Master of Professional Engineering (Civil)
University of Newcastle
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00109J
This program equips you with advanced skills in civil engineering, preparing you for a dynamic career in today’s global environment. Develop the strategic and technical skills needed to tackle complex challenges. Learn how to apply design thinking and systems engineering principles to develop solutions that are both innovative and ethical. Electives within the program allow you to tailor your study to suit your interests. You may choose to diversify your skills in an area outside of engineering. This may include business, design or entrepreneurship. Engage directly with industry through projects, guest lectures, and mentorship opportunities that bridge theory with real-world practice. Develop essential skills in project management, complex problem solving, innovation, and communication through our professional leadership courses.
Standard entry requirements
2-year (160 unit) Program.Bachelor Degree (AQF7) in Civil Engineering with an equivalent GPA of 4.5 or above.Applicants who have completed any Civil Engineering program at the University of Newcastle are not eligible for admission.
Recognition
This program is provisionally accredited by Engineers Australia.
Further information
Graduates of an Australian Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree, or equivalent, can complete the MPE in just one year. This program is seeking provisional accreditation with Engineers Australia; and so international students seeking professional recognition from Engineers Australia and the Washington Accord, or those wishing to extend their engineering and professional expertise in an Australian context, will find the 2-year Master of Professional Engineering is the ideal program. Students' study program will be designed to build on their prior studies and develop the core technical competencies to ensure they qualify - these will be chosen from areas such as Water Engineering, Steel Design, Geomechanics, Hydrology and Advanced Structural Analysis.
