The department focuses particularly on object-oriented software engineering and, in this regard, occupies a unique place in the landscape of Australian computing departments.
Individuals are well-recognised, and are participating in international research collaborations.
Research students typically have individual access to these facilities. All research students in the department are currently supported by either APA, Monash competitive, or Departmental scholarships which may be supplemented by either sessional tutorial work or part-time work on departmental research projects. Industry-supported scholarships are also available.