Master of Engineering (Professional)
2025 Deakin University Handbook
| Year | 2026 course information |
|---|---|
| Award granted | Master of Engineering (Professional) |
| Deakin course code | S751 |
| Course Credit Points | 16 |
| Course version | 3 |
| Faculty | |
| Course Information | For students who commenced from 2026 onwards |
| Campus | Offered at Waurn Ponds (Geelong) |
| Online | No |
| Duration | 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
| Course Map - enrolment planning tool | The course map for new students commencing from Trimester 1 2026:
Course maps for commencement in previous years are available on the Course Maps webpage or please contact a Student Adviser in Student Central. |
| CRICOS code | 052600A Waurn Ponds (Geelong) |
| Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition | The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 9 |
Course sub-headings
- Course overview
- Indicative student workload
- Career opportunities
- Participation requirements
- Mandatory student checks
- Alternative exits
- Course Learning Outcomes
- Course rules
- Specialisations
- Course structure
- Work experience
- Details of specialisations
- Other learning experiences
- Fees and charges
Course overview
Study the Master of Engineering (Professional) and develop the research, technical and problem-solving skills to design and implement engineering projects as part of a professional team. Throughout this degree, you will acquire advanced engineering skills as well as the forward-thinking and entrepreneurial skills employers are looking for. You will strengthen and extend your understanding of engineering through the pursuit of specialised study, graduating with an in-demand expert skill set.
The course focuses on practical hands-on learning, as well as research and professional practice skill development. You will undertake industry-led or research-based projects to apply your engineering knowledge and extend your understanding through specialised study. You will explore and develop in-depth knowledge in entry to professional practice areas such as civil infrastructure engineering, electrical and renewable energy engineering, environmental engineering, robotics and automation engineering, mechanical engineering or smart manufacturing.
Want to develop advanced engineering skills and progress your career?
As an engineer with professional practice skills, you will develop the capacity to operate in dynamic and diverse environments. You will also develop the ability to deal with a variety of organisational, technical and behavioural situations, and manage rapid changes in technology, markets, regulations and socioeconomic factors. This unique set of skills will set you apart from your peers.
You will have world-class facilities and equipment at your fingertips, with access to Deakin’s state-of-the-art engineering precinct and the Geelong Future Economy Precinct (GFEP). This is home to the Institute for Frontier Materials (IFM), Institute for Intelligent Systems Research and Innovation (IISRI), CSIRO Materials Science and Engineering, and the Australian Future Fibre Research and Innovation Centre.
Advance your career with invaluable professional experience while you study. Deakin partners with industry to provide you with practical work experience opportunities, allowing you to apply your skills to real-world problems and form professional networks prior to graduation.
With a huge demand for engineering graduates globally, you will be positioned for an exciting career ahead. Skilled engineers are needed across all sectors, with employers seeking graduates who are fully equipped with advanced engineering, project management and interpersonal skills, capable of starting work immediately.
Indicative student workload
You can expect to participate in a range of teaching activities each week. This could include lectures, seminars, studios, laboratories and online interaction. You can refer to the individual unit details in the course structure for more information. You will also need to study and complete assessment tasks in your own time.
Career opportunities
With an international skills shortage in the engineering industry, and roles expected to rise significantly in the next five years,* Deakin graduates are in demand both in Australia and further abroad.
Graduates of this course may find career opportunities associated with their study area in a wide range of industries. Employers look for graduates who are fully equipped with advanced engineering skills and capable of starting work projects immediately. Stand out to employers with the practical skills, professional experience and specialist knowledge to meet this demand.
* Australian Council of Engineering Deans: Shortages of Engineers and Supply Projections, Dec 2021.
Participation requirements
Students commencing their course in Trimester 3 will be required to complete units in Trimester 3.
Placement can occur at any time, including during standard holiday breaks. Learn about key dates at Deakin.
Elective units may be selected that include compulsory placements, work-based training, community-based learning or collaborative research training arrangements.
