Course summary

The Graduate Certificate in Engineering is designed to train and enhance professional practice, advance technical and specialist skills, and provide an opportunity to put theory into practice with applied projects. The Graduate Certificate in Engineering, which offers a choice of four areas of focus in electrical, civil, mining and/or environmental engineering, provides foundation for the more intensive theoretical and practical work of the Graduate Diploma. The Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings rank UOW 6th in Australia for Engineering and Technology.

Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Engineering, you may seek to continue your studies in the UOW Master of Engineering, which is professionally accredited by Engineers Australia.

What you will study
You will study Engineering Research Methods and three technical subjects in Electrical, Computer, Telecommunications, Civil, Mining, Mechatronic or Mechanical Engineering.

This degree
The Graduate Certificate in Engineering is designed to train and enhance professional practice, advance technical and specialist skills, and provide an opportunity to put theory into practice with applied projects.

Fee subsidised places available

UOW is offering Commonwealth Supported Places for all of our postgraduate coursework degrees* in 2023. This means the Australian government will subsidise your tuition fees by up to 75%. To be eligible for this fee subsidy, you must meet the following criteria: Be a domestic student, i.e. an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident of Australia or a permanent Australian Humanitarian visa holder.