Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology
Majoring in Software Technology
60.0
Choose your major
Information Technology
Gain professional expertise through eight units of training in advanced web development, data visualisation, business systems design, requirements analysis and modelling.
Network Technology
Learn about the design, installation, and management of complex ICT infrastructure while benefitting from real-world experiences in our Work Integrated Learning program.
Software Technology
With a Swinburne Software Technology major you’ll learn software, how to enhance it, and what to use when, as you program yourself for a well-paid career.
Overview
Study network configurations, web and app programming, database design and more, and even specialise in a particular aspect of ICT-related work. Hone your knowledge in industry-class labs boasting 17 network racks and 700 Cisco devices at your disposal. Bolster your CV with work integrated learning such as placements, internships, and an industry-linked project every semester.
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Your major
With a Swinburne Software Technology major, you’ll learn software, how to enhance it, and what to use when, as you program yourself for a well-paid career. Discover how to enhance and maintain existing applications, as well as assist in make appropriate software choices for any organisation’s needs. You’ll also see how it works out in the real world with our Work Integrated Learning program.
Your industry experience
Build up your CV with real industry experience while you study through our Work Integrated Learning programs, which are a guaranteed part of all our bachelor degrees and can include placements, internships or industry-linked projects. In this degree, you'll apply your learning in six professionally focused, industry-linked projects.
Skills you’ll learn
- Identifying knowledge gaps and upskilling
- Programming multi-platform applications
- Working in software teams
- Software maintenance and user training
- Stakeholder solutions communication
Your career opportunities
- Software designer
- Systems analyst or designer
- Web developer
- Mobile application developer
- Solutions architect
- Full stack software developer
Key codes
International student visa
International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.
Professional accreditations
Why Swinburne?
Ranked Top 100 in Computer Science and Engineering
ARWU Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 20225 stars for overall experience
85.1% of students found employment within 4 months of graduating
#1 in Melbourne for graduate salary 5 years out - $86.1K (national average $74.8K)