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Master of Professional Engineering

Masters.
University of Southern Queensland

400

in world overall ranking*

50

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

UniSQ’s Master of Professional Engineering is designed for graduates with a three-year engineering degree who want a pathway to professional recognition and career progression. You’ll build advanced technical capability through coursework, practical lab and industry-focused experience, and complete a substantial research project and dissertation. Most specialisations are provisionally accredited by Engineers Australia, supporting eligibility for graduate membership at the Professional level in engineering.

What you might learn

To graduate from the Master of Professional Engineering, you must successfully complete 16 units of study.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue leadership and advisory roles such as project manager, engineering consultant, operations manager, or risk and safety engineer. The degree supports careers across emerging and complex sectors including renewable energy, sustainable design, medical technology, smart infrastructure, robotics and automation, and aerospace and defence. This masters-level engineering qualification can also broaden opportunities for international and cross-disciplinary work as a professional engineer.


Living Costs in Toowoomba**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 17 - 22
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 839 - 1,110
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 652 - 863
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 5 - 12
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 234 - 310

Average Salary***


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

Costs

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A$9,536 per year

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Information

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2 years

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March, June, September

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Toowoomba
External

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconSTUDENT SUPPORT SCHOLARSHIP 2022 MACC

25% of tuition fees

tick iconINTERNATIONAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP

25% of tuition fees

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