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Postgraduate thesis

Postgraduate students are required to complete an advanced postgraduate thesis research project. This project involves an independent investigation at an advanced level and may include research, design, feasibility or other analysis.

It involves integration of knowledge and evaluation across a range of topics in the area of specialisation. For most students, this is the most significant single piece of work in their university career and should be an intellectually engaging and an enjoyable experience.

Select your school below for more information regarding your advanced thesis research project. For any further questions, please contact your Postgraduate Thesis or Project Coordinator. 
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    As part of the 91É«ÇéƬ Master of Engineering Science students must complete a Research/Project/Capstone requirement made up of 18 UoC.

    There are two options:

    1. (12 UoC)*
    2. (6 UoC) + (6 UoC)

    In addition to either option, students must also complete  or Engineering Postgraduate Coursework Research Skills (6 UoC).

    *BIOM9914 Masters Thesis C is only available to high achieving students with prior written school approval.

    How to apply

    To enrol in a masters project courses, you must first nominate a supervisor and project. The instructions to view the projects are as follows:

    • Go the Moodle course Selection of Biomedical Thesis Project.
    • Self-enrol as a student using the key Student50
    • The projects are listed under Thesis Database
    • Contact the supervisor directly if you have any questions
    • When you are ready to apply, follow the instructions for applying for the masters’ project.

    Within the 91É«ÇéƬ Master of Biomedical Engineering completing a Research/Project/Capstone is option. Students have two options if they wish to undertake a Thesis.

    1.  (12 UoC)*
    2.  (6 UoC) +  (6 UoC)

    *BIOM9914 Masters Thesis C is only available to high achieving students with prior written school approval.

    How to apply

    To enrol in a masters project courses, you must first nominate a supervisor and project. The instructions to view the projects are as follows:

    • Go the Moodle course Selection of Biomedical Thesis Project.
    • Self-enrol as a student using the key Student50
    • The projects are listed under Thesis Database
    • Contact the supervisor directly if you have any questions
    • When you are ready to apply, follow the instructions for applying for the masters’ project.

    Students commnecing a Masters program in Chemical Engineering from 2024 onwards are required to complete a Research/Project/Capstone requirement made up of 18 UoC.

    There are two options:

    1.  (6 UoC) +  (6 UoC) + Ìý´Ç°ùÌý Engineering Postgraduate Coursework Research Skills (6 UoC)
    2.  (6 UoC) +  (6 UoC) + Ìý´Ç°ùÌý Engineering Postgraduate Coursework Research Skills (6 UoC)

    Note: Students must complete GSOE9010 or GSOE9011 prior to commencing their selected project option.

    Note: High performing students may be permitted to take the 18 UOC course  in lieu of the regular Postgraduate Research Project courses. The extra UoC is taken from their Advanced Disciplinary Electives.

    Postgraduate Research Project (CEIC9451 & CEIC9452)

    The Postgraduate Research Projects consists of two courses each worth 6 UoC, as well as an Engineering Postgraduate Research Skills course also worth 6 UoC (see above). This option is taken over two consecutive terms. Students must identify a supervisor and project prior to commencement. 

    To find out more about Research Thesis courses, the projects available and how to find a supervisor, please join the  page on Moodle (enrolment key co3shyh).

    Product Research and Design Project (CEIC9007 & CEIC9008)

    The Product Research and Design Project consists of two courses each worth 6 UoC, as well as an Engineering Postgraduate Research Skills course also worth 6 UoC (see above). This option is taken over two consecutive terms.

    Students do not need to secure a supervisor before commencing CEIC9007. Please contact the course coordinator or the postgraduate thesis coordinator.

    Students who commenced prior to 2024 are required to complete 24 UoC of Research Core Courses. This consists of the following:

    Ìý´Ç°ùÌý Engineering Postgraduate Coursework Research Skills (6 UoC) + (6 UoC) +  (6 UoC) +  (6 UoC)

    Note: Students must complete GSOE9010 or GSOE9011 prior to commencing Advanced Research Thesis A.

  • As part of the 91É«ÇéƬ Master of Engineering Science and the 91É«ÇéƬ Master of Engineering, students must complete a Research/Project/Capstone requirement made up of 18 UoC.

    There are two options:

    1. (6 UoC) +  (6 UoC)
    2. (4 UoC) + C (4 UoC) + (4 UoC)

    Applying for option 2; CVEN9451/9452/9453

    To enrol in CVEN9451 Masters Project A, you must first nominate a supervisor and topic. The instructions are as follows:

    • refer to the  for the list of topics and supervisors
    • Once you have a nominated supervisor, you are required to complete the MS form as outlined in the Timetable page of the course.

    Applications submitted prior to class registration date will not be processed. Please refer to  for further information. 

  • As part of the  requirements, students must complete a Research/Project/Capstone requirement made up of 18 UoC.

    There are three options:

    1. (6 UoC) + Disciplinary Knowledge Elective Course (6 UoC) + Ìý´Ç°ùÌý Engineering Postgraduate Coursework Research Skills (6 UoC) 
    2. (6 UoC) + (6 UoC) + Disciplinary Knowledge Elective Course (6 UoC)
    3.  (6 UoC) + C (12 UoC)

    Note: Only eligible students will be able to complete a research project option. Please see the Handbook for Research Project enrolment conditions.

