Master of Engineering (Extension) (Computer Control Engineering)

2 Years On Campus Masters Program

University of Technology Sydney

Program Overview

The Master of Engineering (Extension) – Computer Control Engineering at UTS is designed for professional engineers who want to deepen their technical expertise while broadening their capabilities through an additional engineering sub-major. The program combines advanced engineering study, professional practice, an independent project and electives, making it a strong choice for students aiming to progress into multidisciplinary engineering and technology roles.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1: Students build advanced engineering knowledge through professional engineering subjects and the Computer Control Engineering major, developing deeper expertise in control systems, automation and engineering problem-solving. They also begin their sub-major and advanced-choice subjects, allowing them to broaden their knowledge beyond their primary specialisation.

Year 2: Students consolidate their expertise through further Computer Control Engineering major subjects, advanced engineering electives and the independent engineering project, applying research methodologies and technical knowledge to a substantial engineering problem. The additional sub-major provides further multidisciplinary depth, while the integrated professional approach develops management, critical-thinking and problem-solving capabilities for higher-level engineering roles.

Focus areas: Computer control engineering, automation, control systems, advanced engineering, multidisciplinary engineering, engineering management, research and project development.

Learning outcomes: Advanced technical knowledge, engineering problem-solving, critical thinking, research skills, project management, professional communication, multidisciplinary collaboration and independent engineering practice.

Professional alignment (accreditation): The Master of Engineering (Extension) is designed for engineers seeking to extend their existing professional engineering knowledge and skills. UTS states that applicants with an Engineers Australia-accredited Bachelor of Engineering should apply for this course; the separate Master of Professional Engineering is the UTS pathway explicitly described as Engineers Australia-accredited.

Reputation (employability rankings): UTS ranked 87th globally and 9th in Australia in the QS World University Rankings 2027. UTS Engineering and Technology ranked 77th globally in QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, while Electrical and Electronic Engineering ranked 64th globally and 4th in Australia, supporting the university's strong standing in engineering and technology.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

The Master of Engineering (Extension) – Computer Control Engineering at UTS provides hands-on learning through advanced control systems, robotics and automation facilities. Students can work with industrial-scale control models, sensors, data-acquisition systems and robotic technologies, connecting engineering theory with real-world applications. The program is supported by UTS’s strong robotics and engineering research environment, giving students opportunities to develop practical skills in control, automation, intelligent systems and robotics.

Control Laboratory: 12 specialised workstations with scale models of industrial systems, including gantry cranes, for designing and testing analogue and digital controllers.
Signals Laboratory: 16 dedicated stations equipped with oscilloscopes, waveform generators, power supplies, multimeters, telecommunications trainers and data-acquisition systems for signal processing and feedback-control work.
Robotics Laboratories: UTS provides specialised Robotics Systems, Robotics Discovery, Defence and Space Robotics, and Human-Robot Interaction research facilities covering sensing, perception, control, planning, autonomous systems and robot coordination.
Infrastructure Robotics Laboratory: Students and researchers can engage with robotics involving sensors, control algorithms, data processing and remote operation; the laboratory also contains a 45,000-litre water tank for floating and underwater robotics development.
Intelligent Robotics Laboratory: Supports research into robots working collaboratively with humans, with applications involving intelligent assistance, automation and human-robot interaction.
Industry Projects: UTS robotics research works with organisations including Sydney Water, Transport for NSW, Tokyo Electric Power Company, Ausdrill and other industry partners, exposing students to real-world engineering challenges.
ProtoSpace: UTS’s advanced additive-manufacturing facility provides access to advanced 3D printing and scanning technologies, supporting rapid prototyping and engineering development.
Data Arena: A wraparound 3D data-visualisation environment used for simulation, research and testing complex scenarios.
Library Facilities: UTS provides dedicated library spaces and study facilities to support engineering coursework and research.
Engineering Design Practice: UTS’s Mechanical Design Studio provides team-based, hands-on engineering design experience, where advanced students work on real-world design challenges and develop functional devices or systems.

Progression & Future Opportunities

The Master of Engineering (Extension) specialising in Computer Control Engineering at UTS is designed to deepen technical engineering expertise while building management, research and problem-solving capabilities for advanced engineering roles. Graduates can progress into multidisciplinary and leadership-focused careers where automation, control systems and engineering innovation are increasingly important.

Career roles:

Control Systems Engineer: Design and optimise automated control systems across industrial applications.
Automation Engineer: Develop and implement automated processes and intelligent systems.
Systems Engineer: Integrate complex engineering systems and manage technical solutions.
Engineering Project Manager: Lead engineering projects, teams, budgets and technical delivery.

Career support:

Industry connections: UTS Engineering and IT has partnerships with 1,000+ companies, giving students opportunities to engage with industry projects, internships and professional networks.
Practical learning: Students gain hands-on experience through purpose-built laboratories, specialist facilities, projects and industry-connected learning designed around real engineering challenges.
Employment outcomes: UTS reports that 95% of Engineering graduates are employed full-time within three years, with a median starting salary of AUD $80,303.
Salary potential: UTS cites engineering-manager median annual earnings of AUD $187,700 and projects strong growth in engineering-manager positions.
Industry partnerships: UTS works with more than 1,000 companies, while its engineering partnerships support real-world projects, research, talent development and professional opportunities.
Accreditation value: The qualification supports continued professional engineering development; students with an Engineers Australia-accredited Professional Engineer background may use the Master of Engineering pathway to deepen their existing engineering expertise.
Graduation outcomes: Graduates can progress from graduate and junior engineering positions toward Senior Engineer, Senior Project Engineer, Engineering Manager and Principal Engineer roles as their experience develops.

Further Academic Progression: After completing the master's degree, students can pursue a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or other research-focused postgraduate study, particularly in areas such as control systems, robotics, automation, artificial intelligence and advanced engineering technologies. The UTS course also forms part of an articulated pathway that includes the Graduate Certificate in Engineering, Graduate Diploma in Engineering, Master of Engineering and Master of Engineering (Extension).