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Bachelor of Software Engineering
RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Bachelor of Software Engineering at RMIT University equips students with a solid foundation in computer science and mathematics and deep expertise in software architecture, processes, methodologies and quality frameworks. The four-year degree comprises two years of study, a one-year industry placement, then a final year of study, with the placement providing an opportunity to develop professional and technical skills and build a professional network. Students work within complex software development environments covering operating systems, communications, web software, databases and applications, focusing on the software development life cycle. It is taught in Melbourne.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
- Year 1 In the first year
- you will have the opportunity to put theory into practice through our embedded programming bootcamps and studios. This will allow you to develop your programming skills
- design and implement small-scale software systems and apply software development practices and standards through project-based work. Years 2 and 3 In your second year
- you will dive deeper into software engineering disciplines covering process
- software architecture and modern tools. You will learn to design and implement large-scale software systems
- applying current software development methods and modern technologies required to work as a software engineer. Year 3 The third-year industry placement provides valuable practical experience. This experience is then integrated with your studies and completed through coursework. Year 4 In your fourth year
- you will undertake a capstone project that simulates an industry environment. Here
- you will apply your skills in large-scale software application development. Many students tackle real-world problems for their projects with close involvement and supervision by an industry mentor. Additionally
- you will choose a minor
- or just focus on the individual subjects and electives that interest you most. There are nine software engineering minors to choose from
- providing you with the flexibility to plan your own study to achieve your study and career goals. Minor options include: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Blockchain Technologies Cloud Computing Creative Computing Cyber Assurance Data Science Enterprise Systems Development Bioinformatics Data Analysis
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)
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)
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
Prerequisites: Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English other than EAL; or a study score of at least 27 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or equivalent studies . AND Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in one of Maths: General Mathematics, Maths: Mathematical Methods or Maths: Specialist Mathematics or equivalent studies. Rankings and adjustment factors Entry to this course is competitive. Eligible applicants are ranked and selected in order of merit based on their academic achievement plus any adjustment factors. You may be eligible to receive adjustment factors which include equity access schemes and/or subject adjustments to a maximum of 28 aggregate adjustment points. For more information about what adjustment factors RMIT considers visit Admission to RMIT . We will consid
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