Masters (Coursework)
In this practical course, you will put theory into practice through a variety of ways. You will test your skills in hands-on laboratory classes, attend exciting field trips around the state, and hear from industry guest lecturers.
In your final year of study, you will undertake a research project within your chosen specialisation, where you will design, development, prototype test, and implement your designs with the support of your peers and individual supervisor. You'll graduate with job-ready skills and the ability to improve society in areas such as electricity, construction, mechanics, and
The Master of Professional Engineering is an entry-to-practice masters-level qualification offering specialisations, as follows:
A Bachelor degree in a science based discipline with sufficient numerical skills to undertake the MProfEng (Specialisation) course; or
A Bachelor degree in Engineering (Non-Washington Accord) or
A Bachelor degree in Engineering majoring in a different specialisation than that to be undertaken under the MProfEng (Specialisaton).
Candidates who are able to demonstrate a minimum of 12 weeks practical experience in an engineering environment outside a university where they have been exposed to professional engineering practice will be granted an exemption for ENG700.
Advanced standing for the first year of the MProfEng (Specialisation) may be granted for suitably qualified candidates. Granting of additional exemptions in years 2 and 3 may be considered where applicable.
Students who have completed a Bachelor of Engineering from an Institution accredited under the Washington Accord cannot enroll in the MProfEng (Specialisation) for which they already hold the specialisation.
COURSE PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS
This course includes compulsory Work Integrated Learning (professional experience placements). In order to participate in placements, all students must:
Admission to most postgraduate coursework courses at the University of Tasmania require qualifications equivalent to an Australian bachelor degree. Applicants must achieve the required grade in their qualifying studies, meet any prerequisite subjects, and meet English language requirements to be eligible for an offer.
English Language Requirements
For students who do not meet the English Language Requirement through citizenship or prior studies in English in an approved country, evidence of an approved English language test completed within the last 2 years must be provided. See the English Language Requirements page for more information.
English Language Requirements are: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0)
Course Specific Requirements
A Bachelor degree in a science based discipline with sufficient numerical skills to undertake the MProfEng (Specialisation) course; or
A Bachelor degree in Engineering (Non-Washington Accord) or
A Bachelor degree in Engineering majoring in a different specialisation than that to be undertaken under the MProfEng (Specialisaton).
Candidates who are able to demonstrate a minimum of 12 weeks practical experience in an engineering environment outside a university where they have been exposed to professional engineering practice will be granted an exemption for ENG700.
Advanced standing for the first year of the MProfEng (Specialisation) may be granted for suitably qualified candidates. Granting of additional exemptions in years 2 and 3 may be considered where applicable.
Students who have completed a Bachelor of Engineering from an Institution accredited under the Washington Accord cannot enroll in the MProfEng (Specialisation) for which they already hold the specialisation.
COURSE PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS
This course includes compulsory Work Integrated Learning (professional experience placements). In order to participate in placements, all students must:
Engineers are well paid, and find interesting and engaging career opportunities across government, private companies, industry and consulting firms. Employment outlook for Engineers is growing with skilled engineers in demand across a vast array of industries.
According to the National Skills Commission projected employment growth November 2020 and projections to November 2025, the top careers projected to grow in the next five years include Engineering Professionals (13.7% growth), Industrial, Mechanical and Production Engineers (15.9% growth), and Civil Engineering Professionals (15.2% growth).
Career Opportunities by Specialisation
Civil and structural
By graduating with a specialisation in Civil and Structural Engineering you will be entering a workforce that is in ever-increasing demand within Tasmania and throughout the world.
Our close ties with industry and integrate work offerings mean you will be well placed to gain employment with Tasmania's largest employers including: Department of State Growth, Local Councils, Hydro Tasmania, Entura, COVA, GHD, JMG, Gandy and Roberts, Aldanmark, JSA, Pitt & Sherry as well as other smaller consultancies and building companies such as VOS, Hansen Yuncken, Hutchinson Builders, and Fairbrother.
Electronics and Communications
As an Electronics and Communications Engineer, you will use your knowledge and skills to help bring the world closer together. Access to information infrastructure is critical in all modern city designs and its creation and implementation forms a crucial part of our modern way of life.
Throughout this course you will learn modern communication technologies such as how to handle advanced wireless communications issues, as well as critical skills around communications in extreme environments through our partnership with the Australian Antarctic Division along with network planning, advanced control techniques, and comprehensive embedded system design. By undertaking this specialisation you will be able to support the design and development of contemporary living.
Mechanical
A specialisation in Mechanical Engineering ensures you have a broad skill base focused on design, fluid and thermal engineering, dynamics and automation.
