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University of Wollongong

Wollongong , New South Wales ,Australia

Graduate Certificate in Engineering

The Graduate Certificate in Engineering will provides foundation for the more intensive theoretical and practical work of the Graduate Diploma. The program articulates to the Graduate Diploma of Engineering program with full credit for the subjects successfully completed in the Graduate Certificate. Alternatively you may exit from this program with the Graduate Certificate award once you have completed the course requirements.

This degree also provides a pathway to the UOW Master of Engineering, which is professionally accredited by Engineers Australia.

What you will study
You will study Engineering Research Methods and three technical subjects in computer, electrical or telecommunications engineering.

This degree
The Graduate Certificate in Engineering is designed to train and enhance professional practice, advance technical and specialist skills, and provide an opportunity to put theory into practice with applied projects.

Campus Information

Wollongong

UOW’s main Wollongong campus is set in native Australian bush and is one of the most picturesque university campuses in Australia. Less than two kilometres east is UOW’s Innovation Campus – a research and technology precinct that houses innovative organisations as well as some of UOW’s leading research institutes.

Intakes

  • Feb
  • July

Application Processing Time in Days: 8

Application Process

More Information Required
10 Days
Possible Interview Call from Institution
10 Days
Provisional/Unconditional Offer
15 Days
Visa Process
30 Days

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

We provide resources, programs, events and services to help students to establish appropriate career goals and to identify pathways and strategies to achieve those goals.
University of Wollongong support students in the following ways:

1. ORGANISE JOB FAIRS
2. JOB BOARD
3. CAREERS EVENTS & WORKSHOPS
4. WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING

PSW Opportunity

PG Diploma and Certificate courses are a pathway to the Master's Degree and students can get 2 years PSW visa if he/she completes the studies from Sydney Camus and 3 years PSW visa if the course is completed from Wollongong Campus.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

At least a recognised 3 year Bachelor of Engineering degree with an equivalent average mark of 60%.
 
Four year Bachelor of Engineering degree with an equivalent average mark of 50%.
 
ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS
The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:
 
English Test
Overall Score
 
Reading
 
Writing
 
Listening
 
Speaking
 
IELTS Academic
6.0
 
6.0
 
6.0
 
6.0
 
6.0
 
TOEFL (Internet-based)
70
 
18
 
18
 
17
 
17
 
UOW College: English for Tertiary Studies: Pass (weighted average mark of 50 overall and minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing)
 
Other qualifications may also be considered. Full details can be found on our English Language Requirements website.
 
CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING
Students who successfully complete the Graduate Certificate will be eligible to apply for advanced standing of 24 credit points into the Master of Engineering (majors: Computer, Electrical and Telecommunications Engineering) or the Graduate Diploma of Engineering.