They also take mathematics, electrical engineering and physics subjects in at least the first two years of their degree. In later years the computing subjects contain an increasing amount of Software Engineering material. There is a range of theoretical subjects complemented by the practical experience of completing two large team projects . The final year of the course offers the most flexibility. By this stage students have decided on an area of special interest and can use the options shown in the chart above to concentrate on their speciality area.
Software engineers are in demand in many places.
The Software Engineering course at the University of Melbourne was the first such course in Australia, and the first such course to receive full accreditation from the IEAust. The first group of students graduated in 1993. Graduates from the course are also eligible for Level 1 membership of the Australian Computer Society. Later year subjects include substantial project work on professional standard tasks for clients both within and outside of the University. In addition, all Engineering students are expected to include a substantial component of non-technical studies in their degree.