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Overview

NOTE: This course has had changes made to it since publication on 1 October 2019. For details of changes, please consult the Handbook change register.

As engineers, we seek to benefit humanity by reimagining the components of our physical world. Ranked as Australia's #1 university for engineering and technology,* Monash distinctly delivers the advanced technical expertise and management skills you need to lead the way. Our world-class facilities create a vibrant backdrop for meaningful graduate study. By pursuing a Master of Professional Engineering with Monash, you join a talented and diverse community of ambitious engineering graduates.

You build on your undergraduate experience, or change direction, by choosing from among the course's five engineering specialisations: chemical, civil, electrical, materials and mechanical. This gives you the opportunity to pursue your interests and career goals, and to deepen your knowledge through professional core units and advanced technical electives in your chosen area.

The course outlines how economic, social, ethical and environmental considerations impact professional practice. You learn how to apply your engineering knowledge to managing projects in an intercultural and multidisciplinary business environment. And you expand your critical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, teamwork and communication skills – all of which will sharpen your edge in the global workforce.

In preparation to be a professional engineer, you explore the contemporary and complex global issues affecting organisations. You also learn to perform data analysis on industrial scenarios and make recommendations that support business growth. Outside the classroom, you complete a Continuous Professional Development unit.

You are required to complete a Continuous Professional Development (CPD) unit. This encompasses activities such as industry work experience, career sessions and field trips.

Typically, in your final year, you take part in a design project with a multidisciplinary team, blending theory and practice and putting into action all that you've learned during the course.

*The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2016-2019 by subject: engineering and technology.

Course structure

Part A. Engineering specialisation knowledge and application48 credit points

You must complete one of the following specialisations

Chemical engineering

48 credit points

You must complete the three units below and one of the following streams

Food engineering stream

30 credit points

Bioprocessing engineering stream

30 credit points

Engineering design stream

30 credit points

Civil engineering

48 credit points

You must complete the core units and core elective

Core units

42 credit points

You must complete the following units

Core elective

6 credit points

You must complete one of the following units

Electrical engineering

48 credit points

You must complete the following units

Materials engineering

48 credit points

You must complete the following units

Mechanical engineering

48 credit points

You must complete the following units

Part B. Enhancement learning24 credit points

You must complete 24 credit points from the units listed under your specialisation

Chemical engineering

24 credit points

You must complete four units from the following

Civil engineering

24 credit points

You must complete four units from one of the following streams

Geomechanics stream

24 credit points

Structure stream

24 credit points

Transport stream

24 credit points

Water stream

24 credit points

Electrical engineering

24 credit points

You must complete four units from the following

Materials engineering

24 credit points

You must complete four units from the following

Mechanical engineering

24 credit points

You must complete four units from the following

Part C. Research and knowledge skills18 credit points

You must complete the following units

Part D. Professional practice6 credit points

You must complete the unit below and ENG0003 Continuous Professional development (0 credit points).

ENG5100Professional engineer in organisation and societyNo reviews yet6 cp

The handbook's description of this structure

The course comprises 16 units (96 points) structured into three parts: Part A. Engineering specialist knowledge and application, Part B. Enhancement learning, Part C. Research and knowledge skills, and Part D. Professional practice.

Part A. Engineering specialist knowledge and application

These units will provide you with specific and contemporary learning required for your chosen area of profession. You will gain in-depth knowledge of the engineering specialisation and develop skills to identify and apply your understanding of the contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline.

Part B. Enhancement learning

In these studies, you will complete technical units aimed at deepening or adding breadth of knowledge and practices around your specialisation. You will develop a multidisciplinary approach in your field of engineering.

Part C. Research and knowledge skills

The focus of these studies is professional inquiry. You will address the challenges and opportunities of using and evaluating research evidence in professional practice.

Part D. Professional practice

These units will develop your skills in readiness for the engineering workplace. You will develop skills in effective team membership and team leadership and the legal responsibilities of engineers.

The course progression map provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

This course comprises sixteen units (96 points) which are structured into three parts: Part A. Engineering specialist knowledge and application, Part B. Enhancement learning, Part C. Research and knowledge skills, and Part D. Professional practice. You must complete Part A, Part B, Part C and Part D.

You must also complete Continuous Professional Development to meet Engineers Australia competencies requirement.

Units are 6 points unless otherwise indicated.

PART A. Engineering specialisation knowledge and application (48 points)

You must complete one of the following specialisations.

