Master of Professional Engineering, Master Degree, University of Newcastle, Australia

Australia . Cricos: 00109J

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The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
Master Degree	Full-time	1 - 3 year	-	-	-

About Master of Professional Engineering, Master Degree - at University of Newcastle, Australia

The University of Newcastle's Master of Professional Engineering (MPE) is a highly flexible, advanced engineering degree. Students have the opportunity to complete a 3-year degree or an accelerated program, depending on their career goals and background.

Make a Career Change to Engineering: 3-year MPE

Are you seeking to make a career change into engineering? If you have a background in a related area, such as science or mathematics, the 3-year MPE provides an opportunity for you to gain a professionally recognised qualification in engineering.

You will build on your fundamental knowledge through foundational engineering courses, gain expert technical knowledge in your area of specialisation, and develop professional practice skills in project management and complex problem solving.

NOTE: The 3-year program is only available in the disciplines of Civil, Electrical and Electronic and Mechanical engineering.

Get Professional Recognition in Australia: 2-year Accelerated MPE

If you already have an engineering degree from an overseas university but are seeking professional recognition, this 2-year accelerated MPE will give you an advanced, accredited qualification, preparing you for practice in Australia and around the world.

You will deepen your technical knowledge in your area of specialisation, learn about engineering practice in the Australian context and develop professional skills in project management and complex problem solving.

Advance Your Engineering Career: 1-year Accelerated MPE

If you are already a professionally recognised engineer, the 1-year accelerated MPE will allow you to gain a highly relevant postgraduate qualification to help advance your career.

As well as deepening your technical knowledge with advanced courses in your area of specialisation, you will also diversify your skills in an area outside of engineering, such as business, management, entrepreneurship and innovation, health and safety or disaster risk reduction.

Entry requirements

3-year program - A STEM based Bachelor degree, other than engineering, with at least 20 units (UON equivalent) of mathematics covering algebra and linear calculus.

2-year program - A named Engineering degree in an aligned discipline area to applicant’s preferred MPE. The degree must be equivalent to the Sydney Accord standards.

1-year program - A University of Newcastle Engineering degree, or equivalent, in the same discipline area.

English language requirements: Overall IELTS 6.5 with no band score less than 6, or successful completion of a diploma or above that was wholly conducted and assessed in English of two or more years of study within the last five years, or equivalent.

Further details about admissions is available in the individual Program Handbooks.

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