C04309v4 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 (essential) 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 | Historically and Culturally Informed about Indigenous Knowledge Systems: FEIT 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 | Socially Responsible: 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 | Design Oriented: 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 | Technically Proficient: 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 | Collaborative and Communicative: 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 | Reflective: 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
Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.
It is a requirement that the bachelor's degree be in engineering, engineering science or technology and relevant to the applicant's proposed major, with no more than 25 per cent of subjects failed. The major is selected at the time of application to the course.
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 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 (essential) requirements
Inherent (essential) requirements are academic and non-academic requirements that are essential to the successful completion of a course.
Prospective and current students should carefully read the Inherent (Essential) Requirements Statement below and consider whether they might experience challenges in successfully completing this course. This Statement should be read in conjunction with the UTS Student Rules.
Prospective or current student concerned about their ability to meet these requirements should discuss their concerns with the Academic Liaison Officer in their faculty or school and/or UTS Accessibility Service on 9514 1177 or at accessibility@uts.edu.au.
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
Applicants who hold a UTS-recognised bachelor's degree in engineering (minimum duration of 4 years full-time equivalent) are eligible for 24 credit points of 'unspecified' recognition of prior learning (RPL) based on their undergraduate studies. Applicants who wish to apply for RPL should complete the RPL application form and attach it to their application for admission to the 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 Cyber Security Engineering | 54cp | |
| MAJ03534 Electrical Energy Systems | 54cp | |
| MAJ03514 Mechanical Engineering | 54cp | |
| MAJ03533 Robotics major | 54cp | |
| MAJ03539 Telecommunications and Electronics | 54cp | |
| Biomedical Engineering major | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 49143 Engineering Review 1 | 6cp | |
| 48240 Design and Innovation Fundamentals | 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 | |
| 48240 Design and Innovation Fundamentals | 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 | |
| 48240 Design and Innovation Fundamentals | 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 Manufacturing Engineering and Management core | 12cp | |
| Select 12 credit points from the following: | 12cp | |
| CBK90976 Manufacturing Engineering and Management 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 Manufacturing Engineering and Management 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 Manufacturing Engineering and Management choice | 18cp | |
| Cyber Security Engineering major | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 49143 Engineering Review 1 | 6cp | |
| 48240 Design and Innovation Fundamentals | 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 Cyber Security Engineering core | 12cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK91747 Cyber Security 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 Cyber Security 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 Cyber Security Engineering choice | 18cp | |
| Electrical Energy Systems major | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 49143 Engineering Review 1 | 6cp | |
| 48240 Design and Innovation Fundamentals | 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 | |
| 48240 Design and Innovation Fundamentals | 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, 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 Cyber Security Engineering, Electrical Energy Systems Engineering, Robotics, and Telecommunications and Electronics majors are provisionally accredited, pending full accreditation.
Other information
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