Swinburne University of Technology Courses

Master of Engineering

The programme builds on the students’ existing engineering studies and knowledge.

Students can select a specialisation from one of six options:

• Advanced Manufacturing
• Civil Engineering
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Network Systems
• Telecommunications or Structural Engineering.

Master of Engineering Science

The programme develops specialised technical knowledge in your engineering field or extends your expertise to a related engineering discipline. The course expands the professional skills of the students.

Students can select a specialisation from one of six options:

• Advanced Manufacturing
• Civil Engineering
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Network Systems
• Telecommunications or Structural Engineering.

Master of Research

The Master of Research is part of a combined set of programmes that offer students a pathway into a higher degree by research from an undergraduate degree. The programme fosters the development of independent research skills, making it ideal preparation for those looking to undertake further research through a PhD program and/or pursue a career in research. To qualify, students must complete 1 core unit of study (12.5 credit points) and the thesis (20,000 words).

Department of Civil and Construction Engineering

The civil engineering course imparts the technical expertise and management skills needed to plan, design, construct and maintain infrastructure. Swinburne achieved a ranking of 133 from the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) in the field of civil engineering in 2018.

The department offers the following programs:

Master of Engineering (Civil) / Master of Construction Management -  This programme is for students who wish to enhance their knowledge in both the fields of civil engineering and construction management. To qualify for the Master of Engineering (Civil) / Master of Construction Management, students must complete a total of 15 units (200 credit points) as follows:

• 4 foundation units (50 credit points)
• 6 technical units (75 credit points)
• 2 elective units (25 credit points)
• 3 research units: 1 Research Methods unit (12.5 credit points)
• 1 Research Minor Project (Research Paper) (12.5 credit points)
• 1 research project (25 credit points)

Master of Construction Management

 This program offered by the department forms the third stage in a four-stage nested suite of programs consisting of:

• Graduate Certificate in Construction Management (GC-CMGT)
• Graduate Diploma of Construction Management (GD-CMGT)
• Master of Construction Management (MA-CMGT)
• Master of Construction and Infrastructure Management (MA-CIMGT)

The duration of the programme is 1.5 years full-time or 3 years part-time. The main aim of this program is to prepare graduates for future roles in managing people, equipment, materials, technological processes and funds in the construction, building and maintenance of buildings and assets in the civil infrastructure. Students must complete a total of 12 units (150 credit points) as follows:

• 3 foundation units (37.5 credit points)
• 4 technical units (50 credit points)
• 3 elective units (37.5 credit points), selected from elective, technical or foundation unit lists
• 2 Research Methods unit (25 credit points)

Master of Construction and Infrastructure Management

This programme forms the final stage in a four-stage nested suite of programs consisting of: 

• Graduate Certificate in Construction Management (GC-CMGT)
• Graduate Diploma of Construction Management (GD-CMGT)
• Master of Construction Management (MA-CMGT)
• Master of Construction and Infrastructure Management (MA-CIMGT)

The duration of the programme is 2 years full-time or 4 years part-time. Students must complete a total of 15 units (200 credit points) consisting of:

• 3 Foundation units (37.5 credit points) 
• 5 Technical units (62.5 credit points) 
• 4 Elective units (50 credit points), selected from Elective, Technical or Foundation unit lists 
• 1 Research Methods and Principles unit (12.5 credit points) 
• 1 Research Paper (12.5 credit points) 
• 1 Research Project (25 credit points)

Department of Mechanical Engineering and Product Design Engineering

The department has bachelor’s courses in:

• Mechanical Engineering
• Product Design Engineering

Following are the master’s programs on offer:

Master of Engineering (Advanced Manufacturing Technology) (AMT)

This program provides students with an advanced understanding and body of knowledge related to emerging manufacturing technologies.

Students must complete 11 units (150 credit points) comprising of:

• 3 foundation units (37.5 credit points)
• 4 technical units (50 credit points)
• 2 elective units (25 credit points) selected from the elective, foundation or technical unit lists
• 1 research methods or principles unit (12.5 credit points)
• 1 research project unit (25 credit points)

Applicants who have a four-year Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (AQF level 8) degree in a cognate field may be eligible to receive Advanced Standing and may not be required to carry out the three foundation units and one elective unit (total of 50 credit points).

