Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours)

In order to satisfy course accreditation requirements, as specified and administered by Engineers Australia, all online enrolled students are required to participate in campus-based learning activities equivalent to a minimum duration of one full academic week for every trimester of effective full-time study. Students enrolled in online learning are required to attend campus-based activities during the corresponding Intensive Week in a trimester. Attendance is linked to assessment requirements; failure to attend will result in not meeting the hurdle requirement and a fail grade will be awarded for the affected unit(s) for that trimester.

The learning experiences and assessment activities within this course require that students have access to a range of technologies beyond a desktop computer or laptop. Access to high cost specialist equipment, such as robots, is provided. Students will be required to purchase minor equipment, such as small single board computers, microcontrollers and sensors. The indicative cost of this equipment for the course is AUD$500. Equipment requirements and details of suppliers will be provided on a per-unit basis.

Yes. Through SEL703 Professional Practice, you will gain industry experience by completing a work placement in an engineering workplace. This gives you the opportunity to explore potential career paths and build valuable professional networks. Assessment tasks will deepen your understanding of the engineering profession and strengthen your professional practice skills. Please note that all students must complete their SEL703 placement, and placement can occur at any time, including during standard holiday breaks.

Students can select from a range of elective units offered across many courses. Available minor sequences include: Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Technologies, Computational Mathematics, Cyber Security, Data Science, Game Design, Information Technologies Research, and Virtual and Augmented Reality. In some cases, students may even be able to choose elective units from a completely different discipline area, subject to meeting unit requirements.

The Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours) is available in two intakes: Trimester 1 starting in March and Trimester 2 starting in July. Both intakes are available at Burwood (Melbourne) campus and Online. Direct applications to Deakin for Trimester 2 2026 close on 21 June 2026.