About the 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.
Master of Professional Engineering
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Duration3 year(s)
Tuition FeeAUD 36,184 / Year
Next IntakeJuly 27, 2026
Master of Professional Engineering
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Requirements
Entry Requirements
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.
English Program 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
Career
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.Software Developer
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Tuition Fee
36,184 / year
Application Fee 150
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Master of Professional Engineering
The University of Western Australia
Australia, Perth