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Postgraduate course

Master of Engineering (Materials Engineering)

University of Wollongong

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About

Materials Engineers play a key role in reducing environmental impact through recycling, redesigning processes to reduce waste, and developing high-performance materials for new energy technologies and medical applications.

The Master of Engineering (Materials Engineering) delivers expert skills and applied competencies to professional engineers seeking to work in a wide spectrum of industries and activities such as energy generation, transportation, manufacturing, mining, medicine etc.

This degree 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 and research. The degree also delivers communication, strategic and project management skills essential to the practicing engineer.

You will complete the core subjects in Professional Communications and Engineering Workplace Practice, Engineering Computing, Project Management, Innovation & Design, and Research Methods.

For the Materials major you will study subjects in Metallic Materials, Recent Developments in Materials, Corrosion, Wear and Fatigue, Selection and Design of Materials, and Strategic Management.

Admission criteria

A recognised four-year Bachelor of Engineering degree, with an equivalent average mark of 60%.

Fees and charges

This course will be offered as a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP). 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.

Refer to University of Wollongong current fee information.

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Australian Government financial assistance

University of Wollongong scholarships and financial assistance

Equity Scholarships through UAC

Further information

Read the full course details on the University of Wollongong website.

Visit the University of Wollongong website or call 1300 FOR UOW (1300 367 869).

Visit the Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences website.
Email the faculty via UOW Future Students.