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QUT (Queensland University of Technology)

  • 17% international / 83% domestic

Master of Engineering

  • Masters (Coursework)

The ideal course for professional engineers who want to develop skills in solving complex engineering problems, deepen discipline knowledge and future-proof career options.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
Course Code
060811A
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul

About this course

Highlights
  • Ideal for professional engineers who want to develop skills in solving complex engineering problems and understanding of interactions between technical domains.
  • Advance your capabilities in information literacy, problem solving, application of theory, engineering design, and interaction with other professionals.
  • Enhance your communication skills through the development of project proposals, documenting and analysing field data, and presenting oral and written reports to various stakeholder groups.
  • Analyse and apply appropriate theories, concepts, knowledge and skills in practical problems to investigate and interpret possible solutions to real-world engineering problems.
  • Graduates will be able to communicate effectively in various forms for a range of local, intercultural or international stakeholders and contexts.
Highlights
  • Ideal for professional engineers who want to develop skills in solving complex engineering problems and understanding of interactions between technical domains.
  • Advance your capabilities in information literacy, problem solving, application of theory, engineering design, and interaction with other professionals.
  • Enhance your communication skills through the development of project proposals, documenting and analysing field data, and presenting oral and written reports to various stakeholder groups.
  • Analyse and apply appropriate theories, concepts, knowledge and skills in practical problems to investigate and interpret possible solutions to real-world engineering problems.
  • Graduates will be able to communicate effectively in various forms for a range of local, intercultural or international stakeholders and contexts.
  • International students can choose this course as part of our combined masters packages, which allow you to complete two master degrees in two years.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

You must have a recognised four year full-time bachelor degree in an electrical or mechanical engineering or a related engineering area with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 4.00 (on QUT's 7-point scale).

The following areas meet the 'related engineering area' requirement:
  • Aerospace
  • Aircraft Maintenance
  • Automotive
  • Aviation
  • Biomedical
  • Chemical and Materials
  • Chemical and Metallurgical
  • Communication
  • Computer
  • Electrical
  • Electronic
  • Electronic and Biomedical
  • Energy
  • Industrial
  • Information and Communications Technology
  • Instrumentation and Control
  • Manufacturing
  • Marine
  • Maritime
  • Materials
  • Mechanical
  • Mechatronic
  • Medical
  • Microelectronic
  • Mining
  • Naval Architecture
  • Ocean
  • Photonics
  • Photovoltaic and Solar Energy
  • Power
  • Process
  • Product Design
  • Renewable Energy
  • Robotic Software
  • Telecommunications
  • Tool making
  • Wireless
Academic entry requirements

Electrical Engineering

A completed recognised four year full-time Bachelor in an electrical engineering or related area with an overall grade point average of 4.0 (on QUT's 7-point scale); OR

A completed recognised three year full-time Bachelor in an electrical engineering or related area with an overall grade point average of 4.0 (on QUT's 7-point scale) and two years full time professional work experience in Electrical Engineering. Students applying on the basis of work experience must submit a current curriculum vitae and employer statements detailing roles and responsibilities.

The following areas would meet the related area requirements for Electrical Engineering:

Aerospace Communication Computer Electrical Electronic Electronic and Biomedical Energy Information and Communications Technology Instrumentation and Control Microelectronic Photonics Photovoltaic and Solar Energy Power Renewable Energy Robotic Software Telecommunications and wireless.

Mechanical Engineering

A completed recognised four year full-time Bachelor in an Mechanical Engineering area* with an overall grade point average of 4.0 (on QUT's 7-point scale); OR

A completed recognised three year full-time Bachelor in an Mechanical Engineering area* with an overall grade point average of 4.0 (on QUT's 7-point scale) and two years full time professional work experience in Mechanical Engineering. Students applying on the basis of work experience must submit a current curriculum vitae and employer statements detailing roles and responsibilities.

The following areas would meet the 'related engineering area' requirement for mechanical Engineering: Aerospace Aircraft Maintenance Aviation Automotive Biomedical Chemical and Materials Chemical and Metallurgical Industrial Manufacturing Marine Maritime Materials Mechanical Mechatronic Medical Mining Naval Architecture Ocean Process Product Design Tool making.

Study locations

Gardens Point

What you will learn

This course is designed to prepare professional engineers for careers in which they will need advanced engineering knowledge and understanding of current practice in specialist fields such as electrical engineering and mechanical engineering. It will provide the skill sets to approach new problems creatively with initiative accountability and planning.

Complete two master degrees in two years

Our combined masters packages allow you to complete two masters degrees in just two years. You can choose from:

  • Master of Engineering EN50 and Master of Project Management PM20
  • Master of Engineering Management BN87 and Master of Project Management PM20
  • Master of Engineering Management BN87 and Master of Engineering EN50.

Career pathways

Careers and outcomes

Graduates are equipped with an understanding of how to apply knowledge gained in undergraduate study to real-life working situations. Graduates may choose to become specialist engineers within their chosen professional field or use the skills and knowledge gained to diversify their capabilities across a broader spectrum of disciplines.

Possible careers
  • Electrical engineer
  • Engineer
  • Engineering technologist
  • Engineering manager
  • Inspector and regulatory officer
  • Mechanical engineer
  • Mechanical engineering technician

Course structure

To graduate with a Master of Engineering you are required to complete 96 credit points of course units consisting of:

48 credit points of core engineering postgraduate units including advanced research skills and research based project units a professional practice unit and an advanced discipline unit. Plus 48 credit points of advanced discipline and units from your specialisation (mechanical or electrical) to be selected from a list of options.

Option units provide added depth and breadth in your chosen discipline area as such you should select an alternate unit if you have completed a similar or equivalent unit in your previous studies.

To graduate with a Master of Engineering you are required to complete 96 credit points of course units consisting of:

48 credit points of core engineering postgraduate units including advanced research skills and research based project units a professional practice unit and an advanced discipline unit. Plus 48 credit points of advanced discipline and units from your specialisation (mechanical or electrical) to be selected from a list of options.

Option units provide added depth and breadth in your chosen discipline area as such you should select an alternate unit if you have completed a similar or equivalent unit in your previous studies.

Combined masters packages for international students

If you are admitted to either of:

  • Master of Engineering and Master of Project Management package
  • Master of Engineering Management and Master of Engineering package

You can progress to the second degree on completion of the first.

You will receive an award for each degree completed.

Refer to the combined package course structure of the relevant second year degree for unit details.

International Student Entry

You must maintain an enrolment program that will allow you to complete your course within the specified timeframe of your electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE)