Overview 

Edith Cowan University’s Bachelor of Computer Science (Major in Software Engineering) focuses on the principles of designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality software systems. The curriculum covers the full software development lifecycle, emphasizing software architecture, systematic testing, and agile engineering practices. Mastering these fundamental engineering skills is essential for building scalable, reliable, and secure applications to meet modern technological demands.

What You'll Learn

• Software architecture, design patterns, and system modeling principles

• Object-oriented programming, data structures, and algorithm optimization

• Agile software development methodologies and project management techniques

• Software quality assurance, automated testing strategies, and debugging

• Database management systems and web-based application development

Learning Outcomes 

Students will learn to develop scalable, maintainable software systems using established engineering principles, while evaluating software architectures and design patterns to ensure optimal system performance. Additionally, they will implement comprehensive quality assurance and testing procedures to verify software reliability, as well as apply agile project management tools and techniques to coordinate software projects effectively.