Handbook - Engineering Science

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Overview

The Graduate Certificate of Engineering Science program is designed for engineers and graduates wishing to develop and expand their knowledge and skills in their current area of expertise.* This will enable students to meet or maintain professional accreditation standards and to provide opportunities for continuing professional development, as well as … For more content click the Read More button below. Students will add breadth to their knowledge of engineering in general and expand their knowledge and skills in engineering management. Students will develop their technical knowledge and ability to analyse engineering problems. They will also gain further skills in solving engineering problems and justifying professional decisions. The program articulates to the Graduate Diploma of Engineering Science program with full credit for courses completed in the Graduate Certificate program. Students may exit from this proposed program with a Graduate Certificate award if they have completed the required course requirements. A credit average (65%) is generally required to articulate to the next level in the sequence. (* It is also possible for students to acquire knowledge and skills in a different specialisation at the approval of the Stream Authority. This may require the student to take additional foundation and disciplinary knowledge courses at the discretion of the Stream Authority). The program is designed to enable students to fulfil a number of needs including: Updating technical knowledge and skills in an existing engineering specialisationAcquiring new knowledge and skills in a different engineering specialisationDeveloping and expanding knowledge and skills in engineering managementUpdating qualifications and knowledge to meet or maintain professional accreditation standardsProviding opportunities for continuing professional developmentProviding opportunities for interaction with those at the cutting edge of the disciplineProviding a pathway towards the Master's program.

Students will add breadth to their knowledge of engineering in general and expand their knowledge and skills in engineering management. Students will develop their technical knowledge and ability to analyse engineering problems. They will also gain further skills in solving engineering problems and justifying professional decisions.

The program articulates to the Graduate Diploma of Engineering Science program with full credit for courses completed in the Graduate Certificate program. Students may exit from this proposed program with a Graduate Certificate award if they have completed the required course requirements. A credit average (65%) is generally required to articulate to the next level in the sequence.

(* It is also possible for students to acquire knowledge and skills in a different specialisation at the approval of the Stream Authority. This may require the student to take additional foundation and disciplinary knowledge courses at the discretion of the Stream Authority).

The program is designed to enable students to fulfil a number of needs including:

Updating technical knowledge and skills in an existing engineering specialisation
Acquiring new knowledge and skills in a different engineering specialisation
Developing and expanding knowledge and skills in engineering management
Updating qualifications and knowledge to meet or maintain professional accreditation standards
Providing opportunities for continuing professional development
Providing opportunities for interaction with those at the cutting edge of the discipline
Providing a pathway towards the Master's program.

Program Structure
24 Units of Credit:

Students must complete 24 UOC as a standalone program.

Specialisation Requirements

Students must complete at least one of the specialisations below.

CVENGT

24 UOC

Civil Engineering (7320)

ENGGRS

24 UOC

Nuclear Engineering

Please note that Civil Engineering is offered in both Term 1 and Term 3 intake, whereas Nuclear Engineering is only offered in Term 3 intake.

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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

In order to be admitted to the program students need a recognised four year Bachelor degree in a relevant discipline of engineering with a minimum 65% average.

NOTE: The minimum average required for entry is as determined by the UNSW Postgraduate Entry Score Calculator. Students from a non-211 university in China need a minimum 70% average.

Those without a recognised four year Bachelor degree in a relevant discipline of engineering with a minimum 65% average are required to argue their prior learning is equivalent to this qualification. For example, a 3- or 4-year Bachelor of Engineering or Science combined with relevant discipline experience (exact positions and roles that will be considered relevant to be decided by each specialisation) may be recognised.

For more information about admission requirements for various UNSW programs, visit the following website(s):

Program Requirements

Progression Requirements

The courses in each specialisation form an articulated sequence. Students who complete the Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Master program may upgrade to the next program with full credit for the courses undertaken in the previous program(s), provided they have completed the previous program at UNSW. A credit average (65) is generally required to articulate to the next level in the sequence. Students who have enrolled in a program will be permitted to exit with a lower qualification in the specialisation sequence providing they have completed the requirements of that program. Subject to the approval of the program authority and available places, students will be permitted to transfer to another specialisation with credit transfer being subject to the requirements of the specialisation into which the student is transferring.

For more information on university policy on progression requirements please visit Academic Progression

Pathways

Articulation Arrangements

Graduate Diploma in Engineering Science - GradDipEngSc5341 - Engineering Science

Master of Engineering Science - MEngSc8338 - Engineering Science

Additional Information

All software required for coursework is provided on the computers in the School computer laboratories. Some students find it advantageous to buy their own computer and software so that they can work at home. Some external courses may require students to own their own computer with Microsoft Office or equivalent. Specialist software packages that are required for external courses will be provided as part of the course pack to students.

Program Fees

At UNSW fees are generally charged at course level and therefore dependent upon individual enrolment and other factors such as student's residency status. For generic information on fees and additional expenses of UNSW programs, click on one of the following:

Additional Expenses

Field projects, site visits and industry seminars or lectures are a requirement of some courses and may involve additional expense.

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Faculty
Faculty: The primary academic unit in which related disciplines of teaching and research are conducted.

Campus

Kensington

Study Level
Study Level refers to the academic level of a program, specialisation or course.

Postgraduate

Typical duration:

0.7 years

Delivery Mode
Delivery Mode: The delivery option(s) by which a course or program is offered.

Face-to-face

Intake Period

Term 1, Term 3

Academic Calendar

3+ Calendar

Minimum Units of Credit

Award Type

Graduate Certificate

Award(s)
Award(s): Qualification upon completion (all awards offered by UNSW are accredited by UNSW and align with the Australian Qualifications Framework).

Graduate Certificate in Engineering Science - GradCertEngSc

CRICOS Code

084278G