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University of New South Wales (UNSW)

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Master of Engineering Science (Project Management)

  • Masters (Coursework)

The UNSW Master of Engineering Science (Project Management) postgraduate degree is designed to provide you with the skills to excel in a professional career in the public or private sectors.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
1 - 2 years full-time
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Fees
$9,000 per year / $112,500 total

About this course

Overview

The UNSW Master of Engineering Science (Project Management) postgraduate degree is designed to provide you with the skills to excel in a professional career in the public or private sectors. It has been developed with extensive industry consultation and covers both the fundamentals and applications of project management, including:

  • Planning
  • Risk
  • Contracts
  • People
  • Equipment
  • Materials
  • Legal
  • Finances
  • Economics

You'll learn skills that'll enable you to take a leading role in the field of project management, while developing your technical knowledge and ability to analyse problems.

Sitting within the UNSW School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, this two-year degree features complex, open-ended enquiry-based projects. You'll develop a systematic approach to problem-solving and learn to plan projects effectively, as well as gain key skills in order to analyse, interpret and communicate results proficiently.

Why study this degree at UNSW?

We're ranked as #1 in Australia and 17th globally for Civil & Structural Engineering by QS World University Rankings, 2024. Each year our researchers work with over 100 industry and government organisations on industry and community-related projects.

Our centres and discipline groups provide focal points for our 80 researchers to contribute to global efforts in innovative civil, environmental and geospatial engineering research. The school has six research hubs working across the full range of civil engineering disciplines. We provide research and consulting services to industry and government that focus on environmental footprint analysis, life cycle assessment and sustainable consumption and production.

Program Code
8338
CRICOS Code
084282A
Campus
Kensington
Total Units of Credit (UOC)
96
Indicative Enrolments
2,383
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Entry requirements

Entry requirements

Entry into the Master's program requires completion of a 4-year Bachelor of Engineering degree (or equivalent) or 3-year Engineering Science degree.

Candidates applying for Project Management, Food Process Engineering, Renewable Energy, or Photovoltaics and Solar Energy can gain entry through a Science or any Engineering Degree.

A minimum 65% average, or its equivalent, throughout the qualifying bachelor's degree is mandatory.*

*Qualifications from non-211 Chinese Universities will require a 70% average

Recognition of Prior Learning (Credit Transfer)

UNSW recognises that many students have professional experience or relevant previous studies. If you have worked in a relevant industry or have relevant previous study experience, you may be eligible for credit points that would enable you to complete your Master of Engineering Science in as little as one year, or another accelerated option listed below dependent on your previous study and experience.

  • A 4 year Bachelor Degree with honours (AQF Level 8 equivalent) from any institution in any engineering discipline.

    1. A 3 year Bachelor Degree (AQF Level 7 equivalent) any institution in any engineering discipline.
    2. A 4 year Bachelor Degree with honours (AQF Level 8 equivalent) from any institution in any science discipline.
English language requirements

You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on your educational background and citizenship. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.

If you're completing an Australian Year 12 qualification (e.g. NSW HSC or equivalent), you do not need to provide anything extra to prove your proficiency. Your qualification will be used as evidence of your English proficiency.

If you do need to provide evidence of your English proficiency, this will be indicated in your application. You can prove this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:

  • English language tests and university English courses
  • Prior study in the medium of English
  • Other qualifications

If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, UNSW College's Academic English Programs are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.

Entry into the Master's program requires completion of a 4-year Bachelor of Engineering degree (or equivalent) or 3-year Engineering Science degree.

Candidates applying for Project Management, Food Process Engineering, Renewable Energy, or Photovoltaics and Solar Energy can gain entry through a Science or any Engineering Degree.

A minimum 65% average, or its equivalent, throughout the qualifying bachelor's degree is mandatory.*

*Qualifications from non-211 Chinese Universities will require a 70% average

Recognition of Prior Learning (Credit Transfer)

UNSW recognises that many students have professional experience or relevant previous studies. If you have worked in a relevant industry or have relevant previous study experience, you may be eligible for credit points that would enable you to complete your Master of Engineering Science in as little as one year, or another accelerated option listed below dependent on your previous study and experience.

  • A 4 year Bachelor Degree with honours (AQF Level 8 equivalent) from any institution in any engineering discipline.

    1. A 3 year Bachelor Degree (AQF Level 7 equivalent) from any institution in any engineering discipline.
    2. A 4 year Bachelor Degree with honours (AQF Level 8 equivalent) from any institution in any science discipline.
Admission pathways


If you do not meet the requirements for direct entry into your chosen degree, you may be eligible for a pathway program with UNSW College. UNSW College provides alternative entry options using university-approved content so that you can start your UNSW journey with confidence.

English language requirements


You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on whether you are from an English-speaking background or non-English speaking background. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.

If English is not your first language, you'll need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you can be given an offer to study at UNSW. You can do this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:

  • English language tests and university English courses
  • Prior study in the medium of English
  • Other qualifications

If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, UNSW College's Academic English Programs are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.

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Study locations

Kensington

Career pathways

Future careers

Gain the traditional project management skills to excel in engineering projects in both the public and private sectors. You'll be able to work across:

  • Consulting
  • Business development
  • Construction and infrastructure project management
  • Technology project management

Joining the Project Management cohort within the UNSW School of Civil and Environmental Engineering will enable you to take advantage of our strong links with numerous industry partners such as:

  • Advisian
  • Laing O'Rourke
  • Taylore Thomson Whitting
  • Arup
  • AECOM
  • Cardno

UNSW Engineering graduates are some of the most sought-after professional engineers in Australia and abroad thanks to the reputation of our research and teaching.

Each year our academics and research centres work with businesses, government and community organisations on specific projects that transfer our research into practice. Our alumni are consistently high contributors to Engineers Australia's Top 100 list of Most Influential Engineers.