About the course

This course has been developed in consultation with industry to equip you with the advanced technical expertise, critical thinking and professional skills required to remain competitive in a global workforce. Focus on your chosen field of engineering to further your career options. For example, students interested in a career in the growing renewable energy sector can opt to specialise in chemical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering or mechanical engineering. By choosing the discipline that most interests you, you will not only gain a deep understanding of the discipline from a holistic engineering perspective, but undertake units relevant to your area of interest.

　　This course is a professionally accredited engineering degree for students who have completed undergraduate studies in engineering. You'll specialise in a program of engineering and undertake advanced engineering technical units, professional units, design and research projects, and undertake a 12-week professional practicum. Beyond practice as a professional engineer, you'll pursue further research studies in engineering, as well as seek employment in a wide range of related industries.

　　The following specialisations are available:

　　Biomedical Engineering

　　Chemical Engineering

　　Civil Engineering

　　Electrical and Electronic Engineering

　　Environmental Engineering

　　Mechanical Engineering

　　Mining Engineering

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Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Perth
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Perth
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Crawley Campus - On Campus with Online Start
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Perth
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Perth
Semester 1 (February), 2026	Perth
Semester 2 (July), 2026	Perth

　　

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How to apply

Entry requirements for The University of Western Australia

To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—

　　(a) a UWA bachelor's degree with a major in Engineering Science,1 or

　　(b) a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA, and

　　(i) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 65 per cent, and

　　(ii) prior studies in engineering, physics or mathematics,

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　　(c) completed units in the Master of Professional Engineering Preliminary course at UWA as prescribed by the Faculty,

　　or

　　(d) completed a UWA Diploma in Science with a major in Engineering Science.1

　　1 Students are required to achieve a course weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent in their bachelor's degree or a weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent in the Level 3 units of the Engineering Science major.

　　IELTS (Academic) including IELTS for UKVI (Academic)- Minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0 (must include Academic Reading and Writing modules)

　　TOEFL - Essay Rating / Test of Written English (TWE) of 4.5 and either 230 (Computer-based) or 570 (Paper-based) score. Internet-based Test (iBT): An overall score of 82 with a minimum score of: 22 in the Writing section, 18 in the Reading section, 20 in the Speaking section, and 20 in the Listening section for all courses

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 82.0

　　

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at The University of Western Australia. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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