Engineering - 8621
Program Summary
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
Contact: http://www.eet.unsw.edu.au
Campus: Kensington Campus
Career: Postgraduate
Typical Duration: 2 Years
Typical UOC Per Semester: 24
Min UOC Per Semester: 6
Max UOC Per Semester: 24
Min UOC For Award: 96
Information valid for students commencing 2013.
Students who commenced prior to 2013 should go to the Handbook's Previous Editions
Program Description
The School of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications offers a two year Masters Degree program. The program comprises an Electrical stream ELECAS8621 or Telecommunications stream TELEA8621, leading to a Master of Electrical Engineering or a Master of Telecommunications. Flexibility and choice are maintained throughout the two year program by providing many elective courses. It serves as an entry point for students to move into the engineering profession.
It is anticipated that the two year Masters program would be professionally accredited by Engineers Australia.
This degree is offered in the following specialisations (streams):
It is anticipated that the two year Masters program would be professionally accredited by Engineers Australia.
This degree is offered in the following specialisations (streams):
- Electrical Engineering ELECAS8621
- Telecommunications TELEAS8621
Program Objectives and Graduate Attributes
The proposed Masters Degree program is designed to enable students to fulfil a number of needs including:
- Acquiring in-depth knowledge within a chosen discipline.
- Deeper project experience.
- Increased technical confidence across selected research discipline(s).
- Developing and expanding knowledge and skills in engineering management.
- Providing opportunities for continuing professional development.
- Providing students with flexible pathways for completion of courses and a master degree qualification.
- Updating qualifications and knowledge to meet/ maintain professional accreditation standards.
Program Structure
To qualify for the Masters Degree, students should successfully complete courses that total at least 96 UOC including
- 18 UOC of core, made up of 12 UOC of discipline specific MEng project and 6 UOC design.
- 66 UOC of Professional Electives, made up of 30 UOC of discipline-specific L5 electives and 36 UOC of discipline-specific L4 electives.
- 12 UOC of Engineering and Technical Management Electives.
In addition, a further requirement for the program is the completion of 60 days of Electrical Engineering or Telecommunications related industrial experience.
Please also refer to the School of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications for more information about the program structure.
www.eet.unsw.edu.au/progrms/pdf/new_programs/8621.pdf
Please also refer to the School of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications for more information about the program structure.
www.eet.unsw.edu.au/progrms/pdf/new_programs/8621.pdf
Academic Rules
(a) Entry Requirements
Entry to the Masters Degree program is for local and international graduates from 4-year Bachelor of Engineering degrees in Electrical or Telecommunications Engineering from a recognized institution with a minimum overall average of 65% or equivalent.
(b) Exemptions and course substitutions
No course exemptions will be allowed in this program. At the discretion of the program authority, students with relevant and sufficient background in any of the professional or L4 electives may be granted approval to substitute for additional L5 electives.
(c) Electives
Each stream in the program requires completion of 36 UOC of L4 electives, 30 UOC of postgraduate L5 specialisation courses, and 12 UOC of Engineering and Technical Management courses, which must be selected from the approved list for each stream.
(d) MEng Project
Students must undertake a 12 UOC project split over 2 sessions in their final year. A project involves an independent investigation at an advanced level by the student and may include research, design, feasibility or other analysis requiring integration of knowledge and evaluation across a range of topics in the area of the specialisation. Work-based projects are encouraged for practising engineers provided they meet the requirements of advanced independent study. Work-based projects must be approved by the program authority prior to commencement of the project.
(e) Industrial Training
A requirement for the program is the completion of 60 days of Electrical Engineering or Telecommunications related industrial experience, preferably in Australia. Students who have already completed such industrial experience may be granted an exemption. Please see:
http://scoff.ee.unsw.edu.au/industrialTraining/industrialTraining
(f) Award of Degrees
A student who completes the requirements for the degree shall receive at graduation a testamur for the degree of Master of Engineering.
(g) Administration of Programs
A student's program will be administed by the School of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications at the Faculty of Engineering.
(h) Enrolment
An application to enrol as a candidate for the Masters degree shall be lodged with the Registrar at least two calendar months before the commencement of the session in which enrolment is to begin.
Entry to the Masters Degree program is for local and international graduates from 4-year Bachelor of Engineering degrees in Electrical or Telecommunications Engineering from a recognized institution with a minimum overall average of 65% or equivalent.
(b) Exemptions and course substitutions
No course exemptions will be allowed in this program. At the discretion of the program authority, students with relevant and sufficient background in any of the professional or L4 electives may be granted approval to substitute for additional L5 electives.
(c) Electives
Each stream in the program requires completion of 36 UOC of L4 electives, 30 UOC of postgraduate L5 specialisation courses, and 12 UOC of Engineering and Technical Management courses, which must be selected from the approved list for each stream.
(d) MEng Project
Students must undertake a 12 UOC project split over 2 sessions in their final year. A project involves an independent investigation at an advanced level by the student and may include research, design, feasibility or other analysis requiring integration of knowledge and evaluation across a range of topics in the area of the specialisation. Work-based projects are encouraged for practising engineers provided they meet the requirements of advanced independent study. Work-based projects must be approved by the program authority prior to commencement of the project.
(e) Industrial Training
A requirement for the program is the completion of 60 days of Electrical Engineering or Telecommunications related industrial experience, preferably in Australia. Students who have already completed such industrial experience may be granted an exemption. Please see:
http://scoff.ee.unsw.edu.au/industrialTraining/industrialTraining
(f) Award of Degrees
A student who completes the requirements for the degree shall receive at graduation a testamur for the degree of Master of Engineering.
(g) Administration of Programs
A student's program will be administed by the School of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications at the Faculty of Engineering.
(h) Enrolment
An application to enrol as a candidate for the Masters degree shall be lodged with the Registrar at least two calendar months before the commencement of the session in which enrolment is to begin.
Fees
For information regarding fees for UNSW programs, please refer to the following website: https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/fees/FeesMainPage.html
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