Engineering and Related Technologies

Engineering is one of Australia's top-earning industries and usually features on the government's skills shortage list, making Australia a great place to begin your career. Australian qualifications are recognised worldwide, and most courses offer professional accreditation.

QS global rankings 2022 placed The University of Western Australia (UWA) 5th and Monash University 22nd in Mineral & Mining Engineering. UWA has partnerships with industry members that foster a consistent understanding of real-time developments and needs within the sector, including mining’s digital environment. 

Top Courses

Flinders University

Flinders’ undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Civil Engineering boast 100% employment rates.

Master of Engineering Management

Engineering Management combines the problem-solving and technical design ability of engineering and other scientific and technology-focused disciplines with executive organisational skills and the planning power of business and management. Central to this is advanced project management skills (both for large-scale complex projects and for smaller-scale projects). Together they enable graduates to manage complex engineering-driven enterprises across a range of discipline areas.

CRICOS Course Code: 103246K

Master of Science (Water Resources Management)

This course ranks 13th in the world in this subject area.

The course specialisation is designed to provide students with a program that offers them to gain both the overview as well as the depth of knowledge and application of skills in the different aspects of water resources management. 

CRICOS Course Code: 079419J

Griffith University

Master of Engineering Project Management (ADVANCED)

This program provides students with advanced study in engineering project management. It is designed to extend and deepen the knowledge and skills gained from an undergraduate degree in engineering. It is ideal for professional engineers who aspire to develop their project management skills and advance their capabilities to manage significant engineering projects across a wide range of engineering applications. The program provides a pathway to a research higher degree.

CRICOS Course Code: 088912K

Master of Environmental Engineering

This course teaches students how engineering can address environmental issues in practical, sustainable ways. 

CRICOS Course Code: 083738D

La Trobe

Master of Engineering

The industry-embedded Master of Engineering from La Trobe University is designed to give you the specialised and technical skills you need to stand out.

• Hone your skills with over 800 hours of industry-based learning.
• Choose from one of four specialisations, including civil, manufacturing, electronics or telecommunications and networks.
• Get further in your career with a university ranked 'above world standard' in Engineering research.**
• Learn in state-of-the-art labs, purpose-built for materials fabrication and characterisation.

** Australian Research Council, 2019, Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) Outcomes 2018

CRICOS Course Code:104735G

Monash University

Masters of Professional Engineering

Whether you've completed undergraduate studies in engineering or in another field, the Master of Professional Engineering is the key to a career as an internationally recognised professional engineer. In this master's program, you'll specialise in engineering technical, research and professional units and undertake the design and research projects, blending theory and practice.

CRICOS Course Code: 100565

The University of Newcastle (UoN)

Master of Professional Engineering (Electrical and Electronic)

Key emerging technologies in the area of electrical and electronic engineering, which are currently transforming modern society, include intelligent electricity networks; integration of renewable energy sources; wireless energy transfer; autonomous transportation; telecommunication security; distributed sensing and smart-home solutions; Internet of Things (IoT) and machine-to-machine communication.

CRICOS Course CODE: 098284F

University of Tasmania

Master of Professional Engineering (Specialisation)

designed to inspire the next generation of innovative professional engineers. In this practical course, you will put theory into practice in a variety of ways. You will test your skills in hands-on laboratory classes, attend exciting field trips around the state, and hear from industry guest lecturers.

CRICOS Course Code: 089190J

Master of Maritime Engineering (Professional)

Progress your career into specialist areas of maritime engineering including naval architecture, fluid mechanics and marine and offshore systems. Your studies will combine learning that is specific to the design and construction of maritime vessels and systems with advanced studies in management, project planning and research. You will graduate with an understanding of complex marine systems and the ability to lead engineering projects in the maritime industry. This course is accredited by Engineers Australia. 

CRICOS Course Code: 107643J 

Master of Environmental Geospatial Science

Environmental challenges are becoming increasingly complex and problems like bushfire management and climate change require highly skilled professionals. Environment professionals need to be able to analyse a variety of information, including mapped data, to adapt to the current crises. Business as usual is becoming increasingly data-rich and Tasmania’s Land Information System puts us in the fortunate position of being able to use geospatial information for many planning and day-to-day decisions across a wide range of sectors. 

CRICOS Course Code: 106224C

University of Western Australia

Master of Professional Engineering

Specialise in one of eight engineering disciplines in the Master of Professional Engineering and become a professionally accredited engineer who is highly sought after by industry.

CRICOS Course Code: 081025J

Master of Renewable and Future Energy

As new technologies for the energy sector develop, students will be equipped to adapt and evolve alongside industry changes. The breadth and depth covered through interdisciplinary collaborations within the School of Engineering offer an opportunity to gain more in-depth technical knowledge and skills to tackle the current challenges and opportunities that come with the uptake of renewable energy and distributed renewable energy in microgrids.

CRICOS Course Code: 100266

Master of Ocean Leadership

The Master of Ocean Leadership develops future leaders to address global ocean challenges. This course is unique, with no similar programs in Australia. You'll get to work closely with the UWA Oceans Institute which includes over 100 of the world's most recognised ocean engineers, marine scientists, oceanographers and ocean governance specialists. While studying this course, you will engage with industry and get practical hands-on experience 

CRICOS Course Code: 096270F

University of Wollongong

Master of Engineering (Mining Engineering)

Mining Engineering at Wollongong is amongst the top 50 globally. Wollongong is a mining town and mining engineering is in high demand. A lot of companies hire graduates from this course. For the Mining major students will study subjects in Tunnelling and Underground Construction, Advanced Mineral Resource Estimation Methods, Environmental Controls in Mines, Mineral Valuation and Risk Analysis, Advanced Mining Safety, Mine Planning and Development, Rock Mechanics and Mineral Beneficiation.

CRICOS Course Code: 083844B

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