Program Overview

Master of Engineering (Materials Engineering)

The Master of Engineering delivers expert skills and applied competencies required for the professional engineer. Designed to train and enhance professional practice, advance technical and specialist skills, this degree provides an opportunity to put theory into practice with applied projects and research.

Overview

Throughout the Master of Engineering you will gain communication, strategic, and project management skills essential to the practicing engineer. The Master of Engineering is professionally accredited by Engineers Australia, apart from Management major.

Materials Engineering (specialisation)

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. For this major you will study subjects in metallic materials, recent developments in materials, corrosion, wear and fatigue, selection and design of materials, and strategic management.

Careers

• Architectural Engineer
  • Biomedical Engineer
  • Civil Engineer
  • Computer Architect
  • Computer Systems Engineer
  • Construction Manager
  • Electrical Engineer
  • Electronics Engineer
  • Environmental Engineer
  • Geotechnical Engineer
  • Materials Engineer
  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Mechatronic Engineer
  • Mining Engineer
  • Network Engineer
  • Production Engineer
  • Security Engineer
  • Software Engineer
  • Structural Engineer
  • Telecommunications Engineer
  • Transport Engineer
  • Water Quality Manager

Accreditation & professional recognition

The Master of Engineering (Materials) has been awarded full accreditation with Engineers Australia.

Admissions information

A range of admission options are available for future students. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions Policy.

Entry Requirements

• A recognised 4-year Bachelor of Engineering degree with an equivalent average mark of 60%.
• English Language Requirements:
  • IELTS Academic: 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in each band)
  • TOEFL (Internet-based): 88 (with a minimum of 18 in each band)
  • UOW College: English for Tertiary Studies: Credit (weighted average mark of 65 overall and minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing)

Workload

• Full-Time Study Load: As a full-time student, you can expect to commit around 48 hours of study per week. This includes class time and independent study. You may need to factor more time for examination study and practical work & placements.

Credit for Prior Learning

Applicants who have completed a major in their undergraduate degree in the same area as the Master of Engineering course may apply for credit for 24 credit points (one session). Applicants with a Bachelor Honours degree in the same area may apply for credit for 48 credit points (one year of full-time study).

Fees

• International Course fees table:
  • Campus: Wollongong
  • Delivery method: On Campus
  • Session fee: $22,152 (2025)
  • Course fee: $88,608 (2025)
• Additional Fees:
  • Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
  • Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF)

Key dates

• Autumn Session, 2025 at UOW:
  • Application Deadline: See important dates for more information
  • Orientation: Check your campus details
  • Session: 03 March - 27 June 2025
• Spring Session, 2025 at UOW:
  • Application Deadline: See important dates for more information
  • Orientation: Check your campus details
  • Session: 28 July - 20 November 2025
• Autumn Session, 2026 at UOW:
  • Application Deadline: Applications must include all required documents to be considered complete. If submitted late, your application may be reviewed for a future session if a decision cannot be made in time for your preferred session.
  • Session Details:
    • Orientation: Check your campus details
    • Session start: 2 March, 2026
    • Census date: 31 March, 2026
    • Mid-session recess: 20-24 April, 2026
    • Session end: 25 June, 2026
• Spring Session, 2026 at UOW:
  • Application Deadline: Applications must include all required documents to be considered complete. If submitted late, your application may be reviewed for a future session if a decision cannot be made in time for your preferred session.
  • Session Details:
    • Orientation: Check your campus details
    • Session start: 27 July, 2026
    • Census date: 31 August, 2026
    • Mid-session recess: 28 September - 2 October, 2026
    • Session end: 19 November, 2026

Duration

• 2 years full-time, or part-time equivalent

Delivery

• On Campus

Specialisation

• Materials Engineering

Codes

• CRICOS: B
• UOW: 423

Start

• Autumn 2025
• Spring 2025

Campus

• Wollongong

More detail

For more information, refer to the UOW Handbook.