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Software Engineering Major (B Comp)

Bachelor Degree / Honours Degree.
Curtin University

300

in world overall ranking*

17

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

This undergraduate major in Software Engineering focuses on the full software development lifecycle beyond coding. You’ll learn to analyse customer needs, design solutions, and test and deliver reliable software. The major develops practical design techniques and project management skills aimed at building efficient, large-scale systems for real-world problems within a Bachelor of Computing pathway at Curtin. The programme builds programming, systems thinking, and data skills for technology-driven industries and startups.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles involved in designing, building and maintaining software systems across industries. Typical pathways include software engineer/developer, systems analyst, QA/test engineer, solutions or application engineer, and junior project roles supporting software delivery. Skills in lifecycle management, design and testing prepare you for work on reliable, large-scale products within IT teams after completing this Bachelor-level Software Engineering major. Preparing graduates for software development, IT support, data analysis, and technology consultancy entry roles.


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

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Curtin Perth

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MJRU-SFTEN

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconCURTIN INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS - ALUMNI AND FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP

25% of tuition fees

tick iconCURTIN INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS - MERIT SCHOLARSHIP

25% of tuition fees

tick iconCURTIN INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS - AUSTRALIAN YEAR 12 SCHOLARSHIP

25% of tuition fees

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