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Overview

This handbook entry is for students commencing their studies from 2024. Please refer to previous editions of the handbook for pre-2024 requirements. The Graduate Diploma in Engineering Science program is designed for engineers and graduates wishing to develop and expand their knowledge and skills in their current discipline of expertise. … 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 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.

This handbook entry is for students commencing their studies from 2024. Please refer to previous editions of the handbook for pre-2024 requirements.

The Graduate Diploma in Engineering Science program is designed for engineers and graduates wishing to develop and expand their knowledge and skills in their current discipline 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 opportunity to interact with those at the cutting edge of their discipline.

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 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.

Learning Outcomes

Explain advanced concepts, theories, and techniques relevant an engineering science specialisation.

Apply a breadth of relevant engineering knowledge, including engineering management, to professional practice.

Identify, define, investigate, and analyse complex engineering problems.

Apply appropriate engineering knowledge and methods to develop effective and innovative solutions to complex engineering problems.

Communicate information and justify decisions to other professionals, clients, stakeholders, and the broader community.

Apply creative and ethical approaches to practice.

Collaborate and lead effectively in diverse professional contexts.

Graduate Capabilities

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Program Structure

Students must complete 72 UOC when taken as a standalone program.

Specialisation Rule

Students must complete one of the specialisations below.

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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements

All candidates are required to have, at a minimum, a Bachelor Degree (AQF 7 or equivalent) with a weighted average mark of 65% (or equivalent).

In addition:
• a candidate applying for Project Management. Food Process Engineering, Renewable Energy, or Photovoltaics and Solar Energy is required to have a Science or Engineering Degree, or a Degree accredited under the Washington Accord.
• a candidate applying for Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Energy Systems, or Systems and Control is required to have an Engineering Degree or Degree accredited under the Washington Accord in a related discipline.
• a candidate applying for any other specialisation is required to have an Engineering Degree or Degree accredited under the Washington Accord.

Limitations on Recognition of Prior Learning

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Program Requirements

Progression Requirements

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Associated Programs

Nested Postgraduate Program

Graduate Certificate in Engineering Science - GCertEngSc7373 - Engineering Science

Master of Engineering Science - MEngSc8338 - Engineering Science

Professional Outcomes

Career Opportunities

Chemical Process, Civil Engineering, Control Systems, energy systems, engineering geology, engineering management, Engineering Science, Environmental Engineering, food process, Geoinformation, geotechnical, Information Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, Masters, Mechanical Engineering, microelectronics, Microsystems, nuclear engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Photovoltaics, Project Management, satellite systems, signal processing, Solar energy, Structural Engineering, Telecommunications, Transport Engineering, Waste Engineering, Wastewater engineering, water resources, Robotics, Electrical Engineering.

Program Fees

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

Campus

Sydney

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

Postgraduate

Typical duration:

1.7 years F/T, 3.3 Years P/T

Delivery Mode

Face-to-face (includes blended)

Intake Period

Term 1, Term 2, Term 3

Academic Calendar

Minimum Units of Credit

AQF Level

Level 8

Award Type

Graduate Diploma

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

Graduate Diploma in Engineering Science - GDipEngSc

CRICOS Code

113779J

Engineering Science

5373

72 Units of Credit