Pure Sciences 

The university provides the following programs in pure sciences:

Mathematics 

The Bachelor’s courses offered in applied mathematics are:

• Bachelor of Science (Professional)
• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Science
• Bachelor of Science
• Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science
• Bachelor of Health Science / Bachelor of Science
• Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Science
• Bachelor of Science (Honours)

 Doctoral courses offered in applied mathematics are:

• Doctor of Philosophy - Science
• Master of Science - Research 

Physics

The Bachelor’s courses are:

• Bachelor of Science (Professional)
• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Science
• Bachelor of Science
• Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science
• Bachelor of Health Science / Bachelor of Science
• Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Science
• Bachelor of Science (Honours)

The Doctoral courses are:

• Doctor of Philosophy - Science
• Master of Research - Science 

Chemistry

The Bachelor’s courses are:

• Bachelor of Science (Professional)
• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Science
• Bachelor of Science
• Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science
• Bachelor of Health Science / Bachelor of Science
• Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Science
• Bachelor of Science (Honours)

The Doctoral courses are:

• Doctor of Philosophy - Science
• Master of Research - Science 

School of Software and Electrical Engineering

Computer Science and Software Engineering

The department is a leading powerhouse of research activity across computer science, software engineering and computer education disciplines.

The fields of research include:

• cloud computing
• role-oriented adaptive design
• energy-management software
• data management
• computing education
• cybersecurity 
• intelligent-agent technology.

The information technology courses provide foundational knowledge and industry skills needed to apply information technologies to a range of settings.

The courses cover:

• Computer Science
• Software Engineering
• Information Technology

Computer Science

The Bachelor’s degree courses include:

• Bachelor of Computer Science (Professional)
• Bachelor of Computer Science
• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Computer Science
• Bachelor of Games and Interactivity / Bachelor of Computer Science
• Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Computer Science
• Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours)
• Swinburne Foundation Year (Science / Engineering) (12 months)
• Swinburne Foundation Year (Science / Engineering) (8 months)

The doctoral courses include:

• Doctor of Philosophy - Information and Communication Technology 

The Master’s courses include:

Master of Cybersecurity: The programme provides the students with the knowledge and skills required to develop and maintain complex computing systems. The duration of the programme is 2 years full-time or 4 years part-time.

To qualify, students must complete 13* units (200 credit points) which consist of:

• 8 Core academic units (100 credit points)
• 3 Core project-based learning units (75 credit points)
• 1 or 2 elective units (25 credit points in total) 

Master of Digital Business Management

The programme provides managers with the advanced knowledge and capabilities they require to lead digital innovation and transformation in their organisations. The duration of the course is 1.5 years full-time.

The programme forms the third stage in a four-stage nested suite of programmes consisting of:

• Graduate Certificate of Digital Business Management
• Graduate Diploma of Digital Business Management (GD-DBM) ^
• Master of Digital Business Management (MA-DBM)

To qualify for the award, students must complete 12 units (150 credit points) comprising of: 

• 9 core units (112.5 credit points)
• 3 Elective units (37.5 credit points)

The duration of the Master of Digital Business Management (Advanced) is 2 years full-time.

Master of Cybersecurity Management  

Online delivery: The programme prepares graduates to become highly skilled in the management of cybersecurity. The duration of the course is 1.5 years full-time. It is a course with concepts relating to hacking behaviour, social engineering and the human factors.

To qualify for the award, students must complete 150 credit points comprising of eleven core units of study.

Master of Information and Communication Technologies (Research)

The programme offers students the opportunity to carry out supervised research in the related discipline of their choice. The duration of the course is 2 years full-time or 4 years part-time.

Master of Research

 Information and Communication Technology: The Master of Research is part of a combined set of programmes that offer students a way to pursue a higher degree by research from an undergraduate degree.

Software Engineering

A specialisation in software engineering provides students with the technical expertise needed. This includes designing and constructing software, and management skills for planning and operating complex software systems. 
 
