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Course Information

Master of Engineering

Effective from 01-JAN-2019 : Code I59

This coursework postgraduate degree is for those who have a non- Professionally Accredited engineering or technology degree and wish to upgrade to a Professionally Accredited engineering qualification, or wish to branch out into another area of specialisation.

Disclaimer

This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

Work Experience Requirement

Students are required to complete (or have previously completed) a 12-week practicum under the supervision of an engineer in a relevant industry environment.

Enrolment process

The Engineering Practicum unit can be undertaken during the break between the first and second year of the course, or at the conclusion of the second year (although this may delay graduation).

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Critically reflect on existing theoretical knowledge in engineering and analyse recent developments in engineering practice, including sustainability issues, from a local and global perspective.
2. Demonstrate comprehensive theoretical and technical knowledge in the engineering discipline, with advanced knowledge in one specialisation.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of research principles and methods applicable to engineering through the review and analysis of existing research for the purposes of a research based project.
4. Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively in team settings in a professional engineering context.
5. Demonstrate the ability to evaluate complex ideas and concepts at an abstract level and generate creative and innovative design solutions in specific engineering contexts.
6. Demonstrate the levels of technology, information and English literacy and numeric proficiency required for professional practice in engineering.
7. Incorporate cross-cultural awareness and indigenous cultural competence as applicable in professional engineering practice.
8. Plan and conduct a research-based project in the engineering discipline and effectively communicate the findings orally and in written form to a specialist and non-specialist audience.

Professional Recognition

Course

This course has been Accredited by: Engineers Australia.

Specialisations

One or more of the specialisations in this course is externally recognised when studied within this course. Refer to the specialisation for more information.

Admission requirements

Admission requirement (Band 8)

• Bachelor degree in a cognate discipline; or
• Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience.

English Language requirement (Band 4)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

• IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
• Bachelor degree from a country specified in the Admissions Policy;
• Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
• Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
• Other tests, courses or programs as defined in the Admissions Policy.

Course Specific Admission Requirements

All applicants are required to have completed a Bachelor degree in engineering or engineering technology, with equivalents considered. Alternatively applicants can have completed the Bachelor of Engineering Science, with equivalents considered.

Course Duration

• Full Time: 2 Years
• Part Time: 4 Years

Course Delivery

• Joondalup: Full Time, Part Time

Course Coordinator

Dr Stefan W LACHOWICZ

Course Structure

Students are required to complete 4 Core units, 12 specialisation units and a practicum unit.

* Students will be assessed to see if they have achieved the ECU minimum standard of English language proficiency in this unit. Students who don't meet the minimum standard will be provided with appropriate English language support and development.

Unit sets that can be studied as part of this course

One or more of the specialisations in this course is externally recognised when studied within this course. Refer to the specialisation for more information.