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Programming and software development courses
3 programming and software development qualifications in Australia, compared side by side: cost, duration, providers and where each one leads.
- Qualifications
- 3
on this page
- Providers
- 12
across all qualifications
- Median pay
- $131,900
across roles in this field
- Employment growth*
- +27%
average across roles
Which of these is right for you?
We don't recommend one provider over another, but four things usually decide which qualification is the right one to start with.
- How much time can you give it?
- A certificate usually runs months, not years, and gets you working sooner. A degree is a multi-year commitment, but it's the only route into a registered profession like pharmacist.
- Do you want to study online, on campus, or both?
- Check each qualification's study modes below. Some are online only, some require placements or on-campus units even in a mostly online course.
- What's your entry point?
- If you're starting from school leaver or career change with no background in the field, the lowest rung on the ladder is usually the realistic start, not the top qualification.
- Which role are you aiming for?
- Some roles need one specific qualification. Others accept several. The roles section below says which qualification on this page actually gets you there.
The programming and software development qualifications
3 qualifications in this field. Each links through to cost, duration and the providers that teach it.
Degrees
Bachelor of Software Engineering
8 providersBachelor degree3 to 4 yearsSoftware EngineerView qualification →Bachelor of Information Technology (Software Development)
2 providersBachelor degree3 yearsView qualification →Undergraduate Certificate in Programming
2 providersOther Undergraduate Award Course0.5 yearsView qualification →
What programming and software development study leads to
The role where a programming and software development qualification is a recognised route in, which qualification on this page it is, and what else you need.
