Master of Engineering

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Duration
2 years full-time, 4 years part-time
Location
Melbourne and Rockhampton
Next start term
Term 3, 2026
Internship
Yes
Study mode
On Campus
Course code
CV82
CRICOS
088196M
First-year fee
A$41,520 (2026 Indicative)
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Overview

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. You will have the choice to develop your knowledge and skills in traditional engineering disciplines of civil, electrical and mechanical engineering as well as the flexibility to tailor your studies in specialist engineering applications such as structural or municipal engineering (civil), power, control, or communications engineering (electrical), and energy engineering or dynamics (mechanical). You will also have the option to deepen your discipline knowledge and contextualise your engineering practice to the rail, mining and infrastructure sectors, through the choice of electives.

The Master of Engineering allows you the opportunity to develop professional skills such as teamwork and communication while applying and further developing the theoretical knowledge you gained in your undergraduate study. If you are a practicing engineer, this is a versatile course that allows you to extend or expand your engineering practice.  

This course begins with an introduction to Australian engineering practice, providing the opportunity to apply discipline knowledge and skills in an authentic project, in some cases with an industry mentor, and will help to prepare you for engineering practice. You will then complete an internship of a minimum of 300 hours to gain work experience required to meet the accreditation requirements of the course. If you have significant and recent engineering experience (at least 480 hours) you may opt out of this unit and choose an elective unit as an alternative. 

Depending on your choice of elective units, you will study one or two units from topics including sustainability, mining, project management and rail providing the opportunity to contextualise your learning to your current or preferred industry. Finally, you will complete a major research project that will demonstrate your ability to work as a professional engineer.

Studying a Master of Engineering - Testimonial from Quang Dieu Nguyen

Study Experience

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.

  • Industry Accredited
  • Internship
  • Residential Schools
  • Student Support
  • Gokcan Hamutoglu
    “
    A major milestone in my journey was securing an internship with Volta Energy. That opportunity provided valuable industry experience and laid the foundation for my engineering career. Today, I work on projects involving substations, battery energy storage systems, and renewable energy integration.

    Gokcan Hamutoglu

    Gokcan Hamutoglu | Master of Engineering

Career Opportunities

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.

Structure & Availability

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. Visit the Academic Calendars webpage for key dates relevant to your chosen intake.

Available Locations

Your Course

You must complete 11 units (96 credits):

  1. 1
    One core unit
  2. 2
    One major (10 units)

Core Units

You will study the unit listed below.

Civil Major

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.

Discipline Units

You will complete the first two units listed below. You will then choose two electives from the following units:

  • Concrete Design (ENEC20001)
  • Steel and Masonry Design (ENEC20002)
  • Advanced Transportation Engineering Design (ENEC20004)
  • Advanced Water Engineering (ENEC20005).
Elective Units

You will choose one 12 credit point* or two six credit point electives from the following list of units:

  • Concrete Design (ENEC20001)*
  • Steel and Masonry Design (ENEC20002)*
  • Advanced Transportation Engineering Design (ENEC20004)*
  • Advanced Water Engineering (ENEC20005)*
  • Project Management Concepts (PPMP20007)
  • Initiating and Planning Projects (PPMP20008)
  • Executing and Closing Projects (PPMP20010)
  • Leading Lean Projects (PPMP20009).
Capstone Project Units

You will complete a major research project over two terms. This will consist of the following two units:

  • Engineering Research Project Planning (ENRP20001)
  • Engineering Research Project Implementation (ENRP20003)
Internship Work Experience and Continuing Professional Development Units

In your third term and last term, you will complete the following two units:

  • Internship Work Experience (ENEP29001)
  • Continuing Professional Development for Engineering Masters Students (ENEP20002).
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Course Planner

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.

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Additional Information

Internship Work Experience - ENEP29001

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.

Professional Practice - Engineers Australia

Mechanical Major
The CV82 Master of Engineering course is fully accredited by Engineers Australia https://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/ Graduates are recognised as professional engineers and are eligible for Graduate membership with EA.

Professional Practice - Engineers Australia

Electrical Major, Civil Major
The CV82 Master of Engineering course is fully accredited by Engineers Australia https://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/ Graduates are recognised as professional engineers and are eligible for Graduate membership with EA.
For some units, students enrolled in the Online mode are expected to attend Rockhampton or Melbourne campus to complete laboratory activities.

If you have already completed a study relevant to the course you have enrolled in, you may be eligible for credit transfer.

Requirements

To Be Eligible

For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.

During Your Study

While not needed to apply, you'll need to meet the following requirements throughout your studies. 

Fees & Scholarships

Course Fees

This is an approximate cost of enrolling in this course, shown in Australian dollars (A$), for one academic year and is based on a full-time study load (8 units over 2 terms). 

Your actual fees may vary, depending on the units that you select to study and your study load. Fees are reviewed each year and are subject to change.

International Course Fees

International students from selected regions may be eligible for scholarships. 

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In addition to your course fees, you must have sufficient funds to cover other study and living expenses. These may include visa application fees, Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), textbooks and learning materials, checks and certifications, living expenses and more.

How to Apply

You can apply through an agent for expert guidance, or directly via iStart, our online application system for international students if you’re in Australia.

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