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Master of Engineering Practice (Mechanical Engineering)
PostgraduateUSQ-MEN-MAS2025
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Advanced practical skills and studies for professional mechanical engineering
Build on your technologist core with this mechanical engineering masters. You’ll study advanced topics including fluid mechanics and materials technology. Gain lab skills for measurement and visualisation. Secure a career as a professional engineer.
- Study method
- Online & on-campus
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Credit available
- Yes
- Duration
- Approx. 1.5 years full time or part time equivalent
- Total subjects
- 12
- Available loans
- Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
- CSP available
- Yes
Master of Engineering Practice (Mechanical Engineering)
About this degree
On completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Justify, evaluate, and illustrate the professional attributes, competencies, and capabilities that will lead to recognition by Engineers Australia as a professional engineer.
- Acquire expert and specialised cognitive and technical skills and competencies in one of the following fields: Civil Engineering; Electrical and Electronic Engineering; Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering; Power Systems Engineering, Public Works and Infrastructure, or Structural Engineering.
- Demonstrate and/or acquire an advanced and integrated understanding of a complex body of knowledge and theories, concepts, and processes in their chosen discipline as a professional engineer.
- Critically analyse, reflect, and synthesise information to interpret and transmit knowledge, skills, and ideas to a variety of professional and non-professional audiences.
- Meet eligibility to apply for Stage 1 Professional Engineer membership of Engineers Australia and to benchmark competency attributes to Engineers Australia Stage 2 Experienced Professional Engineer.
- If you are an Engineering Technologist and have more than 5 years industry experience under your belt, then UniSQ's Master of Engineering Practice (Mechanical Engineering) will give you the necessary qualification to be eligible for Professional Engineer registration with Engineers Australia. Right from the beginning you will be able to use the knowledge and skills you have already gained in the workplace to complete your first year core units. Through self-assessment and workplace portfolios you will demonstrate how you may already meet Engineers Australia’s competencies and identify the technical courses you will need to complete in order to graduate.
Recommended study pattern
ENG6300 Self-Assessment Portfolio
ENG6310 Workplace Portfolio
ENG6311 Industry Project
MEC4104 Renewable Energy Technology
MEC5203 Fibre Reinforced Composites
MEC6203 Advanced Materials Technology
MEC5100 Computational Fluid Dynamics or MEC5105 Combustion
2 x ElectivesAward requirements
Completion of 12 units as outlined in the Recommended Study Pattern section.Exit points
Graduate Certificate of Engineering Practice.
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Indicative first year fee
$8,948
Indicative total fee $13,422
The amounts shown here are indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.
Fees may vary depending on:
- the subjects you choose
- credit from previous work experience
- your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.
To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.
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Entry requirements
- Australian university three year Bachelor degree in engineering science or engineering technology in the relevant specialisation area, or equivalent. A minimum of five years' relevant professional work experience. Must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident; citizen of New Zealand or holder of a valid visa with a duration of at least three years. There are inherent requirements that must be met in order to successfully complete this degree. Inherent requirements are fundamental skills, capabilities and knowledge that students must be able to demonstrate in order to achieve the essential learning outcomes of the degree, while maintaining the academic integrity of the degree. Please read and understand the inherent requirements specific to the Master of Engineering Practice before applying. Proof of meeting the English Language Proficiency requirements is also required.
- Exemptions/credit will be assessed based on the UniSQ Credit and Exemption Procedure. Claims for credit for previous study should be submitted prior to or at the time of enrolment. Each claim will be assessed on individual merit in line with UniSQ policy.
Study method requirements
Residential School requirements to complete practical components of some courses.
Career opportunities
Professional recognition
The program is accredited by Engineers Australia and graduates are eligible for Graduate membership at the Professional Engineer level.Australian job snapshots
Data sourced from Australian Jobs 2023.
Role | Earnings | Employment change |
|---|---|---|
Aeronautical Engineers | N/A^ | N/A^ |
Engineering Managers | Over $120K | Up 41.9% |
Manufacturing Production Managers | N/A^ | N/A^ |
Mechanical Engineers | N/A^ | N/A^ |
^ There is no data available