Master of Professional Engineering

Note

Admission to the Robotics major has been suspended with effect from 23 September 2020.

This course provides an opportunity at master's level for technical specialists and professional engineers who have completed either a three-year Bachelor of Technology or a four-year Bachelor of Engineering to graduate with an Engineers Australia-accredited, professional engineering qualification. The course enables students to deepen knowledge and expertise in their field of specialisation to be ready to practise in engineering.

The Master of Professional Engineering is designed to incorporate an integrated approach to professional engineering practice through professional engineering subjects, major-specific subjects, an independent project, and engineering practice stream.

Students who have completed a Bachelor of Engineering that is accredited by Engineers Australia should apply for the Master of Engineering (C04271) or Master of Engineering (Extension) (C04277).

This course allows students to choose a program of study that not only helps to deepen the body of knowledge acquired in their first degree, but also gives them an opportunity to embark on a 12-week professional experience or equivalent (as required by Engineers Australia). It also provides a unique opportunity to deepen their knowledge and gain practical skills by undertaking an independent engineering graduate project in their chosen major.

Typical study program

The programs below show a suggested sequence of subjects for each major for a full-time student commencing the course in Autumn session. They are intended as a guide only and do not take into account such factors as recognition of prior learning, changes in attendance mode and subject availability, or satisfactory academic progress. Students should consult the Timetable Planner to confirm the availability of subjects in the current academic year.

Note: 49143 Engineering Review 1 must be completed in the first session of enrolment in the course. The project subjects, 42908, 42013 and 42014, must be undertaken in successive sessions, typically the final three sessions of the course.

Autumn or Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Biomedical Engineering maj03512 54
Civil Engineering maj03513 54
Cyber Security Engineering maj03530 54
Electrical Energy Systems maj03534 54
Mechanical Engineering maj03514 54
Robotics major maj03533 54
Telecommunications and Electronics maj03539 54

First year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Engineering Review 1 49143 6
Design and Innovation Fundamentals 48240 6
Engineering Practice Preparation 1 41035 3
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Choice (Professional Engineering) cbk90982 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Choice (Professional Engineering) cbk90955 12
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Engineering Work Experience 41028 0
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Biomedical Engineering core stm90869 12
Select 12 credit points from the following: 12
Biomedical Engineering choice cbk90969 18
Engineering Project Preparation 42908 6

Second year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Engineering Graduate Project 12cp (Part 1 of 2) (2x6cp) 42013 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Biomedical Engineering core stm90869 12
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Electives (Engineering) cbk90743 12
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Choice (Professional Engineering) cbk90955 12
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Engineering Workplace Reflection 41055 3
Engineering Graduate Project 12cp (Part 2 of 2) (2x6cp) 42014 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Electives (Engineering) cbk90743 12
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Biomedical Engineering choice cbk90969 18

First year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Engineering Review 1 49143 6
Design and Innovation Fundamentals 48240 6
Engineering Practice Preparation 1 41035 3
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Choice (Professional Engineering) cbk90982 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Choice (Professional Engineering) cbk90955 12
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Engineering Work Experience 41028 0
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Civil Engineering core cbk91788 12
Select 12 credit points from the following: 12
Civil Engineering choice cbk90970 18
Engineering Project Preparation 42908 6

Second year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Engineering Graduate Project 12cp (Part 1 of 2) (2x6cp) 42013 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Civil Engineering core cbk91788 12
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Electives (Engineering) cbk90743 12
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Choice (Professional Engineering) cbk90955 12
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Engineering Workplace Reflection 41055 3
Engineering Graduate Project 12cp (Part 2 of 2) (2x6cp) 42014 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Electives (Engineering) cbk90743 12
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Civil Engineering choice cbk90970 18

First year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Engineering Review 1 49143 6
Design and Innovation Fundamentals 48240 6
Engineering Practice Preparation 1 41035 3
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Choice (Professional Engineering) cbk90982 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Choice (Professional Engineering) cbk90955 12
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Engineering Work Experience 41028 0
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Manufacturing Engineering and Management core stm90877 12
Select 12 credit points from the following: 12
Manufacturing Engineering and Management choice cbk90976 18
Engineering Project Preparation 42908 6

