Master of Engineering Science

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.

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 the Master of Engineering Science  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).