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Gain advanced skills and knowledge highly-valued within the engineering sector through this robust postgraduate program. Successful course completion will give you the expertise required to work and succeed as a professional engineer. Gain strong career planning insights and build critical enterprise skills through the Professional Employability Program.

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Future-proof career

An innovative qualification

Next-level networking

Make industry connections

Access the best

State-of-the-art facilities

Townsville: February, July
Cairns: February, July

$29,600.00⁺

⁺estimated annual tuition fee for a full-time study load

Plus Student Services and Amenities fee
Scholarships and financial aid available if eligible

2 years full-time

Four-year AQF level 7 Bachelor of Engineering; or equivalent in a discipline cognate to the major.

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What to expect

Master basic and advanced engineering subjects, develop professional skills such as risk engineering, asset management, safety in design, business leadership and data analytics, and gain industry experience as required by Engineers Australia.

Enhance your employability and advance your career in Australia and globally through the Masters Employability Program. Complete a structured co-curricular employability skills and development program, which runs for the duration of the degree. This includes a tailored plan to support individual employment objectives, beginning from semester one through to graduation.

Graduates will demonstrate in‐depth knowledge of advanced engineering methods through their application in engineering practice. These include design processes, whole system approaches, contemporary project management tools, and decision‐making strategies.

Gain an understanding of the relevance of engineering in society, with specific reference to practices and priorities for creating sustainable communities and industries in the tropics.

Plan and execute either a substantial research‐based project, capstone experience or scholarship piece within a professional workplace environment. Gain advanced technical knowledge including an understanding of recent developments in engineering.

Consult the handbook for more information.

Career Opportunities

Work as a graduate engineer in Australia and abroad. Upon completing the course, you will be accredited by Engineers Australia for Stage 1 competency standards (accreditation in process).

You will be a job‐ready graduate with competencies in advanced engineering techniques. You will have the broader skillsets and attributes required to work and succeed as a professional engineer.

You will also gain a head‐start in preparing for Stage 2 competency standards prescribed by Engineers Australia for Professional Engineers.

Handbook

Master of Engineering (Professional)

Handbook year	2021
Course code	118304
Course type	Masters Degree (Coursework) (AQF Level 9)
Professional accreditation status	Currently seeking provisional accreditation with Engineers Australia for the Master of Engineering (Professional). Professional accreditation allows graduates to work as a professional engineer in countries that are signatories of the Washington Accord.
Owner	Division of Tropical Environments and Societies
College	Science and Engineering

Award Requirements

Admission Requirements

Course pre-requisites

Completion of a four-year Bachelor of Engineering at AQF Level 7 (or equivalent) in any discipline.

Note: Entry for Master of Engineering (Professional) in Water Resource Management; Internet of Things and Data Engineering; and Electrical and Renewable Energy majors require completion of a four-year Bachelor of Engineering at AQF Level 7 (or equivalent) in a discipline cognate to the major.

Entry requirements for this course are consistent with the Pathways to Qualifications in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF level 9) Guidelines for Masters degrees.

Minimum English language proficiency requirements

Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 1 – Schedule II of the JCU Admissions Policy.

Academic Requirements for Course Completion

Credit points	48 credit points as per course structure
Additional completion requirements	Must hold current Apply First Aid certificate at the time of graduation
Course learning outcomes	On successful completion of the Master of Engineering (Professional), graduates will be able to: Integrate and apply an advanced technical knowledge including an understanding of recent developments, in one or more engineering disciplines Critically appraise the role and relevance of engineering in society, with specific reference to practices and priorities for creating sustainable communities and industries in the tropics Demonstrate in-depth understanding of advanced engineering methods, including design processes, whole system approaches, contemporary project management tools, and decision-making strategies through their application in engineering practice Articulate and communicate ideas, arguments and conclusions clearly and coherently to specialist and non-specialist audiences through advanced written and oral English language skills and a variety of media Apply knowledge of research principles, methods, techniques and tools to plan and execute a substantial research-based project, capstone experience and/or piece of scholarship within a professional workplace environment. Lead teams to achieve engineering project goals through advanced professional and leadership skills, self-motivation, creative thinking and entrepreneurship

