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Master of Engineering Practice

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Domestic snapshot

  • Course abbreviation

    MEngPrac

  • Course code

    1209400

  • Credit points

    192

  • Equivalent units

    16

  • Indicative Fee


Overview

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.

Course Learning Outcome

GA1: Intellectual rigour

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

GA2: Creativity

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

GA3: Ethical practice

Apply professional conduct and judgement that reflects contemporary industry standards of ethical, sustainable and human-centred engineering practice

GA4: Knowledge of a discipline

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

GA5: Lifelong learning

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

GA6: Communication and social skills

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

GA7: Cultural competence

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. 

Students will choose one of the following specialisations:
  • Civil Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering.

Location Teaching period UAC code QTAC code
Gold Coast Term 3 N/A N/A
Online Term 3 N/A N/A

Career Outcomes

The Master of Engineering Practice has provisional accreditation from Engineers Australia at the level of Professional Engineer.

Requirements

We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.

Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.

Course requirements

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).

Entry requirements

English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows

Language requirements

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).

Course structure

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.

Unit Code Unit Title Available Credit points Notes

Complete the following units to satisfy the Requirements of the Award

First Year

COMM5001 Advanced Communication
Term1,3,5
12
Location Domestic International
Brisbane - The Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Melbourne - The Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Sydney - The Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
CIVL3009 Integrated Water Cycle Management Systems

Not currently available

12
ERTH2004 Project Management and Professional Development
Term2,4
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term2
Term2
Lismore
Term2
Term2
Online
Term2,4
Term4
Anti-requisites BUSN2001 - Professional Development for the Workplace
PROJ5005 Stakeholder Engagement in Engineering
Term2
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term2
Term2
Lismore
Term2
Term2
Melbourne N/A
Term2
Online
Term2
Term2
Perth N/A
Term2
Sydney N/A
Term2
Enrolment information No prior learning required.
CIVL3012 Sustainable Engineering Systems

Not currently available

12
CIVL3010 Smart Infrastructure and Places

Not currently available

12
CIVL3011 Advanced Built Structure Systems
Term4
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term4
Term4
Lismore
Term4
Term4
Online
Term4
N/A
INDG1001 Indigenous World-Views
Term2,4
12
Location Domestic International
Lismore
Term2,4
Term2,4
Online
Term2,4
Term2,4

Second Year

PROJ5006 Strategic Asset Management
Summer Term
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Summer Term
Summer Term
Melbourne N/A
Summer Term
Online
Summer Term
Summer Term
Perth N/A
Summer Term
Sydney N/A
Summer Term
ENGN6002 Engineering Management for a Sustainable Future
Term1
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term1
Term1
Lismore
Term1
Term1
Melbourne N/A
Term1
Online
Term1
Term1
Perth N/A
Term1
Sydney N/A
Term1
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
Dual Term2,4
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Dual Term2,4
Dual Term2,4
Melbourne N/A
Dual Term2,4
Online
Dual Term2,4
N/A
Perth N/A
Dual Term2,4
Sydney N/A
Dual Term2,4
Pre-requisites 84 credit points in any SCU units
PROJ6004 Applied Research Project II
Dual Term2,4
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Dual Term2,4
Dual Term2,4
Melbourne N/A
Dual Term2,4
Online
Dual Term2,4
Dual Term2
Perth N/A
Dual Term2,4
Sydney N/A
Dual Term2,4
Pre-requisites PROJ6002 - Applied Research Project I

Unit Code Unit Title Available Credit points Notes

Complete the following units to satisfy the Requirements of the Award

First Year

COMM5001 Advanced Communication
Term1,3,5
12
Location Domestic International
Brisbane - The Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Melbourne - The Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Sydney - The Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Option Units OR other specialisation unit
ERTH2004 Project Management and Professional Development
Term2,4
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term2
Term2
Lismore
Term2
Term2
Online
Term2,4
Term4
Anti-requisites BUSN2001 - Professional Development for the Workplace
PROJ5005 Stakeholder Engagement in Engineering
Term2
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term2
Term2
Lismore
Term2
Term2
Melbourne N/A
Term2
Online
Term2
Term2
Perth N/A
Term2
Sydney N/A
Term2
Enrolment information No prior learning required.
MANI3001 Automation and Control Systems
Term3
12
Location Domestic International
Lismore
Term3
Term3
Online
Term3
N/A
MANI3002 Energy and Power Systems
Term3
12
Location Domestic International
Lismore
Term3
Term3
Online
Term3
N/A
MANF3001 Advanced Manufacturing Systems
Term4
12
Location Domestic International
Lismore
Term4
Term4
Online
Term4
N/A
INDG1001 Indigenous World-Views
Term2,4
12
Location Domestic International
Lismore
Term2,4
Term2,4
Online
Term2,4
Term2,4

