Overview

The Bachelor of Computer Science (Software Development) from the Swinburne University of Technology is oriented towards applications in areas such as defence, aerospace and medicine, where complex software plays a major role and often of a safety-critical nature; as well as in businesses that require extensive computer support, such as banking and manufacturing.

Learn how to architect big systems, write phone and tablet apps and produce software that is better than industry standard. Then scale your applications up to the cloud for hacker-proof, robust and reliable software applications.

Career opportunities

Graduates of this course will have extensive skills in system development, particularly relating to medium- and large-scale projects. They will have developed experience in working on team projects and will have well-developed oral and written communication skills.

Accreditation

This degree is accredited with the Australian Computer Society at the professional level.

Programme Structure

Courses included

Cloud Computing Architecture
Computing Technology Design Project
Data Structures and Patterns
Interface Design and Development
Computing Technology Innovation Project
Software Architectures and Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-29 00:00:00
Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-24 00:00:00

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International: It is strongly advised that they consider applying at least three months in advance of their intake’s start date.

Language

English

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Credits

300 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

Computer Sciences Software Engineering View 165 other Bachelors in Computer Sciences in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

CRICOS code: 088400A

Successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification

completion or partial completion of an approved tertiary qualification (including diplomas, advanced diplomas, associate degrees and degrees).

Course Prerequisites

VCE Units 3 and 4 – a minimum study score of 25 in any English (except EAL) or 30 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or equivalent.
VCE Units 1 and 2 - satisfactory completion in two units (any study combination) of any Mathematics or equivalent.

Completion of one of the following:

IELTS overall band of 6.0 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0
Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 65%, all skills 65%
Or equivalent measures

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

40960 AUD / year

≈ 40960 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9314 AUD / year

≈ 9314 AUD / year

Additional Details

National fee is Commonwealth supported

Living costs

Melbourne

Australia

1501 - 2659 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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