Specialisations in Engineering and Information Technology

Have you considered choosing a specialisation but weren’t sure what this entailed?

Here's what choosing a specialisation could mean for you.

This is a guide for prospective graduate students intending to study a masters degree within the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology (FEIT).

Sebastian

Sebastian's experience

"Specialisations help you to get more experience in your field and the tools you need to perform in a competitive work environment."

"I learned how to do better research and figured out which tools are appropriate for each job. I’ve also learned how to problem solve in a more critical way."

- Sebastian Bobadilla Chara, Master of Software Engineering student, specialisation in Distributed Computing

Learn more about the Master of Software Engineering

FAQs

  • A specialisation is an optional set of subjects within a particular field of your choosing that can complement your degree.

    You can choose a specialisation that aligns with a career path or industry of your interest.

    For example: if you're studying the Master of Electrical Engineering, you could choose to specialise in Low-Carbon Power Systems to become a power system practitioner.

  • Choosing a specialisation will enable you to:

    • Develop sought after skills and expertise in your specialised area for your chosen career
    • Study subjects that are tailored to your preferred career pathway
    • Graduate with real-world experience
    • Gain tailored industry knowledge within your chosen specialisation

  • The timeline for choosing a specialisation can differ between courses, most degrees will ask you to choose your specialisation by your second year. However, some courses, like the Master of Electrical Engineering, will ask you to choose your specialisation within the first semester of your commencement within the course.

  • A specialisation won't change the format of your timetable, it simply rearranges the order in which you take your course subjects and electives.

    You'll still gain generalised knowledge through your core subjects -  see sample course plan below.

  • No, the specialisation you have chosen will not appear on your testamur, it will appear on your academic transcript.

Olivia's experience

"The Business specialisation helped me understand the world of consulting. From sales and proposals to bidding for different tenders, I learned the full process."

"It also set me up to have a better understanding of how chemical engineering fits into the wider industry."

- Olivia Millard, Master of Chemical Engineering graduate, specialisation in Business

Learn more about the Master of Chemical Engineering

Olivia Millard

Example course plan with a specialisation

Master of Digital Infrastructure Engineering with a specialisation
Year 1
Semester 1Spatial Data ManagementElective subjectSpatial Data AnalyticsAdvanced imaging
Semester 2Positioning Principles and TechnologiesBuilding Information ModelInformation VisualisationNumerical Methods in Engineering
Year 2
Semester 1Specialisation subjectSpecialisation subjectCreating Innovative EngineeringEMI Capstone
Semester 2Specialisation subjectSpecialisation subjectEngineering Project ImplementationEMI Capstone
Andria Zanotto Specialisations

Andria's experience

"I knew that I wanted to do Mechanical Engineering but I wanted to narrow in on the things that I am most passionate about."

"Choosing a specialisation reduced that decision anxiety. Now I have a specialisation in Aerospace, and I’m taking the subjects that are relevant to that career pathway."

- Andria Zanotto, Master of Mechanical Engineering student, specialisation in Aerospace

Learn more about the Master of Mechanical Engineering

Specialisations in FEIT