Course

Accounting & Finance

QS Accounting & Finance

QS Accounting & Finance Rank: Top 400 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #331

Swinburne University of Technology is known for its strong industry-linked, practice-based approach to finance education, with growing strength in fintech and data-driven finance.

Key advantages

Strong industry-linked, practice-based curriculum
Growing fintech research
Melbourne inner-suburb location
Good graduate employability
Modern simulation and computing labs
Affordable relative to CBD universities

Programme & duration: Master of Finance: 1.5 – 2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. AUD $34,000 – $40,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: February, July, and November (trimester system)
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)TOEFL iBT: 79PTE: 58
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree with credit average or above. GMAT/GRE may be required for some programmes.

Employability & placement

Good graduate employment outcomes, particularly in fintech, data analytics, and Melbourne's growing tech sector.

Student experience

Hawthorn is a convenient, well-connected Melbourne suburb. Strong industry engagement and practical learning focus.

Research strengths

Research in fintech, data-driven finance, and business analytics.

Course

MBA

Offered by Swinburne MBA

QS Global MBA Ranking

Nationally recognised industry-linked MBAQS World Rank: #331

Swinburne University of Technology offers a practice-based MBA with a strong industry-linked, technology-oriented approach to leadership education in inner-Melbourne.

Key advantages

Strong industry-linked, practice-based curriculum
Growing technology and innovation management focus
Melbourne inner-suburb location
Good graduate employability
Modern facilities
Affordable relative to CBD universities

Programme & duration: MBA: 1.5 – 2 years (full-time or part-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. AUD $42,000 – $52,000 total programme fee (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: February, July, and November (trimester system)
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)TOEFL iBT: 79PTE: 58
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree with credit average or above, minimum 3 years' work experience, transcripts, and personal statement.
Average Work Experience: Average 5–6 years of work experience; typical class age 29–32
GMAT / GRE Requirement: GMAT: not typically required (waivers standard given work experience profile)

Employability & placement

Good graduate employment outcomes, particularly in technology management and Melbourne's growing innovation sector.

Student experience

Hawthorn is a convenient, well-connected Melbourne suburb. Strong industry engagement and practical learning focus.

Research strengths

Research in innovation management, technology strategy, and entrepreneurship. Active industry advisory partnerships.

Course

Architecture

Offered by School of Design and Architecture

QS Architecture & Built Environment

QS Architecture & Built Environment Rank: Top 300 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #331

Swinburne University of Technology is known for its strong industry-linked, practice-based approach to architecture education, with growing strength in construction technology and digital design.

Key advantages

Strong industry-linked, practice-based curriculum
Growing construction technology research
Melbourne inner-suburb location
Good graduate employability
Modern simulation and computing labs
Affordable relative to CBD universities

Programme & duration: Master of Architecture: 2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. AUD $36,000 – $42,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: February, July, and November (trimester system)
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)TOEFL iBT: 79PTE: 58
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree with credit average or above in Architecture or a related discipline. Portfolio required.

Employability & placement

Good graduate employment outcomes, particularly in construction technology and Melbourne's growing design sector.

Student experience

Hawthorn is a convenient, well-connected Melbourne suburb. Strong industry engagement and practical learning focus.

Research strengths

Research in construction technology, digital design, and sustainable architecture.

Course

Chemical Engineering

Offered by School of Science, Computing and Engineering Technologies

QS Chemical Engineering

QS Chemical Engineering Rank: Top 400 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #331

Swinburne University of Technology is known for its strong industry-linked, practice-based approach to chemical engineering education, with growing strength in advanced materials and manufacturing.

Key advantages

Strong industry-linked, practice-based curriculum
Growing advanced materials research
Melbourne inner-suburb location
Good graduate employability
Modern simulation and computing labs
Affordable relative to CBD universities

Programme & duration: Master of Engineering (Chemical): 2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. AUD $38,000 – $44,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: February, July, and November (trimester system)
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)TOEFL iBT: 79PTE: 58
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree with credit average or above in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.

