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CV82 - Master of Engineering

Overview

Compulsory Residential School

Some units in this course require you to attend a compulsory Residential School or Work Integrated Learning. Please see Course Features in the Getting Started tab for further information.

Course Overview

This course has a strong emphasis on engineering practice and will provide you with an opportunity to develop further skills and knowledge in your current engineering discipline, while at the same time developing your employability skills such as communication and teamwork. This course enables you to be recognised as a graduate professional engineer in Australia and as such, you will have career opportunities in a wide range of areas including the infrastructure, resources and energy sectors.

During your study, you will have opportunities to develop professional skills such as teamwork and communication at the same time as you are applying and further developing the theoretical knowledge you gained in your undergraduate degree. The authentic engineering projects, some with industry mentors, will help to prepare you for engineering practice. You will commence your study with a unit that introduces you to Australian Engineering Practice and three project-based learning units that will provide you with the opportunity to apply discipline knowledge and skills in an authentic project, in some cases with an industry mentor.

You will then select 24 credit points of units from topics including sustainability, mining, project management and rail. If you have no previous industry experience, as part of your elective study, you will undertake an internship in order to improve your understanding of engineering practice and obtain the 480 hours of approved engineering work experience required by Engineers Australia to be recognised as a professional engineer. Finally, you will complete a major research project through the units Engineering Research Project Planning and Engineering Research Project Implementation that will demonstrate your ability to work as a professional engineer.

For Australian students, this course is available in mixed mode, giving you the flexibility to study even if working or living in a remote location.

Career Information

This course enables you to be recognised as a graduate professional engineer in Australia. As such, you will have career opportunities in a wide range of areas including the infrastructure, resources and energy sectors.

During your study, you will have opportunities to develop professional skills such as teamwork and communication at the same time as you are applying and further developing the theoretical knowledge you gained in your undergraduate degree. The authentic engineering projects, some with industry mentors, will help to prepare you for engineering practice.

Possessing a Masters qualification will further enhance your employability.

Course Details
Duration 2 years full-time or 4 years part-time
Credit Points that Must be Earned 96
Number of Units Required CQUniversity uses the concept of credits to express the amount of study required for a particular course and individual units. The number of units varies between courses. Units in postgraduate courses normally consist of 6 points of credit or multiples thereof (e.g. 12, 18, 24).
Expected Hours of Study One point of credit is equivalent to an expectation of approximately two hours of student work per week in a term.
Course Type Postgraduate Award
Qualification (post nominal) MEng
AQF Level Level 9: Masters Degree (Coursework)
Course Fees
Indicative Year - 2025
  • Domestic Full Fee Paying – Indicative First Year Fee - $31,980
  • International Indicative First Term Fee - $20,040
  • International Indicative First Year Fee - $40,080
Indicative Year - 2024
  • Domestic Full Fee Paying – Indicative First Year Fee - $30,600
  • International Indicative First Term Fee - $19,080
  • International Indicative First Year Fee - $38,160
Indicative Year - 2023
  • Domestic Full Fee Paying – Indicative First Year Fee - $28,860
  • International Indicative First Term Fee - $18,120
  • International Indicative First Year Fee - $36,240
Indicative Year - 2022
  • Domestic Full Fee Paying – Indicative First Year Fee - $28,008
  • International Indicative First Year Fee - $35,520
  • International Indicative First Term Fee - $17,760
Indicative Year - 2021
  • International Indicative First Term Fee - $17,016
  • International Indicative First Year Fee - $34,032

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes
Not Applicable
International Students
CRICOS Codes
Where and when can I start?
Units offered internally at the below campuses may be delivered using a combination of face-to-face and video conferencing style teaching.
Units offered via MIX mode are delivered online and require compulsory attendance of site-specific learning activities such as on-campus residential schools, placements and/or work integrated learning. See Course Features tab for further information. Online units are delivered using online resources only.
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The following tables list the courses availabilities by location and term. Directing your pointer over your preferred location will provide further information if this course is not available for the full duration. Please be sure to also check individual unit availability by location and term prior to enrolling.

