C11238v1 Graduate Certificate in Engineering Studies

This course qualifies individuals who apply a body of knowledge in a range of contexts to undertake professional work and provides a pathway for further learning in engineering.

Students with a bachelor's degree in a non-cognate engineering field can apply to this course.

All applications are assessed individually and the course structure is tailor-made based on the basic qualifications that students possess.Applicants without a degree but who have a TAFE diploma or equivalent qualification in engineering and significant related work experience are also considered.This course creates a pathway for students from a different engineering background to explore their potential to undertake postgraduate studies in engineering.

Once students complete the course, individual assessment is undertaken to articulate either 12, 18 or 24 credit points towards a master's course.

Students are required to complete 24 credit points, comprising professional engineering (6 credit points), review (12 credit points), and an elective (6 credit points). Program details vary according to the interests of the student and are determined prior to enrolment as well as in consultation with, and with the approval of, an academic adviser designated by the Director, Teaching and Learning.

Course completion requirements

Course program

The program below shows a suggested sequence of subjects for a full-time student. It is intended as a guide only and does not take into account such factors as recognition of prior learning, changes in attendance mode and subject availability, or satisfactory academic progress. Students should consult the Timetable Planner to confirm the availability of subjects in the current academic year.

full time

Year 1

Autumn or Spring session

Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.

Applicants must hold a qualification in an engineering field, and are required to specify on their application which new or varied field of engineering they wish to pursue.

Applicants who do not satisfy the above academic requirements may be considered on one of the following:

• Completed Associate Diploma and RATE Diploma; or
• Completed TAFE/AQF Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or overseas equivalent); or
• New Zealand technical and vocational NQF Level 5-7

and

• Above qualification(s) to be in the field of engineering;
• Minimum two years' full-time equivalent related work experience post completion of study;
• Submission of resume and proof of work experience.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64; or CAE: 176-184.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

International students

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.