Graduate Certificate in Systems Engineering

About the course

The Graduate Certificate in Systems Engineering at UNSW Canberra provides a focused postgraduate introduction to systems thinking and engineering practice across complex projects. You’ll build capability in analysing stakeholder needs, defining requirements, integrating technical and organisational elements, and managing risk across the system life cycle. Designed for working professionals, it supports upskilling for roles involving complex engineering and defence-related systems at graduate certificate level in engineering.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles supporting the design, integration and governance of complex systems across defence, aerospace, infrastructure, transport and technology organisations. Potential pathways include systems engineer, requirements or integration engineer, verification and validation specialist, project or engineering support officer, and risk/assurance analyst. This qualification strengthens systems engineering capability for professionals seeking responsibility in multidisciplinary engineering projects at graduate certificate level in engineering.

Living Costs in Canberra**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,584 - 2,095	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,253 - 1,657
Transportation (Daily) A$ 4 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 264 - 348

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)