UndergraduateComputer Science
Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours)
Griffith University, Brisbane/Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
About this program
Griffith University's Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours) degree. Build the future of technology with a Bachelor of Software Engineering If you want a hand in designing and implementing the software systems our society depends on, our Bachelor of Software Engineering is the ideal degree for you. You'll begin by building a solid foundation in computer systems, engineering principles, mathematics and information systems, laying the groundwork for your future career in software engineering. As one of the first universities in Australia to offer a Software Engineering degree, we continue to lead in innovation nearly 30 years on, so you can be confident you'll develop industry-relevant practical skills. This includes the chance to develop software for real clients. In your final year, you will spend over half of your time on work-integrated learning through industry projects, preparing you for a successful career. Highlights of studying Software Engineering A focus on industry engagement in everything we teach ensures the knowledge and skills you gain are directly relevant to your future career in the tech industry, helping you bridge the gap between theory and practice. You'll develop essential skills in teamwork, project management and quality control by working on real-world projects. These experiences will help you build practical expertise and prepare you for the challenges you'll face in your professional career. Gain valuable insights firsthand into industry practices including how leaders tackle problems, through a variety of field trips.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
6 terms of coursework
- Year 1: Engineering Mathematics 1, Programming Principles, Engineering Science, Engineering Mathematics 2, Digital Systems, Electric Circuits, Computer Systems and Cyber Security, Discrete Structures
- Year 2: Computing Algorithms, Engineering C, Software Projects, Object Oriented Software Development, Embedded Systems, Secure Development Operations
- Year 3: Ethical Hacking, Agile Methodologies, Co-Design Incubator, Full Stack Development, Project Management Principles, Computer Systems, Work Integrated Learning - Single Project, Mobile Application Development, Programming for Robotics, Digital Forensics, Sensors and Actuators
- Year 6: IAP
- Year 7: Advanced Computer Systems, SCADA Systems, Image Processing and Machine Vision
- Plus 5 elective/flexible courses chosen from an approved list to complete the 320 credit-point program
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Software EngineerANZSCO 261313
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, so it supports the points-tested 189, 190, and 491 as well as the employer-sponsored 482 and 186. Needs an ACS skills assessment, which usually wants the degree plus one to two years of relevant work, or a Professional Year in ICT in place of some of that experience.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Developer ProgrammerANZSCO 261312
On MLTSSL, so it supports the 189, 190, and 491. Assessed by the ACS on the same basis as Software Engineer. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
ICT Business AnalystANZSCO 261111
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, so it supports 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Common landing occupation for IT and business-analytics graduates.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Systems AnalystANZSCO 261112
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, with an ACS skills assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
ICT Security SpecialistANZSCO 262112
The code used for the points-tested 189, 190, and 491 pathways. Newer cyber security specialisations (Cyber Security Engineer, Cyber Security Analyst, and others) were split out of this code in 2021 to 2025 ANZSCO updates and sit on CSOL instead; picking the right code matters for which visa applies.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Cyber Security EngineerANZSCO 261315
One of the newer cyber security ANZSCO codes created alongside Penetration Tester, Cyber Security Analyst, and others. Sits on CSOL, which supports the employer-sponsored 482 and 186, but is not currently on MLTSSL or STSOL, so it does not support the points-tested 189, 190, or 491 the way ICT Security Specialist (262112) does.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Computer Network and Systems EngineerANZSCO 263111
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Data ScientistANZSCO 224115
A newer ANZSCO code (added 2022) that sits on CSOL only, supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186. Not on MLTSSL or STSOL, so it does not currently open the points-tested 189, 190, or 491, and no state nominates this exact code.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Completion of an Australian Year 12 (Senior Secondary) certificate or equivalent international qualification. Assumed background knowledge: Any General or Applied English subject (Units 3 and 4, C); Mathematical Methods (Units 3 and 4, C); Any two units of English (Band 3); Mathematics Advanced (Band 3).
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