Master of Engineering

Masters (Coursework)

Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Duration

1.5 years full-time

Course Code

MA-ENG, 097336G

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Mar, Aug

Domestic Fees

$9,527 per year / $14,290 total

International Fees

$37,480 per year / $56,220 total

About this course

The Master of Engineering allows students to build on their existing engineering undergraduate degree knowledge by developing specialised technical knowledge in the same or related engineering discipline. The course is structured to accentuate the students' professional skills and enhance their abilities to undertake further research work.

Graduates of this course will be able to work as professional engineers in one or more of the following areas: electrical power generation, safety and distribution, renewable energy systems, systems and embedded design, mechanical systems design, manufacturing systems design, telecommunication networks design, civil engineering project management, structural engineering and construction.

Study locations

Hawthorn

Career pathways

The program will provide the following generic attributes:

Providing career orientated education
Developing links with industry and knowledge transfer
Undertaking research which is applied and relevant to the needs of industry
Developing lifelong learning skills
Establishing international links including opportunities for collaboration with Swinburne's other campuses

Course structure

The Master of Engineering consists of 150 credit points. Units normally carry 12.5 credit points. A standard annual full-time load comprises 100 credit points and a part-time load comprises of 50 credit points. The volume of learning of the Master of Engineering is typically 1.5 years. To qualify for the Master of Engineering, students must complete 150 credit points comprising of:

4 prescribed engineering core units (50 credit points including Professional Practice in Engineering (0 credit points))
8 prescribed specialisation-specific units (100 credit points)

Six specialisations are available in the Master of Engineering:

Advanced Manufacturing
Civil
Electrical and Electronic
Mechanical
Network Systems and Telecommunications
Structural

The Master of Engineering forms part of a nested suite of postgraduate courses:

Graduate Certificate of Engineering (50 credit points)
Graduate Diploma of Engineering (100 credit points)
Master of Engineering (150 credit points)
Master of Engineering Science (200 credit points)

Maximum Academic CreditThe maximum level of credit that can be granted for the Master of Engineering is 75 credit points (normally six units)

Credit for prior study or work

Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about credit.A maximum of six exemptions (75 credit points) is available in this program.

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