Program Overview

The Master of Professional Engineering (Specialisation) is designed to inspire the next generation of innovative professional engineers. Whether you want to transition into a new specialisation or update your qualification to meet Australian industry requirements, this postgraduate course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to reach your career goals in this evolving industry.

In this practical course, you will put theory into practice in a variety of ways. You will test your skills in hands-on laboratory classes, attend exciting field trips around the state, and hear from industry guest lecturers.

In your final year of study, you will undertake a research project within your chosen specialisation, where you will design, develop, prototype, test, and implement your designs with the support of your peers and individual supervisor. You’ll graduate with job-ready skills and the ability to improve society in areas such as electricity, construction, mechanics, and design.


Specialisation: Renewable Energy and Electrical Power
Renewable Energy and Electrical Power engineers will transition electrical power networks worldwide to renewable sources, meeting the challenges and opportunities associated with the integration of renewable generation technologies into power systems. They will be conversant in technologies and trends in power transmission (including HVDC technologies) with a focus on key contemporary energy storage technologies and their importance in evolving energy systems, along with emerging issues and technologies associated with future transition of the power sector. They will plan power system within the constraints of energy economics and the energy system regulatory environment.