Attain specialist knowledge and technical skills in software engineering to transform the way we live and work.
The Master of Software Engineering (Professional) provides you with a comprehensive and in-depth knowledge of software systems and applications.
As our society becomes increasingly reliant on technology, there is great demand for skilled professionals to create the necessary software and information systems to innovate new solutions and improvements to the way we live and work.
As an accredited software engineer you’ll have the opportunity to work in the areas of software design, development and advancement, throughout many diverse roles and industries.
Estimated FeeAUD 29,028.00 per Semester
Duration2 Year
English Score
IELTS (6.5) , PTE (64)
Next Intake
23 Feb 2026
Application Fee
AUD0.00
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To enrol in this course, you’ll need to meet one of the following academic requirements.
If you’re unsure, a course advisor can help you assess your eligibility.
To be eligible for entry, you'll need:
a 4-year bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline (see below), or
a 4-year bachelor's degree in engineering (or equivalent) which includes all of the relevant discipline content (see below), or
to have successfully completed 3 years of study towards an approved qualification at an overseas partner institution, with a formal pathway to the Master of Software Engineering (Professional).
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification
Relevant disciplines for previous qualifications
Relevant disciplines include software engineering, computer science engineering and computer engineering.
If your bachelor's degree in engineering was not awarded in these disciplines, you must have successfully completed all of the following discipline content in your tertiary studies:
Data structures and algorithms
Minimum 2 programming courses
Introduction to software engineering
And at least 3 from:
computer organisation or computer architecture or computer systems
computer networks or communication networks
operating systems
databases or information systems
probability and statistics and discrete mathematics
software design or software architecture or software modelling
IELTSOverall 6.5, listening min. 6, Reading min. 6, Writing min. 6, Speaking min. 6
PTE64
Career Outcomes
Software engineer
Information security analyst
Multimedia specialist
Software developer
Network and systems engineer
Information systems designer
Locations
Study from vibrant campuses that offer access to industry networks, experienced faculty, and
support services to help you succeed.
Saint Lucia Campus
280–284 Sir Fred Schonell Dr
St Lucia - Queensland
Australia