Master of Engineering Science
Course code J63
This research program provides for advanced-level research in electrical, electronic, computer, communication, civil, chemical, mechanical or mechatronic engineering.
Entry requirements
ECU admission and English language requirements apply.
See Course Entry for further information.
Course code
J63
Admissions
Fees
Domestic fee paying - estimated 1st year indicative fee AUD $28,150
Research students who are Australian or New Zealand citizens, or permanent residents of Australia, may be eligible for a place under the Commonwealth Government's Research Training Program.
See Fees and Scholarships for further information.
Availability & Campus
| JO | ML | BU | OL | |
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| Part-time |
See Course Details for further information.
Entry requirements
ECU admission and English language requirements apply.
See Course Entry for further information.
Course code
J63
CRICOS code
094280J
Fees
International onshore - estimated 1st year indicative fee AUD $31,500
See Fees and Scholarships for further information.
Availability & Campus
| JO | ML | BU | OL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time | ||||
| Part-time |
See Course Details for further information.
Course Entry
Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.
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The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.
All applicants are required to have a four year Bachelor degree in engineering with a minimum course average of 65%, with equivalents considered.
Academic admission requirements (Band 8) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- Bachelor degree in a cognate discipline; or
- Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience.
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English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
- Bachelor degree from a country specified on the English Proficiency Bands page;
- Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
- Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
- Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.
Course Details
Choose student typeSemester availability
Semester 1: Study full-time at Joondalup
Semester 1: Study part-time at Joondalup
Semester 2: Study full-time at Joondalup
Semester 2: Study part-time at Joondalup
Semester availability
Semester 1: Study full-time at Joondalup
Semester 2: Study full-time at Joondalup
Course Structure
Students are required to continue re-enrolling in the thesis component of their study until the thesis is submitted for examination.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
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| ENS6200 | Master of Engineering Science Thesis |
J63|1
For more detailed unit information for this course take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Semester timetable.
Student handbookCourse notes
Important course notes
Course Learning Outcomes
- Apply and defend innovative practice to generate and evaluate abstract ideas which contribute to problem solving or the advancement of professional knowledge and/or practice.
- Communicate engineering discipline knowledge and research results, in writing and orally using plain English and making a sustained argument to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
- Critically consider and apply emergent practice principles, including sustainability and global perspectives, relevant to engineering.
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge of research principles and methods through the review and analysis of existing research relevant to work and learning in the engineering discipline.
- Demonstrate and reflect on cross-cultural awareness, including indigenous cultural competence as it applies to research design, research methods and/or professional practice in engineering.
- Demonstrate specialist knowledge and understanding of theory, practice and recent developments in engineering.
- Demonstrate the ability to collaborate and work in team settings, relevant to research or work-integrated projects to produce measurable outcomes.
- Design, plan, apply and evaluate a substantial piece of research, with accountability, which contributes to theory and/or practice in engineering.
- Independently integrate theoretical and technical knowledge to contribute to the development of theory, understanding and practice in engineering.
- Investigate analyse and synthesise complex concepts and problems in engineering through the application of advanced technology, physical and numerical modelling and simulation.
- Reflect critically on theory and its application to engineering.
Fees and Scholarships
Choose student typeAUD $28,150 *
* Domestic fee paying - estimated 1st year indicative fee
Research students who are Australian or New Zealand citizens, or permanent residents of Australia, may be eligible for a place under the Commonwealth Government's Research Training Program. The program covers your fees for the duration of your course and you can be studying in either full-time or part-time mode. Note: If you've been part of this program at another university or been studying a different research course, this will affect the amount of tuition support you receive here.
The 'Estimated 1st year indicative fee' is provided as a guide only, based on a typical enrolment of students undertaking the first year of this course. At ECU, you pay for the individual units you enrol in, not an overall course fee, so the total cost of your course will vary, depending on what units you choose. An indicative fee will be provided with your course offer, however you can use our Course Fee Calculator to estimate the amount you’ll need to pay. ECU fees are adjusted annually.
AUD $31,500 *
* International onshore - estimated 1st year indicative fee
The 'Estimated 1st year indicative fee' is provided as a guide only, based on a typical enrolment of students undertaking the first year of this course. At ECU, you pay for the individual units you enrol in, not an overall course fee, so the total cost of your course will vary, depending on what units you choose. An indicative fee will be provided with your course offer, however you can use our Course Fee Calculator to estimate the amount you’ll need to pay. ECU fees are adjusted annually.
Scholarships
ECU has a scholarship program that provides many opportunities each year to students undertaking studies here.
Find a scholarshipRelated courses
Courses you can consider if you are interested in progressing further in this area.
- Doctor of Philosophy
Students interested in completing doctoral research in Engineering Science should consider the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Quick guide to uni-speak
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ATAR is the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank, the primary criterion for entry into most undergraduate university courses in Australia. The ATAR is a percentile score which denotes a student's ranking relative to their state-wide peers upon completion of their secondary education.
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CRICOS is the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. A CRICOS code is allocated to education institutions (like ECU) who are approved to recruit, enrol and deliver education to overseas students. Courses with a CRICOS code are available to international students who meet the entry requirements.
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A major, or unit set, is your chosen area of in-depth study in an undergraduate course. It usually involves 8 units of study, or one-third of the units in a 3-year degree. Talk to your Student Information Office if you need help choosing a major subject.
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Minors include between 4 and 6 study units in a specific discipline. Not all courses require you to complete a minor. Your minor subject doesn't appear on your printed degree (parchment), but is part of your academic transcript.
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If you're enrolled in 3 or more units in a semester this is considered full-time study. To complete most 3-year degrees studying full-time you'll need to complete 4 units per semester, i.e. 24 units over 3 years.
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If a course is available to study part-time you can generally expect it to take twice as long to complete as it would in full-time mode. Part-time students are enrolled in 1 or 2 units maximum per semester.
Note: International students who hold a student visa can only choose the full-time study option for our courses. This is to ensure the course is completed within the duration of the student visa.
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Most courses start in Semester 1 each year, usually in the last week of February. Some courses can be started in Semester 2 (we call this mid-year). There's a week of Orientation before each semester to help you get used to uni life.
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A lot of our courses start in Semester 2 each year, usually in the last week of July. We call this mid-year. There's a week of Orientation beforehand to help you get used to uni life.
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We use a points system to make it easier for you to understand your study progress. Most Bachelors degree study units are allocated 15 credit points. If you're studying a 3-year full-time degree you'll need to successfully complete 360 credit points – that's 24 units x 15 points per unit.
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These are compulsory units you have to successfully complete as part of your course.
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An elective is a unit you choose to study that counts towards your course requirements, but isn't compulsory. For some courses we recommend elective units. In some situations, a course coordinator may approve an elective unit as a replacement for a compulsory one.
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