Why Study / Key Benefits

The Master of Engineering Practice allows students to build on an existing engineering degree and develop deeper technical knowledge in a selected engineering specialisation.

For Advanced Manufacturing, the programme focuses on modern manufacturing technologies and practices, with study areas including advanced manufacturing processes, nanofabrication, surface engineering, CAD/CAM, robotics, intelligent inspection and computer modelling.

The course also includes a research paper, allowing students to investigate an engineering topic and develop research, analysis, problem-solving and communication skills.

Swinburne describes the programme as having scope for industry-based research projects and practical experience connected with engineering practice.

Programme Structure and Subjects / Topics

Students must complete 100 credit points.

Core units – 25 credit points:

• Engineering Project Management – CSM80006 – 12.5 credit points
• Research Paper – CVE80001 – 12.5 credit points

Advanced Manufacturing specialisation – 75 credit points:

Students select and complete six specialisation units.

Available Advanced Manufacturing units include:

• Nanofabrication Technologies – ADM80001 – 12.5 credit points
• Surface Engineering – ADM80007 – 12.5 credit points
• Advanced CAD/CAM – ADM80010 – 12.5 credit points
• Robotics in Manufacturing – ADM80011 – 12.5 credit points
• Advanced Manufacturing Processes – ADM80013 – 12.5 credit points
• Intelligent Inspection Systems – ADM80014 – 12.5 credit points
• Computer Modelling, Analysis and Visualisation – ADM80015 – 12.5 credit points
• Additive Manufacturing and Tooling Project – ADM80020 – 25 credit points
• Sustainability and Life Cycle Engineering – MEE80002 – 12.5 credit points

Disciplines / Specialisations

The Master of Engineering Practice offers several engineering specialisation areas, including:

• Advanced Manufacturing
• Civil Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Electronics and Telecommunications
• Industry 4.0 and Automation
• Mechanical Engineering
• Structural Engineering

The requested specialisation is Advanced Manufacturing.

Key subject areas include:

• Advanced manufacturing processes
• Nanofabrication
• Surface engineering
• Advanced CAD/CAM
• Robotics
• Intelligent inspection
• Computer modelling and visualisation
• Additive manufacturing and tooling
• Sustainability and life-cycle engineering

Programme Highlights

• 1-year full-time master's degree.
• 100 credit points.
• Hawthorn campus, Melbourne.
• Advanced Manufacturing specialisation.
• 25 credit points of core study.
• 75 credit points of specialisation study.
• Research Paper included.
• Six Advanced Manufacturing specialisation units selected from the published unit list.
• Study areas include robotics, additive manufacturing, CAD/CAM, nanofabrication and intelligent inspection.
• CRICOS registered: 103428D.
• 2027 intakes in March and August.
• Swinburne reports 84.1% of students found employment within four months of graduating, based on the QILT Graduates Outcomes Survey 2022–2024.
• Swinburne currently reports #1 in Australia for Computer Science and Engineering and #1 in Australia for Automation and Control in the 2025 ARWU Global Ranking of Academic Subjects.
• Swinburne states that there is scope for industry-based research projects.

Career Outcomes

The programme is designed to develop advanced engineering knowledge relevant to modern manufacturing environments.

Potential career areas associated with the Advanced Manufacturing specialisation include:

• Advanced manufacturing engineering
• Manufacturing systems
• Manufacturing process development
• Robotics and automation
• CAD/CAM
• Additive manufacturing
• Digital manufacturing
• Industrial inspection
• Manufacturing technology
• Engineering research and development
• Production and manufacturing improvement
• Engineering project management

International Student Visa Requirements

The relevant Australian visa for an international student undertaking this programme in Australia is the Student visa (subclass 500).

The programme has CRICOS registration, with CRICOS code 103428D.

Key requirements include:

• A valid Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for a registered full-time course.
• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), unless an applicable exemption exists.
• Meeting the Student visa eligibility requirements.
• Meeting applicable English-language requirements for the visa, unless exempt.
• Meeting health requirements.
• Meeting character requirements.
• Meeting applicable financial-capacity requirements.
• Satisfying the Genuine Student requirement.
• Complying with all visa conditions.