Fast Facts
Location
Commencing
- Townsville: February, July
- Cairns: February, July
Fees
$31,960.00+
+estimated annual tuition fee for a full-time study load
Plus Student Services and Amenities fee
Scholarships and financial aid available if eligible
Duration
2 years full-time
Entry Requirements
Four-year AQF level 7 Bachelor of Engineering; or equivalent in a discipline cognate to the major.
English language requirements
Band 1
If your native language is not English, you must meet the minimum English language requirements for this course.
CRICOS Code
098486G
Course detail
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.
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.
Master of Engineering (Professional)
Handbook year | 2022 |
Course code | 118304 |
Course type | Master (Coursework) (AQF Level 9) |
Professional accreditation status | Currently seeking provisional accreditation with Engineers Australia for the Master of Engineering (Professional) majoring in Water Resource Management, Master of Engineering (Professional) majoring in Electrical and Renewable Energy and the Master of Engineering (Professional) majoring in Internet of Things and Data Engineering. Professional accreditation allows graduates to work as a professional engineer in countries that are signatories of the Washington Accord. The Master of Engineering (Professional) majoring in Technology and Management is not eligible for professional accreditation with Engineers Australia. The accreditation of the programs cannot be assumed. |
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. |
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 | 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:
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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 |
JCU Townsville | ||
JCU Cairns | ||
JCU Townsville | ||
JCU Townsville |
Location
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
JCU Cairns | Only Internet of Things and Data Engineering major is available at JCU Cairns |
JCU Townsville | Internet of Things and Data Engineering major is not available at JCU 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 | Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | Mandatory engagement with professional practice includes 15 weeks equivalent of industry engagement encompassing Employability Unit (EG5200) and seven weeks of Industry Placement (EG5300). |
Course includes mandatory Fieldwork | No |
Special assessment | Nil |
Professional accreditation | 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 |
Supplementary exam for | Not applicable |
Credit
Eligibility | Students may apply for credit transfer for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Credit Transfer Procedure Credit may be granted for the following:
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 subjects 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 abbreviation | MEng (Prof) |
Inclusion of majors on | 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:
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Course articulation | Not applicable |
Special Awards | Not applicable |
Estimated annual tuition fee: $AUD31,960.00
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.
Consult the admission requirements section in the Handbook for prerequisites and pathways into this course.
Gather the documents you need to apply and submit an application via JCU's online application portal.
Real stories
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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.
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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.
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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.