Reasonable adjustments to participation and other course requirements will be made for students with a disability. More information available at Disability support services.
Mandatory student checks
Any unit which contains work integrated learning, a community placement or interaction with the community may require a police check, Working with Children Check or other check.
Alternative exits
| Graduate Certificate of Engineering (S550) |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities | Apply knowledge of engineering principles and techniques, and use research, project design and management skills and approaches to systematically investigate, interpret, analyse and generate solutions for complex problems and issues. Respond to or initiate research concerned with advancing engineering and developing new principles and technologies within the specialist engineering discipline using appropriate methodologies and thereby contribute to continual improvement in the practice and scholarship of engineering. Manage engineering solutions, projects and programs, and ensure reliable functioning of all materials, components, sub-systems and technologies as well as all interactions between the technical system and the context within which it functions to form a complete, sustainable and self-consistent system that optimises social, environmental and economic outcomes over its full lifetime. Advocate engineering ideas and make engineering decisions from conception through to implementation by properly evaluating and integrating technical and non-technical considerations as desirable outcomes of engineering projects and practice. |
| Communication | Prepare high quality engineering documents and present information including approaches, procedures, concepts, solutions, and technical details in oral, written and/or visual forms appropriate to the context, in a professional manner. Use reasoning skills to critically and fairly analyse the viewpoints of stakeholders and specialists, and consult in a professional manner when presenting an engineering viewpoint, arguments, justifications or solutions to engage technical and non-technical audience in discussions, debate and negotiations. |
| Digital literacy | Use a wide range of digital engineering and scientific tools and techniques to analyse, simulate, visualise, synthesise and critically assess information and methodically and systematically differentiate between assertion, personal opinion and evidence for engineering decision-making. Demonstrate the ability to independently and systematically locate and share information, standards and regulations that pertain to the specialist engineering discipline. |
| Critical thinking | Identify, discern, and characterise salient issues, determine and analyse causes and effects, justify and apply appropriate assumptions, predict performance and behaviour, conceptualise engineering approaches and evaluate potential outcomes against appropriate criteria to synthesise solution strategies for complex engineering problems. |
| Problem solving | Use research-based knowledge and research methods to identify, reveal and define complex engineering problems which involve uncertainty, ambiguity, imprecise information, conflicting technical or nontechnical factors and safety and other contextual risks associated with engineering application within an engineering discipline. Apply technical knowledge, problem solving skills, appropriate tools and resources to design components, elements, systems, plant, facilities, processes and services to satisfy user requirements taking in to account broad contextual constraints such as social, cultural, economic, environmental, legal, political and human factors as an integral factor in the process of developing responsible engineering solutions. Identify recent developments, develop alternative concepts, solutions and procedures, appropriately challenge engineering practice from technical and non-technical viewpoints and thereby demonstrate capacity for creating new technological opportunities, approaches and solutions. |
| Self-management | Regularly undertake self-review and take notice of feedback to reflect on achievements, plan professional development needs, learn from the knowledge and standards of a professional and intellectual community and contribute to its maintenance and advancement. Commit to and uphold codes of ethics, established norms, standards, and conduct that characterises accountability and responsibility as a professional engineer, while ensuring safety of other people and protection of the environment. |
| Teamwork | Function effectively as a team member, take various team roles, consistently complete all assigned tasks within agreed deadlines, proactively assist, contribute to ideas, respect opinions and value contribution made by others when working collaboratively in learning activities to realise shared team objectives and outcomes. Apply people and personal skills to resolve any teamwork issues, provide constructive feedback that recognises the value of alternative and diverse viewpoints, and contribute to team cohesiveness, bringing to the fore and discussing shared individual and collective knowledge and creative capacity to develop optimal solutions to complex engineering problems. |
| Global citizenship | Demonstrate an advanced understanding of the global, cultural and social diversity and complex needs of communities and cultures through the assessment of qualitative and quantitative interactions between engineering practices, the environment and the community, the implications of the law, relevant codes, regulations and standards. Actively seek traditional, current and new information to assess trends and emerging practice from local, national and global sources and appraise the diversity, equity and ethical implications for professional practice. |
Course rules
To complete the Master of Engineering (Professional) you must pass 16 credit points. This includes:
- DAI001 Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin (0-credit-point compulsory unit) in your first study period
- STP710 Career Tools for Employability (0-credit-point compulsory unit)
- SEE700 Safety Induction Program (0-credit-point compulsory unit)
- 5 credit points of core units
- 1 credit point of professional learning units
- 6 credit point specialisation
- 4 credit points of postgraduate open elective units
Most units are equal to one credit point. As a full-time student you will study four credit points per trimester and usually undertake two trimesters per year.
Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements.
Specialisations
Refer to the details of each specialisation for availability.
- Civil Infrastructure Engineering
- Electrical and Renewable Energy Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Robotics and Automation Engineering
- Smart Manufacturing
Course structure
Core and professional learning units
| DAI001 | Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin (0 credit points) |
| STP710 | Career Tools for Employability (0 credit points) |
| SEE700 | Safety Induction Program (0 credit points) |
| SEN710 | Project Planning (capstone) ~ |
| SEN720 | Project Implementation and Evaluation (2 credit points) (capstone) ~ |
| SEN723 | Engineering Project Management |
| SET721 | Engineering Sustainability |
plus
1 credit point of professional learning units:
| SEL703 | Professional Practice |
| SEP701 | Continuing Professional Development |
plus
A 6 credit point specialisation
plus
4 credit points of postgraduate open elective units
~It is recommended students undertake SEN710 and SEN720 in consecutive trimesters
Work experience
Through SEL703 Professional Practice, you'll gain industry experience by completing at least 30 to 60 days of practical work experience in an engineering workplace. This gives you the opportunity to explore potential career paths and build valuable professional networks. Assessment tasks will deepen your understanding of the engineering profession and strengthen your professional practice skills. Learn more about SEBE work integrated learning
Details of specialisations
Civil Infrastructure Engineering
Campuses
Waurn Ponds (Geelong)
Unit set code
SP-S000110
Overview
Civil engineers solve problems for the benefit and advancement of our communities through the installation and management of infrastructure using mathematics and scientific principles. They plan, design and test the structures of private and public buildings and facilities. This specialisation provides you with the opportunity to extend your engineering knowledge, skillset and competencies for employment across several industries, particularly in relation to designing, constructing and maintaining civil infrastructures and physical systems.
Units
| SEN727 | Tunnel and Underground Construction |
| SEN728 | Transportation Infrastructure Systems |
| SEN729 | Railway Infrastructure Design and Management |
| SEN769 | Advanced Structural Design |
| SEN770 | Infrastructure Engineering |
| SEV702 | Traffic and Transport Engineering |
Electrical and Renewable Energy Engineering
Campuses
Waurn Ponds (Geelong)
Unit set code
SP-S000111
Overview
This specialisation provides unique technical, research and practical learning experiences to prepare graduates for professional and leadership roles in contemporary power system environments. Students will have access to industry-standard tools and world-class facilities, as well as opportunities to engage with internationally recognised teaching and research staff who have extensive experience in electrical and renewable energy.
Units
| SEE705 | Energy Efficiency, Management and Market Analysis |
| SEE706 | Power System Analysis |
| SEE716 | Electrical Systems Protection |
| SEE717 | Smart Grid Systems |
| SEE718 | Renewable Energy Systems |
| SEE719 | Microgrid Design, Integration and Management |
Environmental Engineering
Campuses
Waurn Ponds (Geelong)
Unit set code
SP-S000112
Overview
Tackle major environmental challenges by applying engineering and scientific principles to drive efficiencies and minimise impact. You will gain comprehensive knowledge and technical skills across disciplines like environmental health, water, air and soil quality, and resource and waste management, underpinned by natural and physical sciences. Through design-based and project-based learning, you will develop sustainable engineering solutions to real-world problems, while honing communication, teamwork, project management, and leadership skills.
