The MSysEng is designed for postgraduate scholars with an undergraduate qualification and/or extensive professional experience who wish to develop a high level understanding of the principles and practices of systems engineering and to strengthen their skills in this area.

In addition to the stand alone MSysEng degree award, the following specialisations are also available in this program:

Electronic Warfare
Networking
Space Systems
Test and Evaluation
Weapons and Ordnance
Marine Engineering

The Systems Engineering program aims to allow students to develop a high level of understanding of the principles that shape systems engineering and their implementation through the design, development and application phases.

Students undertaking the MSysEng are required to take 8 coursework courses (48 UOC) from the courses set out below. Students must complete four compulsory courses (24 UOC) and four elective courses (24 UOC) from the list below (or from the electives in the various specialisiations in the MSysEng program). Not all elective courses will be available in a particular year.

Compulsory Courses:

Students may, with the approval of the Postgraduate Coordinator, take up to two courses (12 UOC) from other coursework programs.

1. Entry Requirements

1.1 To gain entry into a Masters by coursework program an applicant must:
1.1.1 Have met the requirements of a four year Bachelor degree or a Bachelor degree with Honours with a major in a same or related discipline from a recognised tertiary institution
or
1.1.2 Have met the requirements of a Graduate Diploma from UNSW in a same or related discipline or an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution
or
1.1.3 Have met the requirements of a three year Bachelor degree at pass level, which includes a major in a same or related discipline, from a recognised tertiary institution, and have completed at least three years relevant full-time work experience
or
1.1.4 Submit evidence of academic and/or professional qualifications and/or related work experience which is determined by the relevant Program Authority to be acceptable grounds for admission into the degree.

2. Enrolment and Progression

2.1 An application to enrol as a candidate for the degree shall be made on the prescribed form and lodged with Student Administrative Services by the advertised date.

2.2 A candidate for the degree must undertake courses and pass assessment as prescribed by UNSW.

2.3 The program of study shall total a minimum of 48 units of credit.

2.4 The Academic Standing of a candidate shall be reviewed at the end of each session. Movement between levels of academic standing is based on progress, measured by cumulative number of failures.

3. Fees

A candidate shall pay fees as determined by the UNSW Council.

For information regarding fees for UNSW programs, please refer to the following website:  https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/fees/FeesMainPage.html

These regulations apply to all postgraduate degrees and are to be used in conjunction with Academic Rules and Program Information. All rules in this Handbook apply to each student who enters an UNSW Canberra of ADFA postgraduate program in 2014. The rules remain applicable until the student exits their program, either by discontinuation or graduation. Students who entered a program in another year should consult the rules and regulations for that year.

Please refer to Faculty Regulations information