Course Structure

CORE SUBJECTS

EG5200:03 Professional Employability

EG5210:03 Risk Engineering and Systems Safety

MA5800:03 Foundations for Data Science

EG5220:03 Advanced Asset Management and Reliability

LB5205:03 People in Organisations

EG5300:06 Engineering Practice

EG5311:03 Research Project 1

EG5312:03 Research Project 2

PLUS

Select a major from Table A

TABLE A (Majors)

Type of major	Mandatory, Single
Credit points in major	21 credit points

MAJOR	AVAILABLE AT	NOTES
Electrical and Renewable Energy	Townsville
Internet of Things and Data Engineering	Cairns
Technology and Management	Townsville
Water Resource Management	Townsville

Campus

COURSE AVAILABLE AT	NOTES
JCU Cairns	Only Internet of Things and Data Engineering major is available in Cairns
JCU Townsville	Internet of Things and Data Engineering major is not available in Townsville

Candidature

Expected time to complete	2 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Maximum time to complete	5 years
Maximum leave of absence	1 year

Progression

Course progression requisites	Nil
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s)	Mandatory engagement with professional practice includes 15 weeks equivalent of industry engagement encompassing Employability Unit (EG5200) and 7 weeks of Industry Placement (EG5300).
Course includes mandatory Fieldwork	No
Special assessment requirements	Nil
Professional accreditation requirements	Minimum of 12 weeks equivalent of engagement with professional practice, which is met through EG5200 and EG5300. Must hold current Apply First Aid certificate at the time of graduation
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade	Nil
Supplementary exam for final subject	Not applicable

Credit

Eligibility	Students may apply for a credit transfer for previous tertiary study or informal and non-formal learning in accordance with the Credit Transfer Procedure Credit may be granted for the following: Up to 12 credit points for cognate study closely aligned with course content. Up to 24 credit points may be granted for an AQF Level 9 qualification in Engineering. Credit will only be granted for subjects aligned to the current course’s learning outcomes and if the applicant demonstrates sufficient prior knowledge and skills to achieve the course learning outcomes in the time available in the course
Maximum allowed	24 credit points, except where a student transfers from one JCU award to another, then credit may be granted for more than two-thirds of the new award, where there is subject equivalence between the awards
Currency	Credit will be granted only for studies completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course.
Expiry	Credit gained for any subject shall be cancelled 15 years after the date of the examination upon which the credit is based if, by then, the student has not completed this course.
Other restrictions	Credit will not be granted for undergraduate studies or work experience used to gain admission to the course when assessed separately for admission requirements.

Award Details

Award title	MASTER OF ENGINEERING (PROFESSIONAL)
Approved abbreviations	MEng (Prof)
Inclusion of majors on testamur	Majors will appear on the testamur
Exit with lesser award	Students who exit the course prior to completion, and have successfully completed the relevant number of credit points and appropriate subjects, may be eligible to receive one of the following awards: Graduate Certificate of Engineering Graduate Diploma of Engineering
Course articulation	Not applicable
Special Awards	Not applicable

Fees and scholarships

Estimated annual tuition fee: $AUD29,600.00

Course fees are charged per year of full-time study. International course fees are reviewed annually and subject to change.

A Student Services and Amenities Fee is payable per subject up to a maximum amount per year.

Student Visa holders must have Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of their Student Visa (except Norwegian, Swedish and Belgian citizens). Costs depend on the length of study and the number of dependents accompanying the student. For more information see Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).

Scholarships and financial aid are also available for international students.

Pathways to JCU

Consult the admission requirements section in the Handbook for prerequisites and pathways into this course.

How to apply

Gather the documents you need to apply and submit an application via JCU's online application portal.

International Student - India

Harsh Parekh

Master of Engineering (Professional)

The best part of my degree is that it doesn’t focus on one thing but gives an overall picture of everything. We do engineering subjects, programming subjects, and then data science subjects – it’s a wide variety. So, when I go to work in industry, I’ll have the knowledge in each area.
International student - Nepal

Sunita Dhital

Master of Engineering (Professional)

I found JCU to be the home of resources and infrastructures, probably the best place that I have chosen so far in my engineering career. To be with renowned academics from all around the world with different experience was a highlight. I appreciate the continuous motivation and assistance for international students.
Lecturer

Mr Madhu Krishnamenon

Master of Engineering (Professional)

The course provides a unique opportunity to improve engineering knowledge, skills, application ability, and professional and personal attributes. The content, case studies and projects are designed keeping industrial problem solving practices in mind. Acquiring these tools offer a head start to a rewarding career.