Graduates from the Master of Engineering Practice are eligible to be considered for higher research degrees such as the Master of Research or PhD studies.
The program is accredited by Engineers Australia and graduates are eligible for Graduate membership at the Professional Engineer level.
You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.
You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.
If you don't meet the entry requirements, we have pathway options available to you.
To complete this degree students must complete 12 units. Most courses (similar to ‘subjects’) are valued at 1 unit.
| Courses to be studied | Units |
|---|---|
| 5 x core courses | 7 |
| 2 - 5 technical courses | 5 |
| 1 x practice course (0 unit value) | |
| Total | 12 |
Refer to the USQ Handbook for courses to be studied and recommended enrolment patterns.
If you are enrolled in the External study mode in this degree, you will have the opportunity to come on-campus for residential schools, where you will attend face-to-face lectures and tutorials, use the facilities and meet staff and other students.
This degree has a mandatory attendance requirement for some of the residential school courses. View the USQ Handbook or please contact us for more information.
Your actual fees may vary depending on the courses you select. We review our fees annually so these may be subject to change.
Approximate annual costs1 for your first year of study (8 units) in this degree are:
| Study Mode | Cost |
|---|---|
|
Commonwealth supported
The Federal Government contributes to the cost of your course and you need to pay a student contribution. |
AUD 8021 |
|
Domestic full fee paying
You are responsible for the full cost of your course and are charged a tuition fee. |
AUD 28400 |
1 These are indicative annual fees for 2022.
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
This degree includes an on-campus residential school component that involves travel, accommodation and meal expenses.
You may not have to pay your course (subject) fees upfront. HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP allows you to defer your fees until your income reaches a certain level. Find out if you are eligible for HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP.
You may also be eligible to receive financial support from Centrelink.
At USQ, we offer a range of scholarships to support your success at university. Find a scholarship that works for you.
Complete your online application directly to USQ.
The closing dates for applying directly to USQ are:
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