Master of Engineering (Professional)

Study the Master of Engineering (Professional) and develop the research, technical and problem-solving skills to design and implement engineering projects as part of a professional team. Throughout this degree you will acquire advanced engineering skills as well as the forward-thinking and entrepreneurial skills employers are looking for. You will strengthen and extend your understanding of engineering through the pursuit of specialised study, graduating with an in-demand expert skill set. The course focuses on practical hands-on learning, as well as research and professional practice skill development. You will undertake industry-led or research-based projects to apply your engineering knowledge and extend your understanding through specialised study. You will also have the opportunity to combine electives and gain a second specialisation. Choose from diverse topics like Analytics, Management or Sustainability and tailor your degree to your unique interests. Want to develop advanced engineering skills and progress your career? As an engineer with professional practice skills, you will develop the capacity to operate in dynamic and diverse environments. You will also develop the ability to deal with a variety of organisational, technical and behavioural situations, and manage rapid changes in technology, markets, regulations and socioeconomic factors. This unique set of skills will set you apart from your peers. You will have world-class facilities and equipment at your fingertips, with access to Deakin’s state-of-the-art engineering precinct and the Geelong Future Economy Precinct (GFEP). This is home to the Institute for Frontier Materials (IFM), Institute for Intelligent Systems Research and Innovation (IISRI), CSIRO Materials Science and Engineering and the Australian Future Fibre Research and Innovation Centre. Advance your career with invaluable professional experience opportunities while you study. Deakin partners with industry to provide you with practical work experience opportunities, the capacity to apply your skills to real-world problems, and the opportunity to form professional networks prior to graduation. With a huge demand for engineering graduates globally, you will be positioned for an exciting career ahead. Skilled engineers are needed across all sectors, with employers seeking graduates who are fully equipped with advanced engineering, project management and interpersonal skills, and are capable of starting work immediately.