Handbook - Program - Engineering Science

Overview

The Master of Engineering Science enables students with appropriate undergraduate qualifications to undertake more advanced study in engineering.

The Master of Engineering Science program provides students with the opportunity to acquire high level understanding and advanced analytical skills in the key areas that span the engineering disciplines and the management of projects frequently incorporating those engineering disciplines. There is strong emphasis on extending undergraduate skills and knowledge and vocational experiences to enable graduates to apply their high level understanding to real world complex engineering problems and their management.

Faculty UNSW Canberra at ADFA

Campus

Canberra

Study Level

Postgraduate

Delivery Mode

Face-to-face

Intake Period

Semester 1, Semester 2

Minimum Units of Credit

Award type

Masters (Coursework)

Award(s)

Master of Engineering Science - MEngSc

CRICOS Code

001226G

1. demonstrate interdisciplinary knowledge and skills and an ability to apply those in a range of engineering contexts.

Professionals

Scholars

2. communicate effectively to a range of audiences and be capable of independent and collaborative inquiry, working effectively with others.

Scholars

3. demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills with high level personal autonomy and accountability.

Professionals

4. demonstrate advanced critical thinking and problem solving skills, particularly as applied to the knowledge areas of engineering in a range of system development contexts.

Scholars

5. demonstrate an awareness of international issues as they relate to engineering in a range of engineering contexts.

Global Citizens

6. demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills with creativity and initiative in new situations in the engineering of systems.

Leaders

Scholars

7. demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills to plan and execute a substantial research-based project or piece of scholarship associated with the knowledge areas of engineering in a range of development contexts.

Scholars

Professionals

Graduate Capabilities:

For more information on Graduate Capabilities, please click on this link.

Program Structure

Students must complete 48 UOC as a standalone program.

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Prescribed Electives

Prescribed Electives description.

Students must take at least 48 UOC of the following courses.

ZEIT8008 6 UOC

Space Systems Design

ZEIT8009 6 UOC

Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS)

ZEIT8020 6 UOC

Cyber Offence: Threats and Opportunities

ZEIT8021 6 UOC

Information Assurance and Security

ZEIT8023 6 UOC

Wireless, Mobile and Internet of Things Security

ZEIT8031 6 UOC

Reliability Engineering Fundamentals

ZEIT8039 6 UOC

Reliability Engineering Assurance

ZEIT8115 6 UOC

Information Operations

ZEIT8119 6 UOC

Internetworking

ZEIT8152 6 UOC

Reliability Program Management

ZEIT8219 6 UOC

Satellite Communications

ZEIT8221 6 UOC

Spaceborne Imaging Technology

ZEIT8229 6 UOC

Non-Communications Electronic Warfare

ZEIT8233 6 UOC

Explosive Ordnance Technology

ZEIT8236 6 UOC

System Safety Engineering

ZEIT8298 6 UOC

Project Report - Engineering Science Part-Time

ZEIT8412 6 UOC

Simulation

ZEIT8413 6 UOC

Simulation Applications

ZEIT8506 6 UOC

Weapons Engineering

Enrolment Disclaimer

Unless advised otherwise by your program authority, you should follow the rules for the handbook for the year you commenced your program. You are also responsible for ensuring you enrol in courses according to your program requirements. myUNSW enrolment checks that you have met enrolment requirements such as pre-requisites for individual courses but not that a course will count towards your program requirements.

Admission Requirements

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Entry Requirements

To gain entry into the Master of Engineering Science by coursework program an applicant must have:

Met the requirements of a four year Bachelor degree in engineering or Bachelor's degree with Honours with a major in a cognate discipline from a recognised tertiary institution; or
Have met the requirements of a Graduate Diploma from UNSW in a cognate discipline; or
Have met the requirements of a three or four year Bachelor degree in a cognate discipline, which includes a major in the cognate discipline; and have completed at least 3-years relevant full-time professional experience*.

Cognate Discipline: Engineering

*Professional Experience: The evidence required for validation of professional experience will include a statement of service from the employer verifying the position, role and responsibilities, and duration of employment.

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

Domestic Students International Student

Pathways

Post Graduate

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Doctor of Philosophy - PhD

1620 Systems Engineering

Faculty: UNSW Canberra at ADFA
Campus: Canberra
Units of Credit: 144
Typical Duration: 3 to 4 Years

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD

1643 Electrical Engineering

Faculty: UNSW Canberra at ADFA
Campus: Canberra
Units of Credit: 144
Typical Duration: 3 to 4 Years

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD

1663 Aerospace Engineering

Faculty: UNSW Canberra at ADFA
Campus: Canberra
Units of Credit: 144
Typical Duration: 3 to 4 Years

Doctor of Systems Engineering - DSysEng

1741 Systems Engineering

Faculty: UNSW Canberra at ADFA
Campus: Canberra
Units of Credit: 144
Typical Duration: 3 Years

Doctor of Information Technology - ITD

1743 Information Technology

Faculty: UNSW Canberra at ADFA
Campus: Canberra
Units of Credit: 144
Typical Duration: 3 Years

Master of Philosophy - MPhil

2227 Aerospace, Civil & Mech Eng

Faculty: UNSW Canberra at ADFA
Campus: Canberra
Units of Credit: 72
Typical Duration: 1.5 Years

Master of Philosophy - MPhil

2228 Info Tech & Electrical Eng

Faculty: UNSW Canberra at ADFA
Campus: Canberra
Units of Credit: 72
Typical Duration: 1.5 Years

Master of Engineering - ME

2663 Electrical Engineering

Faculty: UNSW Canberra at ADFA
Campus: Canberra
Units of Credit: 96
Typical Duration: 2 Years

Master of Engineering - ME

2693 Aerospace Engineering

Faculty: UNSW Canberra at ADFA
Campus: Canberra
Units of Credit: 96
Typical Duration: 2 Years

Recognition of Achievement

Award with Excellence

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.

For more information, please visit:

Current Students Award with Excellence

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 International Students

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