Fast Facts
Location
Commencing
- Townsville: January, September
- Cairns: January, September
Fees
$33,741.00^
^estimated annual tuition fee for a full-time study load
Plus Student Services and Amenities fee
Fee deferral and scholarships available if eligible
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Duration
2 years full-time
Entry Requirements
Completion of a four-year Bachelor of Engineering at AQF Level 7 (or equivalent) in any discipline; or Completion of three years of the Bachelor of Engineering at Xi鈥檃n University of Technology (XUT) approved under the 台湾六合彩资料-XUT Articulation Schedule only. 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.
Course Code
118304
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.
Graduates will demonstrate in鈥恉epth knowledge of advanced engineering methods through their application in engineering practice. These include design processes, whole system approaches, contemporary project management tools, and decision鈥恗aking 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 a substantial research鈥恇ased project by applying advanced laboratory, field or computer techniques to analyse and design solutions to an engineering problem. Gain advanced technical knowledge including an understanding of recent developments in engineering.
Consult the handbook for more information.
Master of Professional Engineering
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Engineering Majors
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- Electrical and Renewable Energy: A more desirable field than ever, studying renewable energy will provide you with knowledge about the concepts behind smart grid technologies, low carbon networks, sustainable electricity systems and more.
- Internet of Things and Data Engineering: Data engineering is a rapidly advancing field, and studying it as your major will involve learning about privacy and security, data mining, machine learning, advanced sensor technologies, and digital control and automation, among other topics.
- Water Resource Management: Learn about hydrology and hydrological engineering and the technologies involved in the management of environmental resources. This includes advanced ground water modelling and management, hydrology, and advanced water and wastewater engineering.
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Inherent requirements
Inherent requirements are the identified abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours that must be demonstrated, during the learning experience, to successfully complete a course. These abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours preserve the academic integrity of the University’s learning, assessment, and accreditation processes, and where applicable, meet the standards of a profession. For more information please review the inherent requirements for the Master of Engineering (Professional).
Majors
Electrical and Renewable Energy
Be introduced to the concepts behind renewable systems such as smart grid technologies, future-low carbon networks, sustainable electricity systems and the main renewable generation technologies. In this major, you’ll learn how to work with the tools and techniques to integrate renewable energy resources into power systems and processes. You will also learn to work with renewable electronics and create and work within advanced electrical engineering designs.
Internet of Things and Data Engineering
Gain the knowledge and skills to enhance your career in a rapidly advancing field. In this major, you’ll learn about privacy and security in IoT, data mining, machine learning, advanced sensor technologies, and digital control and automation. You will gain practical skills relevant to multiple systems and processes within IoT and be prepared for your future career through applying your knowledge to real-world case studies.
Water Resource Management
This majors consists of core subjects such as Advanced Ground Water Modelling and Management, Hydrology, Introduction to Geographic Information Systems, and Advanced Water and Wastewater Engineering. You’ll learn about the concepts and methodologies used in the analysis of hydrological processes and their application in practice. Gain skills in hydrology and hydrological engineering as well as related theories and technologies in the management of environmental resources.
Work as a graduate engineer in Australia and abroad. You will be a job鈥恟eady graduate with competencies in advanced engineering techniques. You will have the broader skillsets and attributes required to work and succeed as a professional engineer.
