Master of Professional Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)

Masters (Coursework)

If you want to become a Professional Mechanical Engineer, and have a 3-year engineering degree but no work experience, the Master of Professional Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) will get you there.

Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Study Mode

In person, Online

Intake Months

Feb, May, Sep

Domestic Fees

$8,948 per year

About this course

Overview

If you want to become a Professional Mechanical Engineer, and have a 3-year engineering degree but no work experience, the Master of Professional Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) will get you there.
Throughout the degree there is an emphasis on practical experience with hands-on laboratory sessions and 60 days industry experience, preparing you thoroughly for the engineering profession.
Study advanced principles of dynamics, renewable energy technology, fibre-reinforced composites, system design and fluid mechanics.
You will complete a research project and dissertation applying all your formal knowledge to a real world problem. Whether this is the efficiency of different bio-fuels, obstacle detecting robotics or the design of FSAE race cars, your project will provide insight to the profession of a Mechanical Engineer.
The research project and dissertation can also be a stepping stone to further research degrees, such as PhD.

Further study

Master of Professional Engineering graduates are eligible to be considered for higher research degrees such as the Master of Research or PhD studies.

Professional accreditation

The Master of Professional Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) has been accorded full accreditation at the level of Professional Engineer by Engineers Australia and graduates are eligible for Graduate membership at the Professional Level.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

Australian university three or four-year Bachelor degree in engineering in the relevant specialisation, or equivalent.
Or
Australian university four-year Bachelor degree in engineering in a non-related specialisation, or equivalent.

To be eligible for advanced standing entry:

Completion of an Australian university four-year embedded honours degree in engineering in the same or closely related cognate specialisation (major).

English language requirements

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.

Inherent requirements

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 Professional Engineering 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.

Recognition of prior learning or work experience

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.

Pathways

If you don't meet the entry requirements, we have pathway options available to you.

Study locations

Toowoomba

External

Distance

Online

Career pathways

Career outcomes

With the highly practical knowledge and skills you gained in the design, development and maintenance of machinery and systems, there will a wide range of career opportunities available to you including mining, transportation, manufacturing, air-conditioning and ventilation.
You will often collaborate with other engineers and professionals on projects and there are great opportunities for travel with consulting and contracting engineers often moving from one major project to another.

Course structure

Degree structure

To complete this degree students must complete 16 units.

Courses to be studied Units Core courses 6 Specialisation courses 6 Electives 4 Total 16

Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for an example of courses to be studied and recommended enrolment patterns.

Residential schools

This degree has a mandatory attendance requirement for some of the residential and practical school courses. You'll attend residential schools on-campus, where you will attend face-to-face practicals and tutorials, use the facilities and meet staff and other students.

Other specialisations

How to apply

How to apply

Complete your online application directly to UniSQ.

Apply direct to UniSQ

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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

Further information

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