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Duration2 years full-time or part-time equivalent up to 6 years maximum.2 years full-time.
Mode of deliveryFace to Face
Start datesSemester 1 (26 Feb 2024), Semester 2 (22 Jul 2024),
Semester 1 (26 Feb 2024), Semester 2 (22 Jul 2024),
FeesFind information about indicative course and program fees.AUD 44,910 (indicative annual fee, 2024)
Indicative annual fees are based on a full year full time load (80 units). Find out more about fees
Indicative annual fees are based on a full year full time load (80 units). Find out more about fees
Program Code50026
Study Professional Mechanical Engineering
If you are a mechanical engineer looking to fast-track your career, the Master of Professional Engineering (Mechanical)* will help you develop management expertise, specialise and deepen your technical skills and be equipped to lead projects and move into more senior roles.
* This program has been granted provisional accreditation through Engineers Australia.
Why study with us?
- Relevant in the real world: connect with business through industry-based projects, guest lectures, mentorship and case studies.
- Ready for your future, ready for the world: our professional practice and leadership courses will help you develop skills in project management, complex problem solving, innovation and communications.
- Powerful learning: our smaller student cohort means you’ll have greater access to teaching staff and be part of a close-knit student community.
- Gain accreditation and international recognition: through Engineers Australia* and the Washington Accord.
(This program has been granted provisional accreditation through Engineers Australia) - Australian Technology Network (ATN): We are one of six Australian universities included in this network - focused on enterprise, impact and finding solutions to issues facing our economy and society.
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for Mechanical Engineering
12 weeks
of professional practice
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What you will study
The Master of Professional Engineering (Mechanical) allows you to advance your career in engineering. You will have the opportunity to diversify your engineering expertise with courses in mechanical or other areas of engineering like renewable processes, mining, or broaden your skills base in a complementary area such as business and management, entrepreneurship and innovation, design or multimedia. Plus, you can choose a major project linked to industry or focused on design and research.
Core Courses
- Managing Engineering Projects
- Modelling and Control
- Machine Learning for Engineers
- Mechanical Engineering Design 2
- Thermodynamics
- Heat Transfer
- Mechanical Design Project
- Advanced Mechanics of Solids and FEA
- Advanced Fluid Mechanics and CFD
- MPE Thesis A: Experimental Methods
- MPE Thesis B
Directed courses
From a list of directed courses, students must choose a minimum of three courses. Examples include:
- Mechanics of Bulk Solids and Particulates
- Computer Aided Engineering and Manufacturing
- Bulk Materials Handling and Transportation
- Renewable Energy Conversion
Elective courses
Students must choose an elective, which can include courses from the directed courses listed, but can also be chosen from other areas.
Program structure
Your study program is designed to build on your prior studies and develop the core technical competencies to ensure you qualify for professional recognition from Engineers Australia* and the Washington Accord. If you are already a qualified engineer in Australia, this advanced engineering program will broaden your skill base allowing for enhanced specialisation in your field and boost your employability.
* This program has been granted provisional accreditation through Engineers Australia.
Entry requirements
Bachelor Degree (AQF 7 or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering with an equivalent GPA of 4.5 or above.
Career
Career opportunities
Engineers work on a wide range of tasks in many different environments – industries like electronics, energy, food, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, construction, environmental health and transportation. Engineering continues to be one of the most in-demand qualifications in the world, with many countries desperate to fill a shortage of professional skills in this field.
A Master of Professional Engineering will open up even more varied career opportunities, empowering you to take on a leadership role, start your own business or manage major engineering projects.
- Flexibility: Some engineers work in an office, others fly-in-fly out from a project site. You might prefer hands-on fieldwork, design and development, or managing people and projects.
- Global opportunities: As a qualified engineer you can travel the world and work almost anywhere you choose. Professional recognition through Engineers Australia lets you work in places such as Canada, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Russia, Turkey, the UK and the USA.
Professional recognition
This program has been granted provisional accreditation through Engineers Australia. You can work in places such as:
- Canada
- Hong Kong
- India
- Ireland
- Japan
- Korea
- Malaysia
- New Zealand
- Russia
- Turkey
- United Kingdom
- USA
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Application info
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Before you get started
To ensure that the process goes smoothly for you, you should complete the following steps before applying:
- Review the program that you wish to apply for. Note the admission criteria, admission instructions, requirements & structure and any additional information listed.
- Review the program fees and costs.
- Check whether your postgraduate program has a Semester or a Trimester closing date. Please view the application closing date.
- If you are from a non-English-speaking background, you need to satisfy the University's English language requirements and ensure that you can provide evidence of your English proficiency if required.
You will be considered for entry based on criteria such as your undergraduate studies and/or equivalent prior learning and/or relevant work experience.
Other things to consider
Make sure you double check the special entry requirements, assumed knowledge or recommended studies for the degree:
2-year (160 unit) Program
- Bachelor Degree (AQF 7) in Mechanical Engineering with an equivalent GPA of 4.5 or above.
Students are required to complete 12 weeks of Industrial Experience as part of the program requirements.
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