Second year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Engineering Graduate Project 12cp (Part 1 of 2) (2x6cp) 42013 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Manufacturing Engineering and Management core stm90877 12
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Electives (Engineering) cbk90743 12
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Choice (Professional Engineering) cbk90955 12
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Engineering Workplace Reflection 41055 3
Engineering Graduate Project 12cp (Part 2 of 2) (2x6cp) 42014 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Electives (Engineering) cbk90743 12
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Manufacturing Engineering and Management choice cbk90976 18

First year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Engineering Review 1 49143 6
Design and Innovation Fundamentals 48240 6
Engineering Practice Preparation 1 41035 3
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Choice (Professional Engineering) cbk90982 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Choice (Professional Engineering) cbk90955 12
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Engineering Work Experience 41028 0
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Cyber Security Engineering core stm91237 12
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Cyber Security Engineering choice cbk91747 18
Engineering Project Preparation 42908 6

Second year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Engineering Graduate Project 12cp (Part 1 of 2) (2x6cp) 42013 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Cyber Security Engineering core stm91237 12
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Electives (Engineering) cbk90743 12
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Choice (Professional Engineering) cbk90955 12
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Engineering Workplace Reflection 41055 3
Engineering Graduate Project 12cp (Part 2 of 2) (2x6cp) 42014 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Electives (Engineering) cbk90743 12
Select 12 credit points from the following: 12
Cyber Security Engineering choice cbk91747 18

First year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Engineering Review 1 49143 6
Design and Innovation Fundamentals 48240 6
Engineering Practice Preparation 1 41035 3
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Choice (Professional Engineering) cbk90982 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Choice (Professional Engineering) cbk90955 12
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Engineering Work Experience 41028 0
Introduction to Sustainable Microgrids 42090 6
Advanced Energy Conversion Systems 42091 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Electives (Engineering) cbk90743 12
Engineering Project Preparation 42908 6

Second year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Engineering Graduate Project 12cp (Part 1 of 2) (2x6cp) 42013 6
Advanced Power Electronics 42092 6
Electrical Power and Energy Systems Studio B 42094 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Choice (Professional Engineering) cbk90955 12
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Engineering Workplace Reflection 41055 3
Engineering Graduate Project 12cp (Part 2 of 2) (2x6cp) 42014 6
Electrical Power and Energy Systems Studio A 42093 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Electives (Engineering) cbk90743 12

First year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Engineering Review 1 49143 6
Engineering Project Preparation 42908 6
Design and Innovation Fundamentals 48240 6
Engineering Practice Preparation 1 41035 3
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Choice (Professional Engineering) cbk90982 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Engineering Work Experience 41028 0
Communication Protocols 49202 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Choice (Professional Engineering) cbk90955 12
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Telecommunications and Electronics choice cbk90980 18
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Electives (Engineering) cbk90743 12

Second year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Wireless Sensor Networks 49227 6
Engineering Graduate Project 12cp (Part 1 of 2) (2x6cp) 42013 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Choice (Professional Engineering) cbk90955 12
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Telecommunications and Electronics choice cbk90980 18
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Engineering Workplace Reflection 41055 3
Engineering Graduate Project 12cp (Part 2 of 2) (2x6cp) 42014 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Telecommunications and Electronics choice cbk90980 18
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Electives (Engineering) cbk90743 12

Course fees

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Local student

In most cases, UTS offers domestic students entry to postgraduate courses on a fee paying basis.

Tuition fees are charged:

  • based on the particular course in which you are enrolled
  • based on the number of credit points in which you are enrolled
  • at the rates set for the current year and revised annually

Fees for future year(s) published in the online calculator, whilst unlikely to change, are estimates only.  UTS makes every effort to provide up to date future year(s) fee estimates and to limit any changes, however, UTS reserves the right to vary fees for future year(s) at any time.

Tuition fees can be found in the online calculator.

A small number of postgraduate courses offer government subsidised Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). Find out whether there are CSPs available in this course by visiting our postgraduate fees page.

In addition to tuition fees, students are required to pay a Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). The purchase of textbooks and other course materials may also result in additional costs.

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International student

Tuition fees for international postgraduate coursework students can be found using fees search.

Tuition fees must be paid in advance each session and are subject to annual increase. Fees for future year(s) published in fees search, whilst unlikely to change, are estimates only. UTS makes every effort to provide up to date future year(s) fee estimates and to limit any changes, however, UTS reserves the right to vary fees for future year(s) at any time.