As the only university in the state, we work closely with the government and key employers across core industries. These include Advanced Manufacturing, Mining, Forestry and forest products, and Agriculture. In addition, our high concentration of multi-industrial activity within a geographically small location allows you to gain practical transferable exposure and experience to a broad range of industries and employers from large consultancies to government organisations and major firms to provide you with a strong employment track into a meaningful career.
Renewable Energy and Electrical Power
As a graduate of the Renewable Energy and Electrical Power specialisation, you'll be equipped with a deep understanding of power system planning, energy economics and key features of the energy system regulatory environment providing you with critical skills to make a positive contribution to climate change while ensuring developing nations are able to meet the energy needs of their growing populations.
We work closely with the state's major energy provider, Hydro Tasmania and their energy consulting firm Entura to help provide clean renewable energy throughout Tasmania, Australia, the Indian subcontinent, South East Asia, and the South Pacific.
Tasmania is the only state in Australia to produce 100% of its energy from renewable sources with renewable energy being one of Tasmania's leading exports meaning you will not only be exposed to the societal benefits but also the fiscal benefits created through the production of renewable energy and electrical power.
Timber Design
By choosing this specialisation, you will develop specialist skills in timber engineering to equip you for a future with ever more demand for high quality timber buildings.
Upon graduating, you'll have sought-after skills in material technology (timber), timber engineering, BIM and project management, advanced manufacturing techniques, envelope and building performance and wood products processing. You will be eligible to apply for positions with major employers of structural engineers in Tasmania, Australia, and internationally.
As the number one university in the world on climate action in both 2022 and 2023, there isn't a better place to learn about the future of sustainable timber design. By choosing our Timber Design specialisation, you can study Australia's only postgraduate course in timber-based engineering. This specialisation is the first of its kind and will equip you with future-proof, specialist skills in timber engineering.
Please note the TImber Design specialisation is not accepting applications for study in 2024.
The Master of Professional Engineering (Specialisation) is an externally accredited degree.
Provisional accreditation has been granted for the following specialisations in this course by Engineers Australia:
In line with Engineers Australia requirements, the University will seek full accreditation once a sufficient number of students have graduated from these specialisations. There will be an accreditation visit from Engineers Australia in late 2023 at which Civil & Structural and Mechanical specialisations will be considered for full accreditation, but it will still be some time before there are sufficient graduates from the other specialisations.
Completion of a specialisation may meet the academic requirements for membership of Engineers Australia. There may be additional requirements for membership beyond the completion of the specialisation.
For further membership requirements, please visit Engineers Australia website.
If you have any queries about the accreditation process, please contact us for further information.
Note, this couse is fully accredited without conditions for students commencing in 2019 or earlier only (specialisation in Civil and Structural - including those studying under the N7E course code)
The Master of Professional Engineering (Specialisation) is an externally accredited degree.
Provisional accreditation has been granted for the following specialisations in this course by Engineers Australia:
In line with Engineers Australia requirements, the University will seek full accreditation once a sufficient number of students have graduated from these specialisations. There will be an accreditation visit from Engineers Australia in late 2023 at which Civil & Structural and Mechanical specialisations will be considered for full accreditation, but it will still be some time before there are sufficient graduates from the other specialisations.
Completion of a specialisation may meet the academic requirements for membership of Engineers Australia. There may be additional requirements for membership beyond the completion of the specialisation.
For further membership requirements, please visit Engineers Australia website.
If you have any queries about the accreditation process, please contact us for further information.
Note, this couse is fully accredited without conditions for students commencing in 2019 or earlier only (specialisation in Civil and Structural - including those studying under the N7E course code)
Year 1 is common to all specialisations and is comprised of six 12.5% weighted core engineering science and mathematics units and two 12.5% elective engineering design unit.
Year 2 is comprised of eight 12.5% weighted units specified in the schedules for each specialisation. Some specialisations offer a limited choice. A work placement unit is included amongst the eight Year 2 units, and must be completed in order to meet the Engineers Australia Professional Engineer Stage 1 competency standard.
Year 3 is comprised of two 25% weighted core project units. Students will also select four 12.5% units from the schedule relevant to their chosen specialisation.
The University's Credit Procedure https://www.utas.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/1590422/Credit-Procedure.pdf provides for a maximum credit of one third of the course for a completed qualification of the same level, or two thirds of the course for an uncompleted qualification at the same level. Academic Senate approval is required for credit for any of the final year of the course.
Advanced standing for the first year of the MProfEng (Specialisation) may be granted for suitably qualified candidates. This is assessed individually but would normally include students with a Bachelor of Engineering.
We have or are working towards formal 3+2 partnership agreements with Chinese institutions XUST (Civil Engineering), WESTA (Electronics and Communications Engineering) and SDUST (Electrical Power Engineering and Electronics and Communications Engineering), which provide agreed credit on meeting of specified conditions.