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Domestic

Campus

Wollongong

Delivery ?

On Campus

Duration

4 years full-time, or part-time equivalent

Starts

Autumn 2025
Autumn 2026

Code

UOW: 380

Major ?

Still deciding Applied Statistics Civil Engineering Computer Science Environmental Engineering Information Technology Materials Engineering Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Mechatronic Engineering Medical Radiation Physics Mining Engineering Physics

Overview

The Bachelor of Research degree comprises research training and coursework, requiring students to complete 48 credit points of subjects. Academic Units may award credit for up to 24 credit points of the degree.

Students completing the Bachelor of Research will receive 48 points of credit and be able to enrol in the 2nd year of the Master of Research and undertake the 48 credit points thesis.

See the course handbook for more information.

You can specialise in a major by choosing from the following:

Major	Campus Availability
Applied Statistics	Wollongong (On Campus)
Civil Engineering	Wollongong (On Campus)
Computer Science	Wollongong (On Campus)
Environmental Engineering	Wollongong (On Campus)
Information Technology	Wollongong (On Campus)
Materials Engineering	Wollongong (On Campus)
Mathematics	Wollongong (On Campus)
Mechanical Engineering	Wollongong (On Campus)
Mechatronic Engineering	Wollongong (On Campus)
Medical Radiation Physics	Wollongong (On Campus)
Mining Engineering	Wollongong (On Campus)
Physics	Wollongong (On Campus)

Materials Engineering (major)

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. They apply knowledge of science and engineering to turn raw materials into finished products; everything from construction materials and consumer goods to advanced electronics and biomedical implants such as artificial muscles and bionic eyes. They understand how the structure and properties of materials can be controlled by composition and processing. They design and select materials and processing methods to suit a particular application. In your third and fourth year you will choose electives from more specialised areas including: engineering alloys; polymeric materials; ceramics, glasses, and refractories; materials processing and transport; materials science and technology; metallurgical processing; materials forming and manufacturing; and sustainability in materials engineering. Your major includes 12-weeks hands-on industry experience, either in Australia or overseas, as well as a range of industry projects and other career-ready learning opportunities. Our faculty?s commitment to excellence is internationally recognised, as evidenced by the consistent ranking of our civil, manufacturing, mineral and mining, materials, and mechanical engineering courses among the top 150 universities worldwide.

Accreditation & professional recognition

UOW's engineering programs are accredited by Engineers Australia and relevant world engineering bodies through the Washington Accord. This ensures recognition by equivalent professional engineering bodies in the USA, UK, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand, Canada, South Africa, Ireland, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore and other countries.

This recognition ensures that graduates from this course are admitted, on application, to the grade of Graduate Membership of Engineers Australia.

Admissions information

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

For specific advice or to ask any questions regarding an application, please contact the UOW Future Students Team.

Entry Requirements
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Applicants must have a bachelor’s or master’s coursework degree from a recognised tertiary institution with a minimum credit average (65% or a GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0).

All applicants for the Bachelor of Research must apply for the Master of Research via the online application system and submit a written (preferably typed) proposal as part of their application. The proposal should:

Contain, in no more than one page, a clear description of the discipline area or project topic you wish to study or undertake for the Master of Research 48cp thesis; and
Conclude with a statement of your motivation for undertaking the research course.

Applicants will be assessed on academic results and relevant experience by the Head of Postgraduate Studies. If successful, a packaged offer will be awarded for the Bachelor of Research/Master of Research. Candidates will undertake the Bachelor of Research in the first year of study, and if this degree is completed successfully, they can progress to the thesis component (second year of study) of the Master of Research.

Note that candidates may complete the Bachelor of Research only and are under no obligation to proceed to the Master of Research.

Work and life experience
Admission to UOW is primarily based on your academic qualifications, with work or life experience generally not considered. If you do not meet the academic requirements for this course, we recommend exploring recognized pathway programs, such as those offered by UOW College or the TAFE Tertiary Preparation Certificate (TPC).

For more information, please refer to the UOW Admissions Information page.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
UOW's Woolyungah Indigenous Centre's Indigenous Admissions Program (IAP) offers an alternative pathway for Indigenous Australians aged 17 and over who are seeking entry into an undergraduate course at UOW. Upon completing the IAP, applicants will be considered for admission based on an interview and assessment of both academic and non-academic qualities. For further details, including the application process, please contact Woolyungah Indigenous Centre.
Domestic applicants with overseas qualifications
If you have completed or partially completed studies at an approved university or tertiary institution, you may be eligible for entry to UOW. You'll need to provide academic records, and your course must be at least one-sixth complete. Non-English documents must include an official English translation. For more information, contact the UOW Future Students Team.
English language proficiency
All UOW courses are taught in English and require varying levels of proficiency. If English is not your first language, you must meet the University’s English Language Requirements, which differ by course.

Accepted international test results include IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Cambridge, and OET for specific health-related courses.

Alternatively, you can fulfill the requirement by completing an English course at UOW College.
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.

Part-Time Study Load

For part-time students, study hours will vary based on the number of units taken, with similar expectations for class and independent study.

For more details on course workloads, please refer to the UOW Handbook.
Credit for Prior Learning
If you have completed prior studies or relevant professional experience, you can request course credit or subject exemptions to reduce the duration and cost of your program.

Credit for prior learning evaluates your previous study or work experience related to your chosen subjects.

UOW values lifelong learning and recognizes various types of prior learning, regardless of how or where it was obtained. For more information, refer to UOW's Credit for Prior Learning page.

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Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available. For eligible domestic students, Australian government funding will contribute towards your tuition fees. The remaining proportion, known as a student contribution, will depend on when you begin study (enrolment year) and study area. Read more domestic student fees and CSPs.

Autumn, 2025 at Wollongong
On Campus delivery
Orientation: 24 - 27 February 2025
Session: 03 March - 27 June 2025
Applications Close
- Domestic Applicants (UAC): 30 September 2024 (early bird), 30 January 2025 (final) (see UAC Key Dates).
- Domestic Applicants (Direct): 31 December 2024*
- International Applicants: 9 December 2024*
*Applications must be complete with all required documentation.

Late applications may be assessed for future sessions if an outcome for the requested session is not possible.

Major ?

Still deciding Applied Statistics Civil Engineering Computer Science Environmental Engineering Information Technology Materials Engineering Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Mechatronic Engineering Medical Radiation Physics Mining Engineering Physics

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