POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH PROGRAMS

Programs offered by the School

	Master of Engineering (2660)
	Master of Philosophy (2685 ) - no longer be offered in 2008
	Doctor of Philosophy (1640)

Coursework Component

All new PhD and Masters research students must complete and pass three courses (18 UOC) approved by the Head of School, normally in the first year of their course. These are selected in consultation wth Supervisors.

Research Induction Workshop

All students admitted to a research program in the School are required to attend an induction workshop organised by the Faculty of Engineering. Attendance is compulsory. This workshop is not a course, there is no exam and is additional to the requirements of the program. Please see details at: http://www.eng.unsw.edu.au/workshops/

Master of Engineering

The Master of Engineering is 1.5 years of advanced study, which involves 3 courses and research leading to the submission of an original thesis.

Program Code	2660
Location	Kensington Campus
Duration	Full time 1.5 years
	Part time 3 years
	The duration is affected by your level, project, time available and study program and in special cases may be reduced or extended. Please note that International Students are expected to study full time

Entry Requirements: An Honours degree in engineering or a related discipline from a tertiary institution recognised by UNSW.

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Master of Philosphy (no longer be offered in 2008)

The MPhil is a 1.5 year, generic research program with a significant component of coursework. The program comprises 72 units of credit (UOC) – 18 UOC of coursework and 54 UOC for the research project.

Program Code	2685
Location	Kensington Campus
Duration	Full time 1.5 years
	The duration is affected by your level, project, time available and study program and in special cases may be reduced or extended. The program may be completed in one calendar year if research is possible over summer.

Entry Requirements: Completion of an appropriate 4-year undergraduate program, normally at Honours level, with a minimum of Honours II(1).

Completion of 4-years of a 5-year Masters program normally at “very good” level, with a minimum GPA of 3.2 or equivalent.

NOTE: Where appropriate, relevant professional or prior research experience may also be taken into account by the Program Authority in recommending acceptance into the program.

A unique feature of the program is the provision for Oral Defence as part of the examination process. This will ensure rapid examination. Articulation from the MPhil to a PhD program is possible. Supervision arrangements must be confirmed before enrolment. Candidature may be either internal or external mode.

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The Doctor of Philosophy is 3 years of advanced study, which involves 3 courses and research leading to the submission of an original thesis.

Program Code	1640
Location	Kensington Campus
Duration	Full time 3 years
	Part time 5-6 years
	The duration is affected by your level, project, time available and study program and in special cases may be reduced or extended. Please note that International Students are expected to study full time

Entry Requirements: An Honours degree in engineering or a related discipline from a tertiary institution recognised by UNSW.

To find out more about research in the School of EE&T and to find a research superviser please click here

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Related Information

Advice and information including how to locate a suitable supervisor, how to apply and scholarships opportunities:

http://www.unsw.edu.au/futureStudents/postgradResearch/res/postgradresearch.html

Advice on how to submit a thesis at UNSW:

https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/research/ThesesSubmissionKit.html

UNSW Code of Conduct for the Responsible Practice of Research