Computer Science, Sofware Engineering & IT
Computing technologies are everywhere: camera phones, mp3 players, technologies for talking, gaming, file-sharing, and accessing money via ATMs. We interact with computers and software hundreds of times a day. Computer science lies at the heart of the technology revolution. It is based on how we use algorithms to store and transform information – the basic building block of computing. Computer science encompasses studies from both science and engineering. The science side deals with the understanding of fundamental issues in computing; the practical application of principles and maintenance of computer systems is drawn from the engineering field.
Careers
Computer scientists can be found working in commerce, biotechnology, manufacturing and the software industry. They are employed as systems engineers, consultants, research scientists, programmers and in management positions.
IT study options
Undergraduate study: Bachelor of Engineering (Software)
This course is available to current (2009) Year 12 students only. The final intake to the course is Semester 1, 2010.
- More information is available from the Bachelor of Engineering webpage
Undergraduate study: New Generation Degrees
Software Systems is offered in the following New Generation Degrees, leading to the Master of Engineering (Software)
Bachelor of Science (Software Systems)
Bachelor of Commerce (with Engineering breadth sequence in Software Systems)
- More information is available from the Master of Engineering (Software) page
- Other New Generation Degree options are available via the Science Faculty
Undergraduate study: Diploma of Informatics
The Diploma of Informatics is offered concurrently with within all New Generation degrees (except Biomedicine) to complete a sequence of study in IT.
- More information is available on the informatics website
Professional entry: Master of Engineering (Software)
The professional Master of Engineering (Software) can be studied by graduates of any degree with suitable Maths & Science. It provides professional accreditation as an engineer*. The Melbourne Model sets designated pathways in undergraduate "New Generation" degrees that provide automatic credits for the Masters program.
- Find out more about the professional entry Master of Engineering (Software)
Professional entry: Master of Information Technology (MIT)
The Master of Information Technology is designed for graduates in engineering and physical sciences seeking professional development and enhancement of their IT knowledge, and also for professionals with background in other disciplines working in the IT industry without formal IT qualifications but with a broad interest in the scientific and engineering applications of the technology.
The program is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS).
- Find out more about the professional entry Master of Information Technology
Specialised Masters: Master of Software Systems Engineering
This one-year specialised program is designed for Engineers and Scientists seeking to change or deepen their specialisation.
- Find out more about the Specialised Master of Software Systems Engineering
Specialised Masters: Master of Engineering in Distributed Computing
This one, 1.5 or two-year specialised program is designed for Engineers and Scientists seeking to change or deepen their specialisation. It offers three different entry levels which are determined by academic background and work experience in computing.
- Find out more about the Specialised Master of Engineering in Distributed Computing
Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering: ICT
The Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering is used to qualify students for further graduate study in a related area to their previous Engineering degree and to provide foundation studies for students who have an Engineering degree and who want to expand or update their knowledge. It is particularly useful for students returning to tertiary study after time away from an academic environment.
- More information is available from the University Handbook
Other graduate options are available via the Science Faculty
Research Degrees
Students with a Bachelor (or Master) of Engineering from the University of Melbourne or other institutions may apply to undertake research Masters and PhD programs.
- Find out more about the Master of Philosophy (Engineering)
- Find out more about the PhD in Engineering
Further information
- Admissions/how to apply
- Enquire Now
- Phone the Engineering Student Centre with your Enquiry (03) 8344 6703, (03) 8344 6507
*Provisionally accredited by Engineers Australia effective May 2009. Full accreditation is only possible after the first students graduate from the program.