Bachelor of Engineering (Software Engineering) (Honours)

In Year 3, you can choose four subjects from a chosen minor to broaden your skill set. Minor options include Cloud Computing, Enterprise Systems Development, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Creative Computing, Data Science, Cyber Assurance, and cross-disciplinary minors Blockchain Enabled Business and Entrepreneurship.

The Bachelor of Engineering (Software Engineering) (Honours) does not yet have accreditation by Engineers Australia. Accreditation will be sought as soon as it is feasible within the accreditation timelines set by Engineers Australia. Once fully accredited, graduates will be eligible for graduate membership.

In Year 4, you undertake a major research project that can be analytical, experimental, design or computational in nature (or some combination). This capstone project includes a work-integrated learning experience in which your knowledge and skills are applied and assessed in a real or simulated workplace context, with feedback from industry and/or community integral to the experience.

For international students, the annual fee is AU$47,040 (2026). For domestic students in a Commonwealth Supported Place, the annual student contribution amount for a standard full-time year is between AU$4,738 and AU$17,399 depending on the band of each enrolled course. Most engineering subjects fall under the band with a maximum of AU$9,537 per standard year.

Students can take advantage of industry placements and research projects with organisations such as Engineering Without Borders. Overseas work placements with industry partners are available, and there is an option to link with a multinational organisation for final-year projects. RMIT also offers study abroad opportunities through exchange and study experiences with over 165 partner universities worldwide.