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).
Program highlights
- Develop your ability to understand, manage and deliver complex professional projects.
- You will undertake a research project as part of this program.
- The Master of Mechanical Engineering (Professional) is accredited by Engineers Australia.
How you'll learn
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Research experience
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
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Entry requirements
Entry requirements
To be eligible for entry, you'll need:
- a 4-year bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline (see below), or
- a 4-year bachelor's degree in engineering (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 engineering discipline (see below), or
- a 4-year bachelor's degree in engineering (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 in engineering 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 (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.
PTE Academic - 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.
Inherent requirements
To complete this degree, you have to meet its inherent requirements by demonstrating essential skills and attributes. Read the inherent requirements before you apply.
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 Student (GS) requirement.
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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.
$9,315
2025
$9,315
2025
Approximate yearly cost of full-time tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.
AUD $53,760
2025
AUD $53,760
2025
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.
HECS-HELP
Domestic places in the Master of Mechanical Engineering (Professional) are Commonwealth supported. This means the cost of your education is shared between you and the Australian Government.
Instead of tuition fees, Commonwealth supported students pay what are called student contribution amounts.
HECS-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme to assist eligible students with the cost of their student contribution amounts.
Centrelink support
The Australian Government offers a number of income-support payments to eligible Australian university students.
Scholarships
You may be eligible for more than 100 scholarships, including:
How to apply
Applying online
All international applications should be submitted to UQ. If you prefer, you can use an approved UQ agent in your country.
The program code for the Master of Mechanical Engineering (Professional) is 5746.
Find out more about applying for postgraduate coursework study
Applying online
All domestic applications should be submitted to UQ.
The program code for the Master of Mechanical Engineering (Professional) is 5746.
Find out more about applying for postgraduate coursework study
Important dates
The closing date for this program is:
- To commence study in semester 2 2025 - 5 May 2025 (with offer acceptance due 18 May 2025).
- To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
Visa processing times vary. Apply and accept your offer as early as you can.
If you're applying from Australia for Semester 2, 2025: You have until 25 July 2025 to submit your application and accept your offer for Semester 2. This excludes programs where late enrolments are not permitted and programs that are only available to commence in Semester 1.
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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