Domestic Availability

Term 3 - 2026

Melbourne
Online
Rockhampton

Term 2 - 2026

Melbourne
Online
Rockhampton

Term 1 - 2026

Melbourne
Online
Rockhampton

Term 3 - 2025

Melbourne
Online
Rockhampton

Term 2 - 2025

Melbourne
Online
Rockhampton

Term 1 - 2025

Melbourne
Online
Rockhampton

Term 3 - 2024

Melbourne
Online
Rockhampton

Term 2 - 2024

Melbourne
Online
Rockhampton

Term 1 - 2024

Melbourne
Online
Rockhampton

Term 3 - 2023

Melbourne
Online
Rockhampton

Term 2 - 2023

Melbourne
Online
Rockhampton

Term 1 - 2023

Melbourne
Online
Rockhampton

Term 3 - 2022

The Civil major is only available at the Rockhampton and Melbourne Campuses and in Mixed Mode (Online). Please see the More Details section of the handbook for further information.
Melbourne
Online
Rockhampton

Term 2 - 2022

The Civil major is only available at the Rockhampton and Melbourne Campuses and in Mixed Mode (Online). Please see the More Details section of the handbook for further information.
Melbourne
Online
Rockhampton

Term 1 - 2022

The Civil major is only available at the Rockhampton and Melbourne Campuses and in Mixed Mode (Online). Please see the More Details section of the handbook for further information.
Melbourne
Online
Rockhampton

Term 3 - 2021

The Civil major is only available at the Rockhampton and Melbourne Campuses and in Mixed Mode (Online). Please see the More Details section of the handbook for further information.
Melbourne
Online
Perth
Rockhampton

Term 2 - 2021

The Civil major is only available at the Rockhampton and Melbourne Campuses and in Mixed Mode (Online). Please see the More Details section of the handbook for further information.
Melbourne
Online
Perth
Rockhampton

Term 1 - 2021

Melbourne
Online
Perth
Rockhampton

Term 3 - 2020

Melbourne
Online
Perth
Rockhampton

Term 2 - 2020

Melbourne
Online
Perth
Rockhampton

Term 1 - 2020

Melbourne
Online
Perth
Rockhampton

Term 3 - 2019

Melbourne
Perth
Rockhampton

Term 2 - 2019

Melbourne
Online
Perth
Rockhampton

Term 1 - 2019

Melbourne
Online
Perth
Rockhampton

Term 3 - 2018

Melbourne
Perth
Rockhampton

Term 2 - 2018

Distance
Melbourne
Perth
Rockhampton

Term 1 - 2018

Distance
Melbourne
Perth
Rockhampton

Term 3 - 2017

Melbourne
Perth
Rockhampton

Term 2 - 2017

Distance
Melbourne
Perth
Rockhampton

Term 1 - 2017

Distance
Melbourne
Perth
Rockhampton

Term 2 - 2016

Distance
Melbourne
Rockhampton

Term 1 - 2016

Distance
Rockhampton
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International Availability

Term 3 - 2026

Melbourne

Term 2 - 2026

Melbourne
Rockhampton

Term 1 - 2026

Melbourne
Rockhampton

Term 3 - 2025

Melbourne

Term 2 - 2025

Melbourne
Rockhampton

Term 1 - 2025

Melbourne
Rockhampton

Term 3 - 2024

Melbourne

Term 2 - 2024

Melbourne
Rockhampton

Term 1 - 2024

Melbourne
Rockhampton

Term 3 - 2023

Melbourne
Rockhampton

Term 2 - 2023

Melbourne
Rockhampton

Term 1 - 2023

Melbourne
Rockhampton

Term 3 - 2022

The Civil major is only available at the Rockhampton and Melbourne Campuses and in Mixed Mode (Online). Please see the More Details section of the handbook for further information.
Melbourne
Rockhampton

Term 2 - 2022

The Civil major is only available at the Rockhampton and Melbourne Campuses and in Mixed Mode (Online). Please see the More Details section of the handbook for further information.
Melbourne
Rockhampton

Term 1 - 2022

The Civil major is only available at the Rockhampton and Melbourne Campuses and in Mixed Mode (Online). Please see the More Details section of the handbook for further information.
Melbourne
Rockhampton