Course code | 118304 |
Course type | Master (Coursework) (AQF Level 9) |
Professional accreditation status | Master of Engineering (Professional) majoring in Electrical and Renewable Energy and the Master of Engineering (Professional) majoring in Internet of Things and Data Engineering have full accreditation with Engineers Australia. Graduates from these majors are eligible for membership of Engineers Australia. After a period of professional practice, a graduate may apply to become a Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) and register under state-based schemes such as Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ). Accreditation also entitles graduates to have their qualifications recognised in countries that are signatories of the Washington Accord, and after a period of professional practice, apply for professional registration in those countries. The Master of Engineering (Professional) majoring in Technology and Management and the Master of Engineering (Professional) majoring in Water Resource Management are not eligible for professional accreditation with Engineers Australia. |
Owner | Academy |
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; or Completion of three years of the Bachelor of Engineering at Xi’an University of Technology (XUT) approved under the 台湾六合彩资料-XUT Articulation Schedule only. 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 or three years of the Bachelor of Engineering at Xi’an University of Technology (XUT) in an approved discipline cognate to the major under the 台湾六合彩资料-XUT Articulation Schedule. |
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 台湾六合彩资料 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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Inherent Requirements
Inherent Requirements | Inherent requirements are the identified abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours that must be demonstrated, during the learning experience, to successfully complete a course. These abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours preserve the academic integrity of the University's learning, assessment, and accreditation processes, and where applicable, meet the standards of a profession. For more information please visit: Master of Engineering (Professional). |
Reasonable adjustments | All 台湾六合彩资料 students have the opportunity to demonstrate, with reasonable adjustments where applicable, the inherent requirements for their course. For more information please visit: Student Disability Policy and Procedure. |
Course Structure
CORE SUBJECTS
:03 Career Planning
:03 Risk Engineering and Systems Safety
:03 Foundations for Data Science
:03 Advanced Asset Management and Reliability
:03 People in Organisations
:06 Engineering Practice
:03 Research Project 1
:03 Research Project 2
PLUS
Option 1
Select a major from Table A
or
Option 2
Select a minor from Table B
Plus
:03 Economic Growth and Sustainable Development
:03 Project Management Principles and Foundations
Plus
Select 3 credit points of subjects from List 1 under the Minor topic selected
List 1
Electrical and Renewable Energy or Internet of Things Minors
:03 Circuit Theory
Water Resource Management Minor
:03 Catchments, Stream, and Lake Engineering
Materials and Manufacturing Minor
:03 Material Science and Engineering
Note: If you have completed an equivalent subject from List 1 in your previous degree, select a subject from List 2 below.
List 2
: Mobile Computing
: Embedded Systems Design
: Computer Interface and Control
: Advanced Mobile Technology
: Low-Power And Wide Area IOT Communication Network
: Advanced Sensor Technology
: Privacy and Security in IOT
: Sustainable Power Generation and Distribution
: Renewable System Integration
: Power Electronics and Electronics Applications
: Non-conventional Electronics
: Industrial System Automation and Control
: Hydrology
: Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
: Advanced Geographic Information Systems
: Advanced Ground Water Modelling and Management
: Advanced Water and Wastewater Engineering
: Advanced Water Resource Systems Planning and Management
: Advanced Hydraulic and Coastal Engineering
:03 Project Management Principles and Foundations
:03 The Changing Business Environment
:03 Leadership Futures
TABLE A (Majors)
Type of major | Single |
Credit points in major | 21 credit points |
MAJOR | AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
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TABLE B (Minors)
Type of major | Single |
Credit points in major | 12credit points |
MINOR | AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
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Location
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
台湾六合彩资料 Cairns | Only Internet of Things and Data Engineering major is available at 台湾六合彩资料 Cairns Only Internet of Things minor is available at 台湾六合彩资料 Cairns |
台湾六合彩资料 Townsville | Internet of Things and Data Engineering major and Internet of Things Minor are not available at 台湾六合彩资料 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 台湾六合彩资料 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 | Students may receive an Award of Recognition in accordance with the Recognition of Academic Excellence Procedure |
Estimated annual tuition fee: $AUD33,741.00
A Student Services and Amenities fee is payable per subject up to a maximum amount per year.
A variety of Scholarships are available to suit different student types.
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Real stories
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Alumni
Harsh Shrivastava
Master of Engineering (Professional)
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Sunita Dhital
Master of Engineering (Professional)
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Lecturer
Mr Madhu Krishna Menon
Master of Engineering (Professional)
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