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Master of Professional Engineering
University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia
About this program
The University of Western Australia's Master of Professional Engineering degree. This course is for students who have completed undergraduate studies in engineering. You'll specialise in a program of engineering and undertake advanced engineering technical units, professional units, design and research projects, and undertake a 12-week professional practicum. Beyond practice as a professional engineer, you'll pursue further research studies in engineering, as well as seek employment in a wide range of related industries. The following specialisations are available: Automation and Robotics Engineering Biomedical Engineering Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Electrical and Electronic Engineering Environmental Engineering Mechanical Engineering Mining Engineering Software Engineering Upon successful completion, you'll have an internationally recognised qualification that allows you to practise as a professional engineer.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- 7.(1) The course consists of units to a total value of 144 points (maximum value) which includes conversion units to a value of 48 points, course core units and specialisation units. The course comprises the following specialisations : SP-AUTRB Automation and Robotics. SP-EBIOM Biomedical Engineering. SP-ECHEM Chemical Engineering. SP-ECIVI Civil Engineering. SP-EELEC Electrical and Electronic Engineering. SP-EENVI Environmental Engineering. SP-EMECH Mechanical Engineering. SP-EMINI Mining Engineering. SP-ESOFT Software Engineering. (2) Units must be selected in accordance with the course structure , as set out in these rules
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Civil EngineerANZSCO 233211
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. A degree accredited by Engineers Australia makes the skills assessment close to a formality; a non-accredited degree instead needs a Competency Demonstration Report.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Mechanical EngineerANZSCO 233512
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Electrical EngineerANZSCO 233311
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Electronics EngineerANZSCO 233411
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via Engineers Australia assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Chemical EngineerANZSCO 233111
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Structural EngineerANZSCO 233214
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via Engineers Australia assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Environmental EngineerANZSCO 233915
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)ANZSCO 233611
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via Engineers Australia assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Biomedical EngineerANZSCO 233913
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via Engineers Australia assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Agricultural EngineerANZSCO 233912
On MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting the points-tested 189, 190, and 491 as well as the employer-sponsored 482 and 186, via an Engineers Australia skills assessment.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have- (a) a UWA bachelor's degree with a major in MJD-ENGSC Engineering Science 1 or Bachelor of Automation and Robotics; or (b) a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and (i) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 65 per cent; and (ii) prior studies in engineering, physics or mathematics assessed by UWA as providing an adequate basis for success in the course.; or (c) completed units in the Master of Professional Engineering Preliminary course at UWA as prescribed by the School of Engineering; or (d) completed a UWA Diploma in Science with a major in MJD-ENGSC Engineering Science 1 1 Students are required to achieve a course weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent in their bachelor's degree or a weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent in the Level 3 units of the Engineering Science major.
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