Master of Engineering (Professional)

About the course

This Master of Engineering (Professional) builds advanced technical capability alongside professional and enterprise skills for engineering practice. You’ll complete structured coursework and a focused research project to apply engineering knowledge to real-world problems and develop career planning insights. Designed to support progression into professional engineering roles across diverse industries in Australia and globally, this is a master coursework qualification in Engineering.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue professional engineering roles where advanced technical skills and workplace-ready capabilities are valued. Career pathways may include engineering design, project and asset management, consulting, and applied R&D roles across government and private sectors. The embedded research project and professional skills development support work in multidisciplinary teams and industry contexts. This is a master coursework pathway for careers in Engineering. Preparing graduates for engineering management, technical leadership, and specialist design roles across industrial sectors.

Living Costs in Townsville**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,146 - 1,515	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,074 - 1,421
Transportation (Daily) A$ 5 - 7	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 234 - 309

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)