Master of Engineering Science
Swinburne University of Technology
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00111D
Develop specialised technical knowledge in your engineering field or expand your expertise into a related engineering discipline. The Master of Engineering Science builds on your existing engineering studies and knowledge. The course will expand your professional skills and is designed to prepare you to complete independent research work. Select a specialisation from one of six options: Advanced Manufacturing, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Network Systems and Telecommunications or Structural Engineering. Depending on your chosen specialisation, you'll graduate with the skills and knowledge to pursue work as a professional engineer in a range of areas, including 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.
Structure
200 credit points: 14 units
Subjects
- Advanced manufacturing
- Civil
- Electrical and electronic
- Mechanical
- Network systems and telecommunications
- Structural
Standard entry requirements
- A Bachelor of Engineering or a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree (minimum four years of full time study) in an approved cognate field, or a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma of Engineering degree in an approved cognate field following on from a four-year Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree, or a qualification deemed to be equivalent to any of the above applicants with a recognised Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree in an approved cognate field may be eligible for advanced standing. English language requirements - satisfactory completion of one of the following: Swinburne's English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 70%, all skills 65% or above
- Minimum IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0
- TOEFL iBT (internet-based) minimum score of 79 with a reading band no less than 18 and writing band no less than 20
- Pearson (PTE) minimum score of 58 (no communicative skills less than 50)
- Any other equivalent assessment of English language proficiency. Note: A prerequisite for many courses, the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) can now be done on campus in Hawthorn.
Recognition
Completion of this course may assist graduates in meeting eligibility criteria for membership to various levels of Engineers Australia.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Higher Education Hawthorn | Domestic: $69,760 International: $74,960 | Yes |
