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Graduate degree programs in the widest range of disciplines are offered via increasingly flexible modes of delivery including campus, corporate, distance and off-shore learning.
The Engineering Science program is a core offering of the Faculty of Engineering, with specialisations – or plans – across the ten Schools of the Faculty.
Detailed descriptions of the content of each plan are available on the online handbook as follows:
Master of Engineering Science (MEngSc) 8538
Master of Engineering Science Extension (MEngScExt) 8539
Graduate Diploma of Engineering Science (gradDipEngSc) 5338
Graduate Certificate of Engineering Science (GradCertEngSc) 7338
The Faculty also offers programs in Biomedical Engineering, Information Technology, Mining Engineering and Food Science and Technology – links to the correct page of the handbook are included where appropriate.
Click on the area of study of your choice to find out more.
Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
MBiomedE, GradDipBiomedE
For both engineering and life science graduates. Students cover physiology and (optionally) anatomy, along with biomedical engineering courses that fall into the broad categories of biomechanics; modelling and instrumentation; biomaterials and tissue engineering; and medical technology.
MEngSc
For engineering graduates who want to acquire biomedical engineering as well as management skills. The program comprises biomedical engineering courses in the areas listed above, plus selected courses from engineering and technical management specialisations.
School of Chemical Sciences and Engineering
Chemical Process Engineering
MEngSc, MEngScExt, GradDipEngSc, GradCertEngSc
For graduates in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Chemistry, Food Engineering or a related discipline who wish to enhance particular aspects of their technical training or acquire specialised knowledge in specific areas. The course helps advance careers across a wide range of areas such as the fuel and energy sector, mineral processing, fine chemicals, pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals, consumer products, the food industry and more.
Food Process Engineering
MEngSc, MEngScExt, GradDipEngSc, GradCertEngSc
For graduates in Food Technology Science or related disciplines who wish to understand engineering principles, processes and operations that apply to the food industry; or for graduates in Chemical Engineering who wish to extend their employment options to the food industry.
Food Science and Technology
MSc, MScExt and GradCert in Food Science and Technology, GradDip in Food Technology
For graduates in Food Technology, Food Science, Science, Chemical Engineering or related disciplines who wish to extend their technical knowledge in order to enhance career opportunities in the food industry and its regulation.
Food Science and Nutrition
MSc, MScExt in Food Science and Technology
For graduates in Food Technology, Food Science, Science, or with principal interests in chemistry, biochemistry, physiology and human nutrition.
Food Safety and Quality
MSc, MScExt in Food Science and Technology
For graduates in Food Technology, Food Science, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or related disciplines who seek specialised knowledge of microbiological, nutritional and chemical safety issues in foods, including knowledge of toxins and allergens in foods, and regulatory aspects.
School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Civil Engineering
MEngSc, MEngScExt, GradDipEngSc, GradCertEngSc
Advanced study options across the breadth of specialisations in Civil Engineering as well as courses in transport engineering and construction management.
Environmental Engineering
MEngSc, MEngScExt, GradDipEngSc, GradCertEngSc
Available on campus and by distance.
Advanced study options in environmental engineering, including aquatic chemistry, microbiology for engineers, environmental management (materials risk assessment), contaminant transport in the environment, and transformation and fate of contaminants.
Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology
MEngSc, MEngScExt, GradDipEngSc, GradCertEngSc
Designed for civil engineers, environmental engineers, and geologists who are pursuing or intend to pursue a professional career in geotechnical engineering, geoenvironmental engineering, or engineering geology. The courses are intended to present the state of practice, with a theoretical and practical balance, integrating soil and rock mechanics with engineering geology.
Groundwater Resources
MEngSc, MEngScExt, GradDipEngSc, GradCertEngSc
Cross-faculty specialisation providing advanced study options in groundwater resources including various aspects of surface water hydrology, groundwater hydrology, resources analysis and groundwater management, hydro-geochemistry, 3D groundwater/geological models, 3D data analysis and application of geophysical techniques.
Project Management
MEngSc, MEngScExt, GradDipEngSc, GradCertEngSc
Available on campus and by distance.
