Master of Engineering (Professional)

    Master of Engineering (Professional)

    Duration2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 30,486 / Year
    Next IntakeSeptember 25, 2026
    Master of Engineering (Professional)

    About

    Master basic and advanced engineering subjects, develop professional skills such as risk engineering, asset management, safety in design, business leadership and data analytics, and gain industry experience as required by Engineers Australia.

    Graduates will demonstrate in‐depth knowledge of advanced engineering methods through their application in engineering practice. These include design processes, whole system approaches, contemporary project management tools, and decision‐making strategies.

    Gain an understanding of the relevance of engineering in society, with specific reference to practices and priorities for creating sustainable communities and industries in the tropics.

    Plan and execute a substantial research‐based project by applying advanced laboratory, field or computer techniques to analyse and design solutions to an engineering problem. Gain advanced technical knowledge including an understanding of recent developments in engineering.

    Consult the handbook for more information.

    Additional information

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Completion of a four-year Bachelor of Engineering at AQF Level 7 (or equivalent) in any discipline; or Completion of three years of the Bachelor of Engineering at Xi’an University of Technology (XUT) approved under the JCU-XUT Articulation Schedule only. Note: Entry for Master of Engineering (Professional) in Water Resource Management; Internet of Things and Data Engineering; and Electrical and Renewable Energy majors require completion of a four-year Bachelor of Engineering at AQF Level 7 (or equivalent) in a discipline cognate to the major.

    English language requirements

    Band 1

    If your native language is not English, you must meet the minimum English language requirements for this course.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 52
    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 74

    English Program Requirements

    International students must attain an IELTS Academic with an average level of 7.5 or more, across the four components of listening, speaking, reading and writing; no score below level 7.0 in any of these components; and a score of 8.0 or more in the components of speaking and listening. Internationally schooled applicants may also be required to meet this requirement.

    English competency requirements may also be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

    • Bachelor degree or master degree from Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK or the USA, or
    • Undergraduate degree taught in English from a South African University.

    Career

    Work as a graduate engineer in Australia and abroad. You will be a job‐ready graduate with competencies in advanced engineering techniques. You will have the broader skillsets and attributes required to work and succeed as a professional engineer.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    30,486 / year

    How to Apply

    1 — Select your course

    2 — Confirm entry requirements

    3 — Check application due dates

    4 — Meet your Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirements

    5 — Check if you’re required to apply via an agent

    6 — Prepare your documents

    7 — Submit your application

    Master of Engineering (Professional)
    James Cook University
    James Cook University
    Australia

    Australia, Townsville

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