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Become an effective leader in your field of engineering and build research skills.
The 2-year Master of Engineering course will build on your previous knowledge and allow you to upgrade your qualifications.
Study 100% online, or on-campus with flexibility to study full-time or part-time, and learn from award-winning engineers and lecturers.
This 2-year course specifically offers hands-on, practical experience, which will help you in your future career as a professional engineer. Special emphasis is placed on the themes of sustainability, creativity, teamwork, design, research and leadership.
This course has been developed in consultation with, and supported by, industry leaders so you'll graduate with engineering skills that directly align with international industry requirements.
As a professional:
Civil and structural engineer, you will be continually challenging traditional civil and construction methods with creativity and innovation to help design and manage structures for the modern world. Key areas include structures, water resources, roads and traffic, bridges, and marine structures.
Electrical and electronics engineer, you will be able to contribute significantly to the design, automation and control of devices which make modern life convenient. You will be involved in electronics, telecommunications, biomedical applications, and power generation and distribution, including renewable energy. You will develop skills in communication methods, electronic control systems and power engineering, together with a background of sustainable engineering principles.
Mechanical engineer, you will be able to make significant contributions to the design and development of machinery to improve transportation, and to provide affordable solutions for manufacturing and industrial production. Key areas include mechatronics, robotics, biomechanical applications, aeroplanes, cars, pumps and pipelines.
Career opportunities
Graduating from the civil and structural engineering major of this course may lead to professional opportunities in areas such as design, construction, water supply and treatment, infrastructure development, roads and traffic and project management.
Graduating from the electrical and electronics engineering major of this course may lead to professional opportunities in areas such as electronics, renewable energy, power generation and distribution, manufacturing, process control, mining, oil and gas, consultation, and project management.
Graduating from the mechanical engineering major of this course may lead to career opportunities in areas such as design, machinery, manufacturing and fabrication, process control, mining, oil and gas, consultation, and project management.
Practical experience
A feature of the course is the completion of 450 hours of professional practice, ensuring that you are familiar with current engineering practice and begin to create your network of engineering contacts for future employment.
Professional recognition
The Master of Engineering (all specialisations) is accredited by Engineers Australia at the level of Professional Engineer and therefore recognised internationally under the Washington Accord.
Credit transfers and advanced standing
Pathways
Pathways for Higher Education to Higher Education
For information about credit transfer available to students with complete or incomplete study at this or other Institutions refer to Pathways for Higher Education to Higher Education
Credit transfer
For further information on credit transfer and how to apply visit ASK CDU
Credit transfers and advanced standing
Credit transfer
For further information on credit transfer and how to apply visit ASK CDU
Fees
Both Commonwealth supported (CS) and full fee (FF) places are available for this course. If you would like to apply for a CS place use the SATAC code 1CM064, 1CM065 or 1CM066 depending on your specialisation. If you would like to apply for a FF place you will need to use the SATAC code 1CM564, 1CM565 or 1CM566 depending on your specialisation.
Commonwealth supported places
Commonwealth Supported places are available in this course to students who meet one of the following residency requirements:
(a) be an Australian citizen, who will complete some of your course of study while resident in Australia; or
(b) a New Zealand citizen; or an Australian permanent visa holder; or an eligible former permanent humanitarian visa holder; who studies the entire course while living in Australia.
Further information about fees and charges can be found at Fees and Payments.
Non-Commonwealth supported places
Full fee paying places are available in this course.
Information about fees and charges can be found at Fees and Payments.
International tuition fees
The annual tuition fee for full time study in 2025 is AUD $37,104.00. This equates to $ $4,638.00 per 10 credit point unit (0.125 EFTSL).
These fees are subject to increases annually, effective at the start of each calendar year.
You can find a list of International fees and payments you can expect to pay as part of your studies in Australia.
CDU offers a number of scholarships to international students to assist with the cost of study.
Why study a postgraduate degree at CDU?
Study a postgraduate course at Charles Darwin University to upskill at work, fast-track your career, increase your job prospects or explore a new interest. We offer flexible study options so you don't have to put your life on hold while you learn.
- #2 Australian uni for postgraduate employment outcomes (GUG 2024)
- Top 100 university globally for quality education
- Our graduates enjoy higher than average employment rates and starting salaries
Why study a postgraduate degree at CDU?
Study a postgraduate course at Charles Darwin University, the #2 Australian university for postgraduate employment outcomes (GUG 2024).
- Top 100 university globally for quality education (THE Impact Rankings 2021)
- Our graduates enjoy higher than average employment rates and starting salaries
Why study a postgraduate degree at CDU?
Study a postgraduate course at Charles Darwin University to upskill at work, fast-track your career, increase your job prospects or explore a new interest. We offer flexible study options so you don't have to put your life on hold while you learn.
