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Overview

  • Ideal for professional engineers who want to develop skills in solving complex engineering problems and understanding of interactions between technical domains.
  • Advances capabilities in information literacy, problem solving, application of theory, engineering design, and interaction with other professionals.
  • Communication skills will be enhanced through the development of project proposals, documenting and analysing field data, and presenting oral and written reports to various stakeholder groups.
  • Analyse and apply appropriate theories, concepts, knowledge and skills in practical problems to investigate and interpret possible solutions to real-world engineering problems.
  • Graduates will be able to communicate effectively in various forms for a range of local, intercultural or international stakeholders and contexts.
QUT course code EN50
Attendance Full-time
Course duration 1 year full-time
Start month 2013 February, July
Delivery On campus
  • Gardens Point
Faculty
  • Science and Engineering Faculty
Course contact Enquire
CRICOS code060811A
Careers
  • Civil Engineer
  • Electrical Engineer
  • Engineer
  • Engineering manager
  • Engineering Technologist
  • Inspector and regulatory officer
  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Mechanical engineering technician
  • Policy analyst
  • Transit analyst
  • Transport engineering specialist

Details

This course aims to prepare students for professional engineering careers in which they will have to deal with new problems through mastery of engineering knowledge, creativity, initiative, accountability and planning. It will provide students with an advanced body of knowledge in professional engineering practices and recent developments in the field. This course advances capabilities in information literacy, problem solving, application of theory, engineering design, communication, and interaction with other professionals.

Career outcomes

Graduates are equipped with an understanding of how to apply knowledge gained in undergraduate study to real-life working situations. They should fit in any engineering organisations of their chosen disciplines for employment.Graduates may choose to become specialist engineers within their chosen professional field, or use the skills and knowledge gained to diversify their capabilities across a broader spectrum of disciplines.

Entry requirements

A four-year full-time bachelor degree in a relevant discipline area and a grade point average of 5.0 or more (on a 7-point scale) in that study, or an equivalent qualification determined by the Faculty.

Applicants from a non-relevant background may gain entry through successful completion of the BN85 Graduate Certificate in Built Environment and Engineering.

If requested, supply documentation of professional work experience.


Minimum English language requirements

Students must meet the English proficiency requirements.

IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
speaking6.0
writing6.0
reading6.0
listening6.0
overall6.0
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
speaking20.0
writing20.0
reading20.0
listening20.0
overall80.0

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Course fees

Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. All fees are based on current fixed fee prices. We review fees annually.

2013: $12,600 (indicative) per Semester (subject to annual review)

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How to apply for Master of Engineering

You're ready to apply if you have:

  1. Found all the courses you want to apply for. You can apply for up to 3
  2. Checked important dates
    • Semester 1
      2013
      18 January Final date for accepting applications (degree programs only) from offshore Assessment Level 3, 4 and 5 applicants. Student visa assessment levels are available.
      8 February Final date for accepting applications (degree programs only) from offshore Assessment Level 1 and 2 applicants and onshore applicants. Student visa assessment levels are available.
    • Semester 2
      2013
      7 June Final date for accepting applications (degree programs only) from offshore Assessment Level 3, 4 and 5 applicants. Student visa assessment levels are available.
      5 July Final date for accepting applications (degree programs only) from offshore Assessment Level 1 and 2 applicants and onshore applicants. Student visa assessment levels are available.
  3. Checked you meet the entry requirements
  4. Checked costs and scholarships
  5. Checked if you're eligible for credit for prior learning
  6. Gathered supporting documents

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