For graduates who intend to pursue a professional career in project management in either public or private sectors, at various levels of responsibility - from strategic management through to detail. The program covers both fundamentals and applications in project management including planning, risk, contracts, people, equipment, materials, legals, finances and economics. This specialisation is the result of extensive consultation with industry.
Structural Engineering
MEngSc, MEngScExt, GradDipEngSc, GradCertEngSc
Develop skills in analysis and design of steel and concrete structures with an understanding of modern materials. Ideally suited for both practising structural engineers and recent graduates planning a career in structural engineering.
Water Resources
MEngSc, MEngScExt, GradDipEngSc, GradCertEngSc
Advanced study options in water resources, including various aspects of surface water hydrology, urban hydrology and stormwater management, catchment and water resources modelling, groundwater investigations and hydrogeology, hydrodynamics of rivers and estuaries, coastal engineering related to waves, beaches and coastal infrastructure.
Water, Wastewater and Waste Engineering
MEngSc, MEngScExt, GradDipEngSc, GradCertEngSc
Available on campus and by distance.
Effective and sustainable water and wastewater treatment and environmentally responsible waste management are now absolutely crucial for urban populations, given the environmental challenges facing Australia and the rest of the world. Technical professionals will have the opportunity to learn the core fundamentals of current practice in this field and to engage with existing and future technologies.
School of Computer Science and Engineering
Information Technology
MIT, GradDipIT, GradCert Computing
For students with no or minimal prior computing background, or students with some computing background who want to obtain a broad understanding of computing.
Students can choose up to two areas of specialisation (majors) taken from Artificial Intelligence, Bioinformatics, Database Systems and Internetworking.
MEngSc, MEngScExt, GradDipEngSc, GradCertEngSc
For students with a solid computing background, who want to expand their technical skills and be exposed to the practice of project management and quality principles.
School of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications
Energy Systems
MEngSc, MEngScExt, GradDipEngSc, GradCertEngSc
In-depth study of the electrical power network, including complex infrastructure issues as well as conventional, renewable power generation and utilisation. Advanced technologies such as intelligent power management, power electronics, new motors (e.g. for hybrid vehicles), generators (e.g. for wind power, as well as alternative methods of generation like photovoltaics) and utilisation are also covered.
Microsystems and Microelectronics
MEngSc, MEngScExt, GradDipEngSc, GradCertEngSc
Courses cover the latest micro/nano technologies and systems, addressing the fundamentals as well as new applications and future possibilities. Renowned for interdisciplinary research in MEMS, the School also provides exceptional expertise in applications that call for embedded and real-time system design (biomedical engineering, control, signal processing and modern power electronics). Other frontiers include photonic devices and sensors. UNSW also hosts the Australian National Fabrication Facility for experimental micro/nano fabrication and radio frequency integrated circuit design, and the Centre for Quantum Computing Technology.
Signal Processing
MEngSc, MEngScExt, GradDipEngSc, GradCertEngSc
For those who want access to cutting edge instruction in signal processing methods across a wide area of applications such as speech processing, biomedical devices, image processing or bioinformatics. Instruction is supported by the latest tools and methodologies tools such as digital signal processing systems and leading software packages.
Systems and Control
MEngSc, MEngScExt, GradDipEngSc, GradCertEngSc
Outstanding instruction in the study of control systems applicable to the widest range of engineering applications possible – all electrical engineering specialisations, mechanical and mechatronic engineering, manufacturing, aerospace, chemical engineering and increasingly mitigation and control in natural and environmental systems. For those who want in-depth technical understanding and skills in dealing with complex modern systems.
Telecommunications
MEngSc, MEngScExt, GradDipEngSc, GradCertEngSc
For graduates seeking a deeper understanding of the technologies and complex implementation and management considerations relevant to modern telecommunication networks, including convergence issues. Courses build on signal processing (supporting mobile and satellite communications), electronics (embedded systems) and photonics (School is renowned for work in optical fibres and devices). The School’s offering is constantly being updated to reflect recent developments in the field, for example, Quantum Communications.
School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering and Management
MEngSc, MEngScExt, GradDipEngSc, GradCertEngSc
Designed to integrate the essential knowledge areas between engineering, technology and management, this program provides graduates with an Engineering or Science background the leadership, financial and manufacturing evaluation as well as project management skills, essential to excel in diverse areas of technology and in the current dynamic market place. Life Cycle Engineering and Management is emphasised throughout the program.
