Course Overview

About This Course

This coursework degree offers a postgraduate pathway to an engineering qualification at the technologist grade for applicants with a non-engineering or non-technology first degree who wish to transition to an engineering career path. Graduates of this course will be able to seek engineering technologist roles in industry, or will be able to upgrade to an accredited professional engineering qualification by articulating into the Master of Engineering.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

ECU City Campus, Perth, Western Australia

500 Wellington Street, Perth, WA 6000

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

All applicants are required to have completed at a minimum a three-year Bachelor degree, or equivalent, with some background in tertiary mathematics and physics (equivalent to MAT1250, MAT1251, and SCP1111), with equivalents considered.
Academic admission requirements (Band 6) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- Bachelor degree; or
- Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.
English Language requirements (Band 4) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
- Bachelor degree from a country specified on the English Proficiency Bands page;
- Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
- Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
- Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the course will find employment opportunities in a wide range of engineering and technology related industries. Possible future job titles: Engineering Technologist, Engineering Technician.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units6 units

ENS6205

Introduction to Engineering

ENS6120

Engineering Systems

ENS6139

Engineering Innovation and Ethics

ENS6206

Technology Professional Practice

ENS6207

Electrical Engineering Fundamentals

ENS6226

Master of Technology Project

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What specialisations are available in the Master of Technology?

Students can choose from four specialisations: Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.

Is there a practical work requirement for this course?

Yes, before being eligible to graduate from this course, students must meet the requirement of accumulating (or have previously accumulated) and being credited with a minimum 8 weeks professional practice in a relevant industry environment. This can be commenced at any point in the course.

What are the estimated fees for this course?

The estimated 1st year indicative fee for domestic students is AUD $28,350, and for international students it is AUD $45,400. Note that these are guide figures only, as students pay for individual units rather than an overall course fee, so total costs will vary depending on unit choices.

Can this course lead to a professional engineering qualification?

Yes, graduates of this course will be able to upgrade to an accredited professional engineering qualification by articulating into the Master of Engineering, in addition to seeking engineering technologist roles in industry.

What is the AQF level of the Master of Technology at ECU?

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 9 Masters Degree (Coursework) Award.

Application

How to Apply

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Step 01

Enquire

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Step 02

Submit Documents

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Step 03

Get Enrolled

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Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $70,000 to $90,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $90,000 to $120,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $120,000 to $160,000 per year

Career Paths

Software Engineer / Software DeveloperCybersecurity AnalystCloud Engineer / Cloud Solutions ArchitectData Scientist / Data AnalystSystems Analyst

Key Skills

Advanced software design, development, and testing using contemporary programming languagesCloud computing architecture and deployment (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)Cybersecurity risk assessment, threat modelling, and incident responseData analytics, big data management, and machine learning model developmentNetwork administration, systems infrastructure, and IT service management

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