C04309v5 Master of Professional Engineering
Award(s): Master of Professional Engineering in (name of Engineering major) (MProfE)CRICOS code: 088084G
Commonwealth supported place?: No
Load credit points: 96
Course EFTSL: 2
Location: City campus
Overview
Career options
Course intended learning outcomes
Admission requirements
Inherent requirements
Recognition of prior learning
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course program
Professional recognition
Other information
Overview
This course provides an opportunity at master's level for technical specialists and professional engineers who have completed either a three-year Bachelor of Technology or a four-year Bachelor of Engineering to graduate with an Engineers Australia-accredited, professional engineering qualification. The course enables students to deepen knowledge and expertise in their field of specialisation to be ready to practise in engineering.
The Master of Professional Engineering is designed to incorporate an integrated approach to professional engineering practice through professional engineering subjects, major-specific subjects, an independent project, and engineering practice stream.
Students who have completed a Bachelor of Engineering that is accredited by Engineers Australia should apply for the Master of Engineering (C04271) or Master of Engineering (Extension) (C04277).
This course allows students to choose a program of study that not only helps to deepen the body of knowledge acquired in their first degree, but also gives them an opportunity to embark on a 12-week professional experience or equivalent (as required by Engineers Australia). It also provides a unique opportunity to deepen their knowledge and gain practical skills by undertaking an independent engineering graduate project in their chosen major.
Career options
Students who hold an undergraduate engineering degree are able to enhance their knowledge and ability through postgraduate-level studies in their chosen major, enabling them to gain and hold employment in relevant engineering fields.
Course intended learning outcomes
| A.1 | Master of Professional Engineering graduates are culturally and historically well informed, able to co-design projects as respectful professionals when working in and with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. |
| B.1 | Master of Professional Engineering graduates are socially responsible professionals, able to engage with a broad range of stakeholders to develop a shared understanding of values, needs, and priorities. Their professional judgement is based on the application of specialised cognitive and technical skills to assess organisational, social, ethical, economic and environmental needs and impacts of engineering systems. |
| C.1 | Master of Professional Engineering graduates interpret and transmit knowledge, skills and ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences. They also apply an integrated understanding of complex design techniques and specialised cognitive and technical skills in using appropriate methodologies to develop engineered systems and components to meet stakeholder requirements. |
| D.1 | Master of Professional Engineering graduates research and apply established theories, abstraction, synthesis, critical analysis and reflection on complex information, problems, and concepts in discipline fundamentals, to evaluate, implement and operate complex systems. |
| E.1 | Master of Professional Engineering graduates collaborate as an effective member or leader of diverse teams. They operate within cross-disciplinary and cross-cultural contexts in the workplace to communicate information and ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences. |
| F.1 | Master of Professional Engineering graduates critically review and reflect on their own and others' performance to improve themselves and provide constructive feedback to predict and improve their teams, and the broader community and society. They take responsibility and accountability for their own lifelong learning. |
Admission requirements
To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.
Applicants must have the following:
- Completed Australian bachelor's degree, or overseas equivalent, in Engineering or Information Technology, at the Engineering technologist level or below, with more than 75% of all subjects completed at pass level (conceded pass not included)
Applicants who do not meet the above pass-rate requirement will be considered if they have one of the following in addition to a completed Australian bachelor’s degree, or overseas equivalent, in Engineering or Information Technology, at the Engineering technologist level or below:
- Completed Australian graduate diploma or graduate certificate, or overseas equivalent, in any field of study with more than 75% of all subjects completed at pass level (conceded pass not included) AND A minimum of 2 years full-time, or equivalent part-time, relevant professional experience
OR
- Completed Australian master’s or doctoral degree, or overseas equivalent, in any field of study AND A minimum of 2 years full-time, or equivalent part-time, relevant professional experience
Applicants with a completed a Bachelor of Engineering that is accredited by Engineers Australia at the level of Professional Engineer should apply for the C04271 Master of Engineering or C04277 Master of Engineering (Extension).
Applicants who are seeking accreditation by Engineers Australia at the level of Professional Engineer but do not meet the criteria above should consider Undergraduate options such as C09066 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), C09067 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Diploma in Professional Engineering Practice.
Applicants who are not seeking accreditation should consider applying for C11238 Graduate Certificate in Engineering Studies, noting that this course is a not a pathway to C04309 Master of Professional Engineering.
Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application
For applicants who need to demonstrate work experience:
- Curriculum Vitae AND Statement of service in one of the following formats:
- A 'Statement of Service' provided by the employer
- A completed 'UTS statement of service’ signed by the employer
- A statutory declaration confirming work experience (for Australian Residents only)
- An official letter from the applicant’s accountant or solicitor on their company letterhead confirming the applicant’s work experience or engagement with the business, duration of operations, and the nature of the business
- A business certificate of registration in original language and English (e.g. provision of ASIC documentation or ABN or similar documentation for Australian Businesses)
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
International students
Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.
