Overview

This Master of Professional Engineering - Civil Engineering program from The University of Western Australia 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. 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.

Career Pathways

This course, designed in consultation with industry, equips graduates with both outstanding technical skills and the ability to work creatively as part of a team across a diverse range of engineering specialisations.

The Master of Professional Engineering unlocks a wide range of career opportunities in engineering and non-engineering sectors in Australia and overseas.

Your options for employment will be varied with work available in the energy and resources industry, pharmaceutical manufacturing, construction, power and water utilities, management and consultancy firms, and electronics, finance and telecommunications industries.

Accreditation

The Master of Professional Engineering (MPE) has been assessed for accreditation by Engineers Australia, the national accreditation body.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Risk, Reliability and Safety

Applied Geomechanics

Fluid Mechanics for Civil Engineers

Structural Concrete

Structural Steel

Engineering Surveying and Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-02-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-21 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-02-03 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-07-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-18 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-06-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

64

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TOEFL^® IBT

82

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Credits

96 alternative credits

Standard course duration

2 years full-time (or equivalent part-time) comprising 96 points of taught units and 48 points of admission credit, as recognised and granted by the School

Maximum course duration

3 years full-time (or equivalent part-time) comprising up to 144 points of taught study

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Civil Engineering & Construction View 49 other Masters in Civil Engineering & Construction in Australia

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

64

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TOEFL^® IBT

82

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS CODE: 081025J

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 recognised 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;

or

completed units in the Master of Professional Engineering Preliminary course at UWA as prescribed by the School of Engineering;

or

completed a UWA Diploma in Science with a major in MJD-ENGSC Engineering Science

Tuition Fee

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International

47200 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 47200 AUD per year during 24 months.
National

9845 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9845 AUD per year during 24 months.

Domestic Students: Commonwealth Supported Places.

Living costs for Perth

1328 - 2367 AUD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

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