The bachelor’s degrees provided are:

• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Professional)
• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Business
• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Innovation and Design
• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Science

The doctoral courses imparted are:

• Doctor of Philosophy - Engineering
• Doctor of Philosophy - Information and Communication Technology

Information Technology

Through the courses, the department imparts expertise in business analysis, requirements analysis, systems analysis and design, programming, database design and development, and systems acquisition and implementation.
 
The bachelor’s degrees provided are:

• Bachelor of Accounting and Business Information Technology (Professional)
• Bachelor of Business Information Technology (Professional)
• Bachelor of Business Information Systems
• Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology
• Bachelor of Business Information Systems / Bachelor of Business

The doctoral programmes are:

• Doctor of Philosophy - Information and Communication Technology

Master of Information Technology

The programme equips students with the knowledge and skills required to design, develop and maintain complex systems technologies and methodologies. The duration of the programme is 2 years full-time or 4 years part-time. 
 
To qualify for the award, students must complete 16 units of study (200 credit points) consisting of:

• 6 IT core units (75 credit points)
• 8 specialisation-specific core units (100 credit points)
• 2 IT electives (25 credit points)

To qualify for the degree of Master of Information Technology (Professional Computing), students must complete 12 units of study (150 credit points) consisting of:

• 2 IT core units (25 credit points)
• 8 specialisation-specific core units (100 credit points)
• 2 IT electives (25 credit points)

Master of Financial Technologies

The programme provides students with the skills to apply emerging technologies and lead changes within the financial sector. The students study the application of technology concepts, critical thinking and problem-solving methodologies in financial contexts. The duration of the course is 3 years part-time. 

To qualify for the award, students must complete 12 units (or equivalent) (150 credit points) comprising of: 

• 9 core units (112.5 credit points)
• 3 Elective units (37.5 credit points)

The Master of Financial Technologies (Advanced) allows students to apply emerging technologies within the financial sector. The duration is 4 years part-time.

 Telecommunications, Electrical, Robotics and Biomedical Engineering

The Department of Telecommunications, Electrical, Robotics and Biomedical Engineering provides courses in the areas of Biomedical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic, Networks, Robotics and Mechatronics and Telecommunications.

Biomedical Engineering

Courses offered are:

• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Professional)
• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Business
• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Computer Science
• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Innovation and Design
• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Science
• Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
• Associate Degree of Engineering
• Doctor of Philosophy and Graduate Certificate of Research and Innovation Management - Engineering
• Master of Engineering (Research)

Electrical and Electronic

• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Professional)
• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Business
• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Computer Science
• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Innovation and Design
• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Science
• Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
• Associate Degree of Applied Technologies
• Associate Degree of Engineering
• Swinburne Foundation Year (Science / Engineering) (12 months)
• Swinburne Foundation Year (Science / Engineering) (8 months)
• Doctor of Philosophy - Engineering
• Doctor of Philosophy and Graduate Certificate of Research and Innovation Management - Engineering
• Master of Engineering (Research)

Master of Engineering

The Master of Engineering builds on your existing engineering studies and knowledge and expands your professional skills. Students can select a specialisation from one of the following six options: Advanced Manufacturing, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Network Systems and Telecommunications or Structural Engineering.

The duration of the programme is 1.5 years full-time or equivalent part-time.

To qualify for the Master of Engineering, students must complete 150 credit points comprising of:

• 4 prescribed engineering core units (50 credit points including Professional Practice in Engineering)
• 8 prescribed specialisation-specific units (100 credit points)

It forms part of a nested suite of postgraduate courses:

• Graduate Certificate of Engineering (50 credit points)
• Graduate Diploma of Engineering (100 credit points)
• Master of Engineering (150 credit points)
• Master of Engineering Science (200 credit points)

Master of Engineering Science

The duration of the programme is 2 years full-time. To qualify for the Master of Engineering Science, students must complete 14 units (200 credit points) comprising of:

• 4 prescribed engineering core units (75 credit points including Professional Practice in Engineering (0 credit points))
• 10 prescribed specialisation-specific units (125 credit points)

Master of Engineering / Master of Construction Management

The programme has a blend of research and hands-on learning. The duration of the course is 2 years full-time. The students gain advanced knowledge of civil engineering design, construction and infrastructure management principles, procurement and cost analysis. The programme consists of 15 units (200 credit points). Units normally carry 12.5 credit points. This course is available on a full-time or part-time basis. In each academic year, two units (25 credit points) per semester would normally constitute a part-time load and four units (50 credit points) per semester constitute a full-time load.
 