Chemical engineering

You must complete the three units and one of the streams below:

CHE5110 Advanced thermodynamics
CHE5113 Advanced separation processes
CHE5881 Advanced reaction engineering

Engineering science stream (not offered in 2020)

CHE5111 Computer simulations for chemical engineering
CHE5112 Advanced fluid dynamics
CHE5114 Advanced transport processes
CHE5115 Surface phenomena
ENG5105 Integrated design

Food engineering stream

CHE5112 Advanced fluid dynamics
CHE5884 Process modelling and optimisation
CHE5888 Sustainability and innovation
CHE5889 Food engineering and processing
ENG5105 Integrated design

Bioprocessing engineering stream

CHE5112 Advanced fluid dynamics
CHE5882 Biomass and biorefineries
CHE5884 Process modelling and optimisation
CHE5888 Sustainability and innovation
ENG5105 Integrated design

Engineering design stream

CHE5112 Advanced fluid dynamics
CHE5884 Process modelling and optimisation
CHE5888 Sustainability and innovation
ENG5106 Integrated design project (12 points)

Civil engineering

You must complete:

ENG5105 Integrated design
CIV5121 Building structures and technology
CIV5147 Advanced geomechanics
CIV5170 Bridge design and assessment
CIV5177 Road engineering
CIV5178 Water treatment
CIV5888 Advanced computational methods
ENG5008 Work integrated learning or CIV5899 Infrastructure information management

Electrical engineering

You must complete:

ECE5122 Advanced electromagnetics
ECE5146 Multimedia technologies
ECE5881 Real-time system design
ECE5882 Advanced electronics design
ECE5883 Advanced signal processing
ECE5884 Wireless communications
ECE5886 Smart grids
ENG5105 Integrated design

Materials engineering

You must complete:

ENG5105 Integrated design
MTE5197 Engineering with nanomaterials
MTE5881 Applied crystallography in advanced materials characterisation
MTE5882 Advanced polymeric materials
MTE5883 Environmental durability and protection of metals and engineering materials
MTE5884 Advanced photovoltaics and energy storage
MTE5885 Biomaterials and biomechanics
MTE5886 Additive manufacturing of metallic materials

Mechanical engineering

You must complete:

ENG5105 Integrated design
MEC5156 Advanced robotics in manufacturing
MEC5881 Engineering systems performance analysis
MEC5882 Instrumentation, sensing and monitoring
MEC5883 Mechanical systems design
MEC5884 Sustainable engineering systems
MEC5885 Energy efficiency and sustainability engineering
MEC5888 Renewable energy systems

PART B. Enhancement learning (24 points)

You must complete 24 points from those listed under your specialisation.

Chemical engineering

You must complete four units from:

CHE5002 Industrial entrepreneurship
CHE5883 Nanostructured membranes for separation and energy production
CHE5886 Advanced biopolymers
CHE5887 Lean bioproduct manufacturing
CHE5889 Food engineering and processing
ENG5008 Work integrated learning
MEC5888 Renewable energy systems
MTE5882 Advanced polymeric materials
MTE5887 Additive manufacturing of polymeric and functional materials

Civil engineering

You must complete the four units from one of the streams below:

Geomechanics stream

CIV5148 Ground hazards engineering
CIV5149 Foundation engineering
CIV5885 Infrastructure dynamics
CIV5886 Infrastructure geomechanics

Structure stream

CIV5134 Advanced structural analysis
CIV5135 Advanced structural design
CIV5885 Infrastructure dynamics
CIV5887 Infrastructure rehabilitation and monitoring

Transport stream

CIV5301 Advanced traffic engineering
CIV5302 Traffic engineering and management
CIV5304 Intelligent transport systems
CIV5314 Planning urban transport systems

Water stream

CIV5881 Ground water hydraulics
CIV5882 Flood hydraulics and hydrology
CIV5883 Surface water hydrology
CIV5884 Water sensitive stormwater design

Electrical engineering

You must complete four units from:

ECE5143 Optical communications
ECE5145 Network performance
ECE5153 Power system analysis
ECE5155 Electrical energy - power electronic applications
ECE5156 Advanced power electronics
ECE5176 Computer vision
ECE5178 Intelligent robotics
ECE5179 Neural networks and deep learning
ENG5008 Work integrated learning

Materials engineering

You must complete four units from:

