Master of Engineering

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.

Domestic Students

To graduate with a Master of Engineering you are required to complete 96 credit points of course units consisting of:

60 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 36 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.

International Students

To graduate with a Master of Engineering you are required to complete 96 credit points of course units consisting of:   60 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 36 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)

Academic entry requirements

A completed 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).

• Aerospace
• Aircraft Maintenance
• Aviation, Automotive
• 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

Careers and outcomes(DOM,INT)

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