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Whether you are a current professional engineer seeking to expand your engineering practice into a new specialisation, or you hold an engineering degree and want to meet the accreditation requirements to practice as a professional engineer in Australia, CQUniversity's Master of Engineering will enhance your career. Enjoy flexible study options and a choice of major that aligns with your interests and career aspirations.
The Master of Engineering will provide you with opportunities to apply deep knowledge and state-of-the-art computational tools and methodologies to solve complex engineering problems through modelling, simulation and predictive analyses. You'll work individually and as part of teams which will help you develop professional skills such as leadership, teamwork and communication. The authentic engineering projects embedded in the course, some with industry mentors, will provide you with deeper insights into engineering practice in the Australian context.
In your first year, you will study Australian Engineering Practice, core and discipline-specific elective units in:
Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering.
To continue in your second year with the industry-accredited Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Majors, you must achieve a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.1 after completing 48 credit points of study. If you meet this requirement, you will complete an individual capstone project over two terms and undertake an internship where you will gain work experience at an engineering organisation.
If you do not meet this requirement, you will switch to the non-accredited Professional Major at the start of your second year. As part of this major, you will complete a team project over one term. You will also have the option to choose elective units, providing you with the opportunity to receive a Graduate Certificate in Project Management or Graduate Certificate in Information Technology that will improve your graduate employment prospects.
Learn more about each major in the Structure & Availability section below.
Discover more about your industry-accredited Master of Engineering and how you'll benefit from a 12 week internship and ongoing professional development opportunities throughout your course. Click 'Explore Study Experience' for more information.
Upon successful completion of the Master of Engineering, you will be recognised as a graduate professional engineer in Australia. As an engineer, you will realise career opportunities in a wide range of industries including energy, infrastructure, resources.
Possessing a Masters qualification will enhance your employability and elevate you above your engineering peers.
The course structure and available locations can change depending on when you want to study. You can choose the intake that best suits you in the drop-down menu below.
You must complete 11 units (96 credits):
The units you'll study are listed below. Click on a unit to learn more.
You will study the unit listed below.
The Civil Major consists of ten units.
Within this major, you will enhance your project management skills, stakeholder engagement and leadership capabilities through a civil engineering lens. Plus, your ability to create solutions to complex civil engineering systems will be heightened, as will your sustainable development aptitude.
You will complete the first two units listed below. You will then choose two electives from the following units:
You will choose one 12 credit point* or two six credit point electives from the following list of units:
You will complete a major research project over two terms. This will consist of the following two units:
In your third term and last term, you will complete the following two units:
To help you plan your studies and see which unit comes first, if one unit should be completed before another and the term you will study each unit, check out our course planners.
Students undertake a 12-week industry experience at a nominated engineering company in the 3rd term of the course. This will account for a minimum of 300 hours of engineering practice. As per Engineers Australia's accreditation requirements, all CV82 students must show proof of having acquired 480 hours of engineering practice. The remaining 180 hours of experience will be acquired through participation in industry seminars, guest lectures by industry experts, workshops etc. throughout their candidature.
If you have completed prior study relevant to units within this course, you may be eligible for credit for your past studies.
For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.
While not needed to apply, you'll need to meet the following requirements throughout your studies.
The Indicative First-Year Fee for a Full Fee Paying (FFP) Place is the approximate cost of enrolling in this course for one full-time academic year (this is usually eight units studied over two terms) and should be used as a guide only. Your actual fees may vary depending on the units you select to study and your study load. Check the Cost per Unit spreadsheet available on our Understanding Course Fees webpage.
Fees are reviewed each year and are subject to change. Fee estimates for the following year are expected to be available in September each year.
You may be eligible for FEE-HELP, an Australian Government loan scheme that helps eligible students pay their tuition fees. Provided you meet the FEE-HELP eligibility criteria, you can choose to use FEE-HELP to cover all or part of your tuition fees.
Learn more about paying for university or view the FEE-HELP information booklet on the Australian Government’s Study Assist website.
Part of your course costs will include Student Services and Amenities Fees (SSAF). SSAF is charged in addition to your student contribution or tuition fees and is used to help enhance your study experience. There may also be other costs as part of your studies, such as textbooks, technology expenses, travel expenses, professional certifications, uniforms, or vaccinations.
We believe a quality education can be for everyone – regardless of background, location, or life circumstances. That's why we offer a variety of scholarships and bursaries that can give you a helping hand with a range of expenses and enhance your employability.
Check what you need to do to apply to study this course.
Learn about the assessment of applications and everything you need to know about receiving and accepting an offer to study with CQU.
Use the Apply button below to access our Apply Online portal and start your application.
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