To qualify, students must complete a total of 16 units (200 credit points) comprising of:

• 5 core units (62.5 credit points)
• 2 Construction Management Foundation units (25 credit points)
• 3 Construction Management specialisation units (37.5 credit points)
• 6 Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering specialisation-specific units (75 credit points)

Master of Professional Engineering

The students carry out research and project work, and benefit from the industry focus of the program. They also participate in a professional industry project. The duration of the course is 2 years full-time. 

To qualify, students must complete 200 credit points as follows:

• 9 core units (137.5 credit points)
• 4 specialisation units (from one specialisation) (50 credit points)
• 1 elective unit (chosen from any other specialisation) (12.5 credit points)

Networks

The Bachelor’s and Doctoral programmes offered by the department are:

• Bachelor of Computer Science (Professional)
• Bachelor of Computer Science
• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Computer Science
• Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology
• Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours)
• Bachelor of Games and Interactivity / Bachelor of Computer Science
• Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Computer Science
• Swinburne Foundation Year (Science / Engineering) (12 months)
• Swinburne Foundation Year (Science / Engineering) (8 months)
• Doctor of Philosophy - Information and Communication Technology
• Doctor of Philosophy and Graduate Certificate of Research and Innovation Management - Information and Communication Technology

Master of Science (Network Systems)

The programme is a 12-unit masters program concerned with the design, management, maintenance and service provision of private and public networks. The duration of the course is 2 years full-time. The course may be taken in accelerated format and completed in 1.5 years.

To qualify, students must complete 12 units of study (150 credit points) consisting of the following:

• 7 network systems core units (87.5 credit points)
• 4 specialisation-specific core units (50 credit points)
• 1 network systems elective (12.5 credit points)

Robotics and Mechatronics

The robotics and mechatronics courses explore the integration of three traditional engineering areas – mechanical, electronics and software.

The Bachelor’s and Doctoral degrees offered are:

• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Professional)
• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Business
• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Computer Science
• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Innovation and Design
• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Science
• Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
• Swinburne Foundation Year (Science / Engineering) (12 months)
• Swinburne Foundation Year (Science / Engineering) (8 months)
• Doctor of Philosophy - Engineering
• Doctor of Philosophy and Graduate Certificate of Research and Innovation Management - Engineering

Telecommunications

The Bachelor’s and Doctoral programmes are:

• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Professional)
• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Business
• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Computer Science
• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Innovation and Design
• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Science
• Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
• Associate Degree of Engineering
• Swinburne Foundation Year (Science / Engineering) (12 months)
• Swinburne Foundation Year (Science / Engineering) (8 months)
• Doctor of Philosophy - Engineering
• Doctor of Philosophy - Information and Communication Technology
• Doctor of Philosophy and Graduate Certificate of Research and Innovation Management - Engineering
• Doctor of Philosophy and Graduate Certificate of Research and Innovation Management - Information and Communication Technology

Business 

The Swinburne Business School has the following faculties offering a range of undergraduate and graduate courses - 

• Department of Business Technology and Entrepreneurship
• Department of Accounting, Economics and Finance
• Department of Management and Marketing

Swinburne Law School

The department focuses on innovation, creativity and intellectual property, equipping students for the future workforce. The teachers are experts in commercial law, intellectual property, internet law and privacy law. The law degrees and diplomas offer more than theory, with diverse opportunities to get hands-on experience. 

Faculty of Health, Arts and Design

The department equips students with the required skills and knowledge enabling them to take up active and innovative roles in the world as knowledge leaders and managers of health, design, technological and social change.

School of Design

The department is a leader in providing high quality, industry-relevant education and research. The innovative courses are internationally recognised, and our graduates are known for their creative leadership.