For this course, the cost per credit point for 2021 is $861. The total credit points are 96.


All international students should familiarise themselves with the following documents:

In addition to tuition fees, students may be required to pay a Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). Textbooks and other course materials will also result in additional costs.

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For further information on costs related to your study at UTS, visit the international students' fees information page.

Careers

Students who hold an undergraduate engineering degree are able to enhance their knowledge and ability through postgraduate-level studies in their chosen major, enabling them to gain and hold employment in relevant engineering fields.

Course structure

Course structure explained

Candidates complete coursework subjects, an independent engineering graduate project and engineering practice subjects totalling 96 credit points. The project component consists of a preparatory subject and a project (in the area of the major) which must be undertaken in successive sessions, typically the final three sessions of the course.

Students can select two elective subjects from postgraduate programs offered by the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology.

Course completion requirements
Requirement Credit Points
STM91120 Professional Engineering stream 24
CBK91148 Major choice (Professional Engineering PG) 54
STM91122 Engineering Practice stream 6
CBK90743 Electives (Engineering) 12
Total 96

Additional information

Course duration

This course is offered on a two-year, full-time or four-year, part-time basis.

The course is made up of subjects that provide students with flexibility. Classes are usually held in standard mode (weekly attendance) or block mode (attend classes only two or three times during the session per subject).

Full time, on campus

Part time, on campus

Admission requirements

Admission requirements

Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.

It is a requirement that the bachelor's degree be in engineering, engineering science or technology and relevant to the applicant's proposed major, with no more than 25 per cent of subjects failed. The major is selected at the time of application to the course.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64; or CAE: 176-184.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

International students

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.

If you don't meet the admission requirements for this course, there may be alternative pathways to help you gain admission.

Recognition of prior learning

Applicants who hold a UTS-recognised bachelor's degree in engineering (minimum duration of 4 years full-time equivalent) are eligible for 24 credit points of 'unspecified' recognition of prior learning (RPL) based on their undergraduate studies. Applicants who wish to apply for RPL should complete the RPL application form and attach it to their application for admission to the course.

Scholarships and prizes

Scholarships

For Engineering students

Only for international students

For all domestic students

Only for Aboriginal Australian or Torres Strait Islander students

Prizes and awards

For Engineering students

Professional recognition

The Master of Professional Engineering (Civil and Mechanical majors) is accredited by Engineers Australia at the Graduate Professional Engineer level, and is recognised internationally by signatories to the Washington Accord. The Biomedical and Cyber Security majors are provisionally accredited, pending full accreditation. UTS is currently seeking accreditation of the Electrical Energy Systems, Robotics, and Telecommunications and Electronics majors.

UTS: Handbook

See the Master of Professional Engineering in the UTS: Handbook for comprehensive course details.

Information for international students

Find out about support services, the Australian education system, accommodation and more to help you get the most out of your study at UTS.

Part of Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology

Domestic students

Before you apply

Here are a few important things for you to check out before you apply:

How to apply

Domestic applicants can apply via My Student Portal.

