Charles Darwin University
3 years full-time; 6 years part-time
This Master of Engineering offers specialized postgraduate study in Civil and Structural, Electrical and Electronics, or Mechanical Engineering with industry-aligned curriculum. Ideal for science graduates or engineering professionals seeking advanced qualifications, the program combines theoretical knowledge with 450 hours of professional practice to prepare graduates for leadership roles in engineering.
Applicants must hold a recognised bachelor degree in science, engineering, technology or equivalent international qualification, with mathematics studies equivalent to CDU's SMA101 and SMA102. Alternatively, applicants with a bachelor degree can complete the CDU Undergraduate Certificate of Introduction to Mathematics and Physics. International students must meet English language proficiency requirements (IELTS 6.5 overall, no band below 6.0 for postgraduate). Domestic students must meet standard CDU English proficiency requirements. Access to the internet is required for online study, with high-speed broadband highly recommended.
The course is structured around three specialization pathways. Civil and Structural Engineering covers statics, mechanics of solids, geomechanics, hydraulics, soil mechanics, and structural design. Electrical and Electronics Engineering includes circuit analysis, electrical machines, power systems, digital systems, electromagnetics, and renewable energy. Mechanical Engineering focuses on dynamics, machine design, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and turbomachinery. All specializations include core units in sustainability, project management, machine learning and artificial intelligence. Students complete 450 hours of professional practice and either an industry research project or academic research thesis.
Charles Darwin University is ranked #2 in Australia for postgraduate employment outcomes (GUG 2024) and ranks in the top 100 globally for quality education. CDU offers flexible study options allowing students to balance work, family, and study commitments. The Master of Engineering is developed in consultation with industry leaders, ensuring curriculum alignment with international standards. Graduates benefit from higher than average employment rates and starting salaries, with professional recognition through Engineers Australia accreditation and the Washington Accord.
Graduates can pursue careers as Civil and Structural Engineers in design, construction, water supply and treatment, infrastructure development, and project management. Electrical and Electronics Engineers can work in renewable energy, power generation and distribution, manufacturing, process control, mining, oil and gas, and consultation. Mechanical Engineers find opportunities in machinery design, manufacturing and fabrication, process control, mining, oil and gas, and project management. The 450 hours of professional practice creates networking opportunities for future employment, and professional recognition through Engineers Australia opens international career pathways.
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