The University of Western Australia

Master of Professional Engineering

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

This course is a professionally accredited engineering degree 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.

Delivery mode

The University of Western Australia offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

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


Locations
  • 35 Stirling Highway, Perth

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to this course, an applicant must have—

  • a UWA bachelor's degree with a major in MJD-ENGSC Engineering Science1 or Bachelor of Automation and Robotics; or
  • a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognized by UWA; and
    • the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 65 per cent; and
    • prior studies in engineering, physics, or mathematics;
  • completed units in the Master of Professional Engineering Preliminary course at UWA as prescribed by the Faculty; or
  • completed a UWA Diploma in Science with a major in MJD-ENGSC Engineering Science1

1Students 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.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA, and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest-ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $18,267 $90,800 Fees are based on full-time study.

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Study mode On Campus
Duration 24 Months
Estimated fee* $18,267 $90,800

Career opportunities

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

About The University of Western Australia

Just 10 minutes from Perth city, UWA is located on the banks of the Swan River, or Derbal Yerrigan, on the land of the Whadjuk Nation.

We have the immense privilege of sitting on the sacred soil where Western Australian kaartdijin, or knowledge, began. It has been a place to gather and learn for tens of thousands of years, with stories and lessons shared from generation to generation of the world’s oldest continuous culture.

Today, we welcome you to continue seeking and sharing wisdom with us. Our students take their learning beyond the books, at the cutting edge of knowledge creation, from passionate lecturers with real industry experience and connections. We’ll support them in their learning journeys and help set them up for a career they’ll love.

The global impact of our research and education places us as a world top 100 university (QS 2024). This means students join a community of passionate, intelligent and resourceful leaders who are driving innovation and change. They’ll connect with and work alongside leaders in education, research and industry, and follow in the footsteps of our thousands of graduate success stories.