Second Year

PROJ5006 Strategic Asset Management
Summer Term
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Summer Term
Summer Term
Melbourne N/A
Summer Term
Online
Summer Term
Summer Term
Perth N/A
Summer Term
Sydney N/A
Summer Term
ENGN6002 Engineering Management for a Sustainable Future
Term1
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term1
Term1
Lismore
Term1
Term1
Melbourne N/A
Term1
Online
Term1
Term1
Perth N/A
Term1
Sydney N/A
Term1
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
Dual Term2,4
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Dual Term2,4
Dual Term2,4
Melbourne N/A
Dual Term2,4
Online
Dual Term2,4
N/A
Perth N/A
Dual Term2,4
Sydney N/A
Dual Term2,4
Pre-requisites 84 credit points in any SCU units
PROJ6004 Applied Research Project II
Dual Term2,4
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Dual Term2,4
Dual Term2,4
Melbourne N/A
Dual Term2,4
Online
Dual Term2,4
Dual Term2
Perth N/A
Dual Term2,4
Sydney N/A
Dual Term2,4
Pre-requisites PROJ6002 - Applied Research Project I

Unit Code Unit Title Available Credit points Notes

Complete the following units to satisfy the Requirements of the Award

First Year

COMM5001 Advanced Communication
Term1,3,5
12
Location Domestic International
Brisbane - The Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Melbourne - The Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Sydney - The Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
CHEM2001 Environmental Chemistry
Term1
12
Location Domestic International
Lismore
Term1
Term1
Online
Term1
N/A
Pre-requisites CHEM1001 - Chemistry
Enrolment information In order to be successful in this unit students require a fundamental knowledge of chemical principles as provided by the pre-requisite unit or similar experience. There will be a 2-day compulsory residential for Online students that will be held on the Lismore campus. Please refer to http://www.scu.edu.au/timetables for further information on timetables.
ERTH2004 Project Management and Professional Development
Term2,4
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term2
Term2
Lismore
Term2
Term2
Online
Term2,4
Term4
Anti-requisites BUSN2001 - Professional Development for the Workplace
PROJ5005 Stakeholder Engagement in Engineering
Term2
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term2
Term2
Lismore
Term2
Term2
Melbourne N/A
Term2
Online
Term2
Term2
Perth N/A
Term2
Sydney N/A
Term2
Enrolment information No prior learning required.
CIVL3009 Integrated Water Cycle Management Systems

Not currently available

12
ENGN5001 Environmental Engineering in Construction Systems

Not currently available

12
ENGN5002 Environmental Engineering in Industrial Systems

Not currently available

12
INDG1001 Indigenous World-Views
Term2,4
12
Location Domestic International
Lismore
Term2,4
Term2,4
Online
Term2,4
Term2,4

Second Year

PROJ5006 Strategic Asset Management
Summer Term
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Summer Term
Summer Term
Melbourne N/A
Summer Term
Online
Summer Term
Summer Term
Perth N/A
Summer Term
Sydney N/A
Summer Term
ENGN6002 Engineering Management for a Sustainable Future
Term1
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term1
Term1
Lismore
Term1
Term1
Melbourne N/A
Term1
Online
Term1
Term1
Perth N/A
Term1
Sydney N/A
Term1
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
Dual Term2,4
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Dual Term2,4
Dual Term2,4
Melbourne N/A
Dual Term2,4
Online
Dual Term2,4
N/A
Perth N/A
Dual Term2,4
Sydney N/A
Dual Term2,4
Pre-requisites 84 credit points in any SCU units
PROJ6004 Applied Research Project II
Dual Term2,4
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Dual Term2,4
Dual Term2,4
Melbourne N/A
Dual Term2,4
Online
Dual Term2,4
Dual Term2
Perth N/A
Dual Term2,4
Sydney N/A
Dual Term2,4
Pre-requisites PROJ6002 - Applied Research Project I

Unit Code Unit Title Available Credit points Notes

Complete the following units to satisfy the Requirements of the Award

First Year

COMM5001 Advanced Communication
Term1,3,5
12
Location Domestic International
Brisbane - The Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Melbourne - The Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Sydney - The Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
SOIL2001 Soil Processes
Term1
12
Location Domestic International
Lismore
Term1
Term1
Online
Term1
N/A
Pre-requisites CHEM1001 - Chemistry and SCIN1004 - Earth Systems; OR Admission to 2125105 - Diploma of Regenerative Agriculture and SCIN1001 - Nature of Science (pre or co req); OR Admission to 1108440 - Graduate Diploma of Regenerative Agriculture.
Enrolment information There will be a two-day compulsory residential for Online students that will be held on the Lismore campus. Please refer to http://scu.edu.au/timetables for further information on timetables. For Regenerative Agriculture students, the residential will run in O Week of Term 2. For dates, contact your Unit Assessor: john.grant@scu.edu.au For on-campus students there are four 3-hour compulsory practical sessions during the Term. Please refer to timetable information for details. For post-graduate students, this unit requires students to have an understanding of minerals and landscape development and of basic chemistry. This essential background is provided by the completion of the pre-requisite units or equivalent experience.
ERTH2004 Project Management and Professional Development
Term2,4
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term2
Term2
Lismore
Term2
Term2
Online
Term2,4
Term4
Anti-requisites BUSN2001 - Professional Development for the Workplace
PROJ5005 Stakeholder Engagement in Engineering
Term2
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term2
Term2
Lismore
Term2
Term2
Melbourne N/A
Term2
Online
Term2
Term2
Perth N/A
Term2
Sydney N/A
Term2
Enrolment information No prior learning required.
AGRC2008 Agricultural and Forest Value Chains

