Faculty of Information Technology
Software development (SFTWRDEV08) is a major worth 48 credit points, listing 8 units, taught at Clayton. It is offered in 3 courses, including Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Information Technology; and Bachelor of Information Technology. Students rate it 4.0 out of 5 from 1 review.
This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2026 entry.
The software development major lines up well with industry jobs: testing, design, and a big team project. Not much choice in the core units, but the ones there are relevant. The final year project is the highlight.
Software development focuses on the technologies and techniques used to create computer-based systems and the development processes used in the construction of applications software, from large-scale enterprise systems to web-based and mobile applications. It will prepare you for careers in positions responsible for the development and implementation of software systems. You will learn about all aspects of the software development process, from systems analysis and design to programming and implementation.
Availability
Software development is listed in C2000 Bachelor of Information Technology at Clayton as a minor and a major.
Non-IT students undertaking this major need to complete FIT2001 and FIT2094 to satisfy the prerequisites of some of the units in the major. If you are enrolled in C2000 Bachelor of Information Technology you will complete FIT2001 and FIT2094 as part of your course.
To find the previous version use the Advanced Search function in the Handbook and select the relevant year: old codes SFTWRDEV06 (2024), SFTWRDEV04 (2023), SFTWRDEV01 (2022).
Analyse requirements, and design, implement and maintain software applications
3 courses in 2025: Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Information Technology; Bachelor of Information Technology; and Diploma of Higher Education.
It lists 8 units, including FIT1050, FIT1051, FIT2081, FIT2104, FIT2175, FIT3077, FIT3178 and FIT3184. The structure above shows which are required and which you choose.
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