Overview

Engineers design the world around us. Seeking a career in the fast-evolving field of engineering? You’ve come to the right place. Get ready to design your dream career with the Master of Engineering from La Trobe University.

Prepare to take on engineering roles in a variety of sectors, from construction and transport to technology and education.

Your degree focuses on the advanced skills you'll need for a successful career – including design, engineering management and innovation. You'll also learn how to adapt to the emerging technologies that are changing the engineering landscape.

Shape your qualification to target your career goals. Choose from a range of electives to enhance your chosen specialisation in either civil, electronic, manufacturing or telecommunication and network engineering. You'll have the opportunity to work on a range of different projects – previous students have worked in construction, programming, web security and advanced physics.

Career outcomes

Depending on your specialisation, you'll graduate ready to pursue a career across a range of different industries and sectors.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Advanced Engineering Innovation

Applied Management for Engineers

Computer and Engineering

Risk and Cost Engineering

Engineering Research Methodology and Application

Design for Manufacture

Telecommunications Engineering

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-28 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-11-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-18 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-03-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00 , National

More details

Internationals - The University assesses applications on a rolling basis which means you can apply for the next upcoming intake or available future intakes.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

240 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia
Bendigo, Australia

Disciplines

General Engineering & Technology View 137 other Masters in General Engineering & Technology 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.

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 104735G

Specialisation - compulsory: Engineering
Applicants who have completed an Honours degree in science in an appropriate field will also be considered.
240 credit point pathway (2 years): Successful completion of a 4 year Australian Bachelor degree (or its equivalent).
180 credit point pathway – COGNATE ENTRY(18 months):
Successful completion of a 4 year Australian
Bachelor degree (or its equivalent) in an engineering related field.
Eligibility to be assessed on a case by case basis by the school.
120 credit point pathway – COGNATE ENTRY(12 months):
Successful completion of a 4-year Australian Bachelor of Engineering Honours degree (or equivalent Washington Accord-recognised degree)
Eligibility to be assessed on a case by case basis by the school.
Australian Bachelor's four year degree (or equivalent)
6.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

46000 AUD / year

≈ 46000 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

38400 AUD / year

≈ 38400 AUD / year

Additional Details

Domestic Students:

Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) may be available.

Indicative CSP price $9,314 per 120 credit points.

Living costs

Melbourne

Australia

1501 - 2659 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Melbourne

Funding

Scholarships Information

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