Master of Professional Engineering (Civil)

Overview

If you are an international student with a Bachelor of Engineering degree that is seeking professional recognition, this 2-year accelerated Master of Professional Engineering (Civil) program from University of Newcastle will give you an advanced, accredited qualification, preparing you for practice in Australia and around the world.

You will deepen your technical knowledge in your area of specialisation, learn about engineering practice in the Australian context and develop professional skills in project management and complex problem solving.

Key facts

• Designed around you: choose up to two courses in an area outside of engineering. Diversify your skills in areas such as business, design, or entrepreneurship.

• Relevant in the real world: connect with business through industry-based projects, guest lectures, mentorship and case studies.

• Ready for your future, ready for the world: our professional practice and leadership courses will help you develop skills in project management, complex problem solving, innovation and communications. Choose a major project that’s linked to industry or focused on research.

Career opportunities

Engineers work on a wide range of tasks in many different environments – industries like electronics, energy, food, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, construction, environmental health and transportation. Engineering continues to be one of the most in-demand qualifications in the world, with many countries desperate to fill a shortage of professional skills in this field.

A Master of Professional Engineering will open up even more varied career opportunities, empowering you to take on a leadership role, start your own business or manage major engineering projects.

• Flexibility: Some engineers work in an office, others fly-in-fly out from a project site. You might prefer hands-on fieldwork, design and development, or managing people and projects.

• Global opportunities: As a qualified engineer you can travel the world and work almost anywhere you choose. Professional recognition through Engineers Australia lets you work in places such as Canada, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Russia, Turkey, the UK and the USA.

Accreditation

• Engineers Australia and the Washington Accord