
Bachelor of Computer Science (Professional)
Majoring in Software Development
75.0
Choose your major
Artificial Intelligence
Learn how to apply machine learning and Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) engineering techniques to tackle challenges typically solved by the human mind.
Cyber Security
The Cyber Security industry is huge and growing quickly. For an in-demand and well-paid career, get qualified to hack the hackers.
Data Science
Learn the statistical methods and tools needed to manage big data sets and the visualisation techniques needed to represent and understand that data.
Games Development
Learn how to design and program computer games and other interactive software, plus gain skills in software development.
Internet of Things
The internet pervades almost everything - from fridges to light fittings. Gain the core skills needed to program a host of devices and develop software solutions that will impact people every day.
Software Development
Learn how to architect big systems, write phone and tablet apps and produce software that is better than industry standard.
Overview
Be paid to study your passion with a professional degree that includes a 12-month paid work placement. Hone your expertise in software development and computer science, with foundational skills in hardware and operating systems. Learn in state-of-the-art labs and with the most up-to-date technology to ensure you stay ahead of the digital revolution.
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Your major
With our Software Development major, learn how to architect big systems, write phone and tablet apps, and produce software that’s better than industry standard. Then scale your applications up to the cloud for hacker-proof, robust and reliable software applications. Our Work Integrated Learning program also affords you real-world experience to build your CV.
Your industry experience
All our bachelor degrees include a guaranteed Work Integrated Learning opportunity. In this degree, you'll undertake six professionally focused, industry-linked projects and a mandatory 12-month paid work placement. Benefit from Swinburne’s industry partnerships, gain invaluable full-time work experience and earn credit towards your degree.
Skills you’ll learn
- Computer software development
- Secure and scalable software development
- App development
- Big software system architecture
- Cloud computing system development
- Multi-platform / adaptable app development
Your career opportunities
- Project manager
- Software designer
- Systems analyst or designer
- Web developer
- Systems architect
- Application designer
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 the world for Computer Science and Engineering
ARWU Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2022Ranked Top 150 in Computer Science
Times Higher Education World University Ranking by Subject 202385.1% of students found employment within 4 months of graduating
#1 in Melbourne for graduate salary 5 years out - $86.1K (national average $74.8)
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