Master of Engineering Science (Project Management)

What you will study

Degree structures can vary depending on your specialisation of choice, the number of courses you choose and timetabling, to give you an indication you can consider the below.

Depending on your specialisation and your previous studies/professional experience, you may study:

• At least four Disciplinary Courses.
• At least four Advanced Disciplinary Courses.
• At least one Engineering and Technical Management Course.
• At least three enquiry-based courses (which include a research project).
• At least four elective courses (across Disciplinary, Advanced Disciplinary and Engineering and Technical Management courses).

Students must complete 96 units of credit (UOC). Unless otherwise indicated, each course is valued at six UOC.

Entry Requirements

This Master of Engineering Science specialisation accepts students from any engineering or science discipline.

Entry into the Master’s program requires completion of a three or four-year Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering Science or Bachelor of Science degree (or equivalent). A minimum 65% average, or its equivalent, throughout the qualifying bachelor’s degree is mandatory.*

* Qualifications from non-211 Chinese Universities will require a 70% average

English Language Requirements

You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW, depending on your educational background and citizenship. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations. This is why UNSW requires a minimum level of English language competency for enrolment.

If you’re completing an Australian Year 12 qualification (e.g. NSW HSC or equivalent), you do not need to provide anything extra to prove your proficiency. Your qualification will be used as evidence of your English proficiency.

If you do need to provide evidence of your English proficiency, this will be indicated in your application. You can prove this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:

• English language tests and university English courses
• Prior study in the medium of English
• Other qualifications

Contact the university for more information.

Recognition of Prior Learning

UNSW recognises that many students have professional experience or relevant previous studies. If you have worked in a relevant industry or have relevant previous study experience, you may be eligible for credit points that would enable you to complete your Master of Engineering Science in as little as one year or another accelerated option listed below, dependent on your previous study and experience.

One-year program

A four-year Bachelor's Degree with honours (AQF Level 8 equivalent) from any institution in any engineering discipline.

1.7-year program

• A three-year Bachelor's Degree (AQF Level 7 equivalent) from any institution in any engineering discipline.
• A four-year Bachelor's Degree with honours (AQF Level 8 equivalent) from any institution in any science discipline.

Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

• Evaluate advanced concepts, theories and techniques relevant to an engineering science specialisation, including recent developments in theory and professional practice.
• Identify the potential impacts of international engineering practice and global operating contexts on theory and professional practice.
• Apply research principles and enquiry-based learning techniques to plan and execute a substantial, evidence-based project in scholarship and/or professional practice.
• Identify, define, investigate and analyse complex engineering problems in a variety of different or unfamiliar contexts.
• Synthesise and evaluate knowledge to develop effective, creative and innovative solutions to complex engineering problems.
• Interpret and communicate complex theoretical concepts and justify professional decisions to other professionals, clients, stakeholders and the broader community.
• Exercise ethical and professional judgement with appreciation of the potential impact of decisions and solutions in global, economic, environmental and societal contexts.
• Collaborate and lead effectively in diverse professional contexts.

Career Outcomes

Gain the traditional project management skills to excel in engineering projects in both the public and private sectors. You'll be able to work across:

• Consulting
• Business development
• Construction and infrastructure project management
• Technology project management

Joining the Project Management cohort within the UNSW School of Civil and Environmental Engineering will enable you to take advantage of UNSW's strong links with numerous industry partners such as:

• Advisian
• Laing O'Rourke
• Taylor Thomson Whitting
• Arup
• AECOM
• Cardno

UNSW Engineering graduates are some of the most sought-after professional engineers in Australia and abroad, thanks to the reputation of the university's research and teaching.

Each year UNSW's academics and research centres work with businesses, government and community organisations on specific projects that transfer to the university's research into practice. UNSW's alumni are consistently high contributors to Engineers Australia’s Top 100 list of Most Influential Engineers.

Fees and CSP

Indicative first-year fee in 2025: $9,314 (Commonwealth Supported Place)

Estimated full fee in 2025: $18,628 (Commonwealth Supported Place)

Indicative fees are a guide only and have been calculated based on the typical enrolment patterns of students undertaking the program. The amount you pay will vary depending on the calendar year of enrollment, the courses you select and whether your study load is more or less than one equivalent full-time student load (48 units of credit per year).

A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:

• The number of courses studied per term.
• The choice of major or specialisation.
• Choice of courses.
• Credit from previous study or work experience.
• Eligibility for government-funded loans.

Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.

Commonwealth Supported Places

The Australian Government allocates a certain number of CSPs to the universities each year, which are then distributed to students based on merit.

If you're a Commonwealth Supported Student (CSS), you'll only need to pay a portion of your tuition fees. This is known as the student contribution amount – the balance once the government subsidy is applied. This means your costs are much lower.

Limited CSP spaces are offered to students enrolled in selected postgraduate courses.

Your student contribution amount is:

• Calculated per course you're enrolled in.
• Depending on the study areas they relate to.
• Reviewed and adjusted each year.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee-paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.

HECS-HELP loans are available to CSP students to pay the student contribution amount.