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 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 Union Institute of Language (UIL).
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.
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 UniSQ Handbook 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 international students' first year of study (8 units) in this degree:
| Study Mode | Cost |
|---|---|
|
External/Online
You are responsible for the full cost of your course and are charged a tuition fee. |
AUD 37000 |
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.
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 | Orientation | Study period start date | Finish date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trimester 1, 2025 | Monday 3 February | Monday 10 February | Friday 9 May |
| Trimester 2, 2025 | Monday 19 May | Monday 26 May | Friday 22 August |
| Trimester 3, 2025 | Monday 1 September | Monday 8 September | Friday 5 December |