Inherent requirements
Inherent requirements are academic and non-academic requirements that are essential to the successful completion of a course. For more information about inherent requirements and where prospective and current students can get assistance and advice regarding these, see the UTS Inherent requirements page.
Prospective and current students should carefully read the Inherent Requirements Statement below and consider whether they might experience challenges in successfully completing this course.
UTS will make reasonable adjustments to teaching and learning, assessment, professional experiences, course related work experience and other course activities to facilitate maximum participation by students with disabilities, carer responsibilities, and religious or cultural obligations in their courses.
For course specific information see the Faculty of Engineering & Information Technology Inherent (Essential) Requirements Statement.
Recognition of prior learning
Students may be eligible for up to a total of 24cp of subject exemptions based on recognition of prior learning (RPL) as follows:
- Students who have completed subjects deemed by the faculty as being equivalent subjects in a postgraduate program or UTS recognised undergraduate engineering program of a minimum of 4 years or equivalent.
- Subject exemption is applicable only to 12cp from CBK90743 Electives (Engineering), 6cp from CBK90982 Choice (Professional Engineering) and 6cp from the options in the relevant major.
Other/additional RPL may be granted via subject substitution to an alternative/advanced postgraduate subject in a similar field of study.
To be considered for recognition of prior learning, subjects must normally have been completed no more than ten years prior to the commencement of this course.
Course duration and attendance
This course is offered on a two-year, full-time or four-year, part-time basis.
The course is made up of subjects that provide students with flexibility. Classes are usually held in standard mode (weekly attendance) or block mode (attend classes only two or three times during the session per subject).
Course structure
Candidates complete coursework subjects, an independent engineering graduate project and engineering practice subjects totalling 96 credit points. The project component consists of a preparatory subject and a project (in the area of the major) which must be undertaken in successive sessions, typically the final three sessions of the course.
Students can select two elective subjects from postgraduate programs offered by the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology.
Course completion requirements
| STM91120 Professional Engineering stream | 24cp | |
| CBK91148 Major choice (Professional Engineering PG) | 54cp | |
| STM91122 Engineering Practice stream | 6cp | |
| CBK90743 Electives (Engineering) | 12cp | |
| Total | 96cp |
Course program
The programs below show a suggested sequence of subjects for each major for a full-time student commencing the course in Autumn session. They are intended as a guide only and do not take into account such factors as recognition of prior learning, changes in attendance mode and subject availability, or satisfactory academic progress. Students should consult the Timetable Planner to confirm the availability of subjects in the current academic year.
Note: 49143 Engineering Review 1 must be completed in the first session of enrolment in the course. The project subjects, 42908, 42013 and 42014, must be undertaken in successive sessions, typically the final three sessions of the course.
| List of majors | ||
| MAJ03512 Biomedical Engineering | 54cp | |
| MAJ03513 Civil Engineering | 54cp | |
| MAJ03530 Cybersecurity Engineering | 54cp | |
| MAJ03534 Electrical Energy Systems | 54cp | |
| MAJ03514 Mechanical Engineering | 54cp | |
| MAJ03533 Robotics | 54cp | |
| MAJ03539 Telecommunications and Electronics | 54cp | |
| Biomedical Engineering major | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 49143 Engineering Review 1 | 6cp | |
| 41201 Designing Sustainable Engineering Projects | 6cp | |
| 41035 Professional Practice Preparation 1 | 3cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK90982 Choice (Professional Engineering) | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK90955 Choice (Professional Engineering) | 12cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 41028 Engineering Work Experience | 0cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| STM90869 Biomedical Engineering core | 12cp | |
| Select 12 credit points from the following: | 12cp | |
| CBK90969 Biomedical Engineering choice | 18cp | |
| 42908 Engineering Project Preparation | 6cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 42013 Engineering Graduate Project 12cp (Part 1 of 2) (2x6cp) | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| STM90869 Biomedical Engineering core | 12cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK90743 Electives (Engineering) | 12cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK90955 Choice (Professional Engineering) | 12cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 41055 Professional Experience Review | 3cp | |
| 42014 Engineering Graduate Project 12cp (Part 2 of 2) (2x6cp) | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK90743 Electives (Engineering) | 12cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK90969 Biomedical Engineering choice | 18cp | |
| Civil Engineering major | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 49143 Engineering Review 1 | 6cp | |
| 41201 Designing Sustainable Engineering Projects | 6cp | |
| 41035 Professional Practice Preparation 1 | 3cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK90982 Choice (Professional Engineering) | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK90955 Choice (Professional Engineering) | 12cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 41028 Engineering Work Experience | 0cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK91788 Civil Engineering core | 12cp | |
| Select 12 credit points from the following: | 12cp | |
| CBK90970 Civil Engineering choice | 18cp | |
| 42908 Engineering Project Preparation | 6cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 42013 Engineering Graduate Project 12cp (Part 1 of 2) (2x6cp) | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK91788 Civil Engineering core | 12cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK90743 Electives (Engineering) | 12cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK90955 Choice (Professional Engineering) | 12cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 41055 Professional Experience Review | 3cp | |
