The study of software engineering involves computer science, problem-solving, mathematical foundations of software engineering, programming, software development methodologies, software processes and lifecycles, software quality, testing and technical documentation. This course explores the design, construction and engineering of large complex software systems, which meet information processing challenges, subject to constraints such as cost, time and risk management. Students complete core units in programming, engineering, mathematics and computer systems and then study specific software engineering units. Electives may be taken from IT and Engineering, allowing specialisation in areas such as mobile computing, networks, security, telecommunication and embedded systems. A large number of units are laboratory-based, and students spend a significant portion of their time in individual and group-based project work. The work develops skills in group management and dynamics, along with professional communication skills such as technical writing, documentation and presentation. High achieving local students may apply to receive a $15,000 Industry-Based Learning (IBL) scholarship and experience a 22-week industry placement during the third year of the degree. In their fourth year, students undertake a full year group studio project with an industry client. Students in the studio project address an open-ended complex problem embracing the full design cycle. Students work in teams on an industry specified project, negotiating a formal analysis and the development of a legal IP agreement before embarking on the design and development cycle. The projects embrace every aspect of Software Engineering product development in a real industry setting and conclude with the formal processes of product acceptance testing, presentation, and documentation. Students are exposed to professional practice through a regular interface with the industry client. Students who perform well in year three are invited into the fourth year Honours stream, where they take a research project, replacing two electives. This degree is often used as a pathway to postgraduate study and research. Students must fulfil a 12-week vacation industry placement requirement.
The Bachelor of Software Engineering (BSE) is intended to produce quality, world-class graduates in this rapidly developing discipline. The degree has been specially designed in response to industry demand to produce graduate software engineers with large-scale software systems project capability. Graduates who can offer skills in these areas are in demand by business and government organisations concerned with software development on a large scale. Such skills are equally important to small projects and businesses, providing software engineering and integration services to government or large private organisations.
Graduates will be prepared for careers across all industries as applications developers, internet developers, programming specialists, systems programmers, and software designers, engineers, architects, consultants and developers.
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| Intakes | First semester, second semester | First semester, second semester |
| Course Content | 2010 University handbook entry for this course | 2010 University handbook entry for this course |
| Duration | 4 years full-time, 8 years part-time | 4 years |
| Credit points | 192 total for course | 192 total for course |
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Fees for 2010
Fees are subject to change annually. |
Commonwealth supported place (CSP) Average annual student contribution $6,800 AUD Note: see information on how average fee is calculated. |
International fee per 48 credit points 48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year $25,800 AUD |
| CRICOS code | Not applicable | 026690K |
| Monash course code | 2770 | 2770 |
| Faculty | Faculty of Information Technology | Faculty of Information Technology |
| Contact | Visit the Faculty of IT website at http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/apply or email admissions@infotech.monash.edu.au |
International Student Enquiries Telephone: +61 3 9627 4852 Email: study@monash.edu.au |
Australian: The Bachelor of Software Engineering program is accredited for the purpose of admission to membership of Engineers Australia as part of the Monash Bachelor of Engineering courses accredited by Engineers Australia (IE Aust). Graduates of this course are also eligible for professional-level membership of the Australian Computer Society.
In order to fulfil the requirements of the various degree regulations and Engineers Australia, all software engineering students must complete 12 weeks of approved software engineering work experience and submit a report on that work. Such work is normally undertaken in the vacations between second and third years and/or between third and fourth years (but may also be taken between first and second years). Some students may choose to complete this requirement after completing their four years of study. Students who have completed all academic requirements for their degrees are not eligible to graduate until this work experience has been completed and a satisfactory report submitted.
Equivalent Australian Year 12.
TAFE
Applicants are required to have at least a completed Certificate IV, however those applying with completed Diploma qualifications will receive up to a maximum of 48 points of credit. Although there are no specific studies that applicants are required to undertake, the Certificate IV or Diploma in Information Technology are considered relevant. Applicants applying with a completed Certificate IV are expected to have achieved at least a distinction average, while those with a Diploma require at least a credit average.
University
Applicants currently studying at other universities are advised to undertake information technology-related units.
A credit average is required to be competitive for selection. To be eligible for credit transfer, previous studies need to have been completed no more than 10 years prior to admission into the Monash IT degree.
Units 3 and 4 a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English, and a study score of at least 20 in mathematical methods (either) or specialist mathematics, or at least 35 in further mathematics.
English at Subsidiary or at Higher Level, with a minimum grade of 4; and, one of Mathematics at Subsidiary Level, or Mathematics at Higher Level, with a minimum grade of four.
VICTORIAN TERTIARY ADMISSIONS CENTRE APPLICATIONS
Non-year 12 (e.g transfer, mature age, TAFE) applicants must complete the VTAC Personal Information (PI) form.
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
| Qualification | Clayton |
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| ENTER clearly in* | 82.55(CSP); 74.85 (International) |
* The "clearly in" score is based on January 2009 selection and can be used as a guide only.
Applications for on campus studies should be made online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre.
Applications for this course are made directly to the Faculty. Contact information can be found by visiting the Monash faculties website
English and higher mathematics (Australian equivalent Year 12)
TAFE
Applicants are required to have at least a completed Certificate IV, however those applying with completed Diploma qualifications will receive up to a maximum of 48 points of credit. Although there are no specific studies that applicants are required to undertake, the Certificate IV or Diploma in Information Technology are considered relevant. Applicants applying with a completed Certificate IV are expected to have achieved at least a distinction average, while those with a Diploma require at least a credit average.
University
Applicants currently studying at other universities are advised to undertake information technology-related units.
A credit average is required to be competitive for selection. To be eligible for credit transfer, previous studies need to have been completed no more than 10 years prior to admission into the Monash IT degree.
Units 3 and 4 a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English, and a study score of at least 20 in mathematical methods (either) or specialist mathematics, or at least 35 in further mathematics.
English at Subsidiary or at Higher Level, with a minimum grade of 4; and, one of Mathematics at Subsidiary Level, or Mathematics at Higher Level, with a minimum grade of four.
IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.5 in Reading and Listening and 6.0 in Writing and Speaking; TOEFL 580 with a TWE of 4.5; or an Internet-based TOEFL score of 90 with 22 in Writing and no section lower than 20.
More information on English requirements.
VICTORIAN TERTIARY ADMISSIONS CENTRE APPLICATIONS
Non-year 12 (e.g transfer, mature age, TAFE) applicants must complete the VTAC Personal Information (PI) form.
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
| Qualification | Clayton |
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| International Baccalaureate | 26 |
| GCE A level | 9 |
| All Indian Senior Secondary Certificate | 75% |
| Hong Kong A level | 8 |
| ISC of the CISCE India | 70% |
| MUFY (best eight units made up from Parts A and B) | 265 |
| Ontario Grade 12 | 75% |
| RMIT & La Trobe Foundation Year | 80%Av |
| Sri Lanka A level | 11 |
| STPM Malaysia | 9 |
| Swinburne Foundation Year | 85%Av |
| Uni of Melbourne Foundation Year | 75%Av |
| UNIPREP Indonesia | 7.5 |
| UNSW Foundation Year | 7.5 |
Current VCE or IB students studying in Victoria should apply online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre
Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.
Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.
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