Graduate Certificate in Engineering (GCEng)
Information valid for students commencing 2009
Duration
Half Year full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2009
Semester 1 (02 Mar, 2009)
Semester 2 (27 Jul, 2009)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
8
Program code
5023
Faculty
Engineering, Architecture & Information Technology
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelors degree in engineering or related field. Applications on the basis of post-secondary study and two years work experience in a related field will be individually assessed.
Additional application information
- Some courses may incur additional costs (e.g. field trips).
- Studies are usually on a semester basis. In some cases courses may be presented in a modular short-course format, or through flexible delivery.
- Students who successfully complete the Masters program may progress to research higher degrees, e.g. Master of Philosophy (MPhil) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to Apply
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - February 28 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in semester 2 - July 20 of the year of commencement.
Apply OnlineEnquiries for Australian students
Manager, Academic Administration, Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology
Email: engineering@uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 4777
Duration
Half Year full-time
Commencing 2009
Semester 1 (02 Mar, 2009)
Semester 2 (27 Jul, 2009)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
8
Program code
5023
Faculty
Engineering, Architecture & Information Technology
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelors degree in engineering or related field. Applications on the basis of post-secondary study and two years work experience in a related field will be individually assessed.
CRICOS Code: 029190F
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy).
view the English proficiency policy.Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the UQ International.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
To commence study in semester 2 - May 15 of the same year for Category 1 and 2 countries; April 15 of the same year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
How to applyEnquiries for International students
International Recruitment Manager
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Why study the Graduate Certificate in Engineering?
The 21st century is an era of great global and local challenges: climate change and the greenhouse effect, clean energy, reliable water supplies, infrastructure for booming populations, sustainable resource development, efficient and effective communications, to name but a few.
These challenges create tremendous opportunities for a new generation of engineers. We are at the dawn of a new engineering age where engineers are part of the solution at all scales from molecular to global.
The Graduate Certificate in Engineering (ME) degree is a 1 semester program offered by the Schools of Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical and Mining Engineering, and Information Technology & Electrical Engineering. Five specialisations are available. Students in this program are taught by staff who are internationally recognised as leading experts in their fields, using state-of-the-art facilities.
What you can study
Courses and requirements
See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Certificate in Engineering.
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
Majors/Specialisations
Studies may be undertaken in the following specialisations. Please click on the major(s) that are of interest to you for more information.
Graduate Certificate in Engineering
- Electrical Engineering Major
- Electricity Market Major
- Power Generation Major
- Software Engineering Major
- Systems Engineering Major
Study options
Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
Bachelors degree in engineering or related field. Applications on the basis of post-secondary study and two years work experience in a related field will be individually assessed.
Additional application information
- Some courses may incur additional costs (e.g. field trips).
- Studies are usually on a semester basis. In some cases courses may be presented in a modular short-course format, or through flexible delivery.
- Students who successfully complete the Masters program may progress to research higher degrees, e.g. Master of Philosophy (MPhil) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
Bachelors degree in engineering or related field. Applications on the basis of post-secondary study and two years work experience in a related field will be individually assessed.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 029190F
English proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy).
View the English proficiency policy.How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the UQ International.
Click here for application procedures for International students.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
To commence study in semester 2 - May 15 of the same year for Category 1 and 2 countries; April 15 of the same year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Additional costs
- Courses that include a field trip component may incur additional costs to cover transport, accommodation and food.
What you can do with a Graduate Certificate in Engineering
Careers
Graduate Certificate in Engineering graduates have acquired experience that enables them to cross disciplinary boundaries, and are equipped to take on advanced engineering work. They will have a combination of business, problem solving and interpersonal skills; as well as technical engineering experience that will enable them to understand markets and develop relationships of trust with customers, suppliers, business partners, and to work within teams.
Professional memberships
Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following organisations:
- Australian Computer Society
Program rules for the Graduate Certificate in Engineering
To complete the Graduate Certificate in Engineering
To fulfil the requirements of the Graduate Certificate in Engineering, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.
A student is required to obtain #8 from the Master of Engineering List or other courses in related fields of study approved by the Executive Dean. Consult the Head of School prior to enrolment. Refer to the ME program list and the GCEng rules for further information.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
Related programs
Depending on your previous qualifications and current goals, you might want to consider one of these related programs:
- Graduate Diploma in Engineering (#16)
- Master of Engineering (#24)
- Master of Engineering (#16)
