Course

Master of Engineering

Approved Abbreviation: MEng

Western Sydney University Course Code: 3693.1

AQF Level: 9

CRICOS Code: 042034J

Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced. This version applies to students whose commencement year in this course is 2015 or later.

From 2017 the Master of Engineering will be offered at Parramatta campus and will no longer be offered at Penrith campus.

The Master of Engineering has been designed to meet Engineers Australia professional accreditation requirements. It enables professionals in Engineering and recent graduates to adapt to a dynamically developing and changing technological environment through the upgrading of their skills and knowledge. The course provides students with training opportunities to foster a culture of life-long learning. Graduates of the course will have a firm foundation to further build their skills as their specialised professional field evolves. Advanced standing may be granted for relevant prior studies.

Study Mode
Two years full-time or four years part-time.

Accreditation
This course has Full Accreditation at the level of Professional Engineer at Parramatta City Campus in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, Mechatronic, Electrical, and Telecommunications. Graduates of this program in these six areas are eligible to apply for full membership of Engineers Australia. They are eligible to apply for Chartered Professional Engineering registration upon successful completion of required engineering practice period specified by Engineers Australia.

Admission

Applicants must have successfully completed a recognised 4-year undergraduate degree, or higher, in engineering in one of the specialisations, e.g. Civil, Biomedical, Environmental, Mechatronic, Mechanical, Electrical, Telecommunication.

Applicants seeking admission on the basis of work experience must support their application with a Statement of Service for all work experience listed on the application.

Statement of Service

Additional Information:

Advanced standing may be granted for relevant prior studies for students who have successfully completed an Engineers Australia accredited four year Bachelor of Engineering program.

Students who have successfully completed a recognised three year undergraduate degree in Science or four year Bachelor of Engineering in a different specialisation or equivalent qualifications must undertake and complete specified non-award undergraduate engineering units with approval of the Director of Academic Program before articulation to the Master of Engineering.

Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Use the links below to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have an application fee.

Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and International applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.

http://www.uac.edu.au/

https://westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws/

International applicants must apply directly to Western Sydney University via the International Office.

International students applying to The University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.

International Office

Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.

Work Integrated Learning

Western Sydney University seeks to enhance student learning experiences by enabling students to engage in the culture, expectations and practices of their profession or discipline. This course includes a placement or other community-based unpaid practical experience.

There is a mandatory work component required for completion of this course. Please contact the Course Advisor listed above for information.

International students should also refer to the 'Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for international students' website for more information and a link to the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).

Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for international students

Course Structure

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 160 credit points including the units listed below.

Students must complete eight core units, five specialised alternates from chosen area of specialisation and three 10 credit point electives which must be at Level 7.

To complete some of the components within the units in this course, students may be required to travel to other Western Sydney University campuses.

Core Units

301006

Advanced Engineering Project 1

301007

Advanced Engineering Project 2

300597

Master Project 1

300598

Master Project 2

301005

Professional Practice and Communication

301004

Research Preparation in Post Graduate Studies

301002

Specialised Software Applications

301003

Sustainable Systems

Specialisations

All students must enrol in a Specialisation before enrolling in their units

Civil

Electrical

Environmental

Mechanical

Mechatronic

Telecommunication

Biomedical

Recommended Sequence

Units may not be offered in their recommended sequence. Students should seek Academic advice.

Start-year Intake

Year 1

Autumn session

301005

Professional Practice and Communication

301003

Sustainable Systems

Specialised Alternate 1 or Elective 1

Specialised Alternate 2 or Elective 2

Spring session

301004

Research Preparation in Post Graduate Studies

301006

Advanced Engineering Project 1

Elective 1 or Specialised Alternate 1

Elective 2 or Specialised Alternate 2

Year 2

Autumn session

300597

Master Project 1

301007

Advanced Engineering Project 2

Specialised Alternate 3 or Elective 3

Specialised Alternate 4

Spring session

300598

Master Project 2

301002

Specialised Software Applications

Note: from 2021, 301002 will only be offered in Autumn

Elective 3 or Specialised Alternate 3

Specialised Alternate 5

Note: Specialist alternate offering is subject to sufficient student demand and may not be offered annually.

Students must also complete (as a condition for EA accreditation) a 12-week industrial experience training program

301027

Industrial Experience (PG)

Mid-year Intake

Year 1

Spring session

301005

Professional Practice and Communication

301003

Sustainable Systems

Specialised Alternate 1 or Elective 1

Specialised Alternate 2 or Elective 2

Autumn session

301004

Research Preparation in Post Graduate Studies

301006

Advanced Engineering Project 1

Elective 1 or Specialised Alternate 1

Elective 2 or Specialised Alternate 2

Year 2

Spring session

300597

Master Project 1

301007

Advanced Engineering Project 2

Specialised Alternate 3 or Elective 3

Specialised Alternate 4

Autumn session

300598

Master Project 2

301002

Specialised Software Applications

Elective 3 or Specialised Alternate 3

Specialised Alternate 5

Note: Specialist alternate offering is subject to sufficient student demand and may not be offered annually.

Students must also complete (as a condition for EA accreditation) a 12-week industrial experience training program

301027

Industrial Experience (PG)