M.Sc. by Research in Engineering

The degree of Master of Science by Research in Engineering (M.Sc. by ResEng) is awarded for successfully completing the requirements of a program of study, which includes a limited set of taught courses as well as a significant written thesis. The thesis is an independent investigation of a specialized areas within a particular engineering disciplines. The M.Sc. by ResEng gives candidates the opportunity to deepen their knowledge in the particular engineering field of interest and contribute to the process of discovery and knowledge creation through the conduct of original research. Candidates for this degree are taught and supervised by experienced faculty and are expected to demonstrate initiative in their approach and innovation in their work. In addition to successfully completing the taught course component of the program, candidates prepare and present a thesis on their chosen area. Research may be undertaken in several topics corresponding to the areas of focus identified by the University.

The educational objectives of the M.Sc. by Research in Engineering program are:

• To provide graduates with specialization in their field of study.
• To equip graduates with research skills and techniques.
• To equip graduates with research communication skills.
• To equip graduates with personal effectiveness skills.
• To produce graduates who will make substantial contributions to academia, industry, business, and the community.
• To undertake and publish research that is relevant to industry and business, and is highly regarded by the international community.

A student graduating with an M.Sc. by Research in Engineering degree will be able to:

• Demonstrate a good level of understanding and specialization in his/her field of study.
• Conduct independent investigation with rigor and discrimination.
• Demonstrate an appreciation of the relationship of the area of his/her research to a wider field of knowledge.
• Demonstrate a critical appreciation of the literature in his/her area of research.
• Make a contribution to the body of knowledge in his/her field of study.
• Demonstrate an ability to appraise critically his/her contribution in the context of his/her overall investigation.
• Constructively defend his/her research outcomes.
• Write clearly, accurately, cogently, and in a style appropriate to purpose.
• Construct coherent arguments and articulate ideas clearly to a range of audiences.
• Demonstrate personal effectiveness and the capacity to work independently.