Masters (Coursework)
Graduates from the Master of Engineering Practice are eligible to be considered for higher research degrees such as the Master of Research or PhD studies.
The program is accredited by Engineers Australia and graduates are eligible for Graduate membership at the Professional Engineer level.
You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.
There are inherent requirements that must be met in order to successfully complete this degree. Inherent requirements are fundamental skills, capabilities and knowledge that students must be able to demonstrate in order to achieve the essential learning outcomes of the degree, while maintaining the academic integrity of the degree. Please read and understand the inherent requirements specific to the Master of Engineering Practice before applying.
If you think you may experience any problems meeting inherent requirements, you can talk to a Student Equity Officer about reasonable adjustments that may be put in place to assist you. Any reasonable adjustments made must not fundamentally change the nature of the inherent requirement.
You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.
If you don't meet the entry requirements, we have pathway options available to you.
When you graduate with a Master of Engineering Practice (Mechatronics and Robotic Engineering) you will be prepared to make a difference in the world of medical technology, transportation systems, mining resource extraction, power generation and distribution, renewable energy systems, electric vehicle and even spacecraft and satellites. Specific jobs, as defined by the Engineers Australia Mechatronics Field of Practice, may includer robotics engineers, robotics design engineer, research mechatronic engineer or automation engineer.
To complete this degree students must complete 12 units. Most courses (similar to 'subjects') are valued at 1 unit.
Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for courses to be studied and recommended enrolment patterns.
This degree has a mandatory attendance requirement for some of the residential school courses. All students will have the opportunity to come on-campus for residential schools, where you will attend face-to-face lectures and tutorials to gain practical experience, use facilities and specialist equipment, and meet staff and other students.
Complete your online application directly to UniSQ.
You can select to start your study in Trimester 1, 2 or 3.
| Study period | Application closing date | Orientation | Study period s tart date |
Finish date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trimester 1, 2024 | Monday 22 January | Monday 15 January | Monday 22 January | Friday 26 April |
| Trimester 2, 2024 | Monday 20 May | Monday 6 May | Monday 13 May | Friday 16 August |
| Trimester 3, 2024 | Monday 2 September | Monday 26 August | Monday 2 September | Friday 6 December |
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