Eager to take your engineering studies to new heights?
Postgraduate students can now complete a world-leading Master's program in record time. Australia’s #1 Engineering faculty has re-launched its Master of Engineering Science to enable postgraduate students with sufficient Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) to complete their degree in as little as a year.
UNSW Engineering has expanded the eligibility criteria for RPL to honour the rich experience and knowledge that postgraduate students bring to its programs. Now, more students will be able to complete their degree in 1–2 years, graduating with the technical skills and practical experience to launch a meaningful career in their chosen field.
UNSW provides two ways for students to gain RPL. Firstly, students can transfer credits from relevant courses completed at another institution. Alternatively, students with relevant work experience can gain RPL based on the breadth and extent of their experience.
A Master's degree that unlocks more doors
The Master of Engineering Science is one of UNSW's most popular and highly-regarded postgraduate programs. The degree is designed to equip students for a rapidly changing workforce with a strong focus on enquiry-based learning.
The Master of Engineering Science is designed for students with an accredited Engineering degree who are looking to upskill, retrain or refresh their knowledge of recent developments in the field. The program's emphasis on cultivating innovative thinking and complex problem-solving skills primes students to take a leading role in the industry.
Ranked #1 in Australia for Engineering and 31st globally*, UNSW offers students a launch pad into an exciting professional engineering career in their chosen field. Students can choose from 26 specialisations tailored to the needs of today's engineering industry.
UNSW's state-of-the-art labs and equipment enable hands-on learning experiences to prepare students for the challenges of the workforce. With guidance from industry and academic experts, students can turn thinking into doing by launching their own start-up or pursuing professional projects to give them a competitive edge in the job market.
Graduates with a Master of Engineering Science from UNSW are preferred by Australia’s top employers over any other university and we’re ranked 22nd in the world for employer reputation. Most importantly, they enter the workforce as influential leaders with the technical and professional acumen to guide innovation and help shape the world of tomorrow.
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More engineering specialisations than any other Australian university
The Master of Engineering Science opens up myriad pathways. With 26 specialisations, from project management to renewable energy, students can carve out their unique skillset to fuel their passions and actively contribute to the evolving state of the engineering profession.
In recent years, UNSW Engineering has seen a steady uptick in the Renewable Energy specialisation. The program, led by the School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering, delves into emerging energy technologies and surfaces world-class research with the power to influence innovative solutions in the sector.
Another growth area, the Master of Engineering Science (Telecommunications), unlocks advanced knowledge of the booming telecommunications industry, offering a competitive edge as part of Australia's largest electrical engineering school in Australia.
The specialisation in Project Management remains prominent year after year. The program has been developed with extensive industry consultation to prepare students for a career in the private or public sectors. Through a series of enquiry-based projects, students develop sharp analytical skills, practical problem-solving tactics and stakeholder management strategies.
Other renowned specialisations include Environmental Engineering, Robotics, Biomedical and Civil Engineering – each offering students a chance to go wide with a multidisciplinary approach or dive in and become an expert in their chosen field. A complete list of specialisations can be found on the Master of Engineering Science page.
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Take your studies to new heights
At UNSW, students can fully immerse in their studies, leveraging the world-class facilities, expert educators and close industry partnerships to carve out an exciting, meaningful career in their field. Now, the expanded framework for RPL makes it even easier for students to embark on a Master of Engineering Science and join the wave of future thinkers creating solutions for a better world.