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Overview

The Graduate Certificate 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 program enables students to meet or maintain professional accreditation standards and provides opportunities for continuing professional development, as well as the … 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 in Engineering Science and the Master of Engineering Science programs with full credit for courses completed in the Graduate Certificate program.  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.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Explain concepts, theories, and techniques relevant to an engineering science specialisation.
2.
Apply a breadth of relevant engineering knowledge, including engineering management, to professional practice.
3.
Identify, define, investigate, and analyse complex engineering problems.
4.
Apply appropriate engineering knowledge and methods to develop effective and innovative solutions to complex engineering problems.
5.
Communicate information to other professionals, clients, stakeholders and the broader community.
6.
Apply creative and ethical approaches to practice.
7.
Collaborate effectively in diverse professional contexts.

Graduate Capabilities

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Program Structure

Students must complete 48 UOC when taken as a standalone program.

Specialisation Rule

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Sample Programs

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Engineering Science

Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements

Limitations on Recognition of Prior Learning

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Program Requirements

Progression Requirements

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Associated Programs

Nested Postgraduate Program

Graduate Diploma in Engineering Science - GDipEngSc5373 - 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

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

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Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable)
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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.

Pre-2019 Handbook Editions

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