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Victoria University (VU)

  • 37% international / 63% domestic

Master of Engineering

  • Masters (Coursework)

Gain specialised skills in electrical power, telecommunications, or civil engineering and aim for a top engineering career with the Master of Engineering from Victoria University.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 years full-time
Course Code
NMEN, 084876G
Intake Months
May, Jul, Oct
International Fees
$38,800 per year / $77,600 total

About this course

The Master of Engineering prepares you for work in fast-growing industries, with a strong emphasis on real-world problem-solving and international trends.

You'll acquire targeted skills through a combination of coursework, design exercises and research. You'll have the chance to develop and implement innovative telecommunication, power-distribution or civil-engineering solutions, with real-world applications.

Our College of Engineering and Science has world-class facilities, including high-tech engineering labs, strong industry connections and a passionate research community.

Study locations

Footscray Park

Career pathways

On graduation you'll be able to prepare for a career in one of the following:

  • power generation, transmission, distribution, management and control
  • managing, designing and developing telecommunication network systems
  • microelectronic and electronic design
  • water-related government organisations and private firms.
Average salaries

Check the government job information site (Labour Market Insights) for salaries and job growth rates:

  • Electrical engineers on Labour Market Insights
  • Electronics engineers on Labour Market Insights
  • Civil engineers on Labour Market Insights.
Job titles

Job titles vary depending on the specialisation chosen.

Electrical power
  • instrument designer
  • energy economist
  • power engineer supervisor
  • power project coordinator.
Telecommunications
  • telecommunications engineer
  • telecommunications network engineer.
Civil engineering
  • civil engineer
  • construction engineer
  • environmental engineer
  • geotechnical engineer
  • project engineer
  • roads and transport engineer
  • structural engineer
  • water engineer.

Course structure

To be eligible for the Master of Engineering, students are required to complete 192 credit points in total, consisting of:

  • 48 credit points of Common Interdisciplinary studies;
  • 48 credit points of Research studies;
  • 96 credit points of Core Specialisation studies.

Credit for prior study or work

Use our credit calculator to find out how much credit you could get towards your course, based on your previous study.

If you have completed study with another university or institution and believe you are eligible to receive credit for skills and past study, you can apply for advanced standing.

Applications for advanced standing can be made after a discussion with your course chair or academic adviser.

How to apply

Before you apply

Before applying, you should consider whether you also want to apply for:

  • Special admission programs: Depending on your life circumstances you may be eligible for special consideration of your application.
  • Advanced standing: If you have significant experience or studies elsewhere you may be eligible for credit for some units of your course and not have to undertake them.

Find out more about applying for our courses.