Mechanical Engineering
MEngSc, MEngScExt, GradDipEngSc, GradCertEngSc
This program provides an advanced understanding of the practical and theoretical principles relating to design, development, construction, operation and maintenance of machines, plants and factories, in order to enhance students’ technical, management and leadership skills. Courses such as refrigeration and air conditioning, computational fluid dynamics, solar energy and internal combustion engines are designed to meet the needs of graduates from a wide range of engineering programs, with a special emphasis given to contemporary issues such as ecologically sustainable designs.
School of Mining Engineering
Mining Engineering
MMin
Designed for those with tertiary qualifications in engineering or who have successfully completed the Graduate Diploma program. Two specialist streams are offered: Mine Geomechanics and Mine Management.
GradDip in Mining Engineering
This program provides graduates in Science and Technology or Engineering with a professional introduction to the mining industry. It is also a qualifying course for entry to the Master of Mining Engineering.
The Grad Dip is recognised throughout Australia as the minimum educational qualification for a mine manager's certificate of competency.
GradCert in Mining Engineering
Suitable for people working in the mining or quarrying industry and who wish to obtain an internationally recognised mining qualification. Students who excel are eligible to undertake the Graduate Diploma and eventually Master programs.
Coal Mine Strata Control
GradDip in Mining Engineering
A specialist postgraduate coursework qualification for people who currently, or who plan to, work within the underground coal mining industry, with particular responsibilities in the field of strata control. Designed to cater for people with different backgrounds, including either engineering or scientific tertiary qualifications and/or relevant experience. May be undertaken part-time or full-time.
Mine Ventilation
GradDip in Mine Ventilation
Provides professional development in mine ventilation and environment for mining engineers and other mining personnel. The Diploma is structured so that it can be tailored to the needs of either the metalliferous or coal mining sectors. The program is delivered in a distant, flexible format using an internet platform.
Accredited programs offered by UNSW for the appointment of Statutory Coal Mine Ventilation Officers in both NSW and Queensland can be taken as options in the Diploma.
School of Petroleum Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
MEngSc, MEngScExt, GradDipEngSc, GradCertEngSc
Designed to cater for upstream oil and gas personnel who are interested in expanding their knowledge base and improving their technical understanding in the area of petroleum engineering. The program covers both fundamentals and applications of reservoir engineering, petroleum technology, business principles and business management.
School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering
Photovoltaics and Solar Energy
MEngSc, MEngScExt, GradDipEngSc, GradCertEngSc
Program designed to build on the previous education of engineers from other engineering and relevant science disciplines who are seeking a career in the booming solar photovoltaic energy industry. Students undertake courses from the areas of photovoltaic devices, systems and applications.
School of Surveying and Spatial Information Systems
Geoinformation Technology
MEngSc, MEngScExt, GradDipEngSc, GradCertEngSc
Provides students with a broad background in cutting edge Geoinformation Technology through a wide selection of subjects, including advanced surveying, GPS, remote sensing, Geographic Information Systems and geodesy.
Faculty wide specialisation
Engineering and Technical Management
MEngSc, MEngScExt, GradDipEngSc, GradCertEngSc
For graduates in line management roles with operational, engineering, and/or research and development responsibilities. The courses enable students to target particular career development requirements including advanced data and experimental analysis, economic decision-making, project management, process quality management, information technology and resource management, risk assessment.
Interfaculty Masters
Interfaculty Masters, in collaboration with the Faculty of Science and the Australian School of Business:
Master of Environmental Management (MEM)
The program offers students a solid grounding in the frameworks, tools and basic knowledge relevant to this field, with particular emphasis on sustainability in environmental management.
Master of Technology Management (MTM)
Designed for early and mid-career science, engineering, and technology graduates who want to broaden their career pathways through people management and business skills. The program enables students to continue to specialise in their undergraduate majors while gaining business and management knowledge through business related courses.
Master of Business and Technology (MBT)
Designed as a part-time program to equip managers and other professionals with the skills and knowledge to be effective in a contemporary business environment, where the rapid rate of technological change and development has a significant impact on the success of the modern organisation. Students can customise their individual program to focus on improving business management and/or technology management competencies and knowledge.
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