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Master of Professional Engineering (Specialisation)

Masters.
University of Tasmania

300

in world overall ranking*

32

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

The Master of Professional Engineering (Specialisation) is an entry-to-practice postgraduate degree designed to develop innovative professional engineers and help graduates transition into a new engineering specialisation or update qualifications for Australian industry. You’ll learn through practical laboratories, field trips and industry guest lectures, then complete a final-year research project to design, prototype, test and implement engineering solutions. This is a masters-level qualification in engineering.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared for entry-to-practice engineering roles across sectors such as infrastructure and construction, mechanical systems and design, electrical power and renewable energy, and electronics and communications. The course supports development toward Engineers Australia Stage 1 competencies, strengthening capability in applying advanced engineering knowledge, problem-solving and project delivery. Career pathways align with professional engineering work in industry and government. This is a masters-level engineering qualification.


Living Costs in Hobart**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 17 - 22
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 1,086 - 1,437
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 934 - 1,236
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 3 - 6
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 285 - 377

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

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Information

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3 years

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February

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Hobart

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P7A

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconASEAN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY UNDERGRADUATE MERIT SCHOLARSHIP

50% of tuition fees

tick iconTASMANIAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP (TIS)

25% of tuition fees

tick iconFSP TO DEGREE SCHOLARSHIP

10% of tuition fees

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