Program

Space Engineering - 8622

Program Summary

Faculty: UNSW Canberra at ADFA

Contact: UNSW Canberra, Student Administrative Services

Campus: UNSW Canberra at ADFA

Career: Postgraduate

Typical Duration: 1 Years

Typical UOC Per Semester: 24

Min UOC Per Semester: 12

Max UOC Per Semester: 24

Min UOC For Award: 48

Award(s):

Master of Space Engineering

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Program Description

The Master of Space Engineering (MSpaceEng) is designed for postgraduate scholars with appropriate undergraduate qualifications in a relevant engineering discipline and/or extensive professional experience who wish to develop a high level understanding of the principles and practices of engineering related to space systems and to strengthen their skills in this area.

Program Objectives and Graduate Attributes

At the end of the program, students should have acquired all of the following learning outcomes:

• Advanced disciplinary knowledge and skills, and an ability to apply these in a range of contexts.

• Advanced critical thinking and problem solving skills.

• Ability to communicate effectively to a range of audiences, and be capable of independent and collaborative enquiry and working effectively with others.

• Developed an awareness of international issues within their field of study.

• Demonstrated the application of knowledge and skills with creativity and initiative to new situations in professional practice and/or for further learning.

• Demonstrated the application of knowledge and skills with high-level personal autonomy and accountability.

• Demonstrated the application of knowledge and skills to plan and execute a substantial research-based project, capstone experience and/or piece of scholarship.

• Demonstrated the ability to plan and execute substantial research-based projects and pieces of scholarship.

Program Structure

Students undertaking the MSypaceEng are required to take 8 coursework courses (48 UOC) from the courses set out below. Students must complete four compulsory courses (24 UOC) and elective courses (24 UOC) from the list below.

Not all elective courses will be available in a particular year.

Compulsory courses:
Electives:

Students must complete 24 UOC from the list below and may, with the approval of the Postgraduate Coordinator, take up to two courses (12 UOC) from other coursework programs.

Academic Rules

1. Entry Requirements

1.1 To gain entry into a Masters by coursework program an applicant must:

1.1.1 Have met the requirements of a four year Bachelor degree or a Bachelor degree with Honours with a major in a same or related discipline from a recognised tertiary institution
or
1.1.2 Have met the requirements of a Graduate Diploma from UNSW in a same or related discipline or an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution
or
1.1.3 Have met the requirements of a three year Bachelor degree at pass level, which includes a major in a same or related discipline, from a recognised tertiary institution, and have completed at least three years relevant full-time work experience
or
1.1.4 Submit evidence of academic and/or professional qualifications and/or related work experience which is determined by the relevant Program Authority to be acceptable grounds for admission into the degree.

2. Enrolment and Progression

2.1 An application to enrol as a candidate for the degree shall be made on the prescribed form and lodged with Student Administrative Services by the advertised date.

2.2 A candidate for the degree must undertake courses and pass assessment as prescribed by UNSW.

2.3 The program of study shall total a minimum of 48 units of credit.

2.4 The Academic Standing of a candidate shall be reviewed at the end of each session. Movement between levels of academic standing is based on progress, measured by cumulative number of failures.

3. Fees

A candidate shall pay fees as determined by the UNSW Council.

Fees

For information regarding fees for UNSW programs, please refer to the following website:  https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/fees/FeesMainPage.html

Faculty Regulations for Postgraduate Study via Coursework

These regulations apply to all postgraduate degrees and are to be used in conjunction with Academic Rules and Program Information. All rules in this Handbook apply to each student who enters a postgraduate program in 2014. The rules remain applicable until the student exits their program, either by discontinuation or graduation. Students who entered a program in another year should consult the rules and regulations for that year.

Please refer to Faculty Regulations information
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