Master of Engineering Technology

About the course

QUT’s Master of Engineering Technology is a one-year coursework degree designed to extend existing engineering capability through advanced engineering technology practice. You can tailor your study with specialist streams such as smart transport and mobility, water engineering, renewable power, robotics, bioprocess engineering, and digital and robotic manufacturing, supported by industry engagement and applied projects. It is a masters-level engineering qualification.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue advanced engineering technology roles across infrastructure, transport, water and environmental systems, manufacturing, energy and renewables, and robotics-driven industries. The course’s industry project and capstone research components support pathways into engineering consultancy, systems and process improvement, automation and digital manufacturing, water modelling, sustainable technology implementation, and technical leadership roles. This is a masters-level outcome in engineering.

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)