Term 3 - 2021

The Civil major is only available at the Rockhampton and Melbourne Campuses and in Mixed Mode (Online). Please see the More Details section of the handbook for further information.
Melbourne
Perth
Rockhampton

Term 2 - 2021

The Civil major is only available at the Rockhampton and Melbourne Campuses and in Mixed Mode (Online). Please see the More Details section of the handbook for further information.
Melbourne
Perth
Rockhampton

Term 1 - 2021

Melbourne
Perth
Rockhampton

Term 3 - 2020

Melbourne
Perth
Rockhampton

Term 2 - 2020

Melbourne
Perth
Rockhampton

Term 1 - 2020

Melbourne
Perth
Rockhampton

Term 3 - 2019

Melbourne
Perth

Term 2 - 2019

Melbourne
Perth
Rockhampton

Term 1 - 2019

Melbourne
Perth
Rockhampton

Term 3 - 2018

Melbourne
Perth

Term 2 - 2018

Melbourne
Perth
Rockhampton

Term 1 - 2018

Melbourne
Perth
Rockhampton

Term 3 - 2017

Melbourne
Perth

Term 2 - 2017

Melbourne
Perth
Rockhampton

Term 1 - 2017

Melbourne
Rockhampton

Term 2 - 2016

Melbourne
Rockhampton

Term 1 - 2016

Rockhampton
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What do I need to start?
Entry Requirements

To be eligible for entry into this course, applicants must hold:

  • A completed three year Bachelor of Engineering, or equivalent, with an aligned engineering major, from a recognised tertiary institution. Degrees completed without standard engineering majors (Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical) will be assessed for compatibility with the master's course on a case by case basis by the School.

English Language Proficiency Requirements

If you were not born in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa or United States of America, you are required to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements set by the University.

Applicants are required to provide evidence of completion within the last 5 years of:

  • A secondary qualification (Year 11 and 12, or equivalent), or
  • Bachelor level qualification study for a period of at least 2 years full-time with a minimum overall GPA 4.0

completed within Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, South Africa, Ireland or United States of America, which will meet the English proficiency.

If you do not satisfy any of the above, you will need to undertake an English language proficiency test and achieve the following scores:

  • An International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic) overall band score of at least 6.5 with a minimum 6.0 for Reading and Writing and 6.0 for Speaking and Listening, or
  • An Occupational English Test with Grades A or B only in each of the four components.

English test results remain valid for no more than two years between final examination date and the date of commencement of study, and must appear on a single result certificate.

International Students should visit http://www.cqu.edu.au/international for further information.

Each student will be assessed individually.


Assumed Knowledge

Students are advised to choose a major and stream which is consistent with their undergraduate studies. If in any doubt students are advised to contact the course adviser.

It is recommended that full-time students enrol in 24 credit points per term, and part-time students enrol in 12 credit points per term.

Security Requirements
No information available at this time
Health Requirements
No information available at this time
Course Features

Awards and Accreditation

Interim Awards CV87 - Graduate Diploma of Engineering CV86 - Graduate Certificate in Engineering
Exit Awards CV87 - Graduate Diploma of Engineering CV86 - Graduate Certificate in Engineering
Accreditation
  • Professional Practice: Mechanical Major
    Engineers Australia

    The CV82 Master of Engineering course is fully accredited by Engineers Australia https://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/ Graduates are recognised as professional engineers and are eligible for Graduate membership with EA.
  • Professional Practice: Electrical Major
    Engineers Australia

    The CV82 Master of Engineering course is fully accredited by Engineers Australia https://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/ Graduates are recognised as professional engineers and are eligible for Graduate membership with EA.
  • Professional Practice: Civil Major
    Engineers Australia

    The CV82 Master of Engineering course is fully accredited by Engineers Australia https://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/ Graduates are recognised as professional engineers and are eligible for Graduate membership with EA.

Residential School Requirements

Compulsory Residential School For some units for students enrolled in mix mode.
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Practicum/Work Placement

ENEP20001 - Students are required to complete 480 hours (including a minimum of 240 hours of industry experience) of Engineering Professional Practice prior to graduation.

Previous and Current Enrolments

Year Number of Students
2024 219
2023 192
2022 163
2021 232
2020 451
Inherent Requirements
There are Inherent Requirements (IRs) that you need to be aware of, and fulfil, to achieve the core learning outcomes of the units and course. IRs are the essential capabilities, knowledge, behaviours and skills that are needed to complete a unit or course.

Please note that in some instances there may be similarities between course, entry and inherent requirements.

If you experience difficulties meeting these requirements, reasonable adjustments may be made upon contacting accessibility@cqu.edu.au. Adjustment must not compromise the academic integrity of the degree or course chosen at CQUniversity or the legal requirements of field education.

Ethical Behaviour

Examples are:

  • Complying with academic and non-academic misconduct policies and procedures such as CQUniversity’s Student Charter, Student Misconduct Policy and Student Behavioural Misconduct Procedures and Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
  • Using your knowledge and skills for the benefit of the community to create solutions for a sustainable future, in accordance with the Engineers Australia Code of Ethics. In doing so, you will strive to serve the community ahead of other personal or sectarian interests.
  • Demonstrating integrity, scientific and technical competence, exude leadership qualities and promote sustainability, in the course of your professional practice.
Behavioural Stability

Examples are:

  • Being reflective with personal behaviours in relation to professional performance and being positive and receptive to processing constructive supervisor/lecturer feedback or criticism.
  • Interacting with people from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures in a calm and composed manner in difficult to deal with situations.
  • Approaching difficult situations with diplomacy and refraining from using inappropriate words/actions either verbally or in written communication.
  • Accepting that your professional practice is a human-centric activity and that you must therefore, develop your ability to work well with others.
  • Having the desire to solve problems in order to improve the standard of living of the people in the community.
Legal Compliance

Examples are:

  • Understanding and complying with all relevant policies and procedures applicable in work practice.
  • Complying with rules and regulations that apply in your practice location.
  • Recognising and positively responding to any legal compliance issues that arise and bringing them to the attention of the appropriate stakeholders.
Communication Skills (Verbal, Non-verbal, Written and Technology)

Examples are:

  • Verbally communicating in the English language with accuracy, appropriateness and effectiveness.
  • Listening to other's point of view and actively participating in discussion activities related to the course.
  • Using language that is appropriate to the context of the individual, group or workplace.
  • Establishing rapport with clients from differing socio-cultural environments in the delivery of projects and respond appropriately to clients, supervisors and other professionals.
  • Using appropriate facial expressions: eye contact, being mindful of space, time boundaries, a range of body movements and gestures.
  • Recognising and interpreting non-verbal cues of others and responding appropriately during activities related to the course, as well as in the professional practice environment.
  • Competently and appropriately constructing written assessment work in a logical, coherent manner, and with correct grammar and punctuation to the required academic standards.
  • Expressing complex and detailed information and knowledge into a logical and legible report, in a timely manner that meets professional standards and clearly communicates the intended message.
  • Accurately conveying and documenting information in a written form that meets legal and professional requirements.
  • Accessing a computer for your studies, and possessing basic computer knowledge and skills to engage in the on-line learning environment that may include completing relevant on-line assessments and participating in on-line forums or responding to emails.
  • Regularly accessing the Internet for research, and email for communication with peers and lecturers.
  • Being adept and proficient in the use of discipline specific computer systems and able to analyse, manipulate and display scientific information.
Cognitive Abilities (Knowledge and Cognitive Skills, Literacy and Numeracy)

Examples are:

  • Conceptualising and using appropriate knowledge in response to academic assessment items.
  • Applying theoretical knowledge, research evidence, policies and procedures in professional practice.
  • Discerning the wide variety of socio-economic environments that practice takes place in, and providing effective professional solutions to all these stakeholders.
  • Competently reading, writing and accurately interpreting information to convey language effectively in projects and services.
  • Producing accurate, concise and clear professional documentation which meets legal requirements.
  • Retrieving correct information from appropriate sources, processing it and converting it into simpler terms if required.
  • Demonstrating competency in applying appropriate mathematical knowledge and skills to make calculations that represent a system.
  • Demonstrating effective use of numeracy skills to make accurate interpretation of system response data.
  • Applying numeracy skills to interpret and solve problems in a range of projects and services.
Sensory Abilities (Visual, Auditory, Tactile)

