Master of Engineering

Prepare for the rich opportunities of the future workforce with La Trobe's accredited Master of Engineering.

Developed in consultation with industry leaders, our Master's gives you advanced skills for a successful career, including design, engineering management, research and innovation. You'll learn how to adapt to the emerging technologies that are changing the engineering landscape like artificial intelligence and robotics. You'll also have the opportunity to experience engineering practice first-hand and build valuable industry connections with the option of an 800-hour work-integrated learning (WIL) program.

By completing La Trobe's Master of Engineering, you will:

• explore engineering challenges through research, ideation and sustainable product design
• understand the latest concepts in data and software to model, analyse and implement effective engineering systems
• build engineering management skills across business strategy, legal, marketing, management and finance to lead projects, motivate teams and drive success
• develop socially conscious decision-making processes by examining sustainable workplace practices in the Australian engineering industry
• choose from two specialisations in electronics or telecommunications and networking
• graduate ready to apply for membership of Engineers Australia.

The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 9 - Masters Degree.

240 credit point pathway
Successful completion of a non-accredited 4-year bachelor's degree in electronic/electrical engineering or related discipline.
OR
Successful completion of a Sydney Accord-accredited 3-year Bachelor of Technology in electronic/electrical engineering or related discipline.
OR
Applicants with non-cognate engineering qualifications who also have practical industry experience in civil engineering or related field will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis by the Department of Engineering.
AND
Applicants may be required to attend an interview.

Eligibility to be assessed on a case-by-case basis by the Department of Engineering.

120 credit point pathway
Successful completion of an Australian or a Washington Accord-accredited 4-year Bachelor or Bachelor (Honours) degree in electronic/electrical engineering.
OR
Applicants with non-cognate Washington accord engineering qualifications who also have practical industry experience in civil engineering or related field will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis by the Department of Engineering.
AND
Applicants may be required to attend an interview.

Eligibility to be assessed on a case-by-case basis by the Department of Engineering.

6.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.

Graduate with the skills to succeed as a world-class engineer. Depending on your specialisation, you'll graduate ready to pursue a career in a range of different industries and sectors including media and communications, scientific and technical services, defence, medical technologies and public administration and safety.

Possible roles include:

• development engineer
• electronics engineer
• network or systems engineer
• robotics engineer
• telecommunications engineer
• transport engineer.