Bachelor Programme
Engineering (Software Engineering) (Honours)
RMIT's Bachelor of Engineering (Software Engineering) (Honours) combines computer science, engineering and mathematics to design software applications, embedded systems and hardware devices. Students start with computing hardware in the lab and move on to software development, enterprise solutions and user-interface design, with projects and work-integrated learning throughout. The degree is new and RMIT is seeking Engineers Australia accreditation. International students start in February; domestic students can also start in July. Domestic students apply through VTAC (or directly to RMIT for mid-year entry); international students apply directly to RMIT.
University
RMIT University
Country
Australia
Level
Bachelor
Field
Engineering
Duration
4 years full-time
Language
English
Campus
Melbourne City
Degree
Bachelor of Engineering (Software Engineering) (Honours)
Intake
February (Semester 1), July (Semester 2, domestic students only)
Application Deadline
International applicants apply directly to RMIT (online or through an RMIT-registered agent). For Semester 1, 2027 the bachelor-degree application deadline is 3 March 2027, with offers to be accepted by 5 March 2027; RMIT recommends applying at least 4 to 8 weeks before classes start to allow time for a student visa. Semester 2, 2027 dates have not been published yet. International students completing Australian Year 12 or the IB in Australia apply through VTAC. Domestic applicants apply through VTAC for Semester 1, 2027: applications opened on 3 August 2026, the timely closing date of 28 September 2026 has passed, late applications close on 30 October 2026, very late applications on 4 December 2026, and applications for January round 2 and later on 13 January 2027. Semester 2 (July) entry for domestic students is by direct application to RMIT only, and those applications open in March 2027. International students can start only in February (Semester 1).
Tuition Information
2027 tuition for international students: A$48,960 a year for a full-time load (96 credit points). Domestic students get a Commonwealth Supported Place; their student contribution is set each year by the government and depends on the subject bands they take, so RMIT publishes no single annual figure for the program. Fees are reviewed every year.
Admission Requirements
- Domestic applicants (VCE or equivalent): lowest selection rank offered a place for 2026 entry was 80.65
- Prerequisites (VCE Units 3 and 4, or equivalent): a study score of at least 25 in English (excluding EAL) or 27 in EAL, and at least 20 in one of General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics
- International applicants need a qualification RMIT recognises as equivalent to the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) with a minimum average of 65%. RMIT's calculator gives, for example: GCE A Levels at least 7 points from 3 A Level subjects (about CDD), IB Diploma 25, or India's AISSC (CBSE Class 12) with an average of at least 65% in graded academic subjects
- English language: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0; TOEFL iBT 79 (reading 13, listening 12, speaking 18, writing 21); PTE Academic 58 with no communicative skill below 50; or C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency 176 with no skill below 169. At-home and online test versions are not accepted
- Accreditation: RMIT states the degree does not yet have Engineers Australia accreditation and will seek it as soon as the accreditation timelines allow
- RMIT's international entry calculator on each program page lists the equivalent minimum results for many other national qualifications and foundation programs