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Get motivated and step into leadership with a Master of Professional Engineering degree. Whether your background is in engineering or another discipline, this program opens doors to becoming a globally recognized professional engineer. Through this master's curriculum, you'll focus on technical engineering subjects, research components, and professional development while completing hands-on design and research projects that combine academic knowledge with real-world application. Tailored for graduates seeking international engineering accreditation to practice in Australia and Washington Accord nations, this program lets you expand on your undergraduate foundation, shift to a new specialization, or transition into an engineering career. For those with degrees in fields like science, math, or pharmacy wanting to enter engineering, the three-year conversion pathway equips you with essential technical competencies. Choose from five engineering disciplines: chemical, civil, electrical, materials, or mechanical – allowing you to follow your passions, advance your career objectives, or enhance your current expertise. The Master of Professional Engineering strengthens your professional growth and enhances your competitiveness in the job market. Participate in ongoing professional development and secure industry placements through our Work Integrated Learning partnerships to gain crucial workplace experience. Strengthen your technical abilities, acquire practical skills, and develop the professional confidence to drive meaningful innovation.
Entry level 1:
Duration: 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time (144 points to complete) A bachelor’s degree (equivalent to an Australian undergraduate degree) with prior studies in mathematics (including linear algebra and calculus), and physics or chemistry as related to the specialisation sought for admission, with at least 65% (Australian equivalent) weighted average. Applicants must have successfully completed a minimum of 2 units in each prerequisite (mathematics and physics or chemistry (for Chemical Engineering only).
Entry level 2:
Duration: 2 years full-time, 4 years part-time (96 points to complete) A three or four-year Bachelor of Engineering degree in a discipline as determined by the Faculty to be relating to the specialisation study within the Master course, with at least 65% (Australian equivalent) weighted average.
Applicants who hold a three-year Engineering Technologist degree at least equivalent to the first three years of a related Engineering degree accredited under the Washington Accord may be considered also.
English entry requirements
Level A
IELTS (Academic): 6.5 Overall score, with minimum band scores: Listening 6.0, Reading 6.0, Writing 6.0 and Speaking 6.0
Pearson Test of English (Academic): 58 Overall score, with minimum scores: Listening 50, Reading 50, Speaking 50 and Writing 50
TOEFL Internet-based test: 79 Overall score, with minimum scores: Reading 13, Listening 12, Speaking 18 and Writing 21
Paper-based TOEFL 550 Test of written English: 4.5
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) 176 No skill score below 169
Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) 176 No skill score below 169