Master of Engineering Practice (Public Works & Infrastructure)

Program Overview

The Master of Engineering Practice in Civil Engineering enhances students' knowledge in areas like transport engineering and hydraulics. Comprising 12 units, the degree includes core, technical, and elective courses. Graduates gain professional engineer status and can pursue careers in Australia or globally. It is provisionally accredited by Engineers Australia and provides a pathway to higher research degrees.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Extend your knowledge in civil engineering with further studies in areas such as transport engineering, hydraulics, and geo-technical engineering.

Outline:

To complete this degree, students must complete 12 units. Most courses (similar to ‘subjects’) are valued at 1 unit.

Courses to be studied:

• 3 x core courses (6 units)
• 4 x technical courses (4 units)

Teaching:

This degree has a mandatory attendance requirement for some of the residential school courses. All students will have the opportunity to come on-campus for residential schools, where you will attend face-to-face lectures and tutorials to gain practical experience, use facilities and specialist equipment, and meet staff and other students.

Careers:

With your graduate expertise, you’ll be able to secure a career as a Professional Engineer. With your applied experience, you have the opportunity to work with some of Australia’s biggest companies or venture overseas to work for a global engineering corporation.

Other:

• This specialisation is provisionally accredited by Engineers Australia and eligibility for Graduate membership at the Professional Engineer level.
• Graduates from the Master of Engineering Practice are eligible to be considered for higher research degrees such as the Master of Research or PhD studies.