Engineering - 8621
Program Summary
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
Contact: http://www.eet.unsw.edu.au
Campus: Sydney
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
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Program Description
The Faculty of Engineering offers a two year Masters Degree program. It is anticipated that the two year Masters program will be professionally accredited by Engineers Australia (currently provisionally accredited).
The program comprises an Electrical stream ELECAS8621 or Telecommunications stream TELEA8621, leading to a Master of Electrical Engineering or 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.
This degree is offered in the following specialisations (streams):
The program comprises an Electrical stream ELECAS8621 or Telecommunications stream TELEA8621, leading to a Master of Electrical Engineering or 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.
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:
- 96 UOC of courses from one of the streams offered, and
- 60 days of Electrical Engineering or Telecommunication related industrial experience.
Please also refer to the 8621 Brochure for more information about the program and stream structure.
Academic Rules
(a) Entry Requirements
Entry into this Master's program requires the completion of a 4-year non-accredited (under the Washington Accord) Bachelor of Engineering degree in the area of electrical or telecommunications engineering, or equivalent. Alternatively, eligible applicants include those who hold a 3-year Engineering Science degree in electrical or telecommunications engineering, at least equivalent to the first three years of an Electrical of Telecommunications Engineering degree accredited under the Washington accord. A minimum overall average of at least 65%, or equivalent, over the duration of the qualifying Bachelor’s degree is also required. A pathway for entry into the program for graduates from both 4-year Bachelor of Engineering degrees in other disciplines, and 3-year Bachelor of Science degrees, exists via enrolment first into the Bachelor of Engineering (BE) program in Electrical Engineering or Telecommunications, where advanced standing (to a maximum of 2 years) may be granted.
(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 elective courses which must be selected from the approved list for each stream.
(d) Project Work
Within each stream, students must undertake project work, 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:
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 into this Master's program requires the completion of a 4-year non-accredited (under the Washington Accord) Bachelor of Engineering degree in the area of electrical or telecommunications engineering, or equivalent. Alternatively, eligible applicants include those who hold a 3-year Engineering Science degree in electrical or telecommunications engineering, at least equivalent to the first three years of an Electrical of Telecommunications Engineering degree accredited under the Washington accord. A minimum overall average of at least 65%, or equivalent, over the duration of the qualifying Bachelor’s degree is also required. A pathway for entry into the program for graduates from both 4-year Bachelor of Engineering degrees in other disciplines, and 3-year Bachelor of Science degrees, exists via enrolment first into the Bachelor of Engineering (BE) program in Electrical Engineering or Telecommunications, where advanced standing (to a maximum of 2 years) may be granted.
(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 elective courses which must be selected from the approved list for each stream.
(d) Project Work
Within each stream, students must undertake project work, 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:
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
Computing Requirements
All software required for coursework is provided on the computers in the School computer laboratories. Some students find it advantageous to buy their own computer and software so that they can work at home. Some external courses may require students to own their own computer with Microsoft Office or equivalent. Specialist software packages that are required for external courses will be provided as part of the course pack to students.
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