UndergraduateComputer Science
Diploma of Software Engineering
Torrens University Australia, Multi-campus, national, Australia
About this program
This course does not have its own public marketing page but is a real, currently-taught Torrens qualification, sourced from the university's internal Student Hub course-structure document (DSE19). It runs eight subjects over one year full time (five core plus three electives): Maths 1, Introduction to Software Engineering, Algorithms and Data Structures, Computer Architecture and Operating Systems, and Microservices Architecture. Alternative Games and AI elective pathways are available.
Delivered on the same campuses as Torrens' other technology diplomas, 1 year full time or 2 years part time.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
Study plan in 3 parts
- Maths 1
- Introduction to Software Engineering
- Algorithms and Data Structures
- Computer Architecture and Operating Systems
- Microservices Architecture
- Electives (choose three from, or follow a Games or AI elective pathway): Introduction to Programming
- 2D Game Programming
- Game Design Principles
- Game Production Foundation
- Maths 2
- Concepts in Artificial Intelligence
- Probabilities and Statistics
- Introduction to Cloud Computing
- 5 core subjects and 3 electives
- 1 year full time
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Software EngineerANZSCO 261313
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, so it supports the points-tested 189, 190, and 491 as well as the employer-sponsored 482 and 186. Needs an ACS skills assessment, which usually wants the degree plus one to two years of relevant work, or a Professional Year in ICT in place of some of that experience.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Developer ProgrammerANZSCO 261312
On MLTSSL, so it supports the 189, 190, and 491. Assessed by the ACS on the same basis as Software Engineer. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Systems AnalystANZSCO 261112
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, with an ACS skills assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Successful completion of at least 0.25 EFTSL at AQF level 6 or 0.5 EFTSL at AQF level 5 or above, or equivalent; OR an Australian secondary school certificate, equivalent Senior Secondary qualification, or Baccalaureate Diploma
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