| 42014 Engineering Graduate Project 12cp (Part 2 of 2) (2x6cp) | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK90743 Electives (Engineering) | 12cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK90970 Civil Engineering choice | 18cp | |
| Mechanical Engineering major | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 49143 Engineering Review 1 | 6cp | |
| 41201 Designing Sustainable Engineering Projects | 6cp | |
| 41035 Professional Practice Preparation 1 | 3cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK90982 Choice (Professional Engineering) | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK90955 Choice (Professional Engineering) | 12cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 41028 Engineering Work Experience | 0cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| STM90877 Mechanical Engineering Core | 12cp | |
| Select 12 credit points from the following: | 12cp | |
| CBK90976 Mechanical Engineering Choice | 18cp | |
| 42908 Engineering Project Preparation | 6cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 42013 Engineering Graduate Project 12cp (Part 1 of 2) (2x6cp) | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| STM90877 Mechanical Engineering Core | 12cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK90743 Electives (Engineering) | 12cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK90955 Choice (Professional Engineering) | 12cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 41055 Professional Experience Review | 3cp | |
| 42014 Engineering Graduate Project 12cp (Part 2 of 2) (2x6cp) | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK90743 Electives (Engineering) | 12cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK90976 Mechanical Engineering Choice | 18cp | |
| Cybersecurity Engineering major | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 49143 Engineering Review 1 | 6cp | |
| 41201 Designing Sustainable Engineering Projects | 6cp | |
| 41035 Professional Practice Preparation 1 | 3cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK90982 Choice (Professional Engineering) | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK90955 Choice (Professional Engineering) | 12cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 41028 Engineering Work Experience | 0cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| STM91237 Cybersecurity Engineering core | 12cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK91747 Cybersecurity Engineering choice | 18cp | |
| 42908 Engineering Project Preparation | 6cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 42013 Engineering Graduate Project 12cp (Part 1 of 2) (2x6cp) | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| STM91237 Cybersecurity Engineering core | 12cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK90743 Electives (Engineering) | 12cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK90955 Choice (Professional Engineering) | 12cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 41055 Professional Experience Review | 3cp | |
| 42014 Engineering Graduate Project 12cp (Part 2 of 2) (2x6cp) | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK90743 Electives (Engineering) | 12cp | |
| Select 12 credit points from the following: | 12cp | |
| CBK91747 Cybersecurity Engineering choice | 18cp | |
| Electrical Energy Systems major | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 49143 Engineering Review 1 | 6cp | |
| 41201 Designing Sustainable Engineering Projects | 6cp | |
| 41035 Professional Practice Preparation 1 | 3cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK90982 Choice (Professional Engineering) | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK90955 Choice (Professional Engineering) | 12cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 41028 Engineering Work Experience | 0cp | |
| 42090 Introduction to Sustainable Microgrids | 6cp | |
| 42091 Advanced Energy Conversion Systems | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK90743 Electives (Engineering) | 12cp | |
| 42908 Engineering Project Preparation | 6cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 42013 Engineering Graduate Project 12cp (Part 1 of 2) (2x6cp) | 6cp | |
| 42092 Advanced Power Electronics | 6cp | |
| 42094 Electrical Power and Energy Systems Studio B | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK90955 Choice (Professional Engineering) | 12cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 41055 Professional Experience Review | 3cp | |
| 42014 Engineering Graduate Project 12cp (Part 2 of 2) (2x6cp) | 6cp | |
| 42093 Electrical Power and Energy Systems Studio A | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK90743 Electives (Engineering) | 12cp | |
| Telecommunications and Electronics major | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 49143 Engineering Review 1 | 6cp | |
| 42908 Engineering Project Preparation | 6cp | |
| 41201 Designing Sustainable Engineering Projects | 6cp | |
| 41035 Professional Practice Preparation 1 | 3cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK90982 Choice (Professional Engineering) | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 41028 Engineering Work Experience | 0cp | |
| 49202 Communication Protocols | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK90955 Choice (Professional Engineering) | 12cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK90980 Telecommunications and Electronics choice | 18cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK90743 Electives (Engineering) | 12cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 49227 Wireless Sensor Networks | 6cp | |
| 42013 Engineering Graduate Project 12cp (Part 1 of 2) (2x6cp) | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK90955 Choice (Professional Engineering) | 12cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK90980 Telecommunications and Electronics choice | 18cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 41055 Professional Experience Review | 3cp | |
| 42014 Engineering Graduate Project 12cp (Part 2 of 2) (2x6cp) | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK90980 Telecommunications and Electronics choice | 18cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK90743 Electives (Engineering) | 12cp | |
Professional recognition
The Master of Professional Engineering, majoring in Biomedical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Cybersecurity Engineering or Mechanical Engineering, is fully accredited by Engineers Australia at the level of Professional Engineer, and is recognised internationally by signatories to the Washington Accord. The Electrical Energy Systems Engineering, Robotics, and Telecommunications and Electronics majors are provisionally accredited, pending full accreditation.
Other information
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