Master of Software Engineering
Course code: MC-SOFTENG
3 years full time / 6 years part time
2 years full time (or part time equivalent) with relevant prior qualifications
March, July
Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available
Access Melbourne is available
March, July
AUD $62,976 (2026 indicative first year fee)
IELTS 6.5: with no band less than 6.0
Student experience
Overview
As a software engineering student, you will have access to a vast range of opportunities to network with industry. Plus the opportunity to develop your professional skills and connect with a dynamic cohort of students from around the world.
Professional skills development
Participate in our Skills Towards Employment Program (STEP) and improve your communication, team work, project management and leadership skills.
Be personally mentored by successful alumni and industry mentors through our STEM Industry Mentoring program.
Engineering student clubs
Connect with likeminded students and network with industry through engineering student clubs, including:
- Engineers Without Borders (EWB)
- Electrical Engineering Club
- Melbourne University Engineering Students’ Society
- Women in Science and Engineering (WISE)
Connect with us from anywhere in the world:
Connect with other students in Australia and overseas with the Study Melbourne Hubs: bringing the Melbourne study experience to you.
You can access events and services with other students in Australia, China, Vietnam, Malaysia and virtually in India so no matter where you are in the world, you’ll be connected to the University of Melbourne and other students. Find out how you can make the most of studying online: explore the Study Melbourne Hubs.
Hear more from students in the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
Profile
Jinhao He
My favourite experience in the Master of Software Engineering program has been the opportunity to collaborate with my classmates on a high-performance computing system called Spartan, delivering a genetic analysis tool for clients. The course has provided me with a supportive environment to develop my problem-solving and teamwork skills, which I know will be valuable in my future career. I appreciate the guidance and expertise of the faculty and the chance to apply what I've learned to real-world problems.
