Software engineering

Explore your study options

Use the latest software engineering tools to push beyond the limitations of traditional technologies and create the software and systems of the future.

Undergraduate

Undergraduate (your first degree)

A Deakin undergraduate course is the foundation of your future career, usually completed in two to four years. Duration varies based on degree type, enrolment pattern and any credit received from recognition of prior learning.

Research

Higher Degrees by Research (supervised research)

Research degrees are research based master’s or PhD programs that focus on a single area of expertise. They provide students the opportunity to carry out highly specialised research under expert supervision.

Choose a software engineering degree that will make you work ready

Build disruptive technologies that create change, making you a sought-after expert ready to solve tomorrow’s business problems through creative computing solutions.

Gain practical experience

Get an edge in the job market through hands-on experience with current technology, backed by sound knowledge of fundamental concepts, models and methods. Apply what you learn on a work placement or internship, while developing crucial professional networks.

Use the latest techology

In our modern facilities and fully equipped computer labs, you'll access the latest technology and software in computing, robotics and cyber-physical systems. You'll work with professional software products such as programming IDEs, games engines, VR and content development systems.

Professional recognition

Most of our IT courses are accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS). This ensures a high quality of education and provides you with international recognition as an ICT industry professional, making you stand out to future employers.

Top professional roles in software engineering

With 84,000 new jobs for ICT professionals projected by 2033,^{^} graduates are in high demand. Deakin's courses provide the flexibility to select the study areas that interest you most. You could find employment in one of the following roles:

chief information officer
chief technology officer
embedded systems developer
project manager
programmer

robotics application engineer
software developer
software engineer
systems architect.

Study with the best

Engineering at Deakin is ranked in the top 1% globally.^* This rating highlights Deakin’s world-class facilities, academic reputation, employer reputation and research impact.

One aspect of Deakin study that I see as unique is the focus on practical application. Most of my subjects have been either portfolio or project based, which means that I've needed to be able to use the content that I've been learning, not just recall what I've learnt.

Shaine Christmas

Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours)

World-class teaching experiences

Deakin’s industry-shaped courses and practical, real-world learning will prepare you to be adaptable across the jobs of the future.

Hands-on industry experience

You'll develop entrepreneurial skills on projects with industry partners through Deakin Spark, the Deakin Incubator Group and the Applied Artificial Intelligence Institute (A²I²). Deakin also facilitates important networking opportunities with guest speakers from industry, keeping you up to date with industry trends.

Leading-edge, practical research

Research in the School of Information Technology generates new fundamental knowledge and informs our curriculum, so you graduate with a competitive edge. Our research students are supervised by expert staff dedicated to advancing technologies and training tomorrow’s leaders.

Want to explore more?

Learn more about how studying software engineering at Deakin is the right choice for you.

Explore our facilities

Discover Deakin's fully equipped computer labs and spaces, specialised equipment and technologies found in our IT facilities at our Melbourne Burwood Campus.