Master of Professional Engineering
Fast track your Australian engineering career in just one year
Build on your existing Bachelor's degree while gaining the technical expertise, critical-thinking ability and management skills to thrive in a competitive global workforce.
- Combine theoretical knowledge of sustainable engineering practice in Australia with transferable skills in project management and leadership.
- Master the economics of engineering, including business strategy and development, management tools and resources, commercial and industrial relations law, and financing and marketing.
- Experience engineering practice first-hand and build valuable industry connections via an 800-hour industry-based learning placement.
As this course is either new or undergoing revision, the details below are pending approval. These details are provided to indicate the likely availability of the course but are subject to change and provided for information purposes only. To be kept up to date on course details and when applications open, keep informed and we’ll be in touch.
Overview
Key facts
| Award | Master of Professional Engineering |
|---|---|
| Duration | 1 year or part-time equivalent |
| Available locations | Melbourne (Bundoora), Bendigo |
| Cohorts | Applications will be available for domestic students. |
| Scholarships | View fees and scholarships |
| Fees | Learn more about Fees and scholarships. |
About the Master of Professional Engineering
Build on your existing Bachelor's degree while gaining the technical expertise, critical-thinking ability and management skills to thrive in a competitive global workforce with La Trobe's Master of Professional Engineering.
Co-designed with our prestigious industry partners, our unique and versatile Master's offers a one-year fast track to an Australian engineering career by blending traditional and online learning with hands-on industry experience at leading engineering companies, including Siemens, John Holland and Acciona.
By studying La Trobe’s Master of Professional Engineering, you will:
- combine theoretical knowledge of sustainable engineering practice in Australia with transferable skills in project management and leadership
- master the economics of engineering, including business strategy and development, management tools and resources, commercial and industrial relations law, and financing and marketing
- discover how engineering research is planned, executed ethically and sustainably, and reported
- develop skills in ethical and moral decision-making and evaluate its social implications
- experience engineering practice first-hand and build valuable industry connections via an 800-hour industry-based learning placement.
- graduate with a range a pathways into further study or diverse career opportunities across multiple sectors and industries.
The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 9 - Masters Degree.
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Entry requirements and pathways
Prerequisites
Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.
Credit for previous study (advanced standing)
Credit for previous study (advanced standing) is the recognition of prior study or learning that can be counted towards a qualification. This can reduce the number of subjects required to complete your course. The amount of credit received depends on the level and relevance of your previous study and the number of subjects completed.
The University will designate courses where there is only admission into Year 1 of the course. In these cases, there is limited credit. See list of limited entry courses.
To check if this course is available for credit, please visit the Advanced standing webpage.
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What you'll study
Sample course structure
Please note, the following course structure is indicative and subject to change depending on your course location, offer year or how you tailor your course with specialisations, majors, minors and electives. Structures for the following year are not normally finalised until October, so the sample provided is based on the most recently approved structure. For more information, please refer to the La Trobe University Handbook .
To qualify for the award of Master of Professional Engineering , students must complete a total of 120 credit points across 1 year or part-time equivalent.
See La Trobe University Handbook for more details
The Handbook contains detailed course information designed for enrolled students, including course structures, electives and options. The delivery of this course can vary between campuses.
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Master of Professional Engineering course and career outcomes
Master of Professional Engineering career opportunities
You'll be equipped with the skills for various roles in engineering management, project leadership, and strategic planning across a range of sectors and industries, including energy and resources, construction, infrastructure, manufacturing and transport. Possible roles include, but not limited to:
- civil or construction engineer
- electrical or electronic engineer
- mechanical or manufacturing engineer
- telecommunications and networks engineer
- chemical engineer
- mining engineer
- environmental engineer
- materials engineer.
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Fees and scholarships
Please note that additional costs are incurred from Essential requirements and additional costs.
Domestic student fee help
Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
In a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP), your tuition fees are subsidised by the Australian Government. Your share of the fee (the student contribution), is set each year by the government and is determined by the discipline areas (bands) of your individual subjects, not the overall course.
Learn more about Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP)
HECS-Help Loan
HECS-HELP is the Australian Government’s Higher Education Loan Program. It enables you to borrow the amount of your student contribution and then pay that loan back once you are in the workforce and earning at a specified level. A HECS-HELP loan is not means tested.
HECS-HELP is available to eligible Australian citizens and permanent humanitarian visa holders who are enrolled in a CSP. As a CSP student, you may be eligible to apply for a HECS-HELP loan, which allows you to defer payment of up to 100% of your student contribution.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for both current and future students. Find out what La Trobe scholarship opportunities might be available to you. View all available scholarships.
You must first have an offer to study at La Trobe before you are eligible to apply for a La Trobe scholarship.
Scholarships that may be available for this course
Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Nursing Scholarships Program
Melbourne Campus – Future postgraduate coursework, Postgraduate coursework, Australian Citizen, Humanitarian Visa, New Zealand Citizen, Permanent Resident
Recipients will not be eligible to receive any other fully funded scholarship from the Commonwealth, State or Territory government body. Recipients who have previously received an MCH Nursing Scholarship from the Department of Education and Training (DET) or Department of Health and Health Services (DHHS) are ineligible.
La Trobe High Achiever Scholarship
Sydney Campus, Albury-Wodonga Campus, Bendigo Campus, City Campus, Melbourne Campus, Mildura Campus, Shepparton Campus – Future undergraduates, Future postgraduate coursework, International Student
Early Bird Acceptance Grant - International Students
Albury-Wodonga Campus, Bendigo Campus, City Campus, Melbourne Campus, Mildura Campus, Shepparton Campus – Future undergraduates, Future postgraduate coursework, International Student
Santa Singh and Balwant Kaur Scholarship
Sydney Campus, Online, Albury-Wodonga Campus, Bendigo Campus, City Campus, Melbourne Campus, Mildura Campus, Shepparton Campus – 3rd year undergraduates, 4th year undergraduates, 5th year undergraduates, Honours, Postgraduate coursework, Australian Citizen
Aboriginal Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) Scholarship
Bendigo Campus, City Campus, Melbourne Campus, Mildura Campus, Shepparton Campus, Online, Albury-Wodonga Campus – 1st year undergraduates, 2nd year undergraduates, 3rd year undergraduates, 4th year undergraduates, 5th year undergraduates, Future postgraduate coursework, Future undergraduates, Honours, Postgraduate coursework, Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident
Rotary Club of Albury North - Regional Psychology Bursary - Master of Professional Psychology
Online, Albury-Wodonga Campus – Future postgraduate coursework, Postgraduate coursework, Australian Citizen
Carol Friday Master of Nursing Bursary
Albury-Wodonga Campus, Bendigo Campus, City Campus, Melbourne Campus, Mildura Campus, Shepparton Campus – Future postgraduate coursework, Postgraduate coursework, Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident, Humanitarian Visa
Recipients will not be eligible to receive any other fully funded scholarship from the Commonwealth, State or Territory government body.
Greg Ellis Memorial Bursary
Online, Albury-Wodonga Campus, Bendigo Campus, City Campus, Melbourne Campus – 1st year undergraduates, 2nd year undergraduates, 3rd year undergraduates, 4th year undergraduates, 5th year undergraduates, Honours, Postgraduate coursework, Australian Citizen, Humanitarian Visa, New Zealand Citizen, Permanent Resident
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