Master of Engineering (Professional)

    Master of Engineering (Professional)

    Duration2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 46,400 / year(s)

    Master of Engineering (Professional)

    About

    Study the Master of Engineering (Professional) and develop the research, technical and problem-solving skills to design and implement engineering projects as part of a professional team. Throughout this degree you will acquire advanced engineering skills as well as the forward-thinking and entrepreneurial skills employers are looking for. You will strengthen and extend your understanding of engineering through the pursuit of specialised study, graduating with an in-demand expert skill set.

    The course focuses on practical hands-on learning, as well as research and professional practice skill development. You will undertake industry-led or research-based projects to apply your engineering knowledge and extend your understanding through specialised study. You will also have the opportunity to combine electives and gain a second specialisation. Choose from diverse topics like Analytics, Management or Sustainability and tailor your degree to your unique interests.

    Want to develop advanced engineering skills and progress your career?

    As an engineer with professional practice skills, you will develop the capacity to operate in dynamic and diverse environments. You will also develop the ability to deal with a variety of organisational, technical and behavioural situations, and manage rapid changes in technology, markets, regulations and socioeconomic factors. This unique set of skills will set you apart from your peers.

    You will have world-class facilities and equipment at your fingertips, with access to Deakin’s state-of-the-art engineering precinct and the Geelong Future Economy Precinct (GFEP). This is home to the Institute for Frontier Materials (IFM), Institute for Intelligent Systems Research and Innovation (IISRI), CSIRO Materials Science and Engineering and the Australian Future Fibre Research and Innovation Centre.

    Advance your career with invaluable professional experience opportunities while you study. Deakin partners with industry to provide you with practical work experience opportunities, the capacity to apply your skills to real-world problems, and the opportunity to form professional networks prior to graduation.

    With a huge demand for engineering graduates globally, you will be positioned for an exciting career ahead. Skilled engineers are needed across all sectors, with employers seeking graduates who are fully equipped with advanced engineering, project management and interpersonal skills, and are capable of starting work immediately.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Entry requirements

    Selection is based on a holistic consideration of your academic merit, work experience, likelihood of success, availability of places, participation requirements, regulatory requirements, and individual circumstances. You will need to meet the minimum academic and English language proficiency requirements or higher to be considered for selection, but this does not guarantee admission.

    A combination of qualifications and experience may be deemed equivalent to minimum academic requirements.

      Academic requirements

      To be considered for admission to this degree you will need to meet at least one of the following criteria:

      • completion of a four year undergraduate engineering degree in a related engineering discipline (recognised as equivalent to an Australian undergraduate engineering degree)
      • Professional Engineer Membership (in a related engineering discipline) of Engineers Australia, or an equivalent professional body that is signatory to Washington Accord, including a body that holds a provisional status

      English language proficiency requirements

      To meet the English language proficiency requirements of this course, you will need to demonstrate at least one of the following:

      English Requirements

      • IELTSMin 6.5

      English Program Requirements

      All students must be able to prove that they can meet our English language requirements. Our English language requirements are divided into five bands – from Band A through to Band E. These Bands indicate the level of English required to undertake the course, with Band E representing the highest English skill level required.

      You will be able to provide evidence of your English language skills if you have:

      • completed an English language test such as IELTS, Pearson, TOEFL or Cambridge
        • Applicants who are unable to sit standard tests due to public health concerns relating to the COVID-19 pandemic can complete an online English language test such as IELTS Indicator, OET@Home, TOEFL Special Home Edition.
      • completed some types of university (tertiary) or high-school (secondary) studies
      • completed an approved English subject in IB Diploma, Australian Year 12 or other high school qualifications
      • lived and worked in an English speaking country for at least five years.

      These requirements are different for prospective undergraduate and postgraduate students. For the most up-to-date English language requirements, please visit the English Language Admission Criteria procedure.

      Career

      Career outcomes

      With an international skills shortage in the engineering industry, and roles expected to rise significantly in the next five years, Deakin graduates are in demand both in Australia and further abroad.

      Graduates of this course may find career opportunities associated with their study area in a wide range of industries. Employers look for graduates who are fully equipped with advanced engineering skills and capable of starting work projects immediately. Stand out to employers with the practical skills, professional experience and specialist knowledge to meet this demand.

      Fee Information

      Application Fee 55

      How to Apply

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      • Begin the application process

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      • Check entry requirements

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      • Certify supporting documents

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        Be sure to attach all requested supporting documentation, otherwise your application could be delayed. If you get your application in early, this gives us more time to arrange visas and accommodation if you need them.

      • Submit your application

        Depending on your nationality and country of residence, you can submit your application directly to Deakin through our online international student application service StudyLink Connect or through a Deakin authorised agent.

      Master of Engineering (Professional)

      Deakin University

      Deakin University

      Australia

      Australia, Burwood