Master of EngineeringApproved Abbreviation: MEng
Western Sydney University Course Code: 3693.2
AQF Level: 9
CRICOS Code: 042034J
Course Status: CONTINUING
This version of the course is available only to continuing or completing students.
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 2020 or later.
Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are provided with up to date curriculum throughout their studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the most up to date information for your course.
For commencement year 2015 - 2019, please refer to: 3693.1 Master of Engineering
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.
Course Advice
Location
Campus | Attendance | Mode | Course Advice | Parramatta City Campus-Macquarie Street | Full Time | Internal |
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Parramatta City Campus-Macquarie Street | Part Time | Internal |
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Accreditation
This Master of Engineering 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. In 2020, professional accreditation from Engineers Australia for Master of Engineering (Biomedical) will be sought.
Inherent requirements
There are inherent requirements for this course that you must meet in order to complete your course and graduate. Make sure you read and understand the requirements for this course online.
Inherent requirements
Admission
Applicants must have successfully completed a recognised four 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 postgraduate study or an Engineers Australia accredited 4-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
Academic Course Advisor
Associate Professor Haiping Zhu is the Academic Course Advisor for Specialisation Programs in Civil and Environmental
Associate Professor Haiping Zhu
Associate Professor Baolin Wang is the Academic Course Advisor for Specialisation Programs in Mechanical and Mechatronic
Associate Professor Baolin Wang
Dr Jeffery Zou is the Academic Course Advisor for Specialisation Programs in Electrical, Telecommunication and Biomedical
Dr Jeffery Zou
Dr Upul Gunawardana is the Academic Course Advisor for the Project
Dr Upul Gunawardana
Dr Mariam Darestani is the Academic Course Advisor for Industrial Experience
Dr Mariam Darestani
Recommended Sequence
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 160 credit points including the units listed below.
Students must complete six core units, seven specialised alternates from chosen area of specialisation and three 10 credit point electives 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
301005 | Professional Practice and Communication |
301004 | Research Preparation in Post Graduate Studies |
From Autumn 2021, this unit will be replaced by 301387. Students are advised to select 301387 Research Preparation in Post Graduate Studies.
301387 | Research Preparation in Post Graduate Studies |
301002 | Specialised Software Applications |
Specialisations
All students must enrol in a Specialisation before enrolling in their units
Students enrolled in 3693 Master of Engineering choose seven specialist units
Recommended Sequence
Year 1
First session
301005 | Professional Practice and Communication |
Specialised Alternate 1
Specialised Alternate 2
Second session
301004 | Research Preparation in Post Graduate Studies |
From Autumn 2021, this unit will be replaced by 301387. Students are advised to select 301387 Research Preparation in Post Graduate Studies.
301387 | Research Preparation in Post Graduate Studies |
301002 | Specialised Software Applications |
Note: from 2021, 301002 will only be offered in Autumn
Specialised Alternate 3
Specialised Alternate 4
Students must also complete (as a condition for Engineers Australia (EA) accreditation) a 12-week industrial experience training program
301027 | Industrial Experience (PG) |
Year 2
Third session
Elective 1
Specialised Alternate 5
Specialised Alternate 6 or Elective 2
Fourth session
Specialised Alternate 6 or Elective 2
Specialised Alternate 7
Elective 3
Note: Specialist alternate offering is subject to sufficient student demand and may not be offered annually.