Master of Professional Engineering

The Master of Professional Engineering offers the following specialisations: Civil and Structural Engineering, Construction Engineering Management, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Engineering Management, Mechanical and Production Engineering, and Robotics and Mechatronics.

Students must complete 200 credit points in total, comprising core units, specialisation units, elective units, and Professional Skills Development units.

The Career Success Program (CSP) is a key feature of the professional master degree. It focuses on career planning and employment readiness through personalised career coaching, networking events with prospective employers, employability skills development (including professional communication, personal branding and job search strategies), and preparation for the Professional Masters Industry Project, which connects selected students with Australian and global employers operating in Melbourne.

The indicative 2026 tuition fees for international students are approximately $40,860 AUD per year, with a total course fee of approximately $81,720 AUD. These are estimates only and subject to change based on individual circumstances and study load. A Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) of $373 AUD is included within the annual tuition fee.

Yes, Swinburne automatically considers international applicants for an international scholarship of up to 20 per cent off course fees when they apply — no separate scholarship application is required. Scholarship applications for 2026 are open.