Master of Advanced Manufacturing

About the course

QUT’s Master of Advanced Manufacturing builds advanced engineering capability to design, optimise and improve modern manufacturing systems. The course emphasises sustainable, resilient production, digital manufacturing and bioprocess engineering, supported by industry-embedded teaching and practical facilities. You can tailor your study through specialist majors and apply skills to real manufacturing challenges. This is a masters coursework degree in engineering focused on advanced manufacturing.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared for engineering roles that modernise and decarbonise manufacturing through digital, automated and bioprocess technologies. Career pathways include advanced/manufacturing engineer, automation or robotics engineer, process/bioprocess engineer, production and operations engineer, and roles in sustainable manufacturing and supply-chain connected production. Opportunities span advanced manufacturing firms, resources and bio-industries, and technology-enabled production environments. This is a masters coursework pathway into engineering leadership in advanced manufacturing.

Living Costs in Brisbane**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,467 - 1,940	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,073 - 1,419
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 237 - 314

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)