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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.
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.
Duration: 2-3 years (Full time), dependent on prior education.
Location: Clayton campus
Course Code: E6011
CRICOS: 102717C
Professional accreditation
The Master of Professional Engineering meets Engineers Australia (EA) Stage 1 competencies and is fully accredited across all specialisations. Graduates hold an internationally recognised qualification, making them eligible to work as professional engineers in Australia and other Washington Accord signatory countries.
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 requirements
Applicants must also meet the English language requirements.
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.
Performance
Applicants must have completed the VCE subject prerequisites or equivalent university units no more than 10 years prior to admission.
Use the course map alongside the Handbook to plan your studies throughout your master’s degree. If you’re unsure about your course progression, contact your course adviser.
Fees are subject to change annually.
Full fee
Fees are per 48 credit points which represents a standard full-time course load for a year. The fees for 2027 are:
- Domestic students: A$51,340
- International students: A$59,740
Note: see information on how average fee is calculated.
Fee assistance
As a full fee-paying student, you may be eligible to apply for the optional FEE-HELP to assist you to pay all or part of your tuition fees.
Other costs and fees
For information on other study costs and fees, see other study costs.
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.
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.
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