Employability & placement

Good graduate employment outcomes, particularly in advanced materials and Melbourne's growing manufacturing sector.

Student experience

Hawthorn is a convenient, well-connected Melbourne suburb. Strong industry engagement and practical learning focus.

Research strengths

Research in advanced materials, manufacturing technology, and sustainable chemistry.

Course

Civil Engineering

Offered by School of Engineering

QS Civil & Structural Engineering

QS Civil & Structural Engineering Rank: Top 400 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #331

Swinburne University of Technology is known for its strong industry-linked, practice-based approach to civil engineering education, with growing strength in smart infrastructure and construction technology.

Key advantages

Strong industry-linked, practice-based curriculum
Growing smart infrastructure research
Melbourne inner-suburb location
Good graduate employability
Modern simulation and manufacturing labs
Affordable relative to CBD universities

Programme & duration: Master of Engineering (Civil): 2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. AUD $38,000 – $44,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: February, July, and November (trimester system)
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)TOEFL iBT: 79PTE: 58
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree with credit average or above in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.

Employability & placement

Good graduate employment outcomes, particularly in smart infrastructure and Melbourne's growing construction sector.

Student experience

Hawthorn is a convenient, well-connected Melbourne suburb. Strong industry engagement and practical learning focus.

Research strengths

Research in smart infrastructure, construction technology, and structural health monitoring.

Course

Electrical Engineering

Offered by School of Science, Computing and Engineering Technologies

QS Electrical & Electronic Engineering

QS Electrical & Electronic Engineering Rank: Top 400 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #331

Swinburne University of Technology is known for its strong industry-linked, practice-based approach to electrical engineering education, with growing strength in space technology and photonics.

Key advantages

Strong industry-linked, practice-based curriculum
Growing space technology and photonics research
Melbourne inner-suburb location
Good graduate employability
Modern simulation and computing labs
Affordable relative to CBD universities

Programme & duration: Master of Engineering (Electrical): 2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. AUD $38,000 – $44,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: February, July, and November (trimester system)
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)TOEFL iBT: 79PTE: 58
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree with credit average or above in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.

Employability & placement

Good graduate employment outcomes, particularly in space technology, photonics, and Melbourne's growing tech sector.

Student experience

Hawthorn is a convenient, well-connected Melbourne suburb. Strong industry engagement and practical learning focus.

Research strengths

Research in space technology, photonics, and astrophysics-linked engineering.

Course

Mechanical Engineering

Offered by School of Engineering

QS Mechanical Engineering

QS Mechanical Engineering Rank: Top 400 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #331

Swinburne University of Technology is known for its strong industry-linked, practice-based approach to mechanical engineering education, with growing strength in aerospace and motorsport engineering.

Key advantages

Strong industry-linked, practice-based curriculum
Growing aerospace and motorsport engineering research
Melbourne inner-suburb location
Good graduate employability
Modern simulation and manufacturing labs
Affordable relative to CBD universities

Programme & duration: Master of Engineering (Mechanical): 2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. AUD $38,000 – $44,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: February, July, and November (trimester system)
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)TOEFL iBT: 79PTE: 58
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree with credit average or above in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.

Employability & placement

Good graduate employment outcomes, particularly in aerospace, motorsport, and Melbourne's growing manufacturing sector.

Student experience

Hawthorn is a convenient, well-connected Melbourne suburb. Strong industry engagement and practical learning focus.

Research strengths

Research in aerospace engineering, motorsport engineering, and advanced manufacturing.

Swinburne University of Technology

Courses at Swinburne University of Technology

Accounting & Finance

Key advantages

Employability & placement

Student experience

Research strengths

MBA

Key advantages

Employability & placement

Student experience

Research strengths

Architecture

Key advantages

Employability & placement

Student experience

Research strengths

Chemical Engineering

Key advantages

Employability & placement

Student experience

Research strengths

Civil Engineering

Key advantages

Employability & placement

Student experience

Research strengths

Electrical Engineering

Key advantages

Employability & placement

Student experience

Research strengths

Mechanical Engineering

Key advantages

Employability & placement

Student experience

Research strengths

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