Examples are:

  • Accurately using instruments for measurements.
  • Observing and detecting subtle changes in responses to systems using instrumentation.
  • Having sufficient auditory ability to be capable of hearing warnings when on site.
  • Interacting effectively with stakeholders including clients, members of the community, tradespeople and other members of the professional team.
  • Using a computer and other professional tools.
  • Climbing a ladder or steep stairs, walking along scaffolding and traversing a construction site.
Relational Skills

Examples are:

  • Patience - is valuable when it comes to dealing with picky or difficult clients, complex long-term projects or colleagues who are slow and hard to keep on task.
  • Trustworthiness - an invaluable asset to employers, who not only feel comfortable with the individual’s honesty and ethical values, but believe they will do what they say when they say they will do it.
  • Reliability - is an important relational skill in every profession, whether it relates to showing up for work on time, performing duties as assigned, or meeting crucial deadlines.
  • Empathy - being able to consistently look at and understand the perspective of others is a relational skill that’s highly valued in the customer service arena.
  • Influence - Having the ability to effectively persuade and influence others is a valuable relational workplace skill. An influential employee is typically intuitive and able to read people, which is an asset in many professional venues.
Reflective Skills

 

Examples are:

  • Read - around the topics you are learning about or want to learn about and develop
  • Ask - others about the way they do things and why
  • Watch - what is going on around you
  • Feel - pay attention to your emotions, what prompts them, and how you deal with negative ones
  • Talk - share your views and experiences with others
  • Think - learn to value time spent thinking about your work
Sustainable Performance

Examples are:

  • Actively participating in activities related to the course and professional experience.
  • Performing with the required physical and mental energy and endurance in performing professional skills and services during set time frames.
  • Showing persistence when learning a new concept, seeing it as a challenge to be solved rather than an insurmountable obstacle.
Strength and Mobility (Gross Motor Skills and Fine Motor Skills)

Examples are:

  • Conducting repairs to professional systems.
  • Transporting field equipment during the data collection phase of projects.
  • Traversing uneven ground on construction sites.
  • Manipulating instruments in tests and measurements.
  • Using knobs and dials in equipment used for field data collection.
Interpersonal Engagement

Examples are:

  • Communicating with respect.
  • Consulting all stakeholders.
  • Creating and sustaining professional networks.
  • Listening to clients and stakeholders regarding their needs.
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Abilities

Examples are:

