Pursue Your Education at Swinburne University

The Swinburne Advantage

We turn knowing into know-how

For over 50 years, Swinburne offers students authentic workplace experiences to work on real industry projects, solve day-to-day challenges and gain professional skills that put knowledge into practice.

Swinburne University of Technology

Swinburne is a world-ranked university leading the way in innovation, industry engagement and social inclusion. Our education, high-quality research and industry partnerships create positive change for students, staff and the community.

Over 110 years ago Swinburne opened its doors with a driving focus in mind: to offer education to a section of society otherwise denied further education. Today, we continue our commitment to provide and transform education through strong industry engagement, social inclusion, a desire to innovate and, above all, a determination to create positive change.

We have an international reputation for quality research that connects science and technology with business and the community. Our standing in prestigious world academic rankings reflects our commitment to high-quality teaching, research and graduate outcomes. No matter who our students are or how they want to drive their future — we will help them fulfil their goals in a connected world.

Real-world industry

Connections & Experiences

Top 20 in Australia

QS World University Rankings 2022

Ranked 51-100

Art & Design Subjects
QS Subject Rankings 2021

Top 50 Under 50

QS World University Rankings 2021 *Best universities in the world under 50 years old

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Feature Programs

At Swinburne, your education is more than reading; it’s doing. It’s Work Integrated Learning (WIL) in the form of placements, internships or industry-linked projects, and it’s guaranteed in all our bachelor degrees.

It's guaranteed industry immersion, from day one, for all our vocational students – check out our Future of Work Lab! WIL gives you the confidence, skills and real industry experience you’ll need tomorrow, today.

If you're interested to pursue in either of these fields, please get in touch with our counsellor to get more information.

Arts & Design
Communication
Digital Media
Games & Interactive
Technology & Aviation
Information Technology
Artificial Intelligence
Cybersecurity
Aviation Management

Bachelor of Design Major in Communication Design

Duration: 3 Years | Intakes: Mar, Aug

Explore the communication imperative in a commercial environment and learn how to respond confidently to design problems. Explore an area of specialisation and produce a portfolio that demonstrates diverse idea generation and production skills.

The Bachelor of Design offers students a broad and coherent understanding of contemporary design. Complete core units in your first year to learn design skills across a range of disciplines and assist in selecting a major. Gain the skills and knowledge to prepare for your career in exciting and evolving fields.

Other major available includes:

Branded Environments
Digital Media Design
UX Interaction Design
Photomedia

Bachelor of Business Major in Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Duration: 3 Years Intakes: Mar, Aug

Differentiate a business idea from a tangible business opportunity and use innovation theory and techniques to maximise that opportunity. Develop strategic thinking and planning skills, explore business models, interpret sales and marketing opportunities, build an effective team and source capital funding.

The Bachelor of Business is designed to equip students with core skills and knowledge in business, management and operations to prepare them for roles in modern organisations. Students also able to select other major area of specialisation such as:

Business Analysis
Business Information System
Logistics & Supply Chain
Data Analysis
Data Management
Public Relations
Events and many more...

* Double Degree Options available, contact us to know more.

Bachelor of Games and Interactivity

Duration: 3 Years | Intakes:Mar, Aug

The Bachelor of Games and Interactivity focuses on the role of games in contemporary society and how games are developing as a cultural industry. Students undertake a range of projects which focus on analog and digital games, and develop practical and creative research and communication skills in a games lab environment. The course recognises the increasing convergence of games and other forms of media by complementing a core set of games-specific studies with units drawn from the wider field of media and communications.

Gain access to The Arcade, Australia’s first games co-working space, and houses some of the country's most exciting developers and also the industry.

* Double Degree Options available, contact us to know more.

Bachelor of Computer Science Major in the Internet of Things

Duration: 3 Years | Intakes: Mar, Aug

The Bachelor of Computer Science involves the use of the most up-to-date technology and methods, and includes a major emphasis on software development. The course is oriented towards applications in areas such as defence, aerospace and medicine, where complex software plays a major role and often of a safety-critical nature; as well as in businesses that require extensive computer support, such as banking and manufacturing.

Gain the core programming skills needed to program devices and develop software solutions. Learn to problem-solve through analysing data from internet-connected devices

Other major for selection:

Networking Design
Games Development
Logistics & Supply Chain
Software Design
Software Development
Cybersecurity

* Double Degree Options available, contact us to know more.

Bachelor of Health Science Major in Digital Health and Informatics

Duration: 3 Years | Intakes: Mar, Aug

Technology is disrupting and improving the healthcare industry. Discover how digital disruption, data and information management, biomedical informatics, and digital innovation and design are challenging traditional healthcare methods. Work with industry partners and use digital health and health informatics tools and data to inform innovative projects to benefit both patients and professionals.

The Bachelor of Health Science is designed to equip students for careers promoting health and wellbeing. Swinburne is the only university in Australia with MRI and MEG labs on campus.

* Double Degree Options available, contact us to know more.

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WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING

Swinburne’s Work Integrated Learning program provides opportunities to gain invaluable skills and confidence in knowing that you have what it takes to land a job in your field by graduation. You can also earn credit towards your degree. Choose from 6- or 12-month professional placements, professional internships, industry-linked projects, industry study tours and accreditation placements.