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postgraduate

Degree

Master of Engineering (Coursework)

Course code: #354JA

postgraduate

Degree

Master of Engineering (Coursework)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $36,000 AUD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PSW

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    50 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    090013E

Highlights
Work Integrated Learning (WIL)

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-February 30-November-2022 2022-11-30
Winter-July 30-April-2023 2023-04-30
Fall-February 30-November-2023 2023-11-30
Winter-July 30-April-2024 2024-04-30

Overview

Master of Engineering

If you are an existing engineering graduate looking for career progression, then the University of Canberra's Master of Engineering offers the chance to gain an advanced qualification in a field of your choice and help put you on the right path to success.

As part of this course, you will also undertake considerable practical work experience, a unique opportunity designed to expand your knowledge and network base while simultaneously strengthening your ability to meet the complex demands of the information and telecommunications industries. 

Towards the end of the course, you will also get to undertake a major research project, allowing you to create and implement high-quality information systems for real-life practical situations. 

This course has been specifically designed to help you graduate with advanced knowledge and skills to confidently and competently assume a senior position within your specialisation – regardless of whether you have chosen a network or software engineering pathway.

Engineering majors include Network Engineering and Software Engineering.

Work Integrated Learning (WIL)

Work-integrated learning (WIL) is an integral component of the UC Master of Engineering course. 

It allows students to gain valuable hands-on experience and build professional relationships through real work or work-like placements.

To help encourage on-the-job learning, UC works hard to foster close industry connections with professional organisations. 

As a result, it can offer unrivalled access to industry partners with the knowledge and resources to provide top-level work placement positions and training opportunities.

You must undertake a minimum of 12 weeks of professional work placement as part of your studies. 

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$44,250

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $8,700
Accommodation 1 bed room $8,250
Tuition 1 person $36,000

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Academic transcripts from any previous study
  • Award certificates
  • A key/guide to the grading system
  • Evidence of work experience (i.e. a resume and statement of employment from your employer)
  • Official English language translations of any documents not in English;
  • Evidence of your English language proficiency
  • Passport or Visa documents

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

79
12
listening
21
writing
18
speaking
13
reading

PTE

58
50
listening
50
writing
50
speaking
50
reading

Cambridge

176
169
listening
169
writing
169
speaking
169
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

UC College offers English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS) at the University of Canberra College English Language Centre (UCCELC), conveniently located on the Bruce campus in Canberra. 

CourseEntry requirementLead to
General EnglishIELTS 4.0(AE1)
Academic English1(AE1)IELTS 4.5(AE2)
Academic English2(AE2)IELTS 5.0(AE3)
Academic English3(AE3)IELTS 5.5

(AE4)

UC undergraduate degrees

Academic English4(AE14)IELTS 6.0University’s Master’s degrees 

Academic background and requirement

A 4-year Bachelor of Engineering degree or equivalent, or a 3-year bachelor's degree accredited by Engineers Australia at Technologist level or equivalent. 

Or graduates from the following University of Canberra degrees: 

  • Bachelor of Information Technology
  • Bachelor of Software Engineering
  • Bachelor of Science with a major in either Software Engineering or Network Engineering

Assumed knowledge:

None.

Graduate Certificate in Academic Foundations:

If you’re an international student who has already completed an undergraduate degree but don’t currently meet the minimum requirements for a University of Canberra master’s degree, the Graduate Certificate in Academic Foundations (GCAF) could be the alternative entry pathway program you’re looking for.

Career opportunities

  • Software engineer
  • Network engineer
  • Software and hardware programmer
  • Network and systems administrator
  • IT project manager
  • Games developer
  • Business or systems analyst
  • Database programmer
  • IoT (Internet of Things) specialist
  • ICT security engineer
  • Software and network engineering consultant
  • Artificial intelligence and machine learning engineer

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