6.6.6 Master of Engineering in Information and Communications Technology (60580)

Applicability of the University General Rules for Academic Courses

6.6.6.1 The rules in 1.1 and 1.2 of the University General Rules for Academic Courses in this handbook apply to the course for the degree of Master of Engineering in Information and Communications Technology except as set out in the rules which follow.

Applicability of the Faculty General Rules and Provisions

6.6.6.2 The Faculty General Rules in 6.1 and the Faculty General Provisions for Master's Degrees in 6.6.1 apply to the course.

Admission

6.6.6.3(1) Subject to University General Rule 1.1.1.2(5), the admission requirements are the Bachelor of Engineering of this University, or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty.

(2) An applicant may apply for admission to the course with credit for the units required under Rule 6.6.6.4(a) up to a value of 48 points if they have—

(a) completed the Graduate Diploma in Engineering in their approved field of study with an average mark of 65 per cent or better, or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty;

or

(b) completed units of study which, in the view of the Faculty, are similar in content to those required.

Course Structure

6.6.6.4 The course consists of units to a total value of 96 points comprising—

(a) all units in Table 6.6.6a (Master of Engineering in Information and Communications Technology Core Units)—36 points

and

(b) units to the value of 12 points from Table 6.6.6b (Master of Engineering in Information and Communications Technology Options);

and

(c) units to the value of 48 points approved by the Faculty.

Credit

6.6.6.5 Within the total value of credit permitted, the Faculty may grant credit up to a value of 12 points towards the coursework component of the course required under Rule 6.6.6.4(b) for master's level units completed as part of an incomplete course at another recognised tertiary institution provided that the course has the same entry standard as the Master of Engineering in Information and Communications Technology.

[Approved addition to University General Rule 1.2.1.12]

Examination of Dissertation

6.6.6.6(1) The dissertation is examined by a committee of three members chaired by the project supervisor.

(2) The committee recommends to the Postgraduate Board of Examiners the classification to be awarded to the dissertation which will be either 'Pass' or 'Fail'.

Award of Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma

6.6.6.7 A student who withdraws from the course before qualifying for the degree, but after completing the requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Engineering or the Graduate Diploma in Engineering, may apply to the Faculty to be awarded the appropriate qualification.