Qualification Level
AQF Level 9
An Australian Master's Degree is generally AQF Level 9.
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Master of Engineering in Australia
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Master of Engineering in Australia: Quick Guide
Entry Requirements
Advanced engineering master's programs often require prior engineering study.
Conversion or professional-entry courses may accept students from science or related quantitative backgrounds, but prerequisite requirements vary substantially.
Two Very Different Types of Engineering Master's
Programs commonly fall into the two broad categories below.
Always identify which category a program belongs to.
Two categories of engineering master's
Professional entry
Entry-to-practice / professional engineering programs
May be designed for graduates whose previous degree does not already provide the relevant Australian professional engineering qualification.
Already an engineer
Advanced or specialist engineering programs
Designed for students who already have an engineering background and want deeper technical expertise.
Common Disciplines
Options may include:
- Civil Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Telecommunications
- Software Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Renewable Energy Engineering
- Robotics
- Mechatronics
- Biomedical Engineering
- Engineering Management
Accreditation
Engineers Australia accredits programs at Professional Engineer and other occupational levels.
Accreditation is attached to the specific program, and the current database should be checked for the course and campus.
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Expert Context
Professional Engineering and Advanced Engineering Are Different Goals
Do Not Assume Every Master of Engineering Is an Entry-to-Practice Qualification
A postgraduate engineering course can be academically advanced while not being designed as the initial accredited Professional Engineer qualification.
Check the professional outcome explicitly.
Accreditation Is Especially Important for Conversion Students
If your first degree was not an accredited engineering qualification and you want to use the master's degree as your professional engineering education, course-level accreditation becomes particularly important.
Existing Engineers Should Look at Technical Depth
Students who already hold an appropriate engineering degree may gain more value from a specialist program in areas such as:
- energy
- structures
- transport
- automation
- robotics
- communications
- advanced manufacturing
rather than repeating broad foundational engineering content.
Washington Accord Recognition Depends on the Accredited Qualification
Engineers Australia identifies the Washington Accord with Professional Engineer-level accredited programs.
Check the qualification rather than assuming the university name is sufficient.
Questions, answered
Frequently asked
Do I need an Engineering Bachelor Degree to study a Master of Engineering?
For some programs yes; for others, related science or quantitative qualifications may be accepted.
Can a Master of Engineering be my first professional engineering qualification?
Some programs are designed for this purpose. Check Engineers Australia accreditation and entry requirements.
Are all Master of Engineering programs accredited?
No.
How long does a Master of Engineering take?
Program duration varies based on your prior academic background and course structure.
What engineering discipline should I choose?
Compare your previous study, technical interests and intended professional direction.
Is accreditation the same as employment or migration eligibility?
No. Professional accreditation, employment and migration are separate assessments.
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