Program Overview

Master of Professional Engineering

Overview

The Master of Professional Engineering is designed for graduates from a four-year Engineering undergraduate degree not accredited by Engineers Australia in a related discipline. This course is not suitable for graduates of a four-year undergraduate degree, with Engineers Australia accreditation in the same discipline. Those holding an EA accredited qualification and seeking a masters level qualification in the same discipline are encouraged to consider applying for entry to the Master of Philosophy or Master of Engineering Management.

Applicants seeking entry who do not hold a four year Engineering degree are required to first complete the one-year Graduate Diploma in Professional Engineering.

Professional engineers apply their knowledge and skills to design innovative solutions to engineering problems, often using technology. The Master of Professional Engineering equips you with the technical knowledge, skills and professional competencies that allow you to work as a professional engineer upon graduation.

Completion of this course demonstrates attainment of the Stage 1 competency standards for Professional Engineers required by Engineers Australia. Direct entry to this course is available if you have a four-year engineering qualification in a discipline related to your intended major. Otherwise, you may need to complete the Graduate Diploma in Professional Engineering prior to enrolling in this course.

During this course, you must gain at least 12 weeks of exposure to engineering professional practice and keep a formal log book to record your experience. In your final year, you will complete a major research or design project that will draw upon and integrate knowledge and skills attained through the course.

You can choose one of the following majors:

• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Embedded Systems Engineering
• Emerging Power Systems Engineering
• Telecommunications and Networking Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mining Engineering
• Metallurgical Engineering
• Petroleum Engineering
• Software Engineering

What you'll learn

• Apply advanced and integrated knowledge and skills to design and lead the implementation of innovative solutions to complex engineering problems
• Incorporate cultural sensitivity and understanding, including that of local First Peoples, in decisions related to the design and implementation of solutions to engineering problems
• Recognise opportunities to lead the development and implementation of innovative engineering solutions to industry problems
• Apply advanced engineering skills and knowledge, sustainability frameworks, and ethical approaches to address issues of international relevance
• Develop and communicate effective and innovative engineering solutions to complex problems using an adaptive approach to technologies
• Develop and maintain professional networks and work ethically and responsibly to progress their career as a professional engineer

Admission criteria

Applicants require a 4-year Engineering degree from a recognised institution in the same discipline of study. Students who have completed the Graduate Diploma in Professional Engineering degree at Curtin will be considered to have met the above course requirement.

English requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

• Writing: 6
• Speaking: 6
• Reading: 6
• Listening: 6
• Overall band score: 6

Fees and scholarships

• Domestic fee paying postgraduate: $32,894 (2025 Fee year)

Location

• Curtin Perth
• Curtin Kalgoorlie

How to apply

Please review information on how to apply for the campus of your choice.

• Curtin Perth
• Curtin Kalgoorlie

Please note that each campus has different application deadlines. View our application deadlines page for further information.

Course structure

• Duration: 2 years full-time or equivalent part-time study
• Credit: 400
• CRICOS: (Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students)

Why study Professional Engineering at Curtin?

• Top 1%: Curtin is ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide (Academic Ranking of World Universities 2024)
• Cutting-edge: Learn to apply your studies to real industry challenges and situations.
• Professional recognition: You will meet the Stage 1 competencies for professional engineer status.

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