- Entry requirements
- ATAR:
more entry options - Study mode
- Part Time Full Time
- First year fee (domestic)
- $24,720
- Full course fee (domestic)
- $49,440
- Full time duration
- 2
- Murdoch code
- M1330
The fees provided are indicative and intended only as a guide. They are based on a typical full-time enrolment for a first year student at Murdoch University of 24 credit points. The indicative fee is based on the applicable Commonwealth Supported Fee.
Course overview
Extend your knowledge of engineering by specialising in one of three emerging areas of engineering that will prepare you for a career across a range of industries.
Develop your professional skills with over 300 hours of practical experience through an integrated professional practice unit while developing your professional portfolio.
You will learn from industry practitioners and can tailor your degree to graduate in a compressed timeframe. Develop your studies even further with the option of Engineering Design or Engineering Research minors that can progress into a research career.
3 reasons to study the Master of Engineering Practice at Murdoch
- Advance your career with a qualification that specialises in an emerging area of engineering.
- Five-star rating and #1 university in Western Australia for full-time employment and median salary for Engineering and Technology by the Good Universities Guide 2026.*
- Learn through innovative technologies including virtual reality, augmented reality, remote labs and online learning.
What you'll learn
- How to evaluate and employ science and engineering knowledge and skills to solve complex engineering problems and broader aspects of engineering practice.
- How to systematically investigate, interpret, analyse and create innovative solutions to advanced engineering problems.
- Methods to identify and critically appraise current research developments, advanced technologies, emerging issues and interdisciplinary linkages impacting engineering, including sustainable engineering practice.
- How to identify, analyse and communicate the interactions between systems, practice and people for a sustainable engineering environment.
- Well-developed ethical and professional behaviours in the application of broad engineering knowledge.
- Effective strategies for advanced oral and written communication in professional and non-professional domains.
- How to be an effective team member and leader including how to recognise the value of alternative and diverse viewpoints.
Your future career
This course will give you the qualification you need to work in a broad range of engineering jobs such as electrical generation, distribution and electrical design industries and utilities, renewable energy systems, autonomous systems, mechatronics, robotics, process control, control and instrumentation, mining industries, oil & gas, municipal water supply and wastewater management, governmental departments of water and natural resources, private or public irrigation and water resource management entities, mining, manufacturing and other industrial enterprises in which water is extensively used.
Professional accreditation
The following majors are currently fully accredited by Engineers Australia at the level of Professional Engineer (Washington Accord):
- Master of Engineering Practice in Environmental and Sustainable Systems Engineering [MJ-ESSE]
- Master of Engineering Practice in Smart and Renewable Electrical Power Systems Engineering [MJ-REPS]
- Master of Engineering Practice in Intelligent Industrial Control and Autonomous Systems Engineering [MJ-IIC]
Professional recognition
The Master of Engineering Practice course is fully accredited by Engineers Australia at the level of Professional Engineer. Students can expect their degree to be recognised by Engineers Australia and also by the signatories to the Washington Accord.
Graduates are eligible for graduate membership of Engineers Australia. Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status can then be achieved after a further three to five years of work experience in the engineering profession.
Start dates
| Starting period | Location | Face to Face | Online |
Mixed mode
In this attendance mode, teaching and learning activities are delivered both face-to-face and online, with scheduled or flexible learning times. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1, 2026 | Murdoch | Yes | No | No |
| Semester 2, 2026 | Murdoch | Yes | No | No |
| Semester 1, 2027 | Murdoch | Yes | No | No |
| Semester 2, 2027 | Murdoch | Yes | No | No |
View the dates for our teaching periods or find out more about attendance modes.
| Starting period | Location | Face to Face | Online |
Mixed mode
In this attendance mode, teaching and learning activities are delivered both face-to-face and online, with scheduled or flexible learning times. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1, 2026 | Murdoch | Yes | No | No |
| Semester 2, 2026 | Murdoch | Yes | No | No |
| Semester 1, 2027 | Murdoch | Yes | No | No |
| Semester 2, 2027 | Murdoch | Yes | No | No |
View the dates for our teaching periods or find out more about attendance modes.
Majors in this course
Admission requirements
English Requirements
You must meet a minimum standard in English to study at Murdoch, which for most courses can be demonstrated by providing evidence that you have completed Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level if you are a domestic student, or through either English proficiency tests, university preparation courses, English language courses, previous tertiary study or vocational education.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Everyone has a different path to university so if you’ve already completed formal or informal learning, you could receive advanced standing. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) can reduce the amount of study needed to complete your degree by giving you credit for certain units.
Formal learning can include previous study in higher education vocational education or adult and community education. Informal learning can include on the job learning, various kinds of work and life experience.
This information applies to courses offered at our Australian campuses only. Courses offered at our Dubai and Singapore campuses or delivered by Open Universities Australia may have different requirements.
Plan your course
Explore the sample course structure below to get an idea of what your degree could look like, or take the next step in planning your degree:
Use the Course Visualiser - build your personalised study plan interactively
Visit the Course Handbook - Get detailed information on units, prerequisites, and pathways.
To help plan the structure of your course, search for our suggested course plans.
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Fees & Scholarships
Fees
The fees provided are indicative and intended only as a guide. They are based on a typical full-time enrolment for a first year student at Murdoch University of 24 credit points. The indicative fee is based on the applicable Commonwealth Supported Fee.
Scholarships
How to Apply
Your document checklist
Ready to apply? Before you start, make sure you have all the following documentation ready for a quick application.
Compulsory documents
Evidence that you meet Academic entry and English language requirements such as:
- Official Academic Transcripts and Certificates of Completion (of your highest academic study)
- Evidence of meeting the minimum English language requirements
Recommended documents (if applicable)
- Change of name documentation
- Marriage certificate
- Unit outlines if applying for Advanced Standing
Your document checklist
Ready to apply? Before you start, make sure you have all the following documentation ready for a quick application.
Compulsory documents
- Evidence that you meet Academic entry and English language requirements such as:
- Official Academic Transcripts and Certificates of Completion (of your highest academic study) both original and English translated versions.
- Evidence of meeting the minimum English language requirements
- Genuine Student documents (if applicable) - Check the GS requirements page for further information
- GS Form 2
- Personal Statement (SOP)
- Up to date Curriculum Vitae
- A copy of your Passport
Recommended documents
- A copy of your visa documents (if available)
- A copy of any past visa rejection documents (if applicable)
- Packaged offer letter (if applicable)
- Sponsorship documents if you study will be sponsored
- Unit outlines if applying for Advanced Standing
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All fees are indicative and are provided as a guide only. The actual fees will depend on the individual units you enrol in. You should refer to your Letter of Offer for specific course and fee related information.
The first-year indicative fee is based on a typical full-time enrolment at Murdoch University of 24 credit points.
For domestic students, including Australian citizens, permanent residents and New Zealand citizens, the indicative fee is based on the applicable Commonwealth Supported fee.
Indicative fees for international students are based on applicable full fee paying rates.
The estimated, indicative fee covers tuition fees only, and certain additional fees and charges may apply, depending on the course and units you choose. It also does not take into account any scholarships or bursaries for which you may be eligible.
The estimated, indicative fee assumes no fee increases or indexation. Over time, fee increases or indexation may occur and will affect the estimate. If you are a full fee paying student, this may occur at the start of your second and each subsequent year of study. In the case of Commonwealth Supported students, this will occur for each new calendar year in line with Government policy.
All fee estimates are provided in Australian dollars.