Campuses and locations
The University of Newcastle is a multi-campus institution offering programs in a number of locations.
Postgraduate program
Face to Face
3 years full-time or part-time equivalent up to 8 years maximum.
3 years full-time.
Face to Face
If you are an electrical engineer looking to advance your career, this program will help you develop management expertise, specialize and deepen your technical skills and be equipped to lead projects and move into more senior roles. Professionals Australia reports that engineers with postgraduate qualifications attract a 16% wage premium.
The Master of Professional Engineering (Electrical and Electronic) is a flexible degree that will allow you to fast-track your career in engineering. You will have the opportunity to diversify your engineering expertise with courses in specialized electrical or mechatronics engineering, or broaden your skills base in a complimentary area such as business and management, entrepreneurship and innovation, design or multimedia. Plus you can choose a major project that’s linked to industry or focused on design and research.
The Master of Professional Engineering (Electrical and Electronic) is a flexible degree that allows you to fast-track your career in engineering. You'll have the opportunity to diversify your engineering expertise with courses in specialised areas including:
You can also broaden your skills in a complimentary area such as business and management, entrepreneurship and innovation, design or multimedia. Plus, you can choose a major project that’s linked to industry or focused on design and research.
From a list of directed courses, Pathway C students complete a minimum of two courses, Pathway B students complete seven courses and Pathway A students complete six courses. Examples include:
All students choose four elective courses, which can include courses from the directed courses list, but can also be chosen from other areas.
Pathway A program: for students whose undergraduate degree is NOT in engineering, but is in a related STEM area. For example, a Science degree in physics, mathematics or chemistry. You will take the necessary courses to qualify as an engineer and be professionally recognised by Engineers Australia. This degree provides the perfect pathway to transfer your prior knowledge into an engineering context. You will gain a highly sought-after professional qualification and benefit from the high salaries and job opportunities that engineers enjoy.
Pathway B program: If you are an international student seeking professional recognition from Engineers Australia* and the Washington Accord, or if you wish to extend your engineering and professional expertise in an Australian context, the 2-year MPE is the ideal program. Your study program will be designed to build on your prior studies and develop the core technical competencies to ensure you qualify.
Pathway C program: If you are a graduate of a University of Newcastle Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree, or equivalent, you can complete the MPE in just one year. You will take advanced engineering courses and choose electives to broaden your skill base and enhance your employability. By gaining a highly relevant postgraduate degree you will accelerate your career, opening up opportunities to work at a more senior level.
* Pending accreditation of this degree by Engineers Australia.
Download a program plan for further details on your degree's structure and what courses you will study.
These program plans are applicable to new students. Current students should refer to the program handbook to access the plan relevant to the year they commenced.
Engineers work on a huge range of tasks in many different environments – industries like electronics, energy, food, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, construction, environmental health and transportation. Engineering continues to be one of the most in-demand qualifications in the world, with many countries desperate to fill a shortage of professional skills in this field.
A Master of Professional Engineering will open up even more varied career opportunities, empowering you to take on a leadership role, start your own business or manage major engineering projects.