  • Using some of the Microsoft Office suite of products, in particular Word, Excel and Powerpoint as well as Adobe Acrobat.
  • Being familiar with computer operating systems.
  • Being able to use keyboard and mouse.
  • Being able to connect to a Wifi network.
  • Being familiar with video communication software such as Skype or Zoom.
Core Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes
Civil Learning Outcomes
  • 1. Evaluate stakeholder requirements in diverse multidisciplinary scenarios through a Civil Engineering lens
  • 2. Design and analyse civil infrastructure according to Australian Standards and Industry guidelines
  • 3. Create solutions for complex civil engineering systems using appropriate design and computational tools
  • 4. Enhance analytical, problem-solving, critical thinking and design skills, including those appropriate for sustainable development
  • 5. Apply project management skills to autonomously plan, develop and execute a substantial engineering research-based project
  • 6. Lead diverse multicultural teams by demonstrating effective communication and collaboration
  • 7. Demonstrate critical self-review, professional and reflective practice and commitment to lifelong learning.
  Course Learning Outcomes
Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1. KNOWLEDGE Have a body of knowledge that includes the understanding of recent developments in a discipline and/or area of professional practice
2. KNOWLEDGE Have an understanding of research principles and methods applicable to a field of work and/or learning
3. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge and to reflect critically on theory and professional practice or scholarship
4. SKILLS Have cognitive, technical and creative skills to investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories and to apply established theories to different bodies of knowledge or practice
5. SKILLS Have cognitive, technical and creative skills to generate and evaluate complex ideas and concepts at an abstract level
6. SKILLS Have communication and technical research skills to justify and interpret theoretical propositions, methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions to specialist and non-specialist audiences
7. SKILLS Have technical and communication skills to design, evaluate, implement, analyse and theorise about developments that contribute to professional practice or scholarship
8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to use creativity and initiative to new situations in professional practice and/or for further learning
9. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to use high level personal autonomy and accountability
10 APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to plan and execute a substantial research-based project, capstone experience and/or piece of scholarship.
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Communicate, interact and collaborate with others effectively in culturally or linguistically diverse contexts in a culturally respectful manner
Electrical Learning Outcomes
  • 1. Evaluate stakeholder requirements in diverse multidisciplinary scenarios through an Electrical Engineering lens
  • 2. Design and analyse advanced power, communication and control systems according to Australian Standards and Industry guidelines
  • 3. Create solutions for complex electrical engineering systems using appropriate design and computational tools
  • 4. Enhance analytical, problem-solving, critical thinking and design skills, including those appropriate for sustainable development
  • 5. Apply project management skills to autonomously plan, develop and execute a substantial engineering research-based project
  • 6. Lead diverse multicultural teams by demonstrating effective communication and collaboration
  • 7. Demonstrate critical self-review, professional and reflective practice and commitment to lifelong learning.
  Course Learning Outcomes
Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1. KNOWLEDGE Have a body of knowledge that includes the understanding of recent developments in a discipline and/or area of professional practice
2. KNOWLEDGE Have an understanding of research principles and methods applicable to a field of work and/or learning
3. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge and to reflect critically on theory and professional practice or scholarship
4. SKILLS Have cognitive, technical and creative skills to investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories and to apply established theories to different bodies of knowledge or practice
5. SKILLS Have cognitive, technical and creative skills to generate and evaluate complex ideas and concepts at an abstract level
6. SKILLS Have communication and technical research skills to justify and interpret theoretical propositions, methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions to specialist and non-specialist audiences
7. SKILLS Have technical and communication skills to design, evaluate, implement, analyse and theorise about developments that contribute to professional practice or scholarship
8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to use creativity and initiative to new situations in professional practice and/or for further learning
9. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to use high level personal autonomy and accountability
10 APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to plan and execute a substantial research-based project, capstone experience and/or piece of scholarship.
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Communicate, interact and collaborate with others effectively in culturally or linguistically diverse contexts in a culturally respectful manner
Mechanical Learning Outcomes
  • 1. Evaluate stakeholder requirements in diverse multidisciplinary scenarios through a Mechanical Engineering lens
  • 2. Design and analyse complex dynamic, thermofluid and control systems according to Australian Standards and Industry guidelines
  • 3. Create solutions for complex mechanical systems using appropriate design and computational tools
  • 4. Enhance analytical, problem-solving, critical thinking and design skills, including those appropriate for sustainable development
  • 5. Apply project management skills to autonomously plan, develop and execute a substantial engineering research-based project
  • 6. Lead diverse multicultural teams by demonstrating effective communication and collaboration
  • 7. Demonstrate critical self-review, professional and reflective practice and commitment to lifelong learning.
  Course Learning Outcomes
Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1. KNOWLEDGE Have a body of knowledge that includes the understanding of recent developments in a discipline and/or area of professional practice
2. KNOWLEDGE Have an understanding of research principles and methods applicable to a field of work and/or learning
3. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge and to reflect critically on theory and professional practice or scholarship
4. SKILLS Have cognitive, technical and creative skills to investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories and to apply established theories to different bodies of knowledge or practice
5. SKILLS Have cognitive, technical and creative skills to generate and evaluate complex ideas and concepts at an abstract level
6. SKILLS Have communication and technical research skills to justify and interpret theoretical propositions, methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions to specialist and non-specialist audiences
7. SKILLS Have technical and communication skills to design, evaluate, implement, analyse and theorise about developments that contribute to professional practice or scholarship
8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to use creativity and initiative to new situations in professional practice and/or for further learning
9. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to use high level personal autonomy and accountability
10 APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to plan and execute a substantial research-based project, capstone experience and/or piece of scholarship.
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Communicate, interact and collaborate with others effectively in culturally or linguistically diverse contexts in a culturally respectful manner
Course Structure

In order to complete this course, you must:

  1. Complete the core structure
  2. Complete 1 major
Number of units: 2 Total credit points: 24


All students in this course study a common introductory unit, ENEG20001 Australian Engineering Practice.

