Master of Engineering Science (Advanced Manufacturing Technology)
This course has been discontinued - this course is closed for new enrolments, the information on this page is provided for continuing students.
Please note: the last intake for this course will be Semester 2 2018. Please refer to the Master of Engineering Science (MA-ENGSC).
Every international student application is considered for a scholarship
Whether you’re living in Australia or overseas, you’re automatically considered for a scholarship of up to 75% off your course fees. Please check our updated entry requirements.
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Duration
2 Year/s
CRICOS code
073086G
Fees
A$34010 (annual for 2018)*
The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.
Paris feels completely at home
Coming from Iran to study in Melbourne, Paris chose a Master of Advanced Manufacturing Technology at Swinburne due to the university's engineering ranking.
Course information in detail
- Course detail, course structure and units of study.
Course description
International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.
Course structure
- 3 foundation units (37.5 credit points)
- 4 technical units (50 credit points)
- 2 elective units (25 credit points) selected from either the elective, foundation or technical unit lists
- 1 research design or research methods unit (12.5 credit points)
- 1 minor research project (25 credit points)
- 1 major research project (50 credit points)
Units of study
Technical units
Elective units
Master Project units
- All units are 12.5 credit points (CP) unless noted otherwise
- International students holding a student visa are required to study full-time.
- Onshore international students can undertake no more than 25% of their course by online or distance education and may not study exclusively online/distance in any compulsory study period in accordance with government regulation.
* Outcome units - matched exemptions are generally not granted for higher education outcome units.
Careers and graduate outcomes
- Career opportunities, course aims and objectives and professional recognition.
Career opportunities
Aims and objectives
2. plan and implement an independent research project in advanced manufacturing technology applying research principles and methods and using technical research skills
3. reflect on contemporary and emerging issues and trends in advanced manufacturing technology practice
4. investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories from advanced manufacturing practice to provide solutions to complex problems using critical thinking and independent judgement
5. demonstrate clear and coherent communication skills to articulate complex knowledge and justify propositions and professional decisions in advanced manufacturing to specialist and non-specialist audiences
6. demonstrate a high level of autonomy, accountability, credibility, ethics, and responsibility for all personal work outputs in the advanced manufacturing sector.
Professional recognition
Pathways and scholarships
- Scholarships.
Course fees and requirements
- Fees, entry requirements and English language requirements.
Course fees
Students holding an international student visa are required to study full-time and on campus. Due to government regulations, industry-based learning (IBL) and work placement are not available to onshore international students unless it is a compulsory component of the program. Programs that are taught solely online are not available to onshore international students who hold an international student visa.
Entry requirements
A prerequisite for many courses, the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) can now be done on campus in Hawthorn at Room 132, Building TD. Book now or call +61 3 9214 3584 for more information.
The entry requirements for Master of Engineering (Advanced Manufacturing Technology) or Master of Engineering Science (Advanced Manufacturing Technology) are as follows:
- a Bachelor of Engineering or a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)* (minimum four years of full time study) degree in any of the following cognate fields: Mechanical; Manufacturing; Electrical and Electronic; Robotics and/or Automation or
- a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma of Engineering degree following on from a four-year Bachelor of Engineering degree in any of the above cognate fields or
- a qualification deemed to be equivalent to any of the above
* Applicants with a recognised Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree in an approved cognate field may be eligible for advanced standing.
English language requirements
Satisfactory completion of one of the following:
- Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 70%, all skills 65%
- minimum IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0
- TOEFL iBT (internet-based) minimum score of 79 with a reading band no less than 18 and writing band no less than 20
- Pearson (PTE) minimum score of 58 (no communicative skills less than 50)
- any other equivalent assessment of English language proficiency.
Find out more about English language requirements.
How to apply
Find out more
Tel: +61 3 9214 8444 (outside Australia)