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Software Engineering
Postgraduate Major
MJRP-SWENG
- Major
- Software Engineering Major (M ProEng)
- Credit
- 250
Outline
Design, construct and test complex software projects using engineering principles.
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Work experience
Gain at least 12 weeks of exposure to professional practice.
This course is designed for graduates from a four-year Engineering undergraduate degree in a related discipline. Applicants seeking entry who do not hold such a qualification are required to first complete the one-year Graduate Diploma in Professional Engineering (GD-PROENG).
Software is ubiquitous, driving almost all the technology around us. Software engineering is the process of analysing user requirements and designing, constructing, and testing complex software projects through the application of engineering principles to software development.
This major prepares you to work as part of a team undertaking large-scale software projects, to bring collaboration, rigour, creativity, and advanced technical skills to work on complex and diverse software challenges.
This major sits within the Master of Professional Engineering degree. To apply for this major, you will apply for the Master of Professional Engineering.
What you'll learn
- Refer to Master of Professional Engineering for Course Learning Outcomes
Advanced standing
At Curtin, we understand that everyone’s study journey has been different.
You may have already studied some of the units (subjects) listed in your Curtin course at another educational institution, or you may have work experience that matches the degree requirements.
A successful CRL application exempts you from having to complete certain units within your course and means you could finish your degree in a shorter amount of time.
CRL is also known as recognition of prior learning, advanced standing and credit transfer.
Use the CRL search to find out how much CRL you qualify for, or contact us at:
Email: ci-enquiries@curtin.edu.au
Tel: 1300 222 888
Fees & charges
Please view the Master of Professional Engineering degree for indicative fees.
How to apply
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- Curtin course code: MJRP-SWENG
- Last updated on: February 25, 2020
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