Master of Engineering
Murdoch University
About
Expand your career prospects or progress your existing career by deepening your engineering skills and knowledge.
In this postgraduate degree you’ll learn the latest industry techniques and practices and have access to insights from our industry professionals.
You will also take part in specialised workshops on campus as well as off-campus site visits and technology operations sessions.5 reasons to study Engineering at MurdochExpand your industry knowledge even further as you gain new insights and hands-on experience.
Benefit from laboratories using state-of-the art technologies and cutting-edge learning, teaching and research facilities.
Study on your own terms with flexible full or part-time study Apply the skills and knowledge gained throughout your course through an engineering master’s or design project of industrial significance to further a successful career.
Make use of our $10.1 million Bayer Pilot Plant – a real world engineering plant with a dedicated control room, the only one of its kind in WA.
Structure
Course Core 18 credit points
Required Unit No credit points
| Unit code | Unit name | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| ENG100 | Engineering Professional Practice | 0 |
Specified Electives 18 credit points
Engineering Master Project 18 credit points
Required units 12 credit points
| Unit code | Unit name | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| ENG615 | Engineering Masters Project | 12 |
Specified Elective Units 6 credit points
| Unit code | Unit name | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| ENG670 | Measurement and Uncertainty Analysis | 3 |
| OR | ||
| ENV536 | Education for Sustainability | 3 |
| OR | ||
| ENV554 | Land and Water Management | 3 |
| OR | ||
| ICT615 | Information Technology Research Methods | 3 |
| OR | ||
| ICT616 | Data Resources Management | 3 |
| OR | ||
| MBS538 | Organisational Behaviour and Management | 3 |
| OR | ||
| MBS673 | Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management | 3 |
| OR | ||
| PEN504 | Greenhouse Gas Reporting and Life Cycle Assessment | 3 |
| OR | ||
| PEN590 | Energy Systems | 3 |
| OR | ||
| PEN634 | Solar Thermal and Biomass Energy | 3 |
| OR | ||
| TLC501 | Communication Skills for Postgraduate Study | 3 |
OR
Engineering Design Project 18 credit points
Required Units 6 credit points
| Unit code | Unit name | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| ENG610 | Engineering Design Project | 6 |
Specified Elective Units 12 credit points
| Unit code | Unit name | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| ENG670 | Measurement and Uncertainty Analysis | 3 |
| OR | ||
| ENV536 | Education for Sustainability | 3 |
| OR | ||
| ENV554 | Land and Water Management | 3 |
| OR | ||
| ICT615 | Information Technology Research Methods | 3 |
| OR | ||
| ICT616 | Data Resources Management | 3 |
| OR | ||
| MBS538 | Organisational Behaviour and Management | 3 |
| OR | ||
| MBS673 | Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management | 3 |
| OR | ||
| PEN504 | Greenhouse Gas Reporting and Life Cycle Assessment | 3 |
| OR | ||
| PEN590 | Energy Systems | 3 |
| OR | ||
| PEN634 | Solar Thermal and Biomass Energy | 3 |
Major 18 credit points
| Unit code | Unit name | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| MJ-ICS | Industrial Control Systems Engineering | 18 |
| OR | ||
| MJ-EPE | Electrical Power Engineering | 18 |
| OR | ||
| MJ-WTD | Water Treatment and Desalination | 18 |
Options 12 credit points
Minors 12 credit points
| Unit code | Unit name | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| MN-ICS | Industrial Control Systems Engineering | 12 |
| OR | ||
| MN-EPE | Electrical Power Engineering | 12 |
| OR | ||
| MN-RET | Renewable Energy Technologies | 12 |
OR
General Electives 12 credit points
| Unit code | Unit name | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| ENG509 | Water Regulation, Finance & Management | 3 |
| OR | ||
| ENG517 | Water Treatment Technology Practical | 3 |
| OR | ||
| ENG524 | Process Unit Operations | 3 |
| OR | ||
| ENG603 | Advanced Water Treatment Design | 3 |
| OR | ||
| ENG670 | Measurement and Uncertainty Analysis | 3 |
Entry requirements
Advanced Standing
Everyone has a different path to university so if you’ve already completed formal or informal learning, you could receive advanced standing. Also known as recognition of prior learning, advanced standing can reduce the amount of study needed to complete your degree by giving you credit for certain units.
Formal learning can include previous study in higher education vocational education or adult and community education. Informal learning can include on the job learning, various kinds of work and life experience.
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This information applies to courses offered at our Australian campuses only. Courses offered at our Dubai, Singapore and Myanmar campuses or delivered by Open Universities Australia may have different requirements.
Learning outcomes
- Extend your understanding of the principles, skills and knowledge of your chosen major – and put that learning into practice.
- Learn to work with complex engineering systems and practices at a senior level.
- Get the management and teamwork skills you need to succeed while working on your own, leading others or working within a team.
- Learn how to present your knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences.
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