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Master of Engineering (Civil Engineering)
Our 2021 outstanding alumnus
Dennis Walsh has over 30 years of experience in strategic transport management. His traffic, speed management and ITS leadership has helped make Queensland a national leader in road safety engineering and road operations best practices, consequently reducing road trauma and lowering fatalities.
Master of Engineering (Civil Engineering)
Highlights
- Ideal for professional engineers who want to develop skills in solving complex engineering problems and understanding of interactions between technical domains.
- Advance your capabilities in information literacy, problem solving, application of theory, engineering design, and interaction with other professionals.
- Enhance your communication skills 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.
Highlights
- Ideal for professional engineers who want to develop skills in solving complex engineering problems and understanding of interactions between technical domains.
- Advance your capabilities in information literacy, problem solving, application of theory, engineering design, and interaction with other professionals.
- Enhance your communication skills 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.
- International students can choose this course as part of our combined masters packages, which allow you to complete two master degrees in two years.
Why choose this course?
Building on your undegraduate degree, QUT’s Master of Engineering will deliver real world skills and advanced knowledge for professional practice in your specialist field.
You will advance your capabilities in information literacy, problem solving, application of theory, engineering design, communication, and interaction with other professionals.
You can choose from specialisations in:
- Electrical engineering
- Mechanical engineering.
As part of the core studies, you will complete units in Data Analytics, and Project Management. You will also have a wider choice of discipline unit options, which enables you to tailor your studies to your needs.
Explore this course
This course is designed to prepare professional engineers for careers in which they will need advanced engineering knowledge and understanding of current practice in specialist fields such as electrical engineering and mechanical engineering. It will provide the skill sets to approach new problems creatively, with initiative, accountability and planning.
Complete two master degrees in two years
Our combined masters packages allow you to complete two masters degrees in just two years. You can choose from:
- Master of Engineering EN50 and Master of Project Management PM20
- Master of Engineering Management BN87 and Master of Project Management PM20
- Master of Engineering Management BN87 and Master of Engineering EN50.
Careers and outcomes
Graduates are equipped with an understanding of how to apply knowledge gained in undergraduate study to real-life working situations. 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.
Possible careers
- Electrical engineer
- Engineer
- Engineering technologist
- Engineering manager
- Inspector and regulatory officer
- Mechanical engineer
- Mechanical engineering technician
To graduate with a Master of Engineering you are required to complete 96 credit points of course units consisting of:
48 credit points of core engineering postgraduate units, including advanced research skills and research based project units, a professional practice unit and an advanced discipline unit. Plus 48 credit points of advanced discipline and units from your specialisation (mechanical or electrical) to be selected from a list of options.
Option units provide added depth and breadth in your chosen discipline area, as such you should select an alternate unit if you have completed a similar or equivalent unit in your previous studies.
To graduate with a Master of Engineering you are required to complete 96 credit points of course units consisting of:
48 credit points of core engineering postgraduate units, including advanced research skills and research based project units, a professional practice unit and an advanced discipline unit. Plus 48 credit points of advanced discipline and units from your specialisation (mechanical or electrical) to be selected from a list of options.
Option units provide added depth and breadth in your chosen discipline area, as such you should select an alternate unit if you have completed a similar or equivalent unit in your previous studies.
Combined masters packages for international students
If you are admitted to either of:
- Master of Engineering and Master of Project Management package
- Master of Engineering Management and Master of Engineering package
You can progress to the second degree on completion of the first.
You will receive an award for each degree completed.
Refer to the combined package course structure of the relevant second year degree for unit details.
International Student Entry
You must maintain an enrolment program that will allow you to complete your course within the specified timeframe of your electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE)
- Course code
- EN50
- CRICOS code
- 060811A
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- Gardens Point
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- Gardens Point
- 1 years full-time
- 2 years part-time
- 1 years full-time
- February and July
- February and July
Entry requirements
You must have a recognised four year full-time bachelor degree in an electrical or mechanical engineering or a related engineering area with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 4.00 (on QUT's 7-point scale).
The following areas meet the 'related engineering area' requirement:
- Aerospace
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Automotive
- Aviation
- Biomedical
- Chemical and Materials
- Chemical and Metallurgical
- Communication
- Computer
- Electrical
- Electronic
- Electronic and Biomedical
- Energy
- Industrial
- Information and Communications Technology
- Instrumentation and Control
- Manufacturing
- Marine
- Maritime
- Materials
- Mechanical
- Mechatronic
- Medical
- Microelectronic
- Mining
- Naval Architecture
- Ocean
- Photonics
- Photovoltaic and Solar Energy
- Power
- Process
- Product Design
- Renewable Energy
- Robotic Software
- Telecommunications
- Tool making
- Wireless
Minimum academic requirements
Academic entry requirements
Electrical Engineering
A completed recognised four year full-time Bachelor in an electrical engineering or related area with an overall grade point average of 4.0 (on QUT's 7-point scale); OR
A completed recognised three year full-time Bachelor in an electrical engineering or related area with an overall grade point average of 4.0 (on QUT's 7-point scale) and two years full time professional work experience in Electrical Engineering. Students applying on the basis of work experience must submit a current curriculum vitae and employer statements detailing roles and responsibilities.
The following areas would meet the related area requirements for Electrical Engineering:
Aerospace, Communication, Computer, Electrical, Electronic, Electronic and Biomedical, Energy, Information and Communications Technology, Instrumentation and Control, Microelectronic, Photonics, Photovoltaic and Solar Energy, Power, Renewable Energy, Robotic Software, Telecommunications and wireless.
Mechanical Engineering
A completed recognised four year full-time Bachelor in an Mechanical Engineering area* with an overall grade point average of 4.0 (on QUT's 7-point scale); OR
A completed recognised three year full-time Bachelor in an Mechanical Engineering area* with an overall grade point average of 4.0 (on QUT's 7-point scale) and two years full time professional work experience in Mechanical Engineering. Students applying on the basis of work experience must submit a current curriculum vitae and employer statements detailing roles and responsibilities.
The following areas would meet the 'related engineering area' requirement for mechanical Engineering: Aerospace, Aircraft Maintenance, Aviation, Automotive, Biomedical, Chemical and Materials, Chemical and Metallurgical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Marine, Maritime, Materials, Mechanical, Mechatronic, Medical, Mining, Naval Architecture, Ocean, Process, Product Design, Tool making.
Minimum English language requirements
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.
Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, United States of America and Wales.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.
| English Test | Overall | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PTE Academic/PTE Academic Online | 58 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
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Cambridge English Score
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website. |
176 | 169 | 169 | 169 | 169 |
| IELTS Academic / IELTS Online | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| TOEFL iBT / Home / Paper | 79 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 18 |
Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!
We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.
When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2024 fees
2024: Available from July
2024 fees
2024: Available from July
2023 fees
2023: $31,300 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2023 fees
2023: $38,700 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
Find out more about postgraduate course fees
FEE-HELP: loans to help you pay your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a FEE-HELP loan.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
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