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For those aiming to start or progress in surveying and spatial information careers, the University of Newcastle's Master of Professional Engineering (Geospatial Engineering and Surveying) equips students with management capabilities, specialized technical knowledge, and leadership skills for senior positions. This adaptable program accelerates professional growth in geospatial engineering and surveying, offering specialized courses in spatial data handling or complementary studies in business, innovation, or design. Students can undertake industry-linked or research-focused major projects. Professionals in this field engage with diverse challenges across sectors including land surveying, mining, remote sensing, construction, and environmental management. Globally, geospatial engineering remains highly sought-after, with many nations facing significant skill shortages in this profession.
Earning this advanced degree expands career prospects beyond current opportunities, preparing graduates for leadership positions, entrepreneurial ventures, or management of large-scale surveying and engineering initiatives.
Direct Admission into the 1 Year MPE (Geospatial Engineering and Surveying) Program:
Graduates from the University of Newcastle or another institution with a Bachelor Honours Degree (AQF 8) with Class 2 Division 2 or above in Surveying
Graduates from the University of Newcastle or another institution with a Bachelor Honours Degree (AQF 8) in Surveying with a Newcastle calculated GPA of 4.5 or above
Direct Admission into the 2 Year MPE (Geospatial Engineering and Surveying) Program:
Graduates from the University of Newcastle or another institution with a Bachelor Degree (AQF 7) in Surveying AND a Newcastle calculated GPA of 4.5 or above
Direct Admission into the MPE Program:
Applicants currently undertaking or having completed the Master of Engineering Management program at the University of Newcastle may be admitted to the Master of Professional Engineering in the same discipline area as their undergraduate engineering degree. The volume of learning required for the MPE will be assessed for individual applicants based on their background.
Further Admission Requirements (if applicable)
Alternative Engineering Disciplines:
Applications for the Master of Professional Engineering (Geospatial Engineering and Surveying) from graduates from a different engineering discipline other than surveying are welcomed, but will be assessed for eligibility on an individual basis by the Faculty.
GPA Equivalence for Non-University of Newcastle Applicants:
Applicants from external institutions will be required to provide transcripts of previous studies to allow assessment of GPA equivalence on the University of Newcastle scale.
TOEFL paper-based test score of 550; TOEFL internet-based score of 79; IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5; PTE GSE score of 58; Cambridge English: Advanced score of 58.