Create the smart software and systems of the future by studying Deakin’s Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours). Graduate as an industry-ready software engineer, ready to solve tomorrow’s business problems through creative computing solutions.

Want to be at the forefront of robotics, computing and smart technologies?

Rapid advancement in sensing hardware, computers and smart devices has created a growing demand for software engineers who can develop complex software systems for the modern world. The Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours) arms you with the skills needed to build disruptive technologies that create change, making you a sought-after expert in this evolving field.

You’ll develop specialised skills in robotics, cyber-physical systems and the internet-of-things (IoT), all while getting hands-on with the latest software engineering tools that allow you to push beyond the limitations of traditional technologies. From Mars rovers, to smart homes and cities, robotic surgery and precision agriculture, software engineers combine software systems and embedded hardware to create solutions for the future that fill a vital role in the development of smart and innovative technologies.

Your ideas and creativity will flourish in our state-of-the-art facilities, including Deakin’s $1.2 million Robotics and Internet of Things (RIoT) Studio featuring a range of devices, robotics and drones. Utilise these facilities to apply your knowledge alongside hardware designers and app developers, all working together to drive the development of computing solutions that interact with people, environments and other technologies.

The Applied Artificial Intelligence Institute (A2I2) provides innovative products, technologies and solutions for industry across all sectors. As a software engineering student, you will have the opportunity to interact and work with professional software engineers and data scientists on campus as part of your degree.

Through practical experience in the RIoT studio, a strong focus on project-based learning at A2I2 and exciting internship opportunities, you’ll benefit from constant exposure to real-world software engineering situations. So whether your dream role involves developing drones, creating smart devices or pioneering AI innovations, you’ll have the industry skills needed to thrive.

Graduates will be equipped to find employment in diverse areas of software engineering. You’ll be able to develop and implement state-of-the-art smart devices, systems and application frameworks for industries including health, agriculture, manufacturing and transport.

This can lead to employment in roles such as:

• business analyst
• data engineer
• DevOps engineer
• embedded systems developer
• IoT system engineer
• machine learning engineer
• mobile applications developer
• project manager
• software engineer
• software developer
• systems architect
• web applications developer.