The second core unit, ENEP20001 Internship Work Experience will provide students with appropriate work experience required to meet the accreditation requirements of the course. Students with demonstrably significant and recent engineering experience (at least 480 hours) secured elsewhere may opt-out of this unit and pursue an elective unit as an alternative.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
ENEG20001 Australian Engineering Practice
ENEP20001 Internship Work Experience
Number of units: 6 Total credit points: 72


Civil Discipline Units

You are required to complete ENEC20003 and two of the following civil discipline units:

If you wish to specialise in Structural Engineering, it is recommended that you complete ENEC20001 and ENEC20002

If you wish to specialise in Municipal Engineering, it is recommended that you complete ENEC20004 and ENEC20005

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
ENEC20003 Geotechnical Engineering Design
Available units
Students must complete 2 from the following units:
ENEC20001 Concrete Design
ENEC20002 Steel and Masonry Design
ENEC20004 Advanced Transportation Engineering Design
ENEC20005 Advanced Water Engineering

Electives

You will then choose 12 credit points from the following list.

Available units
Students must complete from the following units:
ENEC20001 Concrete Design
ENEC20002 Steel and Masonry Design
ENEC20004 Advanced Transportation Engineering Design
ENEC20005 Advanced Water Engineering
ENER20001 Introduction to Railway Engineering
ENER20002 Mining Engineering Systems and Legislation
ENEG20003 Sustainability Studio
PPMP20007 Project Management Concepts
PPMP20009 Leading Lean Projects
ENEM28001 Finite Element Analysis for Engineering Design

Capstone Project

All students complete a major research project carrying over two terms.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
ENRP20001 Engineering Research Project Planning
ENRP20003 Engineering Research Project Implementation

Engineering Professional Practice

In your last term of study, you will enrol into the following core unit. Note that this unit is zero-credits and hence is no cost to you. In this unit, you will provide evidence of how you have attained the professional engineering practice exposure required by Engineers Australia.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
ENEP20002 Continuing Professional Development for Engineering Masters Students
Number of units: 6 Total credit points: 72


Electrical Discipline Units

You are required to complete ENEX20001 and two of the following Electrical discipline units:

If you wish to specialise in Power Engineering, it is recommended that you complete ENEE20001 and ENEE20002

If you wish to specialise in Control Engineering, it is recommended that you complete ENEE20004 and ENEE20002 or ENEE20001

If you wish to specialise in Communications Engineering, it is recommended that you complete ENEE20003 and ENEE20004


Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
ENEX20001 Embedded System Design
Available units
Students must complete 2 from the following units:
ENEE20001 Advanced Power System Analysis and Control
ENEE20002 Advanced Electrical Machines and Drives
ENEE20003 Advanced Communication Systems
ENEE20004 Digital Control Systems

Electives

You will then choose 12 credit points from the following list.

Available units
Students may choose to do any of the following:
ENEE20001 Advanced Power System Analysis and Control
ENEE20004 Digital Control Systems
ENEE20002 Advanced Electrical Machines and Drives
ENEE20003 Advanced Communication Systems
ENER20002 Mining Engineering Systems and Legislation
ENER20001 Introduction to Railway Engineering
ENEG20003 Sustainability Studio
PPMP20007 Project Management Concepts
PPMP20009 Leading Lean Projects
ENEM28001 Finite Element Analysis for Engineering Design

Capstone Project

All students complete a major research project carrying over two terms.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
ENRP20001 Engineering Research Project Planning
ENRP20003 Engineering Research Project Implementation

Engineering Professional Practice

In your last term of study, you will enrol in the following core unit. Note this unit is zero-credits and hence is no cost to you. In this unit, you will provide evidence of how you have attained the professional engineering practice exposure required by Engineers Australia.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
ENEP20002 Continuing Professional Development for Engineering Masters Students
Number of units: 6 Total credit points: 72


Mechanical Discipline Units

You are required to complete ENEM28001 and two of the following Mechanical discipline units.

