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University of Tasmania

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Master of Professional Engineering (Specialisation)

  • Masters (Coursework)

This new conversion course is primarily aimed at students with non-Washington accord Engineering degrees, or who have a Washington accord degree in a different engineering discipline, and who wish to practice as a professional engineer following graduation.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
3 years full-time
Course Code
N7E
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
International Fees
$34,450 per year / $103,350 total

About this course

This new conversion course is primarily aimed at students with non-Washington accord Engineering degrees, or who have a Washington accord degree in a different engineering discipline, and who wish to practice as a professional engineer following graduation.

Entry requirements

  • A Bachelor degree in a science based discipline with sufficient numerical skills to undertake the MProfEng (Specialisation) course; or
  • A Bachelor degree in Engineering (Non-Washington Accord) or
  • A Bachelor degree in Engineering majoring in a different specialisation than that to be undertaken under the MProfEng (Specialisaton).

For those applicants who are nationals of and currently residing in a country where English is NOT the official language, evidence of an IELTS or TOEFL test must be provided. For the MProfEng (Specialisation) an IELTS score of 6.0 or above (with no area below 6.0), or equivalent is required.

Candidates who are able to demonstrate a minimum of 12 weeks practical experience in an engineering environment outside a university where they have been exposed to professional engineering practice will be granted credit for KNE389 and KNE390.

Advanced standing for the first year of the MProfEng (Specialisation) may be granted for suitably qualified candidates. Granting of additional credit in years 2 and 3 may be considered where applicable.

Students who have completed a Bachelor of Engineering from an Institution accredited under the Washington Accord cannot enroll in the MProfEng (Specialisation) for which they already hold the specialisation.

Minimum Prior Qualification
Bachelor

Study locations

Hobart

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Engineering courses at University of Tasmania.
85.1%
Overall satisfaction
83%
Skill scale
68.1%
Teaching scale
88.9%
Employed full-time
$86.9k
Average salary