Why Study / Key Benefits

The Master of Engineering Science is designed for students who already have an engineering qualification and want to develop advanced technical knowledge and research capability in an engineering discipline.

The Advanced Manufacturing specialisation focuses on modern manufacturing technologies and engineering materials, with an emphasis on quality, efficiency and productivity in manufacturing environments.

Students develop skills in:

• Information analysis
• Problem solving
• Communication
• Research planning and execution
• Advanced manufacturing technologies
• Engineering materials and manufacturing processes
• Computer modelling and visualisation
• Additive manufacturing
• Robotics and intelligent inspection

Programme Structure and Subjects / Topics

Core units:

• Engineering Project Management – CSM80006 – 12.5 credit points
• Professional Practice in Engineering – EAT80003
• Engineering Master Major Thesis – ENG80002 – 50 credit points
• Research Methods – ICT80011 – 12.5 credit points

Advanced Manufacturing core specialisation units:

• Advanced Manufacturing Processes – ADM80013 – 12.5 credit points
• Computer Modelling, Analysis and Visualisation – ADM80015 – 12.5 credit points
• Additive Manufacturing and Tooling Project – ADM80020 – 25 credit points

Advanced Manufacturing specialisation units:

• Nanofabrication Technologies – ADM80001 – 12.5 credit points
• Work Systems in Manufacturing – ADM80002 – 12.5 credit points
• Surface Engineering – ADM80007 – 12.5 credit points
• Advanced CAD/CAM – ADM80010 – 12.5 credit points
• Robotics in Manufacturing – ADM80011 – 12.5 credit points
• Technology Management – ADM80012 – 12.5 credit points
• Intelligent Inspection Systems – ADM80014 – 12.5 credit points

Option/elective units listed by Swinburne include:

• Engineering Postgraduate Internship – ENG80003 – 12.5 credit points
• Resource Planning and Management – MME80001 – 12.5 credit points
• Sustainability and Life Cycle Engineering – MEE80002
• Introduction to Industry 4.0 – MEE80003
• Maintenance Management of Buildings and Engineering Assets – MME80003 – 12.5 credit points

Disciplines / Specialisations

The Master of Engineering Science currently provides these specialisation areas:

• Advanced Manufacturing
• Civil Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Structural Engineering

The requested specialisation is Advanced Manufacturing.

Its main study areas include:

• Advanced manufacturing processes
• Additive manufacturing
• Engineering materials
• Nanofabrication
• Surface engineering
• CAD/CAM
• Robotics
• Intelligent inspection
• Manufacturing work systems
• Technology management
• Computer modelling, analysis and visualisation
• Industry 4.0 and sustainability through elective options

Programme Highlights

• 2-year full-time master's qualification.
• 200 credit points.
• Hawthorn campus, Melbourne.
• Advanced Manufacturing specialisation.
• Strong independent-research component.
• 50-credit-point Engineering Master Major Thesis.
• Advanced manufacturing processes and engineering materials.
• Additive manufacturing and tooling project.
• CAD/CAM, robotics and intelligent inspection.
• Computer modelling, analysis and visualisation.
• Technology management and manufacturing work systems.
• Elective opportunities in Industry 4.0, sustainability, internship and resource planning.
• CRICOS code 097335G.
• 2027 intakes in March and August.
• Completion may assist graduates in meeting eligibility criteria for membership at various levels of Engineers Australia.

Career Outcomes

Swinburne gives examples of roles graduates of the broader Master of Engineering Science may attain, including:

• Manufacturing Systems Designer
• Senior Electrical Engineer
• Renewable Energy Engineer
• Civil Engineering Project Manager

For Advanced Manufacturing, relevant career areas include:

• Advanced manufacturing engineering
• Manufacturing systems engineering
• Manufacturing process development
• Additive manufacturing
• Robotics and automation
• CAD/CAM
• Digital manufacturing
• Intelligent inspection
• Manufacturing technology
• Production and process improvement
• Engineering research and development
• Technology management
• Engineering project management

International Student Visa Requirements

The relevant visa is the Australian Student visa (subclass 500).

The course has CRICOS registration under code 097335G.

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

Key Student visa requirements include:

• Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for the registered course
• Appropriate Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
• Meeting the Genuine Student requirement
• Meeting applicable English-language requirements or an exemption
• Meeting health requirements
• Meeting character requirements
• Providing financial-capacity evidence where required
• Complying with all Student visa conditions