This is a flexible 6-24 unit course that allows students to undertake a substantial research project on an appropriate engineering topic. Students will be expected to carry out independent research on this topic whilst working under a supervisor who is affiliated with the College of Engineering, Computer & Cybernetics. The nature of the project can be theoretical, experimental, design or development based on the interests of the student and the availability of supervisors.
Students must obtain permission from the Master of Engineering program convenor and secure the support of a supervisor before enrolling in this course.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Identify a substantial engineering-related research and/or complex design project and the knowledge, resources, skills and methodologies required to execute it successfully.
- Create new knowledge and draw sound conclusions through the application of relevant underlying theory, skills, concepts and methodologies in relevant engineering, scientific and/or multi-disciplinary fields.
- Generate, analyse, interpret and document new research results, including a thorough assessment of relevant assumptions and limitations, and compare and contrast to existing work and literature.
- Communicate the project objectives, process, knowledge and results in oral, visual and written forms to colleagues, other engineering professionals and the broader community.
- Apply project management and organisational skills to produce time-sensitive deliverables in a research project.
- Critically reflect on the outcomes and execution of a research project to enable continuous improvement of research skills.
- Work effectively, professionally and ethically as part of a research team led by a project supervisor.
Work Integrated Learning
Projects
In this course, you will undertake a research project. The nature of the project can be theoretical, experimental, design or development based on the interests of the student and the availability of supervisors.
Indicative Assessment
- Project registration (0) [LO null]
- Midterm report (15) [LO 1,2,3,4,5,6,7]
- Presentation (15) [LO 1,2,3,4]
- Thesis (70) [LO 1,2,3,4,5,6,7]
- (Alternative assessments can be negotiated in consultation with the course convenor and the supervisor.) (null) [LO null]
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Workload
Students are expected to engage in their individual project work for no less than 20 hours a week on average (for a 24 units project taken over two semesters).
Please note that the above figures are only indicative. Research work has a degree of unpredictability, and individual time management and research choices can have a significant impact on the time demands of a project. It is common for projects to also involve work during non-teaching periods (mid-semester and/or winter/summer break).
Students should manage and monitor their project workload in consultation with their supervisor.
Inherent Requirements
Not applicable
Requisite and Incompatibility
You will need to contact the School of Engineering to request a permission code to enrol in this course.
Prescribed Texts
None
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 2
- Unit value:
- 6 to 24 units
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
| 7.00 | 0.14583 |
| 8.00 | 0.16667 |
| 9.00 | 0.18750 |
| 10.00 | 0.20833 |
| 11.00 | 0.22917 |
| 12.00 | 0.25000 |
| 13.00 | 0.27083 |
| 14.00 | 0.29167 |
| 15.00 | 0.31250 |
| 16.00 | 0.33333 |
| 17.00 | 0.35417 |
| 18.00 | 0.37500 |
| 19.00 | 0.39583 |
| 20.00 | 0.41667 |
| 21.00 | 0.43750 |
| 22.00 | 0.45833 |
| 23.00 | 0.47917 |
| 24.00 | 0.50000 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $880 per unit |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $1120 per unit |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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Class summaries, if available, can be accessed by clicking on the View link for the relevant class number.
First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3899 | 17 Feb 2025 | 24 Feb 2025 | 31 Mar 2025 | 23 May 2025 | In Person | View |
Second Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8896 | 21 Jul 2025 | 28 Jul 2025 | 31 Aug 2025 | 24 Oct 2025 | In Person | N/A |