La Trobe University

Master of Engineering

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

Developed in consultation with industry leaders, our Master's gives you advanced skills for a successful career, including design, engineering management, research and innovation. You'll learn how to adapt to the emerging technologies that are changing the engineering landscape like artificial intelligence and robotics. And you'll experience engineering practice first-hand while gaining valuable industry connections with a six-month work-integrated learning (WIL) program that gives you 800 hours on the job.

Delivery mode

La Trobe University offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.


Locations
  • Plenty Road, Bundoora, Melbourne

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

Prerequisites:

Specialisation - compulsory: Engineering

  • Australian Bachelor's four year degree (or equivalent)

240 credit point pathway (2 years): Successful completion of a 4-year Australian Bachelor degree (or its equivalent).

180 credit point pathway – COGNATE ENTRY (18 months):

  • Successful completion of a 4-year Australian Bachelor degree (or its equivalent) in an engineering related field.
  • Eligibility to be assessed on a case-by-case basis by the school.

120 credit point pathway – COGNATE ENTRY (12 months):

  • Successful completion of a 4-year Australian Bachelor of Engineering Honours degree (or equivalent Washington Accord-recognised degree).
  • Eligibility to be assessed on a case-by-case basis by the school.
  • Applicants who have completed an Honours degree in science in an appropriate field will also be considered.

Selection criteria:

Applicants may be required to attend an interview. Details will be provided by telephone or mail to applicants required to attend.

Advanced Standing will be assessed on a case-by-case basis and in line with University policy.

Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $0 - $68,800 $80,400 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$68,800
Standard Tuition:
$80,400
Full Fee Tuition:
$68,800
Full Fee Tuition:
$80,400
Enquire with La Trobe University to find out more.
Study mode On Campus
Duration 24 Months
Estimated fee* $0 - $68,800 $80,400 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Master of Engineering will prepare you for the following roles.

About La Trobe University

For more than 50 years, we have been transforming people and societies. We put our students at the centre of everything we do - with a dual emphasis on excellence and inclusivity.

With a proud history built on a mission to advance knowledge and learning to shape the future of our world, we are the most successful Australian university at combining accessibility and excellence. Our passionate teachers deliver globally recognised learning to our diverse student body.

Whether it’s our innovations in teaching and learning, our strong graduate employment outcomes or our leading research, the world’s most respected university ranking agencies consistently rate La Trobe among the world’s best.

Year after year, these results reflect our commitment to outstanding student experience, the career-readiness of our graduates, our ambitious research culture and our partnerships with communities, government and industry.