Graduate Certificate of Engineering Science

Program 7338 GradCertEngSc

COMPAS7338 Information Technology

2 semesters full-time or
4 semesters part-time

Program Requirements:

Exemption from Professional Development courses is the norm.  In this case students select higher level courses.

Entry Requirements:

A student must hold a Bachelor of Engineering from UNSW with at least Honours 2/2 (or equivalent) in an appropriate discipline with a strong computing background;

or an equivalent qualification from another recognised university or tertiary institution.

Advanced Standing:

Up to 24uc of Professional Development courses for computing graduates.

Graduate Diploma of Engineering Science

Program 5338 GradDipEngSc

COMPAS5338 Information Technology

2.5 semesters full-time or
5 semesters part-time

Program Requirements:

Exemption from Professional Development courses is the norm.  In this case students select higher level courses.

Entry Requirements:

A student must hold a Bachelor of Engineering from UNSW with at least Honours 2/2 (or equivalent) in an appropriate discipline with a strong computing background;

or an equivalent qualification from another recognised university or tertiary institution;

or completion of the Graduate Certificate of Engineering Science (COMPAS7338)

Articulation: Students can apply to articulate from the Graduate Certificate of Engineering Science (7338) to the Graduate Diploma of Engineering Science (5338) provided they have a credit average (65). Full credit will be granted.

Advanced Standing:

Up to 24uc of Professional Development courses for computing graduates.

Master of Engineering Science

Program 8538 MEngSc

COMPAS8538 Information Technology

3 semesters full-time or
6 semesters part-time

Program Requirements:

Exemption from Professional Development courses is the norm.  In this case students select higher level courses.

Entry Requirements:

A student must hold a Bachelor of Engineering from UNSW with at least Honours 2/2 (or equivalent) in an appropriate discipline with a strong computing background;

or an equivalent qualification from another recognised university or tertiary institution;

or completion of the Graduate Diploma of Engineering Science (COMPAS5338).

Articulation: Students can apply to articulate from the GradDip (5338) to the Masters of Engineering Science  (8538) provided they have a credit average (65WAM). Full credit will be granted.

Advanced Standing:

Up to 24uc of Professional Development courses for computing graduates.

Project Option:

Students are permitted to substitute one or two courses from their Engineering & Technical Management requirement in their final semester with a project of equal value provided they meet the following criteria:

1. Must be in final semester; and
2. Have obtained agreement from a CSE academic supervisor; and
3. Have maintained a distinction level performance in the program.

Projects are graded, and students deliver a seminar and submit a written report. More information is available in the Course Outline. Students should seek agreement from a supervisor prior to submitting a Project Nomination form to the Postgraduate Coordinator.

Master of Engineering Science (extension)

Program 8539 MEngSc (Ext)

COMPAS8539 Information Technology

3-4 semesters full-time or
7-8 semesters part-time

Program Requirements:

Exemption from Professional Development courses is the norm.  In this case students select higher level courses.

Entry Requirements:

A student must hold a Bachelor of Engineering from UNSW with at least Honours 2/2 (or equivalent) in an appropriate discipline with a strong computing background;

or an equivalent qualification from another recognised university or tertiary institution in order to be admitted to the program;

or completion of Master of Engineering Science (COMPAS8538)

Articulation: Students can apply to articulate from the Master of Engineering Science (8538) to the Masters of Engineering Science Extension (8539) provided they have a credit average (65WAM). Full credit will be granted.

Advanced Standing:

Up to 24uc of Professional Development courses for computing graduates.

Project Option:

Students are permitted to substitute one, two, or four courses from their Engineering & Technical Management requirement with a project of equal value provided they meet the following criteria:

1. Must be in final semester; and
2. Have obtained agreement from a CSE academic supervisor; and
3. Have maintained a distinction level performance in the program.

Projects are graded, and students deliver a seminar and submit a written report. More information is available in the Course Outline. Students should seek agreement from a supervisor prior to submitting a Project Nomination form to the Postgraduate Coordinator.