Master of Engineering Science | Course handbook

General Information

Overview

The Master of Engineering Science has a strong focus on independent research work and builds on the knowledge learned from your existing undergraduate engineering degree. In this course, you’ll expand your specialised technical knowledge either in the same discipline, or one which is related. Upon graduation, you’ll be able to work as a professional engineer in an area such as: electrical power generation, mechanical systems and telecommunication networks design, or civil engineering project management.

Study structure

Successful completion of the Master of Engineering Science requires students to complete units of study to the value of 200 credit points. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated.

Full-time study: 100 credit points/eight standard units of study per year
Part-time study: 50 credit points/four standard units of study per year
One credit point is equivalent to one hour of study per week per semester (including contact hours and private study)
See the course planner for an example degree structure.

Full-time study: 100 credit points/eight standard units of study per year
One credit point is equivalent to one hour of study per week per semester (including contact hours and private study)
See the course planner for an example degree structure.

Core units

75 credit points

Master degree

Units of study	Unit code
Core units
Professional Practice in Engineering Core unit	EAT80003
Engineering Master Major Thesis Core unit, 50.0 credit points	ENG80002
Research Methods Core unit, 12.5 credit points	ICT80011
Engineering Project Management Core unit, 12.5 credit points	CSM80006
Specialisation Units View specialisation units

Specialisations and units

125 credit points

Advanced Manufacturing

Units of study	Unit code
Nanofabrication Technologies Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points	ADM80001
Surface Engineering Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points	ADM80007
Advanced CAD/CAM Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points	ADM80010
Advanced Manufacturing Processes Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points	ADM80013
Computer Modelling, Analysis and Visualisation Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points	ADM80015
Sustainability and Life Cycle Engineering Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points	MEE80002

Civil Engineering

Units of study	Unit code
Estimating and Project Costing Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points	CSM80016
Strengthening and Monitoring of Structures Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points	CVE80005
Infrastructure Deterioration Modelling Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points	CVE80006
Principles of Sustainability Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points	CVE80010
Bridge Design Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points	CVE80020
Building Design Project Specialisation unit, 25.0 credit points	CVE80021

Electrical Engineering

Units of study	Unit code
Technology Inquiry Project Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points	COS60010
Electrical Power Systems Safety Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points	EEE80007
Analysis Techniques for Large Scale Power Systems Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points	EEE80012

Electronic and Telecommunications

Units of study	Unit code
Technology Inquiry Project Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points	COS60010
Hardware-Software Codesign Specialisation unit	EEE40014
Network Routing Principles Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points	TNE70003

Industry 4.0 and Automation

Units of study	Unit code
Advanced CAD/CAM Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points	ADM80010
Computer Modelling, Analysis and Visualisation Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points	ADM80015
Sustainability and Life Cycle Engineering Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points	MEE80002

Mechanical Engineering

Units of study	Unit code
Surface Engineering Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points	ADM80007
Advanced CAD/CAM Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points	ADM80010
Intelligent Inspection Systems Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points	ADM80014

Structural Engineering

Units of study	Unit code
Estimating and Project Costing Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points	CSM80016
Infrastructure Deterioration Modelling Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points	CVE80006
Geotechnical Design Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points	CVE80007
Principles of Sustainability Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points	CVE80010
Finite Element Methods and Applications Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points	CVE80018
Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points	CVE80019
Bridge Design Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points	CVE80020

Aims and objectives

Students who successfully complete the Master of Engineering Science will be able to:

demonstrate high-level advanced knowledge and skills in the area of engineering specialisation as related to design, construction, operation and maintenance of engineering systems
reflect on managing practical issues/complex problems and describing/developing contemporary and sustainable engineering trends and best practices related to design, construction, operation and maintenance of systems
investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, perceptions, problems, concepts and theories in the chosen area of engineering specialisation to provide rational solutions to composite problems using critical thinking and team-based/independent judgement in the project based industries
demonstrate clear and coherent communication skills to articulate complex knowledge and justify propositions and professional decisions to specialist and non-specialist audiences; including clients, customers, multi-disciplinary/multi-cultural project teams and stakeholders
demonstrate a high level of autonomy, accountability, credibility, ethics, and responsibility for all personal work outputs
plan and execute an independent major research project in area of engineering specialisation by applying appropriate research principles, sound methods and technical research skills.

Career opportunities

The skills attained from the program should assist graduates gaining employment as a professional engineer in a range of industries 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.

Graduates may wish to progress towards PhD studies in engineering.

Professional recognition

Completion of this course may assist graduates in meeting eligibility criteria for membership to various levels of Engineers Australia.

Maximum Academic Credit

The maximum level of credit that can be granted for the Master of Engineering Science is 100 credit points (normally eight units).

Admission criteria

Information about Swinburne's general admission criteria can be found at Admissions at Swinburne - Higher Education webpage.

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