- #2 Australian uni for postgraduate employment outcomes (GUG 2024)
- Top 100 university globally for quality education
- Our graduates enjoy higher than average employment rates and starting salaries
Why study a postgraduate degree at CDU?
Study a postgraduate course at Charles Darwin University, the #2 Australian university for postgraduate employment outcomes (GUG 2024).
- Top 100 university globally for quality education (THE Impact Rankings 2021)
- Our graduates enjoy higher than average employment rates and starting salaries
What will I study?
This course builds on your existing engineering background, developing specialist skills in your chosen area of engineering. The final year of study includes a major research thesis and a system design project.
Course structure
A feature of the program is the completion of 450 hours of professional practice, ensuring that you are familiar with current engineering practice and begin to create your network of engineering contacts for future employment.
This course is available externally by distance learning if you are not able to attend classes on campus on a regular basis. Access to the internet is required for distance learning, with access to high-speed broadband highly recommended.
A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 160 credit points (cp) as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless otherwise indicated.
| Unit type | Credit Points | Specific requirements |
| Core Units (5 units) | 50cp | Compulsory Core units totalling 50 credit points as detailed below. ENG519 Sustainability (replaces ENG417 from 2021) Students enrolled prior to 2021 should refer to the transition arrangements provided below. |
| Specialist Elective (7 units) | 70cp | Unit totalling 70 credit points selected from one of the sequences below. Civil and Structural Engineering Electrical and Electronics Engineering Mechanical Engineering |
| Research (2 units) | 40cp | PRT821 Master Thesis A (20cp) (replaces PRT820 (20cp) from 2025) PRT822 Master Thesis B (20cp) (replaces PRT820 (20cp) from 2025) |
| 160cp | Total Credit Points |
Course Rules (unless otherwise indicated in the above course structure)
- See the Higher Education Course Rules (Award Requirements) in the Units and Courses Policy.
COURSE CHANGES AND TRANSITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS - 2025
Course Changes
- PRT821 Master Thesis Part A (20cp) has been added to research units (replaces PRT820 from 2025)
- PRT820 Master Thesis (20cp) (repeatable) x2 has been removed as the research units
- PRT821 Master Thesis Part A (20cp) and PRT822 Master Thesis Part B (20cp) have been added as the replacement research units
- PRT596 Human Centred Artificial Intelligence replaces ENG579 Biomedical Engineering (Mechanical Engineering and Electrical and Electronics Engineering)
- ENG579 Biomedical Engineering has been removed from the specialist electives (Mechanical Engineering and Electrical and Electronics Engineering).
Transitional arrangements
- Students who have completed PRT820 x 1 should not complete PRT821 but should complete PRT822 Master Thesis Part B.
- Students who have not completed any PRT820 units should complete both PRT821 Master Thesis Part A and PRT822 Master Thesis Part B.
- Students who have completed ENG579 prior to 2025 will have it counted towards their specialist elective requirements (Mechanical Engineering and Electrical and Electronics Engineering)
- Students who have completed ENG579 should NOT complete PRT596. Students who have not completed ENG579 must complete PRT596 (Mechanical Engineering)
COURSE CHANGES AND TRANSITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS - 2021
Students who commenced the Master of Engineering prior to 2021 will note there have been some changes.
Core Unit Changes
Core units have increased from 40 credit points to 50 credit points
The following units have been removed or replaced as core units:
ENG417 Sustainability
PRT503 Entrepreneurship for Professionals
PRT507 System Design Part A
The following units have been added as core units:
ENG519 Sustainability
PRT565 Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
PRT650 System Design (20 credit points)
Specialisation Changes
Specialist elective units have decreased from 80 credit points to 70 credit points
Civil and Structural Engineering - PRT508 System Design Part B has been removed and 400-level units recoded to 500-level.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering - ENG445 Process Control and Simulation has been removed and 400-level units recoded to 500-level.
Mechanical Engineering - ENG445 Process Control and Simulation and ENG487 HVAC Systems have been removed and 400-level units recoded to 500-level.
Chemical Engineering - this specialisation was discontinued at the end of 2019. Any student still enrolled should contact the course coordinator for assistance.
COURSE CHANGES AND TRANSITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS - PRE 2021
Unit Code Changes
With the exception of the discontinuing core units PRT503, PRT507 and the discontinuing specialist elective units PRT508, ENG445 and ENG487 students who have completed the pre-2021 ENG4xx unit should not also complete the 2021 ENG5xx unit identified in the table included below. Students who have not completed the pre-2021 ENG4xx unit will be required to complete the 2021 ENG5xx unit.
