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Master of Manufacturing Engineering

The Master of Manufacturing Engineering is a postgraduate degree that equips students with the skills to drive innovation across industries. Designed and delivered in consultation with industry leaders, this Master's program provides students with the knowledge to meet contemporary manufacturing challenges using revolutionary technologies like artificial intelligence, robotics, and machine learning.

Overview

• Award: Master of Manufacturing Engineering
• Start dates: Semester 1 (March 2026), Semester 2 (July 2026), Summer (November 2026)
• Duration: 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent
• Learning mode: Multi-Modal

About the Master of Manufacturing Engineering

This program is accredited by Engineers Australia and provides students with a comprehensive understanding of manufacturing engineering principles, technical knowledge, and methods. Students will gain proficiency in system design, materials processing, and sustainable engineering, enhancing their employability with enterprise skills in consultation, negotiation, risk, and project management.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Master of Manufacturing Engineering, students will be able to:

• Apply the principles and technical knowledge of industrial engineering to develop and implement advanced designs
• Critically apply current tools and techniques to solve complex engineering problems
• Analyze and investigate problems, drawing on current manufacturing engineering knowledge and research
• Demonstrate a comprehensive awareness of social, cultural, and environmental issues when solving engineering problems
• Communicate technical information orally, in writing, and in drawings using professional media

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Master of Manufacturing Engineering will have the skills to succeed as world-class engineers, preparing them for work in research, design development, quality assurance, and supply chain and logistics. Possible roles include:

• Design engineer
• Process or system designer
• Product designer
• Defence contractor
• Manufacturing engineer
• Supply chain manager

Fees and Scholarships

• Estimated fees per year (2026): $38,400 per 120 credit points
• Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) may be available
• Indicative CSP price: $9,537 per 120 credit points
• Scholarships: Various scholarships are available, including the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Nursing Scholarships Program, La Trobe Greater China Digital Health Scholarship, and La Trobe High Achiever Scholarship

Entry Requirements and Pathways

• Academic entry requirement: Successful completion of a non-accredited 4-year bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering or related discipline
• Selection criteria: Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place; entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection
• Credit for previous study (advanced standing): Available for previous study or learning that can be counted towards a qualification

Course Structure

• To qualify for the award of Master of Manufacturing Engineering, students must complete a total of 240 credit points across 2 years
• Year 1 requires the completion of 120 credit points, including core subjects
• Year 2 requires the completion of 120 credit points, including core subjects and a chosen specialization stream

Core Subjects

• ACADEMIC INTEGRITY MODULE
• ADVANCED ENGINEERING INNOVATION
• ADVANCED MATERIALS AND PROCESSES
• AUSTRALIAN ENGINEERING ENVIRONMENT SUSTAINABILITY AND PRACTICE
• DESIGN FOR MANUFACTURE
• DIGITAL MANUFACTURING (INDUSTRY 4.0)
• ENGINEERING RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND APPLICATION
• PROGRAMMING FOR ENGINEERS AND SCIENTISTS (PG)
• RISK AND COST ENGINEERING

Specialization Streams

• Advanced research-based learning (Engineering)
• Industry-based learning (Engineering)

Work-Based Learning

• Students will have the opportunity to participate in a Work-Based Learning (WBL) placement experience, designed to allow them to extend their formal academic learning beyond the classroom.