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Master of Professional Engineering

Provide you with the technical skills and professional engineering practices necessary to lead and attain accreditation as an engineer.

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QS World Rankings 2026

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in the world for Engineering & Technology

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^#51
postgraduate secure employment within 4 months

Graduate Outcomes Survey (QILT)

94^%
average salary increase with a masters qualification

Graduate Outcomes Survey (QILT)

55^%

Course overview

This course is for students who want to change careers and become an engineer, move into a different field of engineering or are seeking an internationally recognised engineering qualification to build on their undergraduate engineering studies.

The masters is a two or three year program, depending on your undergraduate degree, that provides you the technical knowledge and hands-on experience to practice as a professional engineer in Australia and other Washington Accord countries.

You'll specialise in engineering technical, research and professional units and undertake design and research projects, blending theory and practice.

By pursuing a Master of Professional Engineering, you join a talented and diverse community of ambitious engineering graduates.

Professional accreditation

The Master of Professional Engineering meets Engineers Australia (EA) Stage 1 competencies and has provisional accreditation. Fully accredited specializations include Chemical, Civil, and Mechanical, while Electrical and Materials have provisional status. Graduates can work as professional engineers in Australia and Washington Accord countries.

Duration: 2-3 years (Full time), dependent on prior education.

Location: Clayton campus

Course Code: E6011

CRICOS: 102717C

Course details

Entry requirements View

You need to satisfy the following entrance requirements to be considered for entry to this course.

Minimum Entry Requirements

Qualifications

Depending on prior qualifications:

Entry level 1:

Duration: 3 years full-time (144 points to complete)

An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) with at least high credit (65%) average and prior studies in mathematics (inc. Linear Algebra and Calculus), physics and/or chemistry as required by the specialisation chosen for admission:

Chemical engineering: prior studies in mathematics (12 credit point Monash equivalent) and chemistry (12 credit point Monash equivalent).
Civil engineering: prior studies in mathematics (12 credit point Monash equivalent) and physics (12 credit point Monash equivalent).
Electrical engineering: prior studies in mathematics (12 credit point Monash equivalent) and physics (12 credit point Monash equivalent).
Materials engineering: prior studies in mathematics (12 credit point Monash equivalent) plus physics (12 credit point Monash equivalent) or chemistry (12 credit point Monash equivalent).
Mechanical engineering: prior studies in mathematics (12 credit point Monash equivalent) and physics (12 credit point Monash equivalent).

Entry level 2:

Duration: 2 years full-time (96 points to complete)

A four-year Bachelor of Engineering degree in a discipline relating to the specialisation to be studied within the Master course as approved by the Faculty, with at least high credit (65%) average.

English

Domestic students

Applicants must also meet the English language requirements.

International students

Level A

IELTS (Academic): 6.5 Overall score, with minimum band scores: Listening 6.0, Reading 6.0, Writing 6.0 and Speaking 6.0

Pearson Test of English (Academic): 58 Overall score, with minimum scores: Listening 50, Reading 50, Speaking 50 and Writing 50

TOEFL iBT:

0 - 120 scale:
79 Overall score, with minimum scores: Reading 13, Listening 12, Speaking 18 and Writing 21

1 - 6 scale:
4 Overall score, with minimum scores: Reading 3.5, Listening 3, Speaking 3.5 and Writing 4.5

Courses that require English Level A only: Other approved English tests (minimum entry scores apply)

Courses with English Level B, C, D, E and F: Other approved English tests (higher entry scores apply than specified)

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Extra Requirements

Applicants must have completed the subject prerequisites or equivalent university units no more than 10 years prior to admission.

Inherent requirements

To complete your degree, you will need to demonstrate that you have the abilities, knowledge, and skills to achieve specific core learning outcomes, these are called inherent requirements.

Find out more about inherent requirements for this course.

Master of Professional Engineering

Performance

Applicants must have completed the VCE subject prerequisites or equivalent university units no more than 10 years prior to admission.

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Industry experience that sets you apart

Master of Professional Engineering students have the opportunity to complete a graduate internship with one of our many partner organisations through our Industry Experience (IE) program – a placement in a professional or research setting, that counts towards your degree.

Find out more about IE program

Choosing the right masters specialisation

Enables you to focus on the engineering disciplines that inspire you the most.
The Master of Professional Engineering has five specialisations

Study at Monash

Why choose Monash

When you study at Monash you'll be taught by the best, our academics who are world-leaders in their fields.

World-class facilities

The Engineering precinct at Monash University provides facilities that will enhance your personal learning experience.

Live and study in Melbourne

See what it's like to study and live in one of the world's most liveable cities, and find out more about accommodation and other resources for students.

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Got a question?

If you have any queries about the Master of Professional Engineering, or if you’d like to find out more, please contact us:

Domestic students

Telephone: 1800 MONASH (1800 666 274)
Domestic student enquiry form

International students

Telephone: +61 3 9903 4788
International student enquiry form

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