Overview

You'll begin by building a solid foundation in computer systems, engineering principles, mathematics and information systems, laying the groundwork for your future career in software engineering.

As one of the first universities in Australia to offer a Software Engineering degree, we continue to lead in innovation nearly 30 years on, so you can be confident you'll develop industry-relevant practical skills. This includes the chance to develop software for real clients. In your final year, you will spend over half of your time on work-integrated learning through industry projects, preparing you for a successful career.

Career

As a graduate of Software Engineering (Honours) programme from Griffith University , you'll be prepared for work in a growing, socially important field. With dual accreditation from Engineers Australia and the Australian Computer Society, you will meet all the relevant benchmarks you need to launch your career anywhere in the country and around the world.

This degree opens up a wide range of career opportunities in both government and the private sector, preparing you for roles such as:

Software Engineer

Systems Architect

Developer

Tester

Project Manager

Computational Scientist

Database Designer

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Engineering Mathematics

Programming Principles

Engineering Science

Digital Systems

Electric Circuits

Computing Algorithms

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-22 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-09 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

320 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Gold Coast, Australia
Brisbane, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Cricos code - 106761M

International students who successfully complete the Direct Entry Program (DEP) will satisfy the English Language requirements for this Griffith degree.

The Direct Entry Program (DEP) is not available for Domestic students.

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Tuition Fees

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46000 AUD / year

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Citizens or residents

8800 AUD / year

≈ 8800 AUD / year

Living costs

Gold Coast

Australia

1313 - 2310 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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