Why Study / Key Benefits

The Graduate Certificate of Engineering is a postgraduate qualification designed to develop specialised engineering knowledge and professional skills in a selected engineering discipline. Swinburne describes the course as preparing students for the systematic development of complex engineering systems within their chosen specialisation.

Key benefits include:

• Develop specialised engineering knowledge and skills.
• Strengthen critical-thinking and independent-judgement abilities.
• Develop problem-solving capabilities for complex engineering issues.
• Explore contemporary and emerging engineering trends and challenges.
• Develop communication skills for explaining complex technical knowledge.
• Gain professional skills relevant to engineering practice.
• Choose from six engineering specialisations.
• The qualification can provide a shorter postgraduate pathway for students who already hold an appropriate engineering degree.
• Swinburne states that the skills developed should assist graduates in gaining employment as professional engineers.

Programme Structure and Subjects / Topics

Students complete four prescribed specialisation-specific units, totalling 50 credit points. The exact four units depend on the chosen specialisation and the applicable course structure.

Advanced Manufacturing

Available subjects include:

• Nanofabrication Technologies – ADM80001
• Work Systems in Manufacturing – ADM80002
• Additive Manufacturing and Tooling – ADM80006
• Advanced CAD/CAM – ADM80010
• Robotics in Manufacturing – ADM80011
• Technology Management – ADM80012
• Advanced Manufacturing Processes – ADM80013
• Intelligent Inspection Systems – ADM80014
• Computer Modelling, Analysis and Visualisation – ADM80015
• Additive Manufacturing and Tooling Project – ADM80020
• Sustainability and Life Cycle Engineering – MEE80002

The specialisation focuses on modern manufacturing technologies, quality, efficiency, productivity and emerging engineering materials and technologies.

Civil Engineering

Available subjects include:

• Sustainable Transport – CVE80003
• Advanced Concrete Design – CVE80004
• Bridge Design and Strengthening – CVE80005
• Infrastructure Deterioration Modelling – CVE80006
• Geotechnical Design – CVE80007
• Building Design – CVE80008
• Integrated Water Design – CVE80009
• Principles of Sustainability – CVE80010
• Finite Element Methods and Applications – CVE80018
• Environmental Sustainability in Construction – CSM80002
• Engineering Project Management – CSM80006

The Civil Engineering specialisation focuses on safe, efficient and sustainable development of physical infrastructure, including areas such as concrete design, geotechnical design, construction and project management.

Electrical Engineering

Available subjects include:

• Introduction to Data Science – COS60008
• Technology Inquiry Project – COS60010
• Engineering Project Management – CSM80006
• Electrical Power Systems Safety – EEE80007
• Operation of Power Systems – EEE80010
• Analysis Techniques for Large Scale Power Systems – EEE80012
• Renewable Energy – EEE80015
• Design of Smart Power Grids – EEE80020
• Virtual Instrumentation – EEE80021
• Mobile and Personal Networking – TNE80005

The specialisation covers electrical systems and technologies, including power generation, distribution, electronics, telecommunications and control systems.

Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering

Available subjects include:

• Introduction to Data Science – COS60008
• Technology Inquiry Project – COS60010
• Engineering Project Management – CSM80006
• Networks and Cybersecurity Frameworks – CYB60004
• RF Circuit Design Techniques – EEE80004
• Virtual Instrumentation – EEE80021
• Networks and Switching – TNE60006
• Mobile and Personal Networking – TNE80005
• Software Managed Networks – TNE80013

The discipline provides exposure to areas including electronic systems, telecommunications, networks, digital technologies and related engineering applications.

Mechanical Engineering

Available subjects include:

• Surface Engineering – ADM80007
• Advanced CAD/CAM – ADM80010
• Technology Management – ADM80012
• Intelligent Inspection Systems – ADM80014
• Computer Modelling, Analysis and Visualisation – ADM80015
• Finite Element Methods and Applications – CVE80018
• Renewable Energy – EEE80015
• Design of Smart Power Grids – EEE80020
• Fluid Waves – MEE80001
• Sustainability and Life Cycle Engineering – MEE80002

The Mechanical Engineering specialisation includes areas such as surface engineering, Industry 4.0-related technologies, computer modelling and fluid mechanics.

Structural Engineering

Available subjects include:

• Project Costing – CSM80001
• Environmental Sustainability in Construction – CSM80002
• Engineering Project Management – CSM80006
• Advanced Concrete Design – CVE80004
• Bridge Design and Strengthening – CVE80005
• Infrastructure Deterioration Modelling – CVE80006
• Geotechnical Design – CVE80007
• Building Design – CVE80008
• Principles of Sustainability – CVE80010
• Finite Element Methods and Applications – CVE80018
• Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering – CVE80019

Disciplines / Specialisations

The Graduate Certificate of Engineering currently offers six specialisations:

1. Advanced Manufacturing
2. Civil Engineering
3. Electrical Engineering
4. Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering
5. Mechanical Engineering
6. Structural Engineering

Programme Highlights

• Postgraduate Graduate Certificate qualification.
• 50 credit points.
• Six-month full-time duration.
• Hawthorn campus in Melbourne.
• Six engineering specialisations.
• Four prescribed specialisation-specific units.
• CRICOS registered: 097338E.
• Focus on specialised engineering knowledge and complex engineering systems.
• Development of critical thinking, problem solving and independent judgement.
• Professional communication development.
• Case-by-case credit transfer and RPL.

Career Outcomes

Swinburne states that the skills developed through the programme should assist graduates in gaining employment as professional engineers.

Depending on specialisation, potential career areas can include:

• Engineering
• Mechanical engineering
• Project management
• Manufacturing
• Civil and infrastructure engineering
• Structural engineering
• Electrical engineering
• Power systems
• Telecommunications and networking
• Engineering design
• Construction and related technical roles

International Student Visa Requirements

International students intending to study this course in Australia generally require a Student visa (subclass 500).

Swinburne states that international students in Australia holding a Student visa must study full-time and on campus.

Key Australian Student visa requirements can include:

• Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for the course.
• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), unless an applicable exemption applies.
• Genuine Student requirement.
• Meeting applicable health requirements.
• Meeting applicable character requirements.
• Australian Values Statement where applicable.
• Evidence of sufficient financial capacity where required.
• Compliance with all conditions attached to the individual visa.

Financial capacity:

Home Affairs states that applicants who are required to demonstrate financial capacity need sufficient funds for relevant travel costs, course fees and living costs. For a course of less than 12 months, the relevant amounts can be calculated on a pro-rata basis according to the intended period of stay.