System Design Units
Civil and Structural Engineering
- Students who have not successfully completed {(PRT507 System Design Part A) AND (PRT508 System Design Part B)} will need to complete PRT650 System Design (20 cp)
- Students who have not successfully completed {((PRT507 System Design Part A) OR (PRT508 System Design Part B)) AND (PRT503 Entrepreneurship for Professionals)} will need to complete PRT650 System Design (20 cp)
- Students who have successfully completed {((PRT507 System Design Part A) OR (PRT508 System Design Part B)) AND (PRT503 Entrepreneurship for Professionals)} will need to complete a 10 cp elective unit at 500 level.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Students who have not successfully completed {(PRT507 System Design Part A) AND ((PRT503 Entrepreneurship for Professionals) OR (ENG445 Process Control))} will need to complete PRT650 System Design (20 cp).
- Students who have not successfully completed {PRT507 System Design Part A} and have successfully completed {(PRT503 Entrepreneurship for Professionals) AND (ENG445 Process Control)} will need to complete a 10 credit point elective unit at 500 level.
Mechanical Engineering
- Students who have not successfully completed {(PRT507 System Design Part A) AND ((PRT503 Entrepreneurship for Professionals) OR (ENG487 HVAC))} will need to complete PRT650 System Design (20 cp).
- Students who have not successfully completed {PRT507 System Design Part A} and have successfully completed {(ENG487 HVAC)} will need to complete a 10 credit point elective unit at 500 level.
Chemical Engineering Students
- Students who have not successfully completed {(PRT507 System Design Part A) AND (PRT508 System Design Part B)} will need to complete PRT650 System Design (20 cp)
- Students who have not successfully completed {((PRT507 System Design Part A) OR (PRT508 System Design Part B)) AND (PRT503 Entrepreneurship for Professionals)} will need to complete PRT650 System Design (20 cp)
- Students who have successfully completed {((PRT507 System Design Part A) OR (PRT508 System Design Part B)) AND (PRT503 Entrepreneurship for Professionals)} will need to complete one 10 cp elective unit at 500 level. However, students how intend to seek IChemE recognition in the future must discuss their enrolment first with the course coordinator.
Summary of Unit Code Changes
| Pre-2021 Unit Code | 2021 Unit Code |
| Core unit changes | |
| ENG417 Sustainability | ENG519 Sustainability |
| See further information for mapping | |
| PRT503 Entrepreneurship for Professionals PRT507 System Design Part A | Discontinued (no longer required) Discontinued (no longer required) |
| ENG565 Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence PRT650 System Design (20 credit points) | |
| Civil and Structural | |
| ENG412 Road and Traffic Engineering | ENG516 Road and Traffic Engineering |
| ENG462 Water Resources Engineering | ENG515 Water Resources Engineering |
| ENG463 Advanced Structural Analysis | ENG563 Advanced Structural Analysis |
| ENG464 Geotechnical Engineering | ENG564 Geotechnical Engineering |
| ENG466 Design of Concrete Structures | ENG566 Design of Concrete Structures |
| ENG467 Design of Steel Structures | ENG567 Design of Steel Structures |
| ENG469 Structural Analysis | ENG569 Structural Analysis |
| PRT508 System Design Part B | Discontinued (no longer required) |
| Electrical and Electronics | |
| ENG421 Digital Signal Processing | ENG572 Digital Signal Processing |
| ENG424 Power Engineering | ENG524 Power Engineering |
| ENG429 Biomedical Engineering | ENG579 Biomedical Engineering |
| ENG471 Analogue Devices | ENG571 Analogue Devices |
| ENG473 Communication Systems | ENG573 Communication Systems |
| ENG474 Power Systems Analysis | ENG574 Power Systems Analysis |
| ENG476 Control Engineering | ENG576 Control Engineering |
| ENG445 Process Control and Simulation | Discontinued - (no longer required) |
| Mechanical | |
| ENG429 Biomedical Engineering or ENG445 Process Control and Simulation | ENG579 Biomedical Engineering Discontinued |
| ENG432 Dynamics of Engineering Systems | ENG534 Dynamics of Engineering Systems |
| ENG476 Control Engineering | ENG576 Control Engineering |
| ENG480 Applied Fluid Mechanics | ENG580 Applied Fluid Mechanics |
| ENG481 Applied Heat and Mass Transfer | ENG581 Applied Heat and Mass Transfer |
| ENG482 Engines and Turbomachinery | ENG582 Engines and Turbomachinery |
| ENG486 Machine Design | ENG586 Machine Design |
| ENG487 HVAC | Discontinued - (no longer required) |
COURSE CHANGES AND TRANSITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS - 2020
Specialisation: The Chemical Engineering specialisation is no longer be available for entry from 2020. