Charles Darwin University
2 years full-time, 4 years part-time
Advance your engineering career with this 2-year Master's degree offering specializations in Civil and Structural, Electrical and Electronics, or Mechanical Engineering. Combining advanced coursework with 450 hours of professional practice and research projects, this program prepares you for leadership roles in engineering innovation and sustainable solutions.
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent qualification in their chosen specialization area. English language proficiency is required, with minimum IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0) for international postgraduate students, or equivalent scores in TOEFL, PTE, or Cambridge English Advanced. Domestic students must meet standard CDU English language requirements. Applicants may only study in the stream matching their undergraduate engineering discipline.
Core units (50 credit points) include Sustainability, Project Management and Risk and Reliability, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence and Algorithms, and Competitiveness and Practice. Civil and Structural Engineering specialization covers Water Resources Engineering, Road and Traffic Engineering, Advanced Structural Analysis, Geotechnical Engineering, Design of Concrete and Steel Structures, and Structural Analysis. Electrical and Electronics Engineering includes Power Engineering, Analogue Devices, Digital Signal Processing, Communication Systems, Power Systems Analysis, Control Engineering, and Renewable Energy Systems. Mechanical Engineering covers Dynamics of Engineering Systems, Control Engineering, Applied Fluid Mechanics, Machine Design, Applied Heat and Mass Transfer, Engines and Turbomachinery, and Renewable Energy Systems. All specializations include research units with options for either an Industry Design and Research Project or Academic Research Thesis (40 credit points).
Charles Darwin University is ranked #2 in Australia for postgraduate employment outcomes (GUG 2024) and is in the top 100 globally for quality education (THE Impact Rankings 2021). The program is developed in consultation with industry leaders, ensuring graduates acquire engineering skills aligned with international industry requirements. CDU offers flexible study options combining online and on-campus delivery, award-winning engineering faculty, and emphasis on practical experience through 450 hours of professional practice. The course is accredited by Engineers Australia at the Professional Engineer level and recognized internationally under the Washington Accord.
Graduates from the Civil and Structural Engineering specialization can pursue careers in design, construction, water supply and treatment, infrastructure development, roads and traffic management, and project management. Electrical and Electronics Engineering graduates have opportunities in electronics, renewable energy, power generation and distribution, manufacturing, process control, mining, oil and gas, consultation, and project management. Mechanical Engineering graduates can advance into design, machinery, manufacturing and fabrication, process control, mining, oil and gas, consultation, and project management roles. The program's emphasis on research and industry collaboration prepares graduates for leadership positions in engineering innovation.
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