ENG5011 Master's thesis Part 1
Faculty of Engineering
ENG5011 Master's thesis Part 1 is a level 5, 12-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2025 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2025
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ENG5011
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After ENG5011
1 unit list ENG5011 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
You must be enrolled in the E6017 Master of Advanced Engineering. The selection process involves assessing your suitability for undertaking the research component in the program.
Overview
In this unit, you will embark on the first phase of your research thesis, focused on developing a strong foundation for your project. You will begin by identifying a research problem in your chosen field of specialisation and formulating a clear research question or hypothesis. A comprehensive literature review will be conducted to critically evaluate existing research, highlight gaps in current knowledge, and contextualise your project within the broader academic and industry landscape.
Throughout the unit, you will refine your research proposal, define the methodology you intend to use, and set clear objectives for your investigation. You will also be expected to address the feasibility of the research, considering any technical, ethical, or logistical challenges. By the end of Thesis Part 1, you will have a well-developed research plan and a literature review that provides the theoretical and practical framework for your thesis. Ideally, you will have some initial results from preliminary investigations and formulate a sustainable plan for Thesis Part 2.
Offerings in 2025
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Clayton | Immersive |
Assessment
- ProposalWritten30%
- ThesisWritten40%
- Oral presentationPresentation30%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Design a rigorous Master's-level research project and develop a project proposal.
- 2
Critically review research literature, research design and reported findings.
- 3
Evaluate and select research methods and techniques of data collection and analysis appropriate to particular research designs, projects and disciplines.
- 4
Conduct ethical research.
- 5
Communicate research findings in written and oral form in research and industry settings.
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachResearch activities
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Professor Matthew Hill
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Matthew Hill
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ENG5011?
ENG5011 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after ENG5011?
ENG5011 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including ENG5012.
When is ENG5011 offered?
In 2025, ENG5011 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is ENG5011?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ENG5011 have an exam?
No. ENG5011 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.