Graduate Diploma of Engineering Science

There are over 20 specialisations available, including Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Transport Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Project Management, Water Engineering: Catchments to Coast, Water, Wastewater and Waste Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology, Geoenergy & Geostorage Engineering, Structural Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Energy Systems, Food Process Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering and Management, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Photovoltaics and Solar Energy, Renewable Energy, Telecommunications, Systems and Control, Space Systems Engineering, Sustainable Systems, and Robotics.

Yes. Through Recognition of Prior Learning (Credit Transfer), if you have relevant previous study experience, you may be eligible for credit points that would allow you to complete the program in as little as one year. The 1 year program requires a bachelor's degree or AQF Level 7 equivalent from any institution in a cognate discipline.

Yes, the Graduate Diploma of Engineering Science serves as a pathway towards the Master of Engineering Science at UNSW.

For domestic students, the 2026 indicative first year full fee is $45,000 and the indicative full fee to complete the degree is $68,500. For international students, the 2026 indicative first year fee is $61,000 and the indicative fee to complete the degree is $94,500. Fees are subject to annual review and are a guide only.

UNSW Engineering is ranked #1 in Australia and #33 globally for Engineering and Technology (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2026), with 7 engineering schools ranked in the global top 50. UNSW is also ranked #1 in Australia for Civil and Structural Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mineral and Mining Engineering, and has been awarded Most Employable University seven years in a row by the AFR Top100 Future Leaders & Graduate Employers Awards (2020–2026).