If you wish to specialise in Energy Engineering, it is recommended that you complete ENEM28003 and ENEM28004

If you wish to specialise in Dynamics, it is recommended that you complete ENEM28002 and ENEM28003

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
ENEM28001 Finite Element Analysis for Engineering Design
Available units
Students must complete 2 from the following units:
ENEM28002 Advanced Modelling, Simulation and Control of Dynamic Systems
ENEM28003 Fluid Power Engineering and Control
ENEM28004 Thermofluids Engineering Applications

Electives

You will then choose 12 credit points of units from the following list.


Available units
Students may choose to do any of the following:
ENEM28002 Advanced Modelling, Simulation and Control of Dynamic Systems
ENEM28003 Fluid Power Engineering and Control
ENEM28004 Thermofluids Engineering Applications
ENER20002 Mining Engineering Systems and Legislation
ENER20001 Introduction to Railway Engineering
ENEG20003 Sustainability Studio
PPMP20007 Project Management Concepts
PPMP20009 Leading Lean Projects

Capstone Project

All students complete a major research project carrying over 2 terms.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
ENRP20001 Engineering Research Project Planning
ENRP20003 Engineering Research Project Implementation

Engineering Professional Practice

In your last term of study, you will enrol into the following core unit. Note that this unit is zero-credits and hence is no cost to you. In this unit, you will provide evidence of how you have attained the professional engineering practice exposure required by Engineers Australia.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
ENEP20002 Continuing Professional Development for Engineering Masters Students
More Details

Not all units are offered at each campus location or every term. The starting term and location of your enrolment could restrict the elective options available to you. You will be counselled about the elective options at the time of your enrolment at the University.

 

Choice of Major

The purpose of this degree is to enable students to develop further skills and knowledge in their current Engineering discipline. There are strict pre-requisite requirements for each unit. Students may only be able to meet the pre-requisites for units in a major that is their current discipline.

Any students wishing to change to a different Engineering discipline should contact the Course Advice Team to discuss options: 13 CQUni (13 27 86) http://handbook.cqu.edu.au/eforms/index (‘Ask a Course Advisor’ e-form).

Availability of Civil Major

The Civil major is only available at the Rockhampton and Melbourne Campuses and in Mixed Mode (Online). Hence the Civil units are only delivered on these campuses. For domestic students from Perth, you also have the option of enrolling in Mixed Mode. If you need further information regarding this, please contact the Head of Course Postgraduate Engineering.

 

 

Work Experience/Internship

It is a mandatory accreditation requirement that students enrolled in CV82 demonstrate 480 hours engineering practice. This comprises of 360 hours of internship in an engineering organisation that is closely aligned to their discipline major and 120 hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD). 

 

Students may enroll in ENEP20001 Internship Work Experience upon completing a minimum of 36 credit points in the course. Students are encouraged to undertake a 12-week full-time internship for 4 days per week. The internship allows the student to integrate their theoretical knowledge with industry practices and develop new engineering practice skills and knowledge.

 

The School of Engineering and Technology organises internships for all students including self-sourced internships; and University-sourced internships through industry connections and University-affiliated internship providers. The self-sourced internship will be assessed by the school's Work Integrated Learning (WIL) team for its appropriateness. Placements may be unpaid, paid or a nominal financial amount may be awarded by your host in the form of a stipend. 

 

Students may seek recognition of previous work experience, should they possess so, by providing relevant documentary evidence. 

 

For further information or instructions, please contact the school's WIL team.  

 

Credit for Prior Learning

Credit cannot be granted towards ENEP20001 Internship Work Experience unless an equivalent Engineering Work Experience unit has been completed as part of an accredited higher education post graduate Engineering Degree.

Applicants with AQF 8 - AQF 9 level Honours or Postgraduate qualifications or study completed in a cognate discipline may be eligible for advanced standing.

Note: Cognate discipline is sequence of study in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering or Electrical Engineering.

Please refer to the Credit For Prior Learning website at http://www.cqu.edu.au/credittransfer for further details on the guidelines and application process or contact the Academic Pathways Team at credit@cqu.edu.au