Master of Professional Engineering

Masters (Coursework)

Specialise in one of eight engineering disciplines in the Master of Professional Engineering and become a professionally accredited engineer who is highly sought after by industry.

Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Course Code

62550, 081025J

Study Mode

In person

About this course

This course is a professionally accredited engineering degree for students who have completed undergraduate studies in engineering. You'll specialise in a program of engineering and undertake advanced engineering technical units, professional units, design and research projects, and undertake a 12-week professional practicum. Beyond practice as a professional engineer, you'll pursue further research studies in engineering, as well as seek employment in a wide range of related industries. The following specialisations are available: Biomedical Engineering Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Electrical and Electronic Engineering Environmental Engineering Mechanical Engineering Mining Engineering Software Engineering Upon successful completion, you'll have an internationally recognised qualification that allows you to practise as a professional engineer.

Entry requirements

Admission requirements

If you're interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate course, find out the admission details below

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-
(a) a UWA bachelor's degree with a major in MJD-ENGSC Engineering Science1 or Bachelor of Automation and Robotics; or
(b) a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and
(i) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 65 per cent; and
(ii) prior studies in engineering, physics or mathematics;
or
(c) completed units in the Master of Professional Engineering Preliminary course at UWA as prescribed by the School of Engineering;
or
(d) completed a UWA Diploma in Science with a major in MJD-ENGSC Engineering Science1.
(e) Students entering this course having completed the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) at this university, or having completed an equivalent Engineers Australia accredited course as determined by the University, may not undertake a specialisation in a disciplinary field corresponding to the major they completed in their prior degree.
1 Students are required to achieve a course weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent in their bachelor's degree or a weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent in the Level 3 units of the Engineering Science major.

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Admission Requirements

Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

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Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

English competency

Notice for Engineering Students

The School of Engineering accepts placement hours accrued through WIL and SVLG units/micro-credentials towards the Engineering Professional Practicum, to a maximum of 100 hours.

Notice for Engineering Students

Study locations

Perth

Career pathways

Careers and further study

Explore the career opportunities available to you.

Career Pathways

This course, designed in consultation with industry, equips graduates with both outstanding technical skills and the ability to work creatively as part of a team across a diverse range of engineering specialisations. The Master of Professional Engineering unlocks a wide range of career opportunities in engineering and non-engineering sectors in Australia and overseas. Your options for employment will be varied with work available in the energy and resources industry, pharmaceutical manufacturing, construction, power and water utilities, management and consultancy firms, and electronics, finance and telecommunications industries.

Career Pathways This course, designed in consultation with industry, equips graduates with both outstanding technical skills and the ability to work creatively as part of a team across a diverse range of engineering specialisations. The Master of Professional Engineering unlocks a wide range of career opportunities in engineering and non-engineering sectors in Australia and overseas. Your options for employment will be varied with work available in the energy and resources industry, pharmaceutical manufacturing, construction, power and water utilities, management and consultancy firms, and electronics, finance and telecommunications industries.

Further Study

Further study will allow you to gain a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). It will open up opportunities in academia and research to help you pursue your goals in a wide range of careers, depending on your area of research.

Further Study Further study will allow you to gain a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). It will open up opportunities in academia and research to help you pursue your goals in a wide range of careers, depending on your area of research.

$78K

Average Graduate Starting Salary

Course structure

Conversion

Students who have not completed a major in Engineering Science major from this University, or equivalent as recognised by the School of Engineering, must complete conversion units up to the value of 48 points.

Core

Take all units (24 points):

Biomedical Engineering specialisation

Take all units (54 points):

Take unit(s) to a total value of 18 points, comprising either: 12 points from Group A and 6 points from Group B, or 12 points from Group C and 6 points from Group B, or 18 points from Group B:

As per sequence notes in Group A.

Chemical Engineering specialisation

Take all units (48 points):

Take unit(s) to a total value of 24 points, comprising a minimum of 12 points from Group A and the balance from Group B. Students must take at least one Level 5 option.

As per sequence notes in Group A.

Civil Engineering specialisation

Take all units (48 points):

Take unit(s) to the value of 24 points:

Electrical and Electronic Engineering specialisation

Take all units (48 points):

Take units to a total value of 24 points from Group A or take units to a total value of 18 points from Group A and 6 points from Group B:

Environmental Engineering specialisation

Take all units (54 points):

Take unit(s) to the value of 18 points:

Mechanical Engineering specialisation

Take all units (60 points):

Take unit(s) to the value of 12 points:

Mining Engineering specialisation

Take all units (48 points):

Take unit(s) to the value of 6 points:

Take unit(s) to the value of 18 points:

Software Engineering specialisation

Take all units (36 points):

Take unit(s) to the value of 36 points:

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Engineering courses at The University of Western Australia (UWA).

70.5%

Overall satisfaction

82.8%

Skill scale

41.6%

Teaching scale

81.8%

Employed full-time

$72k

Average salary

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