Master of Professional Engineering (Manufacturing Engineering), Swinburne University of Technology

Melbourne - Aus, Victoria

36 Months

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About this course

The Master of Professional Engineering is designed for engineers looking to expand their expertise and diversify their careers. It offers industry placement opportunities and contemporary coursework to deepen your knowledge in your chosen engineering specialization. The program also emphasizes developing professional management, communication skills, research methods, and principles. Students can build broad knowledge in engineering practice and gain advanced skills in their specialization, preparing them for roles such as engineer, consultant, or positions within government entities and infrastructure owners. The course includes teamwork-based research projects and prepares students for industry challenges through practical experiences and industry collaboration.

Why this course is highly recommended

The course offers strong industry connections and co-creation opportunities, including a Career Success Program that focuses on career planning, networking, and professional skills development. It prepares students effectively for the Australian job market with personalized coaching and employer networking events. The industry projects provide meaningful professional experience, with some students partnering with Australian and global employers. Swinburne also ranks in the top 20% for PG Skills Development and PG Teaching Quality in Australia, and a high percentage of graduates find employment within four months of completing the program.

Specialisation

Students can choose from a variety of specialisations including Civil and Structural Engineering, Construction Engineering Management, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Engineering Management, Mechanical and Production Engineering, Robotics and Mechatronics, and Sustainable Manufacturing. Each specialization offers specific units of study tailored to industry needs. For example, Civil and Structural Engineering includes units like Advanced Concrete Design and Bridge Design, while Electrical and Electronic Engineering covers topics such as Power Systems and Renewable Energy.

Course fees

Application fees

1st year tuition fees

Living cost

Degree requirements

To qualify for the Master of Professional Engineering, students must complete 200 credit points, which include core units, specialisation units, electives, and a professional skills development unit. Entry requirements include a Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent qualification, along with meeting English language proficiency standards such as an IELTS overall band of 6.5 with no individual band below 6.0.

English language test

DUOLINGO

TOEFL

PTE

IELTS

6.5

Career prospects

Graduates from this course can pursue careers as engineers, consultants, or roles within construction, government agencies, and infrastructure organizations. The program prepares students to handle complex engineering problems and take on leadership roles in various sectors, leveraging the industry connections and practical experience gained through industry projects and internships.

FAQs

What are the English language requirements?

An IELTS overall band of 6.5 with no individual band below 6.0 is required, or an equivalent score in other accepted English proficiency tests.

Are online courses available for international students in Australia?

Courses taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia not on a student visa. Full-time, on-campus study is required for international students holding student visas in Australia.