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Overview

The Master 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 the … For more content click the Read More button below. Students will have the chance to work on a complex, open-ended enquiry-based project. This will develop their systematic approach to a problem and require project planning and the ability to analyse, interpret and communicate results proficiently. The completion of the research provides a pathway towards postgraduate research degrees through the development and demonstration of enquiry-based skills. (* It is also possible for students to acquire some knowledge and skills in a different specialisation with 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.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 disciplineProviding a preliminary step towards postgraduate research degrees.  

Learning Outcomes

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Graduates will demonstrate professional-level skills in presenting information and justifying decisions to other professionals, clients, stakeholders and the broader community.
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Graduates will broaden their knowledge of engineering, including engineering management.
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Graduates will be able to proficiently apply engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving.
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Graduates will acquire enquiry-based techniques and practice through the completion of enquiry-based courses and a complex research-based project.
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Graduates will demonstrate creative and ethical approaches to practice.
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Graduates will develop their ability to work as team members and leaders.
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Students will develop an appreciation of the issues associated with international engineering practice and global operating contexts.
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Graduates will develop advanced theory-based knowledge and techniques within their chosen specialisation.
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Graduates will develop their ability to define, investigate and analyse engineering problems and develop creative and innovative solutions to these problems.
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Graduate Capabilities

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Program Structure

Students must complete 96 UOC when taken as a standalone program.

Students must complete:
- At least 18UOC of enquiry-based courses
- At least a further 30UOC of advanced disciplinary courses
- At least 6UOC of Engineering and Technical Management Courses.

A specialisation consists of 72UOC specialisation courses and 24UOC elective courses. Specialisation courses must include between 18-30UOC of disciplinary knowledge courses, 18-30UOC of advanced disciplinary courses and 18- 30UOC enquiry-based courses including a 12-24UOC project. Elective courses must include Engineering and Technical Management Courses.

Specialisations

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Sample Programs

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Engineering Science

Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements

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Domestic Students
International Student

Program Requirements

Progression Requirements

The courses in each specialisation form an articulated sequence. Students who complete the Graduate Diploma program may upgrade to the Masters program with full credit for the courses undertaken, provided they have completed the previous program at UNSW. A credit average (65) and successful completion of 18 UOC is required to articulate to the next level in the sequence. Students who have enrolled in the Masters will be permitted to exit with a Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate 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. 

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

Associated Programs

Related Double Degree

Master of Engineering Science - MEngSc
Master of Commerce - MCom8339 - Engineering Science / Commerce

Nested Postgraduate Program

Graduate Diploma in Engineering Science - GradDipEngSc5341 - Engineering Science
Graduate Certificate in Engineering Science - GradCertEngSc7320 - Engineering Science

Recognition of Achievement

Award with Excellence
Current Students Award with Excellence
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The Award with Excellence is awarded in coursework masters programs, including Masters (Extension) but with the exception of Masters (Extended) such as JD and MD, when a Weighted Average Mean (WAM) of at least 80% has been achieved and at least 50% of the requirements of the award are completed at UNSW. All eligible programs will award 'with Excellence' except in special circumstances where approval of Academic Board has been given for a program to opt out.

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:

Domestic Students
Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable)
International Students

Additional Expenses and Resources

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

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