University of Wollongong

Course Details

Master of Engineering (Materials Engineering)

Course Description

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) 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: The Master of Engineering delivers expert skills and applied competencies required for the professional engineer. It 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 practising engineer. What you will study: You will complete the core subjects in 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.

Course Duration

NumberDuration
2year

Career outcomes

Engineers enjoy a wide range of careers and great opportunities for advancement in all fields. It is as much about technical knowledge as it is a mindset: a practical way of learning to understand and develop, and then continuously improve solutions to technical and social problems. Here is just a sample of the careers you can pursue: Biomedical Engineer Computer Architect Computer Systems Engineer Civil Engineer Construction Manager Electronics Engineer Electrical Engineer Environmental Engineer Geotechnical Engineer Materials Engineer Mechanical Engineer Metallurgist Network Engineer Production Engineer Security Engineer Software Engineer Structural Engineer Systems Analyst Telecommunications Engineer Transport Engineer Water Quality Manager.

Master of Engineering (Materials Engineering) University of Wollongong