Overview

Key facts:

The Systems Engineering degree at University of New South Wales is intended to prepare candidates for the highest level of professional practice, in which they can contribute significantly to the development of the discipline of Systems Engineering.

Programme Structure

The degree consists of one third coursework (equivalent to two semesters full time) and two thirds research (equivalent to a minimum of four semesters full time) which may be taken in an area encountered by the student while undertaking coursework.

All coursework must be completed before the commencement of the dissertation.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-02-16 00:00:00

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Applicants must submit their application (and all required documentation) at least eight (8) weeks before.

Language

English

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64

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

144 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Canberra, Australia

Disciplines

Industrial & Systems Engineering View 3 other PhDs in Industrial & Systems Engineering in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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90

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64

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

CRICOS 085775E

A candidate for the degree shall have been awarded an undergraduate degree from the University of New South Wales or a qualification considered equivalent from another university or tertiary institution at a level acceptable to the Committee, and shall have completed the qualifying program to an approved standard. The standard required is an average of 75% or better in the candidate's qualifying program. In addition, a research proposal must be submitted as soon as feasible after completion the qualifying program. Admission to the program will be conditional on the viability of the research proposal.

In exceptional cases an applicant who submits evidence of such other academic and professional qualifications as may be approved by the Committee may be permitted to enrol for the degree.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

50640 AUD / year

≈ 50640 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

41040 AUD / year

≈ 41040 AUD / year

Living costs

Canberra

Australia

1425 - 2504 AUD / month

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