Course summary
Are you curious about our world and what makes it work? Do you want to help find solutions to complex problems? This degree will prepare you to solve our biggest challenges as a civil or mechanical engineer.
The Master of Engineering Practice is designed to meet the requirements for accreditation at the level of Professional Engineer by Engineers Australia. The course is structured around 16 key competencies identified by Engineers Australia as being essential to the graduating engineer, which are broadly grouped into knowledge and skills, application, personal and professional skills.
Foundational core units build knowledge of the basic sciences, practical skills and the processes and philosophy that underpin the engineering profession. You’ll then choose a specialisation to build additional knowledge and skills needed to solve complex problems using creative, analytical and design thinking across a range of engineering systems relevant to your specialisation. To complete your study, you will choose advanced elective units to further build specialist expertise in areas of professional practice, while also completing research and project-based units that will develop your skills in independent investigation, critical thinking, and creative problem solving.
Are you curious about our world and what makes it work? Do you want to help find solutions to complex problems? This degree will prepare you to solve our biggest challenges as a civil or mechanical engineer.
The Master of Engineering Practice is designed to meet the requirements for accreditation at the level of Professional Engineer by Engineers Australia. The course is structured around 16 key competencies identified by Engineers Australia as being essential to the graduating engineer, which are broadly grouped into knowledge and skills, application, personal and professional skills.
Foundational core units build knowledge of the basic sciences, practical skills and the processes and philosophy that underpin the engineering profession. You’ll then choose a specialisation to build additional knowledge and skills needed to solve complex problems using creative, analytical and design thinking across a range of engineering systems relevant to your specialisation. To complete your study, you will choose advanced elective units to further build specialist expertise in areas of professional practice, while also completing research and project-based units that will develop your skills in independent investigation, critical thinking, and creative problem solving.
- Civil Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering.
Course Learning Outcome |
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Critically apply systems approaches using a wide range of technical and contextual factors to conceptualise and evaluate human-centred solutions to complex, industry-relevant problems in the chosen field of engineering specialisation in professional practice or scholarship Plan and execute a substantial research project to create and apply new knowledge in the chosen field of engineering that contributes to professional practice or scholarship Lead or function as a team member and systematically manage information and projects to deliver industry-relevant engineering solutions aligned with stakeholder and community needs in professional practice |
Critically apply systems approaches using a wide range of technical and contextual factors to conceptualise and evaluate human-centred solutions to complex, industry-relevant problems in the chosen field of engineering specialisation in professional practice or scholarship Creatively apply and integrate established engineering methods, techniques, tools and resources in the context of systematic engineering synthesis, design and management processes in professional practice |
Apply professional conduct and judgement that reflects contemporary industry standards of ethical, sustainable and human-centred engineering practice |
Draw upon a broad conceptual knowledge of mathematics, other basic sciences, computing and information sciences to demonstrate an advanced understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge in the chosen field of engineering specialisation Plan and execute a substantial research project to create and apply new knowledge in the chosen field of engineering that contributes to professional practice or scholarship |
Plan and execute a substantial research project to create and apply new knowledge in the chosen field of engineering that contributes to professional practice or scholarship Critically reflect on and document development of proficiency in relevant engineering competencies to guide continuing professional development and lifelong learning in professional practice |
Employ effective oral and written communication and social skills, informed by an appreciation of diverse cultural and Indigenous perspectives with a high level of personal autonomy and accountability to a variety of audiences |
Employ effective oral and written communication and social skills, informed by an appreciation of diverse cultural and Indigenous perspectives with a high level of personal autonomy and accountability to a variety of audiences |
As part of this course, students must complete at least 60 days of professional placement in industry, typically with an organisation conducting work related to engineering practice. Industry experience enables students to apply their knowledge and skills to engineering problems within a real work environment, and to make valuable contacts within industry.
The Master of Engineering Practice has provisional accreditation from Engineers Australia at the level of Professional Engineer.
Course overview
Course code
1209400
Course abbreviation
MEngPrac
Credit points
192
Equivalent units
16
Duration
2 years full-time; 4 years part-time
Duration
2 years full-time
Availability details
Domestic
Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
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Gold Coast | Term 3 | N/A | N/A |
Online | Term 3 | N/A | N/A |
Fee information
International
Location | Teaching period | Annual Fees | CRICOS |
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Gold Coast | Term 3 | $33,600 ($4,200 per unit) | 112804K |
Course requirements
See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.
To be eligible to receive the Master of Engineering Practice, students must complete 16 units (192 credit points), comprising:
- 1 specialisation in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering or Agricultural Engineering (192 credit points).
Schedule of units
Course progressions
Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment
Browse uni-wide elective units by selecting Uni-wide elective in the advanced filter of the Unit search.