Important dates

JANUARY 2020
2
Summer session 2019 classes recommence (to 14 February)
31
Final closing date for local postgraduate coursework applications for main calendar Autumn session and Calendar B Autumn session 2020
FEBRUARY 2020
14
Summer session 2019 teaching ends (commenced 18 November 2019)
17
Orientation for main calendar Autumn session 2020 commences (ends 6 March)
17 - 21
Orientation for Calendar B Autumn 2020
MARCH 2020
6
Orientation for main calendar Autumn session 2020 ends (commenced 17 February)
9
Last day to be admitted into a course and last day to enrol in (add) subjects for Calendar B Autumn session 2020
9
Main calendar Autumn session 2020 commences (ends 27 June)
23
Last day to be admitted into a course and last day to enrol in (add) subjects for main calendar Autumn session 2020
APRIL 2020
7
Census date for main calendar Autumn session and Calendar B Autumn session 2020 – last day to withdraw from coursework subjects or apply for leave of absence
13
Applications for internal course transfer for main calendar Spring session and Calendar B Spring session 2020 open (close 28 June 2020)
JUNE 2020
28
Applications for internal course transfer for main calendar Spring session and Calendar B Spring session 2020 close (opened 13 April)
28
Final closing date for local postgraduate coursework applications for main calendar Spring session and Calendar B Spring session 2020
JULY 2020
20 - 24
Orientation for Calendar B Spring session 2020
27
Main calendar Spring session 2020 commences (ends 14 November)
27
Calendar B Spring session 2020 commences (ends 28 November)
27 - 31
Orientation for main Calendar Spring session 2020
AUGUST 2020
10
Last day to be admitted into a course and last day to enrol in (add) subjects for Calendar B Spring session 2020
10
Last day to be admitted into a course and last day to enrol in (add) subjects for main calendar Spring session 2020
25
Census date for main calendar Spring session, Calendar B Spring session and August session 2020 – last day to withdraw from coursework subjects or apply for leave of absence
TBC
Applications open for non-award and cross-institutional subjects for main calendar Autumn session and Calendar B Autumn session 2021
TBC
Applications open for postgraduate coursework programs, specified direct undergraduate courses and honours courses for 2021
TBC
Applications for internal course transfer for main calendar Autumn session and Calendar B Autumn session 2021 open (close 15 November 2020)
OCTOBER 2020
31
Final closing date for local postgraduate coursework applications for Summer session 2020
TBC
Enrolment opens for new postgraduate students for 2021
NOVEMBER 2020
13
Applications for internal course transfer for main calendar Autumn session and Calendar B Autumn session 2021 close (opened 30 August)
16
Summer session 2020 commences (ends 27 February 2021)
30
Last day to be admitted into a course and last day to enrol in (add) subjects for Summer session 2020

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Scholarships, prizes and awards

Scholarships

For Engineering students

Only for international students

For all domestic students

Only for Aboriginal Australian or Torres Strait Islander students

Prizes and awards

For Engineering students

International students

Before you apply

Here are a few important things for you to check out before you apply:

You can meet an international student advisor at one of our events worldwide to ask questions and submit an application.

How to apply

International applicants apply to study via UTS International.

Apply online

Download an application form

Important dates

FEBRUARY 2020
17
Orientation for main calendar Autumn session 2020 commences (ends 6 March)
17-21
Orientation for Calendar B Autumn session 2020
24
Calendar B Autumn session 2020 commences (ends 27 June)
MARCH 2020
6
Orientation for main calendar Autumn session 2020 ends (commenced 17 February)
9
Main calendar Autumn session 2020 commences (ends 27 June)
APRIL 2020
7
Census date for main calendar Autumn session and Calendar B Autumn session 2020 – last day to withdraw from coursework subjects or apply for leave of absence
30
Closing date for applications for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate coursework from international students based outside Australia for Spring session 2020
MAY 2020
31
Closing date for applications for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate coursework from international students based in Australia for Spring session 2020
JULY 2020
20-24
Orientation for Calendar B Spring session 2020
27
Main calendar Spring session 2020 commences (ends 14 November)
27
Calendar B Spring session 2020 commences (ends 28 November)
27-31
Orientation for main calendar Spring session 2020
AUGUST 2020
25
Census date for main calendar Spring session and Calendar B Spring session – last day to withdraw from coursework subjects or apply for leave of absence
31
Closing date for applications for admission to postgraduate coursework from international students based outside Australia for Summer session 2020
SEPTEMBER 2020
30
Closing date for applications for admission to postgraduate coursework from international students based in Australia for Summer session 2020
NOVEMBER 2020
16
Summer session 2020 commences (ends 27 February 2021)
16-20
Orientation for Summer session 2020
30
Closing date for application for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate coursework from international students based outside Australia for Autumn session 2021
DECEMBER 2020
15
Closing date for application for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate coursework from international students based in Australia for Autumn session 2021
TBC
Australian Tertiary Admission Ranks (ATARs) released by UAC (from 9am)
TBC
Closing date (midnight) for UAC change of preference for December Round 2 undergraduate offers
TBC
UAC December Round 2 undergraduate offers e-released (from 7.30am)

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Scholarships, prizes and awards

Scholarships

For Engineering students

Only for international students

For all domestic students

Only for Aboriginal Australian or Torres Strait Islander students

Prizes and awards

For Engineering students