Master of Professional Engineering - Mechanical (Accelerated)
Sydney, Australia
Master degree
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
31 Jan 2026*
EARLIEST START DATE
Feb 2026
TUITION FEES
AUD 50,500 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for domestic students | December 1 2025 for international student
Key Summary
This accelerated version of our Master of Professional Engineering (Mechanical) degree is designed to provide you with deep technical skills in your chosen field of engineering combined with professional development in the areas of communication, leadership, and time and resource management.
Professional accreditation
This course is accredited by Engineers Australia. Our graduates are recognised internationally through the Washington Accord of the International Engineering Alliance.
Why study with us?
- We’re ranked 45th globally for engineering and technology (2022 QS University Rankings by Subject).
- Our graduates are ranked 1st in Australia and 4th globally for employability (2022 QS Graduate Employability Rankings).
- We’ve invested over $200m into our new engineering and technology precinct to support leading research and student learning.
- Access to more than 1200 industry, not-for-profits and government partners to gain real-world work experience before you graduate.
The Master of Professional Engineering (Accelerated) is the ideal two-year full-time degree for those engineers who have previously graduated with an undergraduate engineering degree in a related field seeking recognised accreditation to practice in Australia and overseas.
International student scholarships
For students from other countries
Whether you are an undergraduate, postgraduate coursework student, or a postgraduate researcher, we have an array of scholarships that could be right for you.
Bachelors and honours
We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your time at university and offer a variety of scholarships for international undergraduate students.
Postgraduate coursework
We're eager to help you take the next step in your career and have a wide range of scholarship options to support your postgraduate study.
Postgraduate research – international
We're committed to fostering the best and brightest researchers, and have a wide range of scholarship options to support international research students.
Faculty scholarships
Faculty of Engineering
From software development to aeronautical engineering scholarships, we have a wide range of options for international engineering students.
What you’ll study
Areas of study in the course include system dynamics and control, thermal engineering, fluid dynamics, and mechanics of solids.
You will complete:
- 8 x core units
- 6 x mechanical engineering elective units
- a minimum of 2 x project or research pathway units
Professional practice
This course has a professional practice component that is usually undertaken over 12 weeks. This provides you with an opportunity to gain industry exposure within an engineering environment.
Mandatory work hours
This course requires you to complete 420 work hours.
- Gain an accredited engineering qualification and specialise in mechanical engineering
- #1 in Australia/#4 globally for graduate employability (QS, 2022)
Mechanical engineers work in a wide range of fields, including:
- manufacturing industry
- transportation
- power generation
- mineral and oil exploration
- building industry
- biomedical implant design
- environmental pollution control, and
- automatic control.