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The University of Queensland (UQ)

  • 29% international / 71% domestic

Master of Engineering Science

  • Masters (Coursework)

Interested in strengthening your capacity to design, develop, and implement complex systems and engineering projects? This program offers flexibility across a range of engineering disciplines, so you can develop your technical expertise in areas specific to your career aspirations.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
1 year full-time
Course Code
5528, 076003B
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
International Fees
$51,200 per year / $51,200 total

About this course

Interested in strengthening your capacity to design, develop, and implement complex systems and engineering projects? This program offers flexibility across a range of engineering disciplines, so you can develop your technical expertise in areas specific to your career aspirations.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

To be eligible for entry, you'll need:

  • a 4-year bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline (see below), or
  • a 4-year bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in engineering which includes all of the relevant discipline content.
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
* Please note that if a graduate certificate (or graduate diploma) from the same program suite is used as the basis of entry into the program and you do not have a degree in the relevant discipline, you will not be eligible for credit towards the Masters program.
  • a 4-year bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline (see below), or
  • a 4-year bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in engineering which includes all of the relevant discipline content.
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
* Please note that if a graduate certificate (or graduate diploma) from the same program suite is used as the basis of entry into the program and you do not have a degree in the relevant discipline, you will not be eligible for credit towards the Masters program.
Relevant disciplines for previous qualifications

Relevant Disciplines depend on the field of study you intend to choose.

  • For the Bioengineering field of study, relevant disciplines include bioengineering, biochemical engineering, bioprocess engineering, chemical engineering, chemical engineering and technology, process engineering.
  • For the Chemical Engineering field of study, relevant disciplines include chemical engineering, chemical engineering and technology or process engineering.
  • For the Civil Engineering field of study, relevant disciplines include civil engineering, structural engineering or civil and structural engineering.
  • For the Electrical Engineering field of study, relevant disciplines include electrical engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, electrical power engineering, electronic engineering, telecommunication engineering, communication engineering or power engineering.
  • For the Fire Safety Engineering field of study, relevant disciplines civil engineering, chemical engineering, environmental engineering, mechanical engineering or structural engineering.
  • For the Materials and Manufacturing Engineering field of study, relevant disciplines include functional materials, materials engineering, materials science and engineering, or mechanical and manufacturing engineering.
  • For the Mechanical Engineering field of study, relevant disciplines include automotive/vehicle engineering, thermal energy and power engineering, mechanical engineering, mechanical and manufacturing engineering, mechanical and aerospace, mechanical and industrial engineering, mechatronic engineering, mechanical and automation engineering or marine engineering.
  • For the Mechatronic Engineering field of study, relevant disciplines include mechanical engineering, automation engineering, mechatronic engineering, aeronautical engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical and manufacturing engineering, mechanical and industrial engineering, or mechanical and automation engineering.
  • For the Software Engineering field of study, relevant disciplines include software engineering, computer science.
  • For the Urban Water Engineering field of study, relevant disciplines include chemical engineering, civil engineering or environment engineering.
GPA equivalent

Select where you studied and your qualification to see the GPA equivalent you need to be considered for this program.

Use the GPA equivalent as a guide. When you apply, we'll calculate your GPA using the UQ grading scale. Any failing grades will be included. Entry requirements are subject to change.

Equivalent subjects
SubjectQualification equivalent
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English language requirements

IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.

PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.

BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.

CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.

OET is not accepted.

There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.

Learn how to meet the English language requirements

Inherent requirements

To complete this degree, you have to meet its inherent requirements by demonstrating essential skills and attributes. Read the inherent requirements before you apply.

Learn about inherent requirements

Student visas

International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Master of Engineering Science are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).

There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.

Learn more about student visas

Additional application information
>Some courses may incur additional costs (e.g. field trips).
>Studies are usually on a semester basis. In some cases courses may be presented in a modular short-course format, or through flexible delivery.
>Students who successfully complete the Masters program may progress to research higher degrees, e.g. Master of Philosophy (MPhil) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).

Study locations

St Lucia

What you will learn

  • Benefit from a program that offers a flexible study plan. Because the Master of Engineering Science has such a large number of courses to choose from, you can tailor your studies to suit your interests, your industry, or your career goals.
  • Students will develop professional engineering skills and technical expertise in their discipline through advanced and master's level courses. You'll graduate with the skills required to solve complex engineering challenges in a changing world.
  • Undertake a supervised research project relevant to your engineering field. You'll be expected to systematically plan and manage all aspects of your project, and to clearly explain your findings and what they contribute to your field.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Engineering courses at The University of Queensland (UQ).
81.4%
Overall satisfaction
83.7%
Skill scale
80.6%
Teaching scale
81.7%
Employed full-time
$104.4k
Average salary