The Master of Engineering is a flexible postgraduate degree delivered by Australia’s leading engineering faculty and designed for students who require an accredited engineering qualification.

You can choose from one of nine specialisations: Biomedical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Renewable Energy and Telecommunications.

Engineers work across a range of disciplines, all requiring a high level of knowledge, skills and expertise. Responsible for developing solutions and products relied on by countless people, all engineers require formal accreditation before they can begin working. This degree will build on your prior undergraduate study and is professionally accredited by Engineers Australia. 

The Master of Engineering includes an integrated industrial training component and courses to develop your technical knowledge and skills in engineering management, analysis and design to ensure you graduate career-ready and accredited.

Your education will provide in-depth knowledge as well as deeper project experience and increased technical confidence across selected research disciplines. You’ll continue your professional development and be able to update your qualifications and knowledge to meet or maintain professional accreditation standards.

You’ll be prepared for work as a professional engineer through specialised study in your area of professional interest, equipping you with the required knowledge and skills for a rewarding career in engineering. 

Key features

This two-year postgraduate degree is your gateway to professional engineering practice. Accredited by Engineers Australia and acknowledged by the Washington Accord, the Master of Engineering degree has professional recognition globally.

This degree includes a practical component where you’ll apply your knowledge in practical settings through 60 days of approved industrial training in Australia or overseas.

You’ll undertake an extensive research project in a specific area of interest to you. Through this project you’ll learn valuable skills in project planning and management and the critical analysis, interpretation and communication of results.