points	SWE30003
Software Development for Mobile Devices Major unit , 12.5 credit points	COS30017
Engineering Technology Sustainability Project Major unit , 12.5 credit points	ENG30002
Software Testing and Reliability Major unit , 12.5 credit points	SWE30009
Deploying Secure Engineering Applications Online Major unit , 12.5 credit points	TNE30024
Concurrent Programming Major unit , 12.5 credit points	COS40003
Software Deployment and Evolution Major unit , 12.5 credit points	SWE40006
Artificial Intelligence for Engineering Major unit , 12.5 credit points	COS40007
Engineering Technology Innovation Project Major unit , 12.5 credit points	ENG40011

Bachelor of Applied Innovation

Units of study	Unit code
Core units
Exploring Creativity and Innovation Core unit , 12.5 credit points	INV10001
Fundamentals of Innovation Practice Core unit , 12.5 credit points	INV10002
Innovation Sandpit Core unit , 12.5 credit points	INV10003
Responsible Innovation Futures Core unit , 12.5 credit points	INV10004

Want to see the full range of electives?

Learn about all the electives you can take in the course handbook.

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2025 fees

Yearly fee* ($AUD)

$9,314

Total fee* ($AUD)

$46,570

2025 fees

Yearly fee* ($AUD)

$45,500.00

Fees are estimates only

Published student tuition fees for 2025 unit enrolments in HE Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) and Undergraduate Full Fee Paying (FFP) are subject to change based on individual circumstances at enrolment. Fees may vary for units studied in future years, with part-time fees being proportionally lower depending on the number of units taken per semester. Enrolled students will receive reasonable notice of any fee changes before payment is due.

Fees are estimates only

The indicative course fees shown apply to international students for the relevant year, based on a standard study load per year. Fees are assessed according to actual study load each semester, with variations to study load resulting in tuition fee adjustments. These fees generally include the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) and are subject to annual review. Enrolled students will receive reasonable notice of any fee changes before payment is due.

How do I pay my fees?

HECS-HELP is a loan and discount scheme available to you if you are eligible and enrolled in a Commonwealth supported place. A HECS-HELP loan can cover all or part of your contribution amount. You can also choose to pay your fees up front.

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International students need to pay tuition fees up-front by the relevant due date. You can find the due dates on your Statement of Account.

To pay your fees:

log in to My Financials
check your Australian bank account details are correct
check your Statement of Account to see how much you owe
pay using your preferred payment method.

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Eligibility for HECS-HELP

You are eligible for a HECS-HELP loan if you have been offered a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) for an undergraduate degree at Swinburne or a UniLink course, and you:

are an Australian citizen and doing at least one unit of your course in Australia; or
hold a permanent humanitarian visa and will be living in Australia for the duration of your course; or
hold a New Zealand Special Category visa and meet the special eligibility requirements for New Zealand citizens.

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Student services and amenities fee

This funding serves to improve the student experience at Swinburne. You may use many or just some of the services and amenities that the fee provides.

The fee shown in the capped amount for 2025.

This funding serves to improve the student experience at Swinburne. You may use many or just some of the services and amenities that the fee provides.

This amenities fee is included within your annual tuition fee listed above. The fee shown is the capped amount for 2025.

Please refer to the Student Services Amenities Fee page for more information.

SSAF fee* ($AUD)

$365

SSAF fee* ($AUD)

$365

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Scholarships

Scholarship applications for 2025 are open. Scholarships at Swinburne are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. We want you to reach your potential and achieve your life and career goals.

Our handy guide will assist you to gather documents for your application.

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When you apply for a Swinburne course, we automatically consider you for an international scholarship of up to 20 per cent off your course fees – no separate application required! Just apply for your Swinburne course of choice and when we review your course application, we will also assess you for an international scholarship.

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Professional placement fees

Students who participate in a six- or 12-month professional placement will be subject to an increase in total course fees.

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Course code

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Course code

BB-ENGAIN

CRICOS code

108362K

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International students currently studying Year 12 in Australia must apply through VTAC. VTAC is the central office that administers the application processes for places in tertiary courses, scholarships and the Special Entry Access Scheme at universities, TAFEs and independent tertiary colleges in Victoria.

VTAC is the central office that administers the application processes for places in tertiary courses, scholarships and the Special Entry Access Scheme at universities, TAFEs and independent tertiary colleges in Victoria.

VTAC Code (CSP)

3400212581

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VTAC Code (IFP)

3400212583

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Start dates

Location

Last date to apply

Start dates

Semester 2

Hawthorn

30-July-2025

04-August-2025

Start dates

Location

Start dates

Semester 2

Hawthorn

04-August-2025

Upcoming events

Overview

Entry requirements

Study structure

Fees & Scholarships

How to apply

Overview

Course prerequisites have changed

Drop-in application week | Monday 3 - Friday 7 February

Your major

Software engineering

Your industry experience

Skills you’ll learn

Your career opportunities

Key codes

International student visa

Professional accreditations

Engineers Australia

Why Swinburne?

Guaranteed Entry ATAR

Subject adjustments:

Admission requirements

Need to undertake an English assessment for entry?

Apply for a pathway course

Associate Degree of Engineering

Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology (Mechatronics Engineering Design)

Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology (Civil Engineering Design)

Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology (Mechanical Engineeering Design)

Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology - Electrical

Diploma of Engineering (UniLink)

Associate Degree of Engineering

Diploma of Engineering (UniLink)

Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology (Mechatronics Engineering Design)

Associate Degree of Applied Technologies - Advanced Manufacturing

Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology (Civil Engineering Design)

Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology - Electrical

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

Bachelor of Applied Innovation

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Fees are estimates only

Fees are estimates only

SSAF fee* ($AUD)

SSAF fee* ($AUD)