Campuses and locations
The University of Newcastle is a multi-campus institution offering programs in a number of locations.
Master of Professional Engineering (Mechanical)
Postgraduate program
Location
Start dates
- Semester 1 - 24 Feb 2020
- Semester 2 - 20 Jul 2020
Mode of delivery
Face to Face
Duration
3 years full-time or part-time equivalent up to 8 years maximum.
Location
Start dates
- Semester 1 - 24 Feb 2020
- Semester 2 - 20 Jul 2020
Fees
AUD39,825 (indicative annual fee, 2020)
Indicative annual fees are based on a full year full time load (80 units) Find out more about fees
Duration
3 years full-time.
Mode of delivery
Face to Face
English language proficiency
- IELTS overall minimum - 6.5
- IELTS section minimum - 6.0
Study Professional Mechanical Engineering
If you are a mechanical engineer looking to fast-track your career, the Master of Professional Engineering (Mechanical) will help you develop management expertise, specialize and deepen your technical skills and be equipped to lead projects and move into more senior roles.
The program offers three unique pathways:
For accredited engineers looking to advance their skills: We offer a 1-year program for graduates of a University of Newcastle Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree, or equivalent. You can advance your skills at postgraduate level.
For engineers seeking recognition in Australia: We offer a 2-year program for international students seeking professional recognition from Engineers Australia and the Washington Accord, or those looking to extend their engineering and professional expertise in an Australian context.
For other STEM graduates looking to make a career change: We offer a 3-year program for students whose undergraduate degree is NOT in engineering, but in a related STEM area. This program will qualify you as an engineer, professionally recognised by Engineers Australia.
* This program has been granted provisional accreditation through Engineers Australia.
Why study with us?
- Relevant in the real world: connect with business through industry-based projects, guest lectures, mentorship and case studies.[2]
- Ready for your future, ready for the world: our professional practice and leadership courses will help you develop skills in project management, complex problem solving, innovation and communications.
- Recognised by industry: take your career anywhere in the world with international recognition through Engineers Australia and the Washington Accord.[3]
- Global recognition: The Academic Ranking of World Universities ranks UON at No.8 in the World and No.1 in Australia for Automation and Control [4].
- Limits apply depending on the background of the individual and the discipline they now wish to specialise in
- Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching www.qilt.edu.au
- This program has been granted provisional accreditation through Engineers Australia.
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What you will study
The Master of Professional Engineering (Mechanical) is a flexible degree that will allow you to advance your career in engineering. You will have the opportunity to diversify your engineering expertise with courses in mechatronics or another area of 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.
Core Courses
- Mechanical Design Project
- MPE Thesis
- Mechanics of Solids 1
- Fluid Mechanics 1
- Managing Engineering Projects
- Modelling and Control
- Engineering Complexity
- Mechanical Design Project
- Advanced Mechanics of Solids and FEA
- Advanced Fluid Mechanics and CFD
- MPE Thesis A: Experimental Methods
- MPE Thesis B
- Fundamentals of Engineering Mechanics
- Introduction to Electrical Engineering
- Introduction to Procedural Programming
- Mechanical Drawing/CAD and Workshop Practice
- Calculus of Science and Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering Design 1
- Materials Science and Engineering 1
- Dynamics of Machines
- Mechanics of Solids 1
- Engineering Computations 2
- Fluid Mechanics 1
- Managing Engineering Projects
- Modelling and Control
- Engineering Complexity
- Mechanical Design Project
- Advanced Mechanics of Solids and FEA
- Advanced Fluid Mechanics and CFD
- MPE Thesis A: Experimental Methods
- MPE Thesis B
Directed courses
From a list of directed courses, 1-year students complete a minimum of two courses and 2-year and 3-year students choose a minimum of three courses. Examples include:
- Advanced Estimation
- Real-time Optimisation for Embedded Systems
- Mechatronics Design 1
- Mechanics of Bulk Solids and Particulates
- Computer Aided Engineering and Manufacturing
- Bulk Materials Handling and Transportation
- Renewable Energy Conversion
Elective specialisation courses
From a list of directed courses, 1-year students choose four electives, 2-year students choose two and 3-year students choose one elective, which can include courses from the directed courses list, but can also be chosen from other areas.
Program structure
1-year program: 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.
2-year program: Your study program is designed to build on your prior studies and develop the core technical competencies to ensure you qualify for professional recognition from Engineers Australia* and the Washington Accord. If you are already a qualified engineer in Australia, this advanced engineering program will broaden your skill base allowing for enhanced specialisation in your field and boost your employability.
3-year program: This program provides the perfect pathway to transfer your prior knowledge in science, physics, mathematics or chemistry 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.
* This program has been granted provisional accreditation through Engineers Australia.
Program plans
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.
- Program Plan - Pathway C 435.8 KB Commencing in Semester 1 and Semester 2 2019 in Pathway C
- Program Plan - Pathway B 489.4 KB Commencing in Semester 1 and Semester 2 2019 in Pathway B
- Program Plan - Pathway A 447.2 KB Commencing in Semester 1 and Semester 2 2019 in Pathway A
Career opportunities
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.
- Salaries: As an engineer you’ll be valued and well rewarded. Starting salaries average around $80,000p.a. In 2015, 85% of our engineers had jobs when they graduated - making the University of Newcastle one of the top 2 universities in NSW for graduate employment rates.
- Flexibility: Some engineers work 9-5 in an office, others fly-in-fly out from a project site. You might prefer hands-on fieldwork, design and development, or managing people and projects.
- Global opportunities: As a qualified engineer you can travel the world and work almost anywhere you choose. Professional recognition through Engineers Australia lets you work in places such as Canada, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Russia, Turkey, the UK and the USA.
