Course

Master of Engineering

Approved Abbreviation: MEng

Western Sydney University Course Code: 3623.2

CRICOS Code: 042034J

Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced. This version applies to students whose commencement year in this course was 2008 or later.

Commencement Year 2007, 2008 - 3623.1 Master of Engineering

The Master of Engineering enables professionals in Engineering and Industrial Design and recent graduates to adapt to a dynamically developing and changing technological environment through the upgrading of their skills and knowledge. The course provides students with training opportunities to foster a culture of life-long learning. Graduates of the course will have a firm foundation to maintain their skills as their specialised professional field evolves.

Study Mode
One year full time or two years part-time.

Admission

Students must possess an undergraduate degree in Engineering

An undergraduate degree in an engineering related field and one year full time equivalent work experience in engineering

Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admission Centre (UAC).

Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and International applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.

http://www.uac.edu.au/

International applicants must apply directly to Western Sydney University via the International Office.

International students applying to The University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.

http://pubsites.uws.edu.au/international/

Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.

Course Structure

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 80 credit points including the units listed below. All Master of Engineering students must complete the following four units

300513

Engineering Software Applications

300206

Sustainable Design

300597

Master Project 1

300598

Master Project 2

And four 10 credit point Engineering Specialist Alternate units

Students may choose any combination from the list. The sub-headings provide guidance to the area of engineering discipline of the units.

The Engineering Specialist alternate units are as follows

Civil