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Master of EngineeringApproved Abbreviation: MEng
Western Sydney University Course Code: 3693.3
AQF Level: 9
CRICOS Code: 042034J
Course Status: CURRENT
This version of the course is available to new and continuing 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 2021 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 2020, please refer to: 3693.2 Master of Engineering
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
Prospective students should use the links at the top of the page for general enquiries about this course.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. Professional accreditation from Engineers Australia for Master of Engineering (Biomedical and Management) 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 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.
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, Mechatronic and Management
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
Course Structure
Qualification for the award of Master of Engineering requires the successful completion of 160 credit points and a 12-week industrial experience training program.
Students enrolling into a double specialisation must complete
- 60cps of core units plus
- 40cps of core double specialisation units plus
- 30cps of alternate first specialisation units plus
- 30cps of alternate second specialisation units
Students enrolling into a single specialisation must complete
- 60cps of core units plus
- 70cps of single specialisation units plus
- 30cps of elective units 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
| 301002 | Specialised Software Applications |
| 301395 | Engineering Project 1 (PG) |
| 301396 | Engineering Project 2 (PG) |
Specialisations
All students must enrol in a specialisation before enrolling in their units
For the Master of Engineering, students can choose a double specialisation or a single specialisation by following the course structure below.
Double specialisations
| ST3085 | Mechanical and Mechatronic |
| ST3086 | Electrical and Telecommunication |
| ST3087 | Electrical and Biomedical |
| ST3088 | Telecommunication and Biomedical |
| ST3089 | Mechatronic and Biomedical |
Single specialisations
Recommended Sequence
Students must carefully follow the requirements of their chosen double or single specialisation in order to qualify for the Master of Engineering award. If unsure, students must seek the advice of the Academic Course Advisor.
Specialisation unit offering is subject to sufficient demand and may not be offered annually
Elective units must be at Level 7.
Students enrolling in a double specialisation have no elective spaces.
Year 1
First session
Three specialisation units
Second session
| 301002 | Specialised Software Applications |
Three specialisation units
Year 2
Third session
| 301395 | Engineering Project 1 (PG) |
One specialisation unit
One specialisation unit or one elective unit
Fourth session
| 301396 | Engineering Project 2 (PG) |
Two specialisation units or two elective units
Students must also complete the following unit which is a 12-week industrial experience training program (as a condition for Engineering Australia accreditation).
| 301027 | Industrial Experience (PG) |
Elective Units
Students enrolling in a double specialisation have no elective spaces.
Elective units must be chosen from level 7 units.
Student can check available university-wide units at level 7 and the unit enrolment requirements from handbook.