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Master of Mechanical Engineering (Professional)

Overview

Develop your specialist knowledge and skills in the field of mechanical engineering to prepare for future demand.

The Master of Mechanical Engineering (Professional) delves further into one of the broadest areas of engineering. It covers:

  • dynamics and control
  • thermodynamics and fluid mechanics
  • solid mechanics and design
  • manufacture and materials science.

Core to mechanical engineering is the ability to formulate a problem, identify potential solutions, analyse and model solutions and select the most appropriate solution within constraints. This approach is integrated into the program and is applicable across a range of professions, making you well prepared for a changing world.

Mechanical engineers are employed in diverse industries, including:

  • road and rail transport
  • aerospace
  • environmental
  • medical
  • power generation
  • building industries.

Your employment opportunities in Australia and overseas range from very large mining, refining, construction, manufacturing and consulting companies to small companies in which you might be the only engineer.

Some graduates start their own companies soon after they have gained the experience required to become a Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng).

Location
St Lucia
Duration
2 Years (or part time equivalent)
Start Semester
Semester 1 (20 Feb, 2023), Semester 2 (24 Jul, 2023)
Program Code
5746
AQF
Level 9
Location
St Lucia
Fees
A$47264
Duration
2 Years
Start Semester
Semester 1 (20 Feb, 2023), Semester 2 (24 Jul, 2023)
Program Code
5746
CRICOS Code
108883G
AQF
Level 9

Program highlights

Program highlights

  • Develop your ability to understand, manage and deliver complex professional projects.
  • You will undertake a research project as part of this program.
  • Professional accreditation has been sought through Engineers Australia.

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How you'll learn

Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.

  • Lectures
  • Tutorials
  • Research experience

Placements and work experience

Completion of 450 hours of Engineering Professional Practice to satisfy the requirements of Engineers Australia.

What you'll study

At UQ, degrees are called 'programs' and subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study in this program:

  • Professional Engineering and the Business Environment: Global Practice
  • Engineering Innovation and Leadership
  • Advanced Computational Techniques in Engineering
  • Advanced Manufacturing

Career possibilities

Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Mechanical engineer
  • Manufacturing engineer
  • Design engineer
  • Consultant/facilitator
  • Researcher
  • Educator

Professional memberships

When you graduate, you may be eligible for memberships with the following professional organisations. Contact the organisation to find out how to become a member.

  • Engineers Australia

Program accreditation

The Master of Mechanical Engineering (Professional) is seeking accreditation from:

  • Engineers Australia

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

To be eligible for entry, you'll need:

  • a 4-year bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), or
  • a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) which includes all of the relevant discipline content (see below), or
  • to have successfully completed 3 years of study towards an approved qualification at an overseas partner institution, with a formal pathway to the Master of Mechanical Engineering (Professional).

You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
  • a 4-year bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), or
  • a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) which includes all of the relevant discipline content (see below), or
  • to have successfully completed 3 years of study towards an approved qualification at an overseas partner institution, with a formal pathway to the Master of Mechanical Engineering (Professional).

You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.

Relevant disciplines for previous qualifications

Relevant disciplines include mechanical engineering, aeronautical engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical and manufacturing engineering, mechanical and industrial engineering, mechatronic engineering, mechanical and automation engineering, and marine engineering.

If your bachelor's degree was not awarded in these disciplines, you must have successfully completed all of the following discipline content in your tertiary studies:

  • advanced/higher/engineering mathematics
  • statistics
  • programming
  • engineering materials
  • engineering mechanics
  • mechanics of materials
  • machine design
  • intermediate dynamics or control or intermediate electrical circuits
  • fluid mechanics
  • thermodynamics

English language requirements

IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

TOEFL IBT - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.

TOEFL PB - Overall 570, listening 54, reading 54, writing 59/5.

Pearsons - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.

BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.

CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.

OET is not accepted.

 

There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.

Learn how to meet the English language requirements

Student visas

International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Master of Mechanical Engineering (Professional) are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).

There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the genuine temporary entrant (GTE) requirement.

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Need help meeting the entry requirements?

We can help you meet the academic or English language requirements for your preferred program.

If you haven’t completed the prerequisites, we can help.

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Fees and Scholarships

Indicative annual fee

Approximate yearly cost of tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your selected courses and study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.

$31,200

2023

$31,200

2023

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Approximate yearly cost of full-time tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your selected courses and study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.

AUD $47,264

2023

AUD $47,264

2023

Learn more about postgraduate fees

Additional costs

  • Safety boots (AS2210) (up to $140)

Government assistance

Financial aid

As an international student, you might be eligible for financial aid – either from your home country, or from the Australian Government.

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FEE-HELP

Domestic students who are accepted into the Master of Mechanical Engineering (Professional) pay tuition fees.

FEE-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme to assist eligible students with the cost of their tuition fees.

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Centrelink support

Scholarships

Make your university experience more affordable with a scholarship. Opportunities include:

How to apply

Important dates

The closing date for this program is:

  • To commence study in semester 2 - May 31 of the year of commencement.
  • To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.

To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.

Important dates

The closing date for this program is:

  • To commence study in Semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
  • To commence study in Semester 2 - June 30 of the year of commencement.

To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.

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