Overview

The Materials Engineering program at Monash University encompasses practical aspects of the key classes of materials such as metals, polymers, biomaterials, nanomaterials and energy-related materials.

Key facts

It particularly focuses on the most up-to-date aspects of the field, along with the utilisation of materials and their electronic, chemical and mechanical properties as underpinned by the microstructures that are revealed by modern characterisation techniques.

The specialisation is suitable for new graduates, professionals and managers who are keen to upgrade their existing design and management skills as well as to develop advanced theoretical and applied knowledge in the area of materials engineering.

Careers and opportunities

specialist engineer or consultant within your chosen professional field

engineering management role in private or public sector entrepreneur or

CEO of your own company

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced materials modelling

Materials and sustainability

Engineering alloy design, processing and selection

Engineering with nanomaterials

Applied crystallography in advanced materials characterisation

Advanced polymeric materials

Environmental durability and protection of metals and engineering materials

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-03-03 00:00:00

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Semester one

As an international student, apply for a place anytime throughout the year

Mid-year:

Application dates vary by faculty but generally close in mid-June

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

48 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Clayton, Australia

Disciplines

Materials Science View 17 other Masters in Materials Science in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 104589A

An Australian Bachelor of Engineering* degree (or equivalent) in a discipline relating to the specialisation to be studied within the Master course as approved by the Faculty, with at least high credit (65%) average.

*equivalent to an Australian 4 year Bachelor of Engineering degree.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

56300 AUD / year

≈ 56300 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

47000 AUD / year

≈ 47000 AUD / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Materials Engineering.

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Duration

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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