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MC-PROENG

Professional Engineering

Masters by coursework (graduate entry)

Advance your technical knowledge, skills and professional competencies in an area of engineering.

Course outline
  • Qualification
    Master of Professional Engineering
  • Duration

    Duration

    2 years full-time
  • Credit

    Credit

    400
  • CRICOS

    CRICOS

    0100657
  • Location

    Location

    Curtin Perth,  Curtin Kalgoorlie
Course outline

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Semester 1, 2026

Applications now open!

3 February 2026

Semester 2, 2026

6 April 2026

2 July 2026

Semester 1, 2027

10 August 2026

28 January 2027

Semester 2, 2027

5 April 2027

1 July 2027

Intake Application open Application close

Semester 1, 2026

Applications now open!

3 February 2026

Semester 2, 2026

6 April 2026

2 July 2026

Semester 1, 2027

10 August 2026

28 January 2027

Semester 2, 2027

5 April 2027

1 July 2027

Course outline

Overview

Overview

This course is designed for graduates from a four-year Engineering undergraduate degree not accredited by Engineers Australia in a related discipline.

The course is not suitable for graduates of a four-year undergraduate degree, with Engineers Australia accreditation in the same discipline. Those holding an EA accredited qualification and seeking a masters level qualification in the same discipline are encouraged to consider applying for entry to the Master of Philosophy or Master of Engineering Management.

Applicants seeking entry who do not hold a four year Engineering degree are required to first complete the one-year Graduate Diploma in Professional Engineering.

Professional engineers apply their knowledge and skills to design innovative solutions to engineering problems, often using technology. 

The Master of Professional Engineering equips you with the technical knowledge, skills and professional competencies that allow you to work as a professional engineer upon graduation. 

Completion of this course demonstrates attainment of the Stage 1 competency standards for Professional Engineers required by Engineers Australia. Direct entry to this course is available if you have a four-year engineering qualification in a discipline related to your intended major. Otherwise, you may need to complete the Graduate Diploma in Professional Engineering prior to enrolling in this course.

During this course, you must gain at least 12 weeks of exposure to engineering professional practice and keep a formal log book to record your experience. In your final year, you will complete a major research or design project that will draw upon and integrate knowledge and skills attained through the course. 

You can choose one of the following majors:

 

What you'll learn

  • fluently apply engineering techniques to novel problems demonstrating sound disciplinary knowledge operational limits and error analysis and critical validation of engineering tools
  • actively engage in opportunities to lead the development and implementation of engineering solutions to complex social and industrial challenges
  • conduct engineering management of projects incorporating respectful partnerships with local First Peoples and other diverse cultures as globally responsible citizens managing stakeholder expectations and applying sound business planning
  • develop and document engineering prototypes, solutions and specifications to industrial, fundamental and applied design and research problems addressing issues of local, national and international relevance
  • communicate engineering processes and decisions effectively in engineering teams using an adaptive approach to technologies
  • develop and maintain professional networks and work ethically and responsibly to progress their career as a professional engineer

Why study Professional Engineering at Curtin?

Top 1%

Curtin is ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide (Academic Ranking of World Universities 2025)

Cutting-edge

Learn to apply your studies to real industry challenges and situations.

Professional recognition

You will meet the Stage 1 competencies for professional engineer status.

Credit for recognised learning (CRL)

Use your experience to get credit towards your degree

Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.

Fees and scholarships

Fee information is not available for this course at this time. Find estimated course fees.

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Location

For start dates, please view the academic calendar.

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2026

Semester 1
  • On campus
Semester 2
  • On campus

2027

Semester 1
  • On campus
Semester 2
  • On campus

2028

Semester 1
  • On campus
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2026

Semester 1
  • On campus
Semester 2
  • On campus

2027

Semester 1
  • On campus
Semester 2
  • On campus

All endeavours are made to ensure location information for courses is up to date but please note they are subject to change.

The University reserves the right to withdraw any unit of study or program which it offers, to impose limitations on enrolment in any unit or program, and/or to vary arrangements for any program.

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  • Curtin course code: MC-PROENG
  • CRICOS code: 0100657
  • Last updated on: 6 October 2025

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