2018 Postgraduate Courses
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Master of Engineering Science

Testamur Title of Degree:

 Master of Engineering Science

Abbreviation:

 MEngSc

UOW Course Code:

 1445

CRICOS Code:

 095230M

Total Credit Points:

 48

Duration:

 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent

Home Faculty:

 Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences

Intake Session(s):

 Autumn/Spring

Delivery Mode:

 On-campus (Face-to-face)

Delivery Campus / UAC Code:

 Wollongong

Overview

The Master of Engineering Science is designed for graduates who have completed a four year Bachelor of Engineering degree and wish to gain an advanced understanding at masters level in the field of engineering that they have previous studied. There is a core of key engineering subjects and a choice of subjects in your chosen field of engineering. A research component ensures that you enhance your analytical and practical skills.

Entry Requirements and Credit Arrangements

Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder.

Course Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to demonstrate:

CLO Description
1 Research and synthesise complex information, and apply expert judgement in engineering design and project planning.
2 Interpret advanced information and communication knowledge, ideas and procedures to both expert and non-expert audiences
3 Employ independent learning strategies to update own knowledge in the field and keep pace with innovations in engineering techniques, industry trends and standards.

Course Structure

Students in the Master of Engineering Science must complete the requirements of one of the following specialisations, to a total of 48 credit points:

  • Computer Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Telecommunications Engineering 

Computer Engineering

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
ECTE955 Advanced Laboratory 6 Autumn
ECTE953 Advanced Project* 12 Autumn/Spring
ECTE906 Advanced Signals and Systems 6 Autumn/Spring
ECTE903 Image and Video Processing 6 Spring
ECTE992 Internet Networking Protocols 6 Spring
   and 1 Technical Elective 900-level ECTE subject 6 Autumn/Spring
   and 1 Technical Elective 900-level ECTE or non-ECTE subject 6 Autumn/Spring

*Note: ECTE953 must be taken after satisfactorily completing at least 24cp   

Electrical Engineering

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
ECTE955 Advanced Laboratory 6 Autumn
ECTE927 Renewable and Distributed Generation 6 Autumn
ENGG941 Sustainability for Engineers, Scientists and Professionals 6 Autumn
ECTE953 Advanced Project* 12 Autumn/Spring
ECTE906 Advanced Signals and Systems 6 Autumn/Spring
   and 1 Technical Elective 900-level ECTE subject 6 Autumn/Spring
   and 1 Technical Elective 900-level ECTE or non-ECTE subject 6 Autumn/Spring

*Note: ECTE953 must be taken after satisfactorily completing at least 24cp

Telecommunications Engineering 

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
ECTE955 Advanced Laboratory 6 Autumn
ECTE953 Advanced Project* 12 Autumn/Spring
ECTE906 Advanced Signals and Systems 6 Autumn/Spring
ECTE967 Mobile Networks 6 Autumn
ECTE992 Internet Networking Protocols 6 Spring
   and 1 Professional Elective 6 Autumn/Spring
   and 1 Technical Elective 900-level ECTE subject 6 Autumn/Spring

 *Note: ECTE953 must be taken after satisfactorily completing at least 24cp

Professional and Technical Elective Subjects

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
Technical Electives 900-level ECTE subjects:
ECTE902 Optimum Signal Processing 6 Not available in 2018
ECTE903 Image and Video Processing 6 Spring
ECTE921 Power Quality and Reliability 6 Not available in 2018
ECTE923 Power System Analysis 6 Autumn
ECTE927 Renewable and Distributed Generation 6 Autumn
ECTE944 Identification and Optimal Control 6 Not available in 2018
ECTE962 Telecommunications System Modelling 6 Spring
ECTE967 Mobile Networks 6 Autumn
ECTE987 Optoelectronic Sensing 6 Autumn
ECTE992 The Future Internet: Architectures and Communication Protocols 6 Spring
Technical Electives 900-level non-ECTE subjects:
CSCI933 Machine Learning Algorithms and Applications 6 Autumn
CSCI935 Computer Vision Algorithms and Systems 6 Spring
ENGG941 Sustainability for Engineers, Scientists and Professionals 6 Autumn
MECH941 Micro/Nano Robotic Systems 6 Autumn
Professional Electives
ENGG951 Engineering Project Management 6 Spring
ENGG953 Modelling of Engineering Management Systems 6 Spring
ENGG954 Strategic Management for Engineers and Technologists 6 Autumn
ENGG956 Financial Management for Engineered Assets 6 Spring

Other Information

Further information please email: eis@uow.edu.au or Academic Program Director

Last reviewed: 24 November, 2017