Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours)

Duration

4 years

Intakes

February, July and October

Fees

In 2026, the annual tuition fees for this course are:

• RM54,720 for Malaysian students
• RM64,800 for international students.

General fees

• Application (once only) - RM100
• Registration (once only) - RM200
• General amenities (per semester) - RM100
• International student pass application - Click here.

Credit transfer

Applications for credit can include credit transfer for previous study or recognition of prior learning.

The Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours) focuses highly on the current industry-strength programming languages, technologies and systems in the form of practical components, electives and projects.

Levels two and three are designed to develop essential professional skills through core principles of software engineering. These include:

• Fundamental software processes and life-cycles;
• Mathematical foundations of software engineering;
• Requirements analysis;
• Software engineering methodologies and standard notations;
• Principles of software architecture and re-use;
• Software quality frameworks and validation;
• Software development ; and maintenance environments and tools.

Level four is seen as a period of specialisation. You must take both software engineering studio and research projects (12 points each) along with another core unit (6 points) and three software engineering electives (6 points each).

This structure ensures you graduate with comprehensive knowledge of software engineering and are ready to tackle complex projects in the industry.

More information
The Monash University Handbook has detailed information about the course structure and requirements.

Click here for more details on the software engineering specialisation.

Check out the course map here.

Quality education

Monash University is ranked #51 in the world for engineering and technology (QS World University Rankings by subject 2026) and rated Tier 5 (Excellent) in D-Setara Engineering by the Ministry of Education Malaysia.

Professional recognition

The Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours) degree is accredited by the Australian Computer Society and Engineers Australia. Additionally, the program is recognised by the Washington Accord, which means that our graduates can work in any other signatory country without the need to requalify.

The common first year

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) has a common first year, allowing you to experience a range of disciplines before deciding on a specialisation. You'll develop your foundational skills for engineering before deciding which of the six specialisations to pursue in your second year.

Industry-focused

Monash University prepares you for future success in the software engineering industry from day one. The course’s emphasis on practice-based learning through studio projects and internships means you'll graduate better prepared and work-ready.

Gain work experience

Work experience amplifies your learning and hones your hands-on skills. As part of your course, you'll complete a 12-week work placement after your third year. Our students have interned with companies such as ExxonMobil, Shell, Gamuda, IBM, providing invaluable hands-on experience in software engineering.

Kick-start your professional development

The Student Leaders Network program gives you the opportunity to engage with industry professionals through workshops, industry site visits, networking evenings, and a leadership summit over the course of a year. You'll develop critical leadership, teamwork and communication skills.

Join an engineering student club

Our student-run clubs lets you learn new skills and engage with industry to broaden your networks. You’ll get hands on with real-world projects and competitions as you work in multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative products or drive positive change.

In the age of digital transformation, new roles are constantly emerging and software engineering graduates are highly sought-after around the world.

Software engineers help develop software for telecommunications, financial systems, aeronautics, medical devices, mobile devices, transportation systems, banking and insurance companies, and more. You could pursue a career as:

• applications developer
• internet developer
• programming specialist
• systems programmer
• software designer
• software engineer
• architect
• consultant
• developer.

With your Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours), you'll be equipped to thrive in these dynamic roles and contribute to innovations that shape the future of technology.