Undergraduate TUA-SOE-DIP-2023

Diploma of Software Engineering

Design and create strategic software solutions

Build technical skills in this IT course, co-developed with IBM. You’ll explore the fundamentals of algorithm and data structure design. Get to know software engineering project management. Work with ethical research practices.

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Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)

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Price

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$24,722

Study method

100% Online

Assessments

100% online

Credit available

Yes

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At Torrens University Australia you can tailor your study to suit your lifestyle. Thanks to their innovative digital learning system you’ll gain the ultimate in flexibility, and still receive personalised guidance from academics and access to work placement, mentorship and internship opportunities. Online you can attend live classes or view recorded sessions, connect with lecturers and fellow students, and access content on-demand 24/7.

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Degree details

What you'll learn

As one of Australia’s fastest growing universities, we take a progressive approach to learning. Our courses are co-designed, developed and delivered with industry, giving you confidence that you’ll graduate job-ready. During this course you will:

Master the fundamentals of C++ and C# programming languages.
Construct mathematical solutions to common software engineering problems.
Understand data structure design and implementation.
Uphold ethical software engineering practices.
Explore the algorithms of software engineering solutions.

Career opportunities

On graduation, you will be well-positioned to analyse and recommend cybersecurity solutions while utilising agile and design thinking, innovative approaches and problem-solving, applying cybersecurity solutions to real-life situations or working in tech-related fields. The Diploma of Cybersecurity also provides an alternative entry path for further study into the Bachelor of Cybersecurity, Graduate Certificate of Cybersecurity and Master of Cybersecurity courses. Potential career paths include:

Junior Software Engineer
App Developer

Professional recognition

DIA-recognised course This course is recognised by the Design Institute of Australia, giving you confidence that your education is of the highest industry standard.

Entry requirements

Higher education

Torrens University Australia offers flexible entry options and study pathways, whether you’re finishing school, pursuing career progression or looking for a change. Entry requirements for this course includes:

Successful completion of a Higher Education qualification

Secondary education

Year 12 (Australian secondary school certificate) or equivalent.

VET studies

Successful completion of a Vocational qualification (AQF Level 4), or above.

Work and Life

Work life experience demonstrating the ability to undertake study at the required level.

English Proficiency Requirements

Standard English language requirements apply.

Visit our admissions centre for more information: https://www.torrens.edu.au/how-to-apply/admissions-criteria

Don’t meet the entry requirements? We have numerous pathway programs to get you started. Contact our Future Student Advisors to learn about alternative entry options.

Credit for previous study or work

Torrens University offers pathway opportunities to further your learning. If you have already completed a qualification you may be able to credit this against a degree with Torrens University, even if it’s from another institution. This is called Recognition of Prior Learning. Under Torrens University's Recognition of Prior Learning policy, you may be eligible for a reduction in tuition costs if you have previous study and/or work experience. Our Future Student Advisors will happily walk you through the application process.

Description

This course offers fundamentals in software engineering with two specialisations available: Game Programming and Artificial Intelligence.

You will explore the field of software engineering, developing the fundamentals of algorithm and data structure design, software engineering project management, and ethical development and research practices.

The structure of this diploma in software development consists of a common software engineering core, specialisation and elective subjects allowing you to sharpen your technical skills, industry knowledge and proficiency in developing functioning applications.

Course duration: 1 year full time, 2 years part time, 6 months accelerated

Degree structure details

Recommended Study Pattern

The course structure comprises 5 core subjects and 3 elective subjects at level 100. Students must complete a minimum of 80 credit points at level 100. Electives available to students may be chosen from the elective bank or can be taken from any Torrens University course at the appropriate level with approval from the Program Director (or delegate).

Award Requirements

To be awarded the Diploma of Software Engineering, students must complete 80 credit points over 8 subjects. Each subject has a value of 10 credit points.