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Course Overview
Build the technical, research and management capabilities to approach complex engineering challenges with La Trobe University's Master of Engineering.
In this degree, you'll advance your engineering practice through design, research and innovation while building knowledge in engineering management, data and software. You'll explore how emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and robotics are changing engineering practice, and learn to model, analyse and implement effective engineering systems.
You'll also examine sustainable workplace practices and socially conscious decision-making in the Australian engineering industry. Choose a specialisation in electronics or telecommunications and networks, and gain first-hand experience through an optional 800-hour work-integrated learning program.
By studying the Master of Engineering, you will learn how to:
explore engineering challenges through research, ideation and sustainable product design
model, analyse and implement engineering systems using data and software
apply engineering management knowledge across business strategy, legal, marketing, management and finance
evaluate sustainable workplace practices to support socially conscious engineering decisions
specialise in electronics or telecommunications and networks.
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
Plenty Rd, Bundoora, Melbourne, Victoria 3086
Student Information
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Duration
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Eligibility
All applicants:
240 credit point pathway Successful completion of a non-accredited 4-year bachelor's degree in electronic/electrical engineering or related discipline. OR Successful completion of a Sydney Accord-accredited 3-year Bachelor of Technology in electronic/electrical engineering or related discipline. Applicants with non-cognate engineering qualifications who also have practical industry experience in civil engineering or related field will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis by the Department of Engineering. AND Applicants may be required to attend an interview.
Eligibility to be assessed on a case-by-case basis by the Department of Engineering.
120 credit point pathway Successful completion of an Australian or a Washington Accord-accredited 4-year Bachelor or Bachelor (Honours) degree in electronic/electrical engineering. Applicants with non-cognate Washington accord engineering qualifications who also have practical industry experience in civil engineering or related field will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis by the Department of Engineering.
Academic entry requirements
International students:
English language requirements
6.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.
Career & Study Pathways
Depending on your specialisation, you can apply your engineering capabilities across media and communications, scientific and technical services, defence, medical technologies, and public administration and safety. Possible roles include:
electronics engineer
network or systems engineer
robotics engineer
telecommunications engineer.
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Engineers Australia (EA)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
Engineers Australia
Course Content
Academic Integrity Module
Advanced Engineering Innovation
Applied Management for Engineers
Australian Engineering Environment Sustainability and Practice
Computer Aided Engineering
Engineering Research Methodology and Application
Risk and Cost Engineering
Communication Systems
Telecommunication Design
Common Questions
The Master of Engineering is a postgraduate degree offered by La Trobe University, listed under their Engineering discipline. Detailed course content, entry requirements, and delivery information can be found on the La Trobe University course page directly.
Prospective students can apply through La Trobe University's official application process, which is outlined on their 'How to apply' page. La Trobe also offers early entry and pathway programs for eligible applicants.
La Trobe University offers a range of scholarships for both domestic and international students, including international scholarships. Prospective students are encouraged to visit La Trobe's Scholarships page for detailed eligibility and application information.
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