Master of Professional Engineering (Accelerated)(Software Engineering)

About the course

This accelerated Master of Professional Engineering (Software Engineering) builds advanced technical capability alongside professional skills in communication, leadership, and managing time and resources. Designed for graduates with a related engineering degree, it supports recognised accreditation for practice in Australia and overseas and includes a professional practice component for industry exposure. This is a two-year full-time Master coursework programme in software engineering.

Career outcome

Graduates may pursue software engineering roles across technology, engineering, and digital industries, applying skills in areas such as computer architecture, real-time computing, internet software platforms, and object-oriented design. The included professional practice helps build workplace readiness and industry networks. Career pathways can include software engineer, systems engineer, solutions architect, or technical lead roles. This is a Master coursework qualification in software engineering.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)