Software

Overview

Software engineers combine an understanding of computer science, design, engineering management, mathematics and psychology to manage the development, maintenance and production of large scale software systems.

This specialisation focuses on team-based projects, in which students must conceive, design, implement and operate software engineering solutions. Students develop technical skills and the ability to apply engineering principles to solving real-world problems.

A year-long industry project provides the opportunity to work closely with ICT professionals, and many graduates find roles in this field, in addition to those in other service-oriented and software development areas.

Last updated: 22 September 2023

Structure

300 credit points

Subject Options

Total 300 points – 200 points core (compulsory) and 100 points elective subjects from the list below. Students must complete all 300 points of subjects, including all core subjects, or have advanced standing or exemption.

The core and elective subjects are those listed below. The order of subjects below is one way of progressing through the course – students who meet subject requisites may tailor their individual study plan to take into account advanced standing and their study load. Students plan their study online and can seek further advice from Stop 1 on individual study plans.

Students must complete the following in the Master of Engineering (Software), according to the lists below:

• 200 credit points of core subjects (175 credit points compulsory subjects, 25 credit points selective subjects)
• 12.5 credit points of science electives
• 12.5 credit points of engineering electives
• 12.5 credit points of Computing and Information Systems (CIS) electives
• 62.5 credit points of Computing and Information Systems (CIS) advanced electives

Suggested first 100 points:

Suggested study plan for the first 100 points:

• 62.5 points Compulsory

• 12.5 points Selective (choose one) - University of Melbourne pathway students are recommended to take ENGR90034

• 12.5 points Selective (choose one)

• AND 12.5 points of any Level 2 or 3 Science elective.

Suggested second 100 points:

Suggested study plan for the second 100 points:

• 50 points Core
• 37.5 points Computing and Information Systems Advanced Electives
• 12.5 points Computing and Information Systems Electives

Core (50 points)

Suggested third 100 points:

Suggested study plan for the third 100 points:

• 62.5 points Core
• 25 points Computing and Information Systems Advanced Electives
• 12.5 points engineering electives (any Level 2, 3 or 9 subject from COMP, ENGR, ISYS or SWEN)

Core (62.5 points)

Computing and Information Systems Electives

Total 12.5 points

Computing and Information Systems Advanced Electives

Total 62.5 points

Links

http://www.eng.unimelb.edu.au/study/degrees/master-engineering-software/overview

Last updated: 22 September 2023