Browse shared majors and their units at Shared majors
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Complete the following units to satisfy the Requirements of the Award |
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First Year |
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COMM5001 - Advanced Communication | |||
CIVL3009 - Integrated Water Cycle Management Systems | |||
ERTH2004 - Project Management and Professional Development | |||
PROJ5005 - Stakeholder Engagement in Engineering | |||
CIVL3012 - Sustainable Engineering Systems | |||
CIVL3010 - Smart Infrastructure and Places | |||
CIVL3011 - Advanced Built Structure Systems | |||
INDG1001 - Indigenous World-Views | |||
Second Year |
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PROJ5006 - Strategic Asset Management | |||
ENGN6002 - Engineering Management for a Sustainable Future | |||
Option Units OR other specialisation unit | |||
Option Units OR other specialisation unit | |||
Option Units OR other specialisation unit | |||
Option Units OR other specialisation unit | |||
PROJ6002 - Applied Research Project I | |||
PROJ6004 - Applied Research Project II |
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Complete the following units to satisfy the Requirements of the Award |
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First Year |
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COMM5001 - Advanced Communication | |||
Option Units OR other specialisation unit | |||
ERTH2004 - Project Management and Professional Development | |||
PROJ5005 - Stakeholder Engagement in Engineering | |||
MANI3001 - Automation and Control Systems | |||
MANI3002 - Energy and Power Systems | |||
MANF3001 - Advanced Manufacturing Systems | |||
INDG1001 - Indigenous World-Views | |||
Second Year |
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PROJ5006 - Strategic Asset Management | |||
ENGN6002 - Engineering Management for a Sustainable Future | |||
Option Units OR other specialisation unit | |||
Option Units OR other specialisation unit | |||
Option Units OR other specialisation unit | |||
Option Units OR other specialisation unit | |||
PROJ6002 - Applied Research Project I | |||
PROJ6004 - Applied Research Project II |
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Complete the following units to satisfy the Requirements of the Award |
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First Year |
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COMM5001 - Advanced Communication | |||
CHEM2001 - Environmental Chemistry | |||
ERTH2004 - Project Management and Professional Development | |||
PROJ5005 - Stakeholder Engagement in Engineering | |||
CIVL3009 - Integrated Water Cycle Management Systems | |||
ENGN5001 - Environmental Engineering in Construction Systems | |||
ENGN5002 - Environmental Engineering in Industrial Systems | |||
INDG1001 - Indigenous World-Views | |||
Second Year |
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PROJ5006 - Strategic Asset Management | |||
ENGN6002 - Engineering Management for a Sustainable Future | |||
Option Units OR other specialisation unit | |||
Option Units OR other specialisation unit | |||
Option Units OR other specialisation unit | |||
Option Units OR other specialisation unit | |||
PROJ6002 - Applied Research Project I | |||
PROJ6004 - Applied Research Project II |
Title | Note | ||
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Complete the following units to satisfy the Requirements of the Award |
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First Year |
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COMM5001 - Advanced Communication | |||
SOIL2001 - Soil Processes | |||
ERTH2004 - Project Management and Professional Development | |||
PROJ5005 - Stakeholder Engagement in Engineering | |||
AGRC2008 - Agricultural and Forest Value Chains | |||
AGRC5002 - Agricultural Machinery Systems | |||
AGRC5003 - Smart Farming Systems | |||
INDG1001 - Indigenous World-Views | |||
Second Year |
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PROJ5006 - Strategic Asset Management | |||
ENGN6002 - Engineering Management for a Sustainable Future | |||
Option Units OR other specialisation unit | |||
Option Units OR other specialisation unit | |||
Option Units OR other specialisation unit | |||
Option Units OR other specialisation unit | |||
PROJ6002 - Applied Research Project I | |||
PROJ6004 - Applied Research Project II |
Unit groups
Option Units
Title | Note | ||
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PLAN5001 - Smart Liveable Cities | |||
PBHL5002 - Risk and Resilience Engineering | |||
PROJ5001 - Project Management | |||
ACCT5002 - Accounting for Managers | |||
MGMT5002 - Organisational Behaviour | |||
BUSN5003 - Management Communication | |||
MGMT6002 - The Positive Leader | |||
BUSN6004 - Managing Information Systems | |||
BUSN6005 - Strategy and Case Analysis | |||
AGRC5001 - Regenerative Agricultural Principles and Practice | |||
ACCT6015 - Corporate Governance | |||
ENVR5007 - Building Resilience in a Changing Climate: Through Drought, Fire and Flood | |||
ENVR6008 - Ecological Perspectives for Transformational Change | |||
ENVR6009 - Supporting Change in Regenerative Systems |