Master of Professional Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) - Online 24 months Postgraduate Program By University of Southern Queensland |Top Universities
Subject Ranking

# 451-500QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

35,200 AUDTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Engineering - Mechanical

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

Overview
  • If you want to become a Professional Mechanical Engineer, and have a 3-year engineering degree but no work experience, the Master of Professional Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) will get you there.
  • Throughout the degree there is an emphasis on practical experience with hands-on laboratory sessions and 60 days industry experience, preparing you thoroughly for the engineering profession.
  • Study advanced principles of dynamics, renewable energy technology, fibre-reinforced composites, system design and fluid mechanics.
  • You will complete a research project and dissertation applying all your formal knowledge to a real world problem. Whether this is the efficiency of different bio-fuels, obstacle detecting robotics or the design of FSAE race cars, your project will provide insight to the profession of a Mechanical Engineer.
  • The research project and dissertation can also be a stepping stone to further research degrees, such as PhD.
Further study
  • Master of Professional Engineering graduates are eligible to be considered for higher research degrees such as the Master of Research or PhD studies.

Program overview

Main Subject

Engineering - Mechanical

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

Overview
  • If you want to become a Professional Mechanical Engineer, and have a 3-year engineering degree but no work experience, the Master of Professional Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) will get you there.
  • Throughout the degree there is an emphasis on practical experience with hands-on laboratory sessions and 60 days industry experience, preparing you thoroughly for the engineering profession.
  • Study advanced principles of dynamics, renewable energy technology, fibre-reinforced composites, system design and fluid mechanics.
  • You will complete a research project and dissertation applying all your formal knowledge to a real world problem. Whether this is the efficiency of different bio-fuels, obstacle detecting robotics or the design of FSAE race cars, your project will provide insight to the profession of a Mechanical Engineer.
  • The research project and dissertation can also be a stepping stone to further research degrees, such as PhD.
Further study
  • Master of Professional Engineering graduates are eligible to be considered for higher research degrees such as the Master of Research or PhD studies.

Admission requirements

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  • Australian university three or four-year Bachelor degree in engineering in the relevant specialisation, or equivalent.
Or
  • Australian university four-year Bachelor degree in engineering in a non-related specialisation, or equivalent.
To be eligible for advanced standing entry:
  • Completion of an Australian university four-year embedded honours degree in engineering in the same or closely related cognate specialisation (major).
2 Years
Feb
Jul
  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

29,200 AUD
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International Students

35,200 AUD
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  • Joint enrolment at UniSQ and an overseas university
  • Separate progress assessments
  • A single thesis submitted simultaneously to both universities
  • Separate examination
  • Two testamurs
  • Two graduation ceremonies.

All candidates must meet the entry requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy at UniSQ and the partner institution.

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