  • This information is intended for all postgraduate students who will start Part A in the forthcoming term. Please follow the steps shown below:

    Step 1: Go to: .ÌýÌýEnrol yourself as a student on the EET School Thesis/Project. Use self-enrolment key: EETTPstudent

    Step 2: Login to Moodle portal : ‘EET School Thesis/Project’. The portal is set up to help students find a supervisor and a thesis/project topic to work on. You can view the research profiles of prospective supervisors and topics by clicking on the ‘Research Topics’ icon.

    The topics list is only indicative and may not show all the topics available. Supervisors may have other new topics in mind, or you may want to propose your own topic that matches the supervisor’ interests and expertise. 

    Once you’ve found a supervisor with a topic that suits your interests, you’re required to contact this person to discuss your intention. If you both agree to team up, ask the supervisor to email you to confirm approval of the topic title. You can then proceed to register.

    Note: registration must be done as soon as approval is granted (within 1 week). Supervisors have the right to void late registrations. â¶Ä¯

    Step 3: From the home page, click the ‘Registration’ icon and then click ‘Select Supervisor.’ Find your supervisor name and click the action box to become a member. 

    Step 4: From the home page, click the ‘Registration’ icon then click ‘Register Topic,’ ‘Add Entry’ and enter your details and topic title. 

    Step 5: You must enrol in the appropriate thesis/project course code on my91É«ÇéƬ. Your program determines which project code you should enrol into. 

    PROGRAM CODE PROJECT CODE ENROLMENT 
    • ÌýÌý
    • Master of Engineering Project A 
    • Master of Engineering Project B

    As part of the  students must complete a Research/Project/Capstone requirement made up of 18 UoC.

    1. (4 UoC) +  (4 UoC) +  (4 UoC) +  or Engineering Postgraduate Coursework Research Skills (6 UoC).

    How to apply

    To enrol, you must first find a supervisor and obtain their approval. An approved application is required to commence Research Thesis. The enrolment deadline is Friday Week 1, but get in early to secure your preferred project and supervisor. 

    For more information visit the  page.

    As part of the  students must complete a Research/Project/Capstone requirement made up of 18 UoC.

    1.  (4 UoC) +  (4 UoC) +  (4 UoC)

    How to apply

    To enrol, you must first find a supervisor and obtain their approval. An approved application is required to commence Research Thesis. The enrolment deadline is Friday Week 1, but get in early to secure your preferred project and supervisor. 

    For more information visit the Ìý±è²¹²µ±ð.

    Students commnecing a Masters program in Mining are required to complete a Research thesis made up of 12 UoC.

    1.  (6 UoC) +  (6 UoC) 

    Students completing a Masters program with a specialisation in Petroleum or Geoenergy (Geothermal or Geoenergy & Geostorage Engineering) are required to complete a Research/Project/Capstone component made up of 18 UoC.

    Geoenergy
    1.  (4 UoC) +  (4 UoC) + (4 UoC) + Ìý´Ç°ùÌý Engineering Postgraduate Coursework Research Skills (6 UoC)
    Petroleum
    1.  (4 UoC) +  (4 UoC) + (4 UoC) + (6 UoC)
    MERE9451 Masters Project A

    In this course you will be required to find a supervisor and topic to work on. Please see the Minerals and Energy Resources Engineering Research page for a list of the schools research strengths.

    You can also find an individual academic and ask them about topics that they work on. Please see the 91É«ÇéƬ Our People page for a list of the current Minerals and Energy Resources Engineering academics.

    Once you enrol, make sure you have access to the Microsoft Team (the link is on the Moodle page), which is filled with information and has active forums for asking questions.

    MERE9452 Masters Project B 

    These two courses can be taken in the same term or in consecutive terms. MERE9452 Masters Project B involves submitting a video/audio reflection of the work so far and an interim report.

    MERE9453 Masters Project C

    MERE9453 Masters Project C involves writing your thesis and recording and submitting a scientific presentation of your results.

  • For information regarding your postgraduate thesis, please refer to the .

Postgraduate thesis FAQs

  • Depending on the thesis course you take, your topic may be provided to you or you will need to develop one.

    If you need to develop one, most schools have a website that lists available topics and the staff willing to supervise those topics. You may wish to select a topic based on areas of engineering interest, extracurricular interests (such as the ), or preference for working with a particular academic in your field.  You can even come up with your own in consultation with your thesis supervisor. Take a look! 

  • Depending on the thesis course you take, your topic may be provided to you or you will need to develop one.

    If you need to develop one, most schools have a website that lists available topics and the staff willing to supervise those topics. You may wish to select a topic based on areas of engineering interest, extracurricular interests (such as the ), or preference for working with a particular academic in your field.  You can even come up with your own in consultation with your thesis supervisor. Take a look! 

  • The process is different for each school, so review the information above.

    If you still have questions, contact your school’s Postgraduate Thesis Coordinator.

  • Projects based on current employment are highly encouraged. They must meet the requirements of advanced independent study and you must arrange a 91É«ÇéƬ academic as (co-)supervisor. Finally, work-based projects must be approved by the Thesis Coordinator  prior to enrolment.