Professional Engineering (Specialisation) University of Tasmania

Overview

In this Professional Engineering (Specialisation) course from University of Tasmania i you will put theory into practice through a variety of ways. You will test your skills in hands-on laboratory classes, attend exciting field trips around the state, and hear from industry guest lecturers.

Key facts

• In your final year of study, you will undertake a research project within your chosen specialisation, where you will design, development, prototype test, and implement your designs with the support of your peers and individual supervisor. You’ll graduate with job-ready skills and the ability to improve society in areas such as electricity, construction, mechanics, and design.
• Learning Outcomes

• Formulate substantiated conclusions for an assortment of contemporary engineering problems through applying local and advanced engineering knowledge, and established and emerging methods of engineering analysis.
• Design engineering components, systems and/or processes to address an assemblage of technical, ethical, legislative and resourcing considerations.
• Successfully complete real-world engineering projects by applying the professional and personal attributes required of an accredited professional engineer.

• Disseminate original research conclusions emanating from a local engineering project for professional, academic and lay audiences.
• Career
• Engineers are well paid, and find interesting and engaging career opportunities across government, private companies, industry and consulting firms. Employment outlook for Engineers is growing with skilled engineers in demand across a vast array of industries.
• According to the National Skills Commission projected employment growth November 2020 and projections to November 2025, the top careers projected to grow in the next five years include Engineering Professionals (13.7% growth), Industrial, Mechanical and Production Engineers (15.9% growth), and Civil Engineering Professionals (15.2% growth).