Master of Engineering (354JA.2)
Master of Engineering (354JA.2)
If you are an existing engineering graduate looking for career progression, then UC’s Master of Engineering offers the chance to not only gain an advanced qualification in a field of your choice, but also help put you on the right path to success. With a strong emphasis on Work Integrated…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
If you are an existing engineering graduate looking for career progression, then UC’s Master of Engineering offers the chance to not only gain an advanced qualification in a field of your choice, but also help put you on the right path to success.
With a strong emphasis on Work Integrated Learning (WIL) and real-world problem solving, this course has been specifically designed to use your existing experience and combine it with a range of new research and practical experiences to enable you to gain the skills to exceed your personal professional objectives.
As part of this course you will also undertake considerable practical work experience which is a unique opportunity designed to expand your knowledge and network base, while simultaneously strengthening your ability to meet the intricate demands of the information and telecommunications industries.
Towards the end of the course you will also get the chance to undertake a major research project, allowing you to create and implement high-quality information systems for use in a real-life practical situation.
This course has been specifically designed to help you graduate with advanced knowledge and skills to confidently and competently assume a senior position within your specialisation – regardless of whether you have chosen a network or software engineering pathway.
Study a Master of Engineering at UC and you will:
gain an advanced understanding of the specialisation (either network engineering or software engineering) including the principles to design, develop, operate and evaluate systems
demonstrate a conceptual and comprehensive understanding of mathematics, electronics and signal processing
design, implement and evaluate software engineering/network engineering projects which address contemporary and complex issues
distinguish which engineering principles are appropriate to use in the solution of complex technological (software/networking) problems
creatively apply relevant theories and techniques of data communication networks or software engineering to the interpretation, analysis and solution of technological problems
build stronger industry networks
graduate with a globally recognised and respected degree
Career opportunities
The UC Master of Engineering is an advanced degree that is both globally recognised and industry respected. UC’s unique connections within the industry also means that students tend to establish strong, authentic professional relationships long before they actually graduate. This close connection often means that students stand out from the competition and have a higher chance of moving into a career in any one of the following careers:
Software engineer
Network engineer
Software and hardware programmer
Network and systems administrator
IT project manager
Games developer
Business or systems analyst
Database programmer
IoT (Internet of Things) specialist
ICT security engineer
Software and network engineering consultant
Artificial intelligence and machine learning engineer
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Dynamic and vibrant, the University of Canberra (UC) is based in Canberra, the Australian capital. UC is a university for the professions, dedicated to providing immersive student experiences focused on employability outcomes. It is number one in the ACT for graduate employment and salaries for three years in a row (Good Universities Guide 2019-21), in the top one per cent of universities worldwide (The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2021) and one of the fastest rising in the world (QS 2021). Its location and its regional connections shape the university’s purpose.
