Master of Professional Engineering Program By Curtin University |Top Universities
Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

42,446 AUDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

10 Jul, 2023Application Deadline

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Engineering - General

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Professional engineers apply their knowledge and skills to design innovative solutions to engineering problems, often using technology.  


The Master of Professional Engineering equips you with the technical knowledge, skills and professional competencies that allow you to work as a professional engineer upon graduation.  


Completion of this course demonstrates attainment of the Stage 1 competency standards for Professional Engineers required by Engineers Australia. Direct entry to this course is available if you have a four-year engineering qualification in a discipline related to your intended major. Otherwise, you may need to complete the Graduate Diploma in Professional Engineering prior to enrolling in this course.


During this course, you must gain at least 12 weeks of exposure to engineering professional practice and keep a formal log book to record your experience. In your final year, you will complete a major research or design project that will draw upon and integrate knowledge and skills attained through the course.  

You can choose one of the following majors:

  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Embedded Systems Engineering
  • Emerging Power Systems Engineering
  • Telecommunications and Networking Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mining Engineering
  • Metallurgical Engineering
  • Petroleum Engineering
  • Software Engineering
  • Subsea Engineering

Program overview

Main Subject

Engineering - General

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Professional engineers apply their knowledge and skills to design innovative solutions to engineering problems, often using technology.  


The Master of Professional Engineering equips you with the technical knowledge, skills and professional competencies that allow you to work as a professional engineer upon graduation.  


Completion of this course demonstrates attainment of the Stage 1 competency standards for Professional Engineers required by Engineers Australia. Direct entry to this course is available if you have a four-year engineering qualification in a discipline related to your intended major. Otherwise, you may need to complete the Graduate Diploma in Professional Engineering prior to enrolling in this course.


During this course, you must gain at least 12 weeks of exposure to engineering professional practice and keep a formal log book to record your experience. In your final year, you will complete a major research or design project that will draw upon and integrate knowledge and skills attained through the course.  

You can choose one of the following majors:

  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Embedded Systems Engineering
  • Emerging Power Systems Engineering
  • Telecommunications and Networking Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mining Engineering
  • Metallurgical Engineering
  • Petroleum Engineering
  • Software Engineering
  • Subsea Engineering

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

52+
50+
60+
6+
2.7+
Applicants require a 4-year Engineering degree from a recognised institution in the same discipline of study.  Students who have completed the Graduate Diploma in Professional Engineering degree at Curtin will be considered to have met the above course requirement.
Students are required to complete 480 hours of self-organised related work experience over the duration of the course.
10 Jul 2023
2 Years
Jul
  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

29,904 AUD
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International Students

42,446 AUD
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