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University of New South Wales (UNSW)

Kensington , New South Wales ,Australia

Graduate Diploma in Engineering Science

If you're an engineer or a graduate wanting to further develop and expand your knowledge in a specialised area, the Graduate Diploma of Engineering Science is for you. This program will enable you to meet or maintain professional accreditation standards, provide opportunities for continuing professional development and interact with those at the cutting edge of their discipline. You will add breadth to your knowledge of engineering in general and expand your skills in engineering management, as well as developing your technical knowledge and ability to analyse engineering problems.

The specialisations available include: Biomedical Engineering; Chemical Process Engineering; Civil Engineering; Transport Engineering; Environmental Engineering; Project Management; Water Engineering: Catchments to Coast; Water, Wastewater and Waste Engineering; Geospatial Engineering; Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology; Structural Engineering; Electrical Engineering; Energy Systems; Food Process Engineering; Manufacturing Engineering and Management; Mechanical Engineering; Nuclear Engineering; Petroleum Engineering: Petroleum Engineering Open Learning; Photovoltaics and Solar Energy; Renewable Energy; and Telecommunications. This program also serves as a pathway towards the Master of Engineering Science.

Campus Information

Kensington

High St Kensington, NSW 2052 Australia

Intakes

  • Feb Deadline: Nov
  • Sep Deadline: July
  • June Deadline: March

Application Processing Time in Days: 21

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Career Opportunities

  • Civil engineer
  • Electrical engineer
  • Project manager
  • Water engineer
  • Structural engineer
  • Environmental engineer
  • Biomedical engineer
  • Transport engineer
  • Petroleum Engineer

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Admission to this program requires:

  • A 4-year Bachelor of Engineering degree in a relevant discipline of engineering with a minimum 65% average.

Those without a recognised four year Bachelor degree in a relevant discipline of engineering with a minimum 65% average may submit a detailed statement outlining how their prior learning may be considered equivalent to this qualification.

For example, a 3- or 4-year Bachelor of Engineering or Science combined with relevant discipline experience (exact positions and roles that will be considered relevant to be decided by each specialisation) may be recognised.

A student may apply for advanced standing.