Course

Master of Engineering

Approved Abbreviation: MEng

Western Sydney University Course Code: 3623.4

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 is 2013 or later.

Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are provided with up to date curriculum throughout their studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the most up to date information for your course.

Commencement Year 2012- 3623.3 Master of Engineering

Commencement Year 2008-2011- 3623.2 Master of Engineering

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.

Applicants seeking admission on the basis of work experience MUST support their application with a Statement of Service for all work experience listed on the application.

Statement of Service

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

UAC

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

International Office

Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof can be found on the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) website.

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 students must enrol in a Specialisation before enrolling in their units.

Students who wish to complete a Master of Engineering (General program) must complete the four core units and four specialisation units, which may be chosen in any combination from the specialisation lists below. These units are included in the SP3002.1 - General program and students will need to enrol in this Specialisation.

SP3002

General program

Students who wish to graduate with one of the following specialisations must complete the four core units and four specialisation units from one of the disciplines below. Students will need to enrol in one of the following Specialisations.

Civil

Electrical

Environmental

Mechatronic

Telecommunication

Please note: The Computer Specialisation will not be offered from Spring 2013.

ST3021