Not currently available

12
AGRC5002 Agricultural Machinery Systems

Not currently available

12
AGRC5003 Smart Farming Systems

Not currently available

12
INDG1001 Indigenous World-Views
Term2,4
12
Location Domestic International
Lismore
Term2,4
Term2,4
Online
Term2,4
Term2,4

Second Year

PROJ5006 Strategic Asset Management
Summer Term
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Summer Term
Summer Term
Melbourne N/A
Summer Term
Online
Summer Term
Summer Term
Perth N/A
Summer Term
Sydney N/A
Summer Term
ENGN6002 Engineering Management for a Sustainable Future
Term1
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term1
Term1
Lismore
Term1
Term1
Melbourne N/A
Term1
Online
Term1
Term1
Perth N/A
Term1
Sydney N/A
Term1
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
Dual Term2,4
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Dual Term2,4
Dual Term2,4
Melbourne N/A
Dual Term2,4
Online
Dual Term2,4
N/A
Perth N/A
Dual Term2,4
Sydney N/A
Dual Term2,4
Pre-requisites 84 credit points in any SCU units
PROJ6004 Applied Research Project II
Dual Term2,4
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Dual Term2,4
Dual Term2,4
Melbourne N/A
Dual Term2,4
Online
Dual Term2,4
Dual Term2
Perth N/A
Dual Term2,4
Sydney N/A
Dual Term2,4
Pre-requisites PROJ6002 - Applied Research Project I

Unit Code Unit Title Notes

Unit Code Unit Title Notes
Take all of the following 12 units (144 credit points):
COMM5001 Advanced Communication
INDG1001 Indigenous World-Views
ERTH2004 Project Management and Professional Development
PROJ5005 Stakeholder Engagement in Engineering
PROJ5006 Strategic Asset Management
ENGN6002 Engineering Management for a Sustainable Future
PROJ6002 Applied Research Project I
PROJ6004 Applied Research Project II
CIVL3009 Integrated Water Cycle Management Systems
CIVL3010 Smart Infrastructure and Places
CIVL3011 Advanced Built Structure Systems
CIVL3012 Sustainable Engineering Systems
Select 4 units (48 credit points) from another specialisation or from the Option Units

Unit Code Unit Title Notes
Take all of the following 11 units (132 credit points):
COMM5001 Advanced Communication
INDG1001 Indigenous World-Views
ERTH2004 Project Management and Professional Development
PROJ5005 Stakeholder Engagement in Engineering
PROJ5006 Strategic Asset Management
ENGN6002 Engineering Management for a Sustainable Future
PROJ6002 Applied Research Project I
PROJ6004 Applied Research Project II
MANI3001 Automation and Control Systems
MANF3001 Advanced Manufacturing Systems
MANI3002 Energy and Power Systems
Select 5 units (60 credit points) from another specialisation or from the Option Units

Unit Code Unit Title Notes
Take all of the following 12 units (144 credit points):
COMM5001 Advanced Communication
INDG1001 Indigenous World-Views
ERTH2004 Project Management and Professional Development
PROJ5005 Stakeholder Engagement in Engineering
PROJ5006 Strategic Asset Management
ENGN6002 Engineering Management for a Sustainable Future
PROJ6002 Applied Research Project I
PROJ6004 Applied Research Project II
CHEM2001 Environmental Chemistry
CIVL3009 Integrated Water Cycle Management Systems
ENGN5001 Environmental Engineering in Construction Systems
ENGN5002 Environmental Engineering in Industrial Systems
Select 4 units (48 credit points) from another specialisation or from the Option Units

Unit Code Unit Title Notes
Take all of the following 12 units (144 credit points):
COMM5001 Advanced Communication
INDG1001 Indigenous World-Views
ERTH2004 Project Management and Professional Development
PROJ5005 Stakeholder Engagement in Engineering
PROJ5006 Strategic Asset Management
ENGN6002 Engineering Management for a Sustainable Future
PROJ6002 Applied Research Project I
PROJ6004 Applied Research Project II
AGRC2008 Agricultural and Forest Value Chains
SOIL2001 Soil Processes
AGRC5002 Agricultural Machinery Systems
AGRC5003 Smart Farming Systems
Select 4 units (48 credit points) from another specialisation or from the Option Units

Unit Code Unit Title Notes
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