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.
This degree is accredited by and graduates are eligible for Graduate membership at the Professional Engineer level.
You are required to meet the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.5 with a minimum 6.0 in each subscore. UniSQ also accepts other English language proficiency tests.
If you don't meet the English language requirements, you can apply to study with our English language partner, the .
There are inherent requirements that must be met in order to successfully complete this degree. Inherent requirements are fundamental skills, capabilities and knowledge that students must be able to demonstrate in order to achieve the essential learning outcomes of the degree, while maintaining the academic integrity of the degree. Please read and understand the inherent requirements specific to the Master of Engineering Practice before applying.
If you think you may experience any problems meeting inherent requirements, you can talk to a Student Equity Officer about reasonable adjustments that may be put in place to assist you. Any reasonable adjustments made must not fundamentally change the nature of the inherent requirement.
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 |
|---|---|
| 3 x core courses | 6 |
| 4 x technical courses | 4 |
| 2 x elective courses | 2 |
| Total | 12 |
Refer to the for courses to be studied and recommended enrolment patterns.
This degree has a mandatory attendance requirement for some of the residential school courses. All students will have the opportunity to come on-campus for residential schools, where you will attend face-to-face lectures and tutorials to gain practical experience, use facilities and specialist equipment, and meet staff and other students.
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 9312 |
|
Domestic full fee paying
You are responsible for the full cost of your course and are charged a tuition fee. |
AUD 32160 |
1 These are indicative annual fees for 2025.
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 .
At UniSQ, 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 UniSQ.
You can select to start your study in Trimester 1, 2 or 3.
| Study period | Application closing date | Orientation | Study period start date | Finish date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trimester 1, 2025 | Monday 10 February | Monday 3 February | Monday 10 February | Friday 9 May |
| Trimester 2, 2025 | Monday 26 May | Monday 19 May | Monday 26 May | Friday 22 August |
| Trimester 3, 2025 | Monday 8 September | Monday 1 September | Monday 8 September | Friday 5 December |
More information on applying key dates is available.
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