GENG5505 Project Management and Engineering Practice (University of Western Australia): rated 3.2/5 overall across 8 reviews collected on UWA Wall.
GENG5505 is a University of Western Australia course taught by the Engineering in Engineering And Related Technologies. This page brings together its handbook details and what UWA students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 项目管理与工程实践
Type: Postgraduate/Undergraduate unit
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Engineering And Related Technologies
Faculty: Engineering
Level: Postgraduate Level 5
Handbook year: 2026
This unit introduces students to relevant aspects of project management and engineering practice that they need to successfully transition from formal education to professional practice. As the industry becomes increasingly 'project focused', employers are seeking engineers who possess strong project management knowledge, skills and capabilities in line with sustainable principles and ethical standards, to be applied to 'real world projects'.
GENG5505 has 8 scored reviews: overall 3.2/5 · usefulness 3.0 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 4 StudentVIP reviews (average 3.0 stars); 4 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 3.3/5).
On Reddit: "For GENG5505 (Project Management and Engineering Practice): 1. The content is workplace relevant but it's only the theory. Applying the actual project management skills, you'll get actual experience and practice in different units that require group work or working with clients …"
On Reddit: "For this unit, one thing is you have to be in a nice group for your group assessment, this is quite important. The final exam is simple, you only need to remember a lot of things and write them down on your paper. I know it sounds sad, but it is also true..."
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Q: Is GENG5505 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 8 reviews: usefulness 3.0/5, overall 3.2/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches GENG5505, and when is it offered?
A: GENG5505 is taught by the Engineering. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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