CHE5883 Nanostructured membranes for separation and energy production
ENG5008 Work integrated learning
MEC5885 Energy efficiency and sustainability engineering
MEC5891 Design for additive manufacturing
MTE5190 Advanced materials modelling
MTE5193 Materials and sustainability
MTE5194 Engineering alloy design, processing and selection
MTE5887 Additive manufacturing of polymeric and functional materials

Mechanical engineering

You must complete four units from:

ENG5002 Engineering entrepreneurship
ENG5008 Work integrated learning
MEC5882 Instrumentation, sensing and monitoring
MEC5889 Medical device technologies
MEC5891 Design for additive manufacturing
MEC5897 Lean manufacturing
MTE5883 Environmental durability and protection of metals and engineering materials
MTE5885 Biomaterials and biomechanics
MTE5886 Additive manufacturing of metallic materials
MTE5887 Additive manufacturing of polymeric and functional materials

PART C. Research and knowledge skills (18 points)

You must complete:

ENG5001 Advanced engineering data analysis
ENG5005 Research methods
ENG5006 Research practice

PART D. Professional practice (6 points)

You must complete:

ENG5100 Professional engineer in organisation and society
ENG0003 Continuous Professional Development (0 points)

Continuous Professional Development requirement

The Continuous Professional Development (CPD) is a compulsory requirement for all Master of Professional Engineering students. It's a collection of all work, volunteering and personal and professional development opportunities you experience throughout your time studying engineering at Monash University. In order to graduate, you will be required to complete a total of 420 hours of CPD activities and submit a series of reflections on your experience with particular reference to the development of each of the key Engineers Australia Stage 1 competencies.

Learning outcomes

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework and Monash Graduate Attributes.

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be able to:

1
Assess and critically appraise current developments and advanced technologies to determine and proficiently apply the relevant sciences and scientific methods in a specialist engineering practice area, to design and critically analyse solutions to complex problems.
2
Analyse, address and synthesise the constraints posed by economic factors, safety considerations, environment impacts and professional standards on engineering practice and use them to inform professional judgements.
3
Research, analyse and proficiently apply theoretical and numerical analysis of phenomena to predict, design, control and optimise the performance of complex engineering systems.
4
Research, identify, conceptualise, investigate, and interpret knowledge from modern engineering tools and techniques to systematically synthesise a coherent approach to designing a solution of a problem and/or the project.
5
Critically evaluate and appraise the performance of an engineering system in terms of economics, safety and the social and physical environment, and implement and justify approaches to minimise any adverse impact leading to sustainable development.
6
Demonstrate the ability to proficiently apply a systems approach to the design cycle, addressing the broad contextual constraints, leading to sustainable development.
7
Demonstrate the ability to proficiently apply project management tools and methodologies to the planning and execution of projects leading to engineering solutions of a professional standard.
8
Design and implement creative and innovative approaches to problem-solving.
9
Demonstrate the ability to reflect, communicate and operate effectively and professionally within a team environment (with peers, associates, clients and the general public) on both technical and general issues.
10
Demonstrate the ability to draw on, plan, organise and utilise resources in a systematic and professional manner.
11
Commit to engaging in lifelong learning and professional development.
12
Value the commitment to the highest ethical standards, legal responsibilities and orderly professional conduct to the community, engineering profession and the industrial and business world.

Entry requirements

English language

Monash minimum: Level A, that is: IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band lower than 6.0); or TOEFL Paper-based test: 550 with a TWE of 4.5; or TOEFL Internet-based test: score of 79 overall with minimum scores: Writing: 21, Listening: 12, Reading: 13 and Speaking: 18; or Equivalent approved English test

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Progression to further studies

Succesful completion of this course may provide a pathway to a graduate research degree. You will need to demonstrate a strong academic record in your prior and/or current studies.

If you are considering a graduate research degree, you are advised to consult the course coordinator in regards to course progression.

Professional accreditation

The Master of Professional Engineering is a postgraduate course aimed at graduates who are seeking to build a career as an accredited professional engineer. The Faculty intends to seek provisional accreditation for this course with the professional accrediting body, Engineers Australia, until such time when full accreditation can be sought.

This professional entry course requires you to complete a total of 420 hours of continuing professional development, in order to graduate. This professional development may be in the form of 12 weeks of relevant vacation employment or an equivalent combination of approved professional development and/or engineering employment, taken throughout the duration of the course. You are required to submit a series of reflections on your experience, with particular reference to the development of each of the key Engineers Australia Stage 1 competencies.

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