Engineering Science (Software)

Overview

This course is not available in 2022

The Master of Engineering Science (Software) equips you to combine the art and skill of engineering with the power of computer technology. Software engineering develops programs and products that meet the demands of the modern economy. Software engineering is a dynamic engineering discipline that is concerned with all aspects of software use, from design and development to maintenance and management.

The degree provides a two-year, unaccredited engineering qualification through which you can transition to the accredited Master of Engineering after completing at least one year of study with an average grade of credit (5.0) or greater. You can also choose to complete this degree and graduate with a Master of Engineering Science (Software).

You will be provided with study in both the theoretical and practical aspects of engineering, and the course builds on your previous experience and knowledge.

Flinders University’s postgraduate programs in engineering are multidisciplinary in approach and provide you with access to the latest technical resources.

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Course

Master of Engineering Science (Software)

Duration: 2 years

Delivery mode:
On campus

Availability:
Full-time
Part-time

Start dates:
March
July

SATAC code: 2CM242

Annual indicative fees (2020):
$32,600 (Full fee paying)

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Your career

Graduates will be equipped to work as software designers in areas as diverse as smart cards, mobile commerce and communications, simulators, medical and imaging equipment, internet computing and defence systems.

What you will study

The Master of Engineering Science (Software) consists of 72 units.

You will complete core topics including a research project and have the choice of a number of option topics. These topics will provide you with the opportunity to gain knowledge in a specialised program of study.

The degree includes an option for an 18-unit thesis, allowing transition to a PhD for high-performing students.

Topics cover areas such as:

software engineering
computer programming
electronics
microprocessors
database and conceptual modelling
web-based systems development
automation and industrial control
analysis of engineering systems
mathematics
sensors and actuators
enterprise information security and cloud systems
interactive computer systems
computer networks and operating systems.

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Master of Engineering Science (Software)

Entry requirements

Applicants must normally hold one of the following appropriate qualifications:

an engineering degree
a science degree
a computer science or information technology degree
an Australian TAFE diploma or advanced diploma (AQF Level 5) in an appropriate field plus seven years relevant work experience
an equivalent overseas qualification.

In addition, all applicants must demonstrate successful completion of higher education topics equivalent to; a first-year university mathematics topic, and undergraduate topics in physics, and computer programming and computer fundamentals.

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Entry requirements

Applicants must normally hold one of the following appropriate qualifications:

an engineering degree
a science degree
an Australian TAFE diploma or advanced diploma (AQF Level 5) in an appropriate field plus seven years relevant work experience
an equivalent overseas qualification.

In addition, applicants must demonstrate successful completion of higher education topics in programming and computing fundamentals, mathematics (equivalent to first year university mathematics) and science (equivalent to university undergraduate topics in physics).

However, the Dean (Education) may, under certain circumstances and subject to specific conditions, admit others who can show evidence of fitness for candidature.

Students who have completed a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree may receive up to 18 units of credit towards the master's degree. This credit will be calculated on a like-for-like topic basis.

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