Prepare for an exciting career.
Software is everywhere. It does everything from dispensing medicine to controlling flight paths to monitoring and shaping our shopping habits. Our world’s major companies, governments and organisations depend on smartly designed and well-built software. And they rely on the expertise of skilled software engineers to make it happen.
As a software engineer, you’ll apply engineering principles to systematically analyse, develop and improve software to ensure it runs effectively, safely and securely.
You’ll acquire high-level programming expertise, but software engineering goes well beyond writing code. Most modern IT systems are so complicated that teams of people must work together to create them. This specialisation’s emphasis on collaborative studio-based learning will give you strong skills in teamwork, project management and communication.
This degree is the only software engineering course accredited by the Australian Computer Society.
This course focuses highly on the current industry-strength programming languages, technologies and systems in the form of practical components, electives and projects.
Level two and three are designed to develop core professional skills. It comprises the core principles consistent in software construction and maintenance: fundamental software processes and life-cycles; mathematical foundations of software engineering; requirements analysis; software engineering methodologies and standard notations; principles of software architecture and re-use; software quality frameworks and validation; software development; and maintenance environments and tools.
Level four is seen as a period of specialisation. You must take both software engineering studio and research projects (12 points each) along with another core unit (6 points) and three software engineering electives (6 points each).
More information
The Monash University Handbook has detailed information about the course structure and requirements.
Click here for more details on the software engineering specialisation.
Check out the course map here.
Quality education
Monash University is ranked #73 in the world for engineering and technology (QS World University Rankings 2024) and rated Tier 5 (Excellent) in D-Setara Engineering by the Ministry of Education Malaysia.
Professional recognition
This degree is accredited by Australian Computer Society and Engineers Australia. It is also recognised by the Washington Accord, which means that our graduates can work in any other signatory country without the need to requalify.
The common first year
The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) has a common first year, allowing you to experience a range of disciplines before deciding on a specialisation. You’ll develop your foundational skills for engineering before deciding which of the six specialisations to pursue in your second year.
Industry-focused
From day one, Monash sets you on the path to future career success. An emphasis on practice-based learning through studio projects and internships means you’ll graduate better prepared and work-ready.
Gain work experience
Work experience amplifies your learning and hones your hands-on skills. As part of your course, you’ll complete a 12-week work placement after your third year. Our students have interned with companies such as ExxonMobil, Shell, Gamuda, IBM and more.
Kick-start your professional development
The Student Leaders Network program gives you the opportunity to engage with industry professionals through workshops, industry site visits, networking evenings, and a leadership summit over the course of a year. You’ll develop critical leadership, teamwork and communication skills.
Join an engineering student club
Our student-run clubs lets you learn new skills and engage with industry to broaden your networks. You’ll get hands on with real-world projects and competitions as you work in multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative products or drive positive change.
In the age of digital transformation, new roles are constantly emerging and software engineering graduates are highly sought-after around the world.
Software engineers help develop software for telecommunications, financial systems, aeronautics, medical devices, mobile devices, transportation systems, banking and insurance companies, and more. You could pursue a career as:
- applications developer
- internet developer
- programming specialist
- systems programmer
- software designer
- software engineer
- architect
- consultant
- developer.
To enter Monash University, students must satisfy particular academic, English language and age requirements.
Entry score
You will need the following entry scores for the Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours):
Qualification | Score |
---|---|
Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY)* | 76.25% |
GCE A Level** | 10 |
ATAR | 85 |
Gaokao, China | 75% |
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education | 19 |
Indian School Certificate | 75% |
All India Senior School Certificate | 80% |
SMA3, Indonesia | Click here to find out the entry score |
International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IB Diploma Program) | 30 |
STPM, Malaysia | 9.1 |
UEC, Malaysia | ≤3.4 |
Program Matrikulasi (Matriculation Program), Malaysia | 3 |
Ontario Secondary School Diploma | 84.8% |
Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) | 12 |
High School Certificate, Vietnam | 8.42 |
UNSW Foundation Studies | 8 |
Foundation in Science and Technology, Sunway College | 75% |
Monash College Diploma Part 2*** | 60% |
*The undergraduate entry requirements published are for students who commence the MUFY program in 2024.
**The Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA) accepts a minimum D Grade in A Level to be equivalent to the STPM Pass grade. For more information, please click here.
***The Monash College Diploma Part 2 entry requirements published are for students commencing their undergraduate destination degree in 2025.
Prerequisites
Mathematics (Australian Higher Year 12 equivalent) and at least one of Chemistry or Physics (Australian Year 12 equivalent) are formal prerequisites for the Bachelor of Engineering.