Units
| SEN725 | Urban Stormwater Asset Design |
| SEV701 | Integrated Catchment Systems |
| SEV711 | Air Pollution and Control |
| SEV731 | Waste Engineering and Transformation Systems (2 credit points) |
| SLE716 | Environmental Protection |
Mechanical Engineering
Campuses
Waurn Ponds (Geelong)
Unit set code
SP-S000113
Overview
Product development and innovation are key drivers for industry. Mechanical engineers contribute to planning, designing, organising and overseeing the assembly, erection, commissioning, operation and maintenance of mechanical and process plant installations to roll products out of the production line. Mechanical engineers are employed in a wide range of industries including the automotive industry, aerospace and transport industries, power generation, refineries, insurance industries, building services, railway systems design, consumer goods design and production and management consultancies. This specialisation brings together studies in leading computer-aided engineering technologies, and advanced materials and manufacturing leverages Deakin’s world-class research teams in a practical and applied approach to address structural mechanics problems. You will acquire a solid understanding of product and process modelling and designing for sustainability.
Units
| SEJ751 | Materials Performance and Durability |
| SEM700 | Computational Fluid Dynamics |
| SEM711 | Applied Dynamics and Product Development Technologies |
| SEM712 | Advanced Modelling and Simulation |
| SEM721 | Product Design and Development |
| SEM722 | Advanced Manufacturing Technology |
Robotics and Automation Engineering
Campuses
Waurn Ponds (Geelong)
Unit set code
SP-S000114
Overview
Mechatronics engineers design high-tech engineering industrial autonomous systems. They develop control mechanisms and systems for the autonomous process, perform data collection and analysis to improve the quality of the end product and the efficiency of the manufacturing process, and implement electronic control systems for industrial applications. This specialisation will allow students to develop the contemporary knowledge and skills to be able to contribute to the workforce as professional mechatronics engineers.
Units
| SEE701 | Advanced Control Systems Engineering |
| SEE710 | Industrial Automation |
| SEE711 | IoT Systems Engineering |
| SEE712 | Applied Signal Processing |
| SEN771 | Intelligent Autonomous Robots |
| SIT720 | Machine Learning |
Smart Manufacturing
Campuses
Waurn Ponds (Geelong)
Unit set code
SP-S000115
Overview
Engineering organisations worldwide are increasingly leveraging the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, and robotics to enhance manufacturing processes. The use of real-time data to optimise production is expanding beyond large manufacturers to small and medium enterprises. This specialisation equips engineers with the skills to collect and analyse real-time data from various manufacturing systems and components, enabling more efficient production planning, decision-making, and maintenance.
Units
| SEE711 | IoT Systems Engineering |
| SEN771 | Intelligent Autonomous Robots |
| SEM722 | Advanced Manufacturing Technology |
| SEM724 | Design for Additive Manufacturing ^ |
| SIT718 | Real World Analytics |
| SIT742 | Modern Data Science |
^ available from 2027
Course duration
You may be able to study available units in the optional third trimester to fast-track your degree, however your course duration may be extended if there are delays in meeting course requirements, such as completing a placement.
Other learning experiences
You may choose to use one of your elective units to undertake an internship or participate in an overseas study tour to enhance your global awareness and experience.
Fees and charges
Tuition fees will vary depending on the type of fee place you hold, your course, your commencement year, the units you choose to study, your study load and/or unit discipline.
Your tuition fees will increase annually at the start of each calendar year. All fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD) and do not include additional costs such as textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment, mandatory checks, travel, consumables and other costs.
For further information regarding tuition fees, other fees and charges, invoice due dates, withdrawal dates, payment methods visit our Current students website.
Further information
Contact Student Central for assistance in course planning, choosing the right units and explaining course rules and requirements. Student Central can also provide information for a wide range of services at Deakin. To help you understand the University vocabulary, please refer to our Enrolment codes and terminology page.