Master of Professional Engineering

This program will be offered full-time and part-time on-campus.

Managing Study Interruptions

Taking a leave of absence from this program is permitted, subject to conditions outlined in the Enrolment Procedure.

Students must complete a 40 credit point Industry Affiliate Program. This course emphasises the academic and professional aspects of modern engineering, science and technology applications and practice within an industrial environment. It incorporates a major. An academic advisor within the university will provide academic leadership to the student in the successful completion of the industry based project. Assessment is on the basis of project deliverables and an individual report. The project deliverables will be assessed on student's individual contributions. Total Work Placement (hours) : 432 hours.

The Master of Professional Engineering will provide the engineering professional practice and research skills that lead to recognition as a graduate engineer in Australia. The qualification will be recognised internationally through the Washington Accord of the International Engineering Alliance.

Civil Engineering

Look around you - much of the physical infrastructure that makes up our modern society is made possible by Civil engineers. Civil engineers provide a major contribution to society by supporting the design and development of essential services, and by managing and improving the built environment. By studying civil engineering you will develop your knowledge in the planning, design and construction of buildings and infrastructure such as: roads, bridges and highways, rail networks, irrigation, drainage and flood mitigation systems, airports, water and wastewater treatment plants, port harbours and residential homes. If you want to get a career creating tomorrow's cities, then this is the degree for you.

Electrical and Power Engineering

Australia has a plan to reach net-zero by 2050 and renewable energy (e.g., wind and solar) is the key to unlocking the carbon emission reduction. Further, our society is increasingly dependent on the reliable supply of energy to power the growing number of electrical and electronic devices we interact with daily. Thus, the investment in renewable energy generation has increased dramatically over recent years in Australia, which also creates a big job market in the renewable energy integration and energy storage sector. This brings opportunities to reduce carbon emissions, while also introducing technological challenges to the integrity of the existing power grid. This program will provide you with the necessary competency through a foundation in electrical and electronic knowledge, as well as develop hardware and software skills required to design, develop and engineer electrical systems, including power systems, power generation, electrical machines, renewable energy integration, system analysis and control.  

Electronic Engineering

We are surrounded by technologically advanced electronic devices and gadgets that make our modern lifestyle possible. These are all developed by electronic engineers. In this major you will gain a foundation in electronics, as well as develop the hardware and software skills needed for the design, development and engineering of the electronic circuits used for many applications. You will learn about computer-based products and essential systems in our society. You will focus on the development, construction and design of electronic parts and systems - ranging from everyday items to applications for large corporations and industries.

Electronic and Energy Engineering

In the last few centuries, society has made remarkable developments in terms of everyday interaction with electrical and electronic devices. We are surrounded by sophisticated ever evolving devices and gadgets that enables communication, control, movement, and comfort. electrical energy and electronic engineers play a key role in developing devices, systems, control, communication, enabling building technology and infrastructure, nationally and internationally. This program will provide you with the necessary competency through a foundation in electrical and electronic knowledge, as well as develop the hardware and software skills needed for the design, development, and engineering of electronic circuits and electrical systems. As Electrical (energy) and electronic engineers are equipped to work in all types of industries and in a very wide range of settings, the employment opportunities for graduates are endless. Furthermore, as this degree will open-up an exciting world ranging from development of small devices up to large international scale infrastructure projects, it provides an opportunity of permanent secured employment as well as making a major impact on the future of society.

Environmental Engineering

The wants and needs of a rapidly expanding, global population means it has never been more important to shape our environmental future. Environmental engineering is your pathway to protecting the natural environment and its resources by ensuring that we minimise the adverse effect we may have on it. In this major you will develop an understanding of complex environmental problems and issues, and of the challenges facing environmental sustainability. You will learn to design creative engineering solutions and manage key projects associated with environmental protection in the area of air quality, water and wastewater, and waste management. If you want an environmental career that can change the world, this is the degree for you.

Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical engineering is one of the broadest engineering disciplines including the design, analysis, manufacture and maintenance of mechanical systems. This major is built on a strong foundation of theory and reinforced by practical experience - all underpinned by our ethos of learning by doing. You will be involved in the development and use of new materials and technologies, as well as design and analysis using advanced software and computer systems.

The Master of Professional Engineering is provisionally accredited by Engineers Australia.

In Australia, professional accreditation of entry to practice engineering programs is the responsibility of Engineers Australia and is normally carried out on a five-yearly cycle. Griffith University underwent this review in September 2020.

Accreditation ensures academic institutions consistently meet national and international benchmarks and engineering graduates of an accredited program are assured membership with Engineers Australia at the relevant career grade and enjoy reciprocal privileges by equivalent professional bodies overseas.

Countries such as the USA, United Kingdom, Hong Kong (SAR), New Zealand, Canada, South Africa and others that are co-signatories to international agreements on joint recognition offer international recognition.

The Washington Accord, the Sydney Accord and the Dublin Accord recognise the substantial equivalence of accreditation systems and accredited programs across international boundaries at the Professional Engineer, Engineering Technologist and Engineering Associate levels respectively. Please refer to the International Engineering Alliance (IEA) website for more details.

As accreditation is outcomes-based, provisional accreditation is granted if an engineering course or program hasn't yet produced a sufficient number of graduates. This means the program meets the accreditation criteria to the extent possible at the time of the evaluation and will likely receive full accreditation when a representative group of graduates have emerged. Please refer to Engineers Australia website for further information on provisional accreditation.

Please see the Engineers Australia website for the most recent list of accredited programs.