Graduate Certificate in Engineering Studies

This course is targeted at professionals with a non-cognate engineering bachelor's degree or those with a TAFE diploma and relevant experience. Choose this course to broaden your professional scope. Its bespoke structure considers your existing qualifications, ensuring a tailored academic journey.

What sets this course apart is its individualised approach to learning. You'll acquire a comprehensive understanding of engineering principles applicable to a variety of professional contexts.

Expect an interactive learning experience through a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical application, facilitated by industry experts. This course equips you with the skills to excel in your field.

This course creates a pathway for students from a different engineering background to explore their potential to undertake postgraduate studies in engineering. Once students complete the course, individual assessment is undertaken to articulate either 12, 18 or 24 credit points towards a master's course.

Admission requirements

To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.

Applicants must have one of the following qualifications in an engineering field not related to the specialisation the applicant is applying for in this course:

• Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent

OR

• Completed Australian associate degree (AQF 6), or overseas equivalent with more than 75% of all subjects completed at pass level (conceded pass not included) AND A minimum of 2 years full-time, or equivalent part-time, relevant post-secondary professional experience

OR

• Completed Australian advanced diploma (AQF 6) or diploma (AQF 5) or New Zealand technical and vocational NQF Levels 5-7, or other overseas equivalent AND A minimum of 2 years full-time, or equivalent part-time, relevant post-secondary professional experience

Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application

For applicants who need to demonstrate work experience:

• Curriculum Vitae AND Statement of service in one of the following formats:
  • A 'Statement of Service' provided by the employer
  • A completed 'UTS statement of service’ signed by the employer
  • A statutory declaration confirming work experience (for Australian Residents only)
  • An official letter from the applicant’s accountant or solicitor on their company letterhead confirming the applicant’s work experience or engagement with the business, duration of operations, and the nature of the business
  • A business certificate of registration in original language and English (e.g. provision of ASIC documentation or ABN or similar documentation for Australian Businesses)

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

International students

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.

To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.

Applicants must have one of the following qualifications in an engineering field not related to the specialisation the applicant is applying for in this course:

• Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent

OR

• Completed Australian associate degree (AQF 6), or overseas equivalent with more than 75% of all subjects completed at pass level (conceded pass not included) AND A minimum of 2 years full-time, or equivalent part-time, relevant post-secondary professional experience

OR

• Completed Australian advanced diploma (AQF 6) or diploma (AQF 5) or New Zealand technical and vocational NQF Levels 5-7, or other overseas equivalent AND A minimum of 2 years full-time, or equivalent part-time, relevant post-secondary professional experience

Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application

For applicants who need to demonstrate work experience:

• Curriculum Vitae AND Statement of service in one of the following formats:
  • A 'Statement of Service' provided by the employer
  • A completed 'UTS statement of service’ signed by the employer
  • A statutory declaration confirming work experience (for Australian Residents only)
  • An official letter from the applicant’s accountant or solicitor on their company letterhead confirming the applicant’s work experience or engagement with the business, duration of operations, and the nature of the business
  • A business certificate of registration in original language and English (e.g. provision of ASIC documentation or ABN or similar documentation for Australian Businesses)

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.