Master of Advanced Engineering

About the course

The Master of Advanced Engineering prepares you for work in the engineering industry at the highest levels. It provides you with the knowledge, understanding and skills to enable you to deal effectively with advanced issues involving the application of engineering in various domains. The programme strengthens advanced engineering design, systems analysis, and innovation management for complex industry projects.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared for advanced engineering roles across sectors such as energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, construction, telecommunications and medical technology. Depending on the chosen specialisation, career paths may include power systems or renewable energy engineer, robotics or automation engineer, telecommunications engineer, engineering management roles, smart manufacturing specialist, or urban systems engineer. The masters-level programme supports progression into senior technical and leadership positions within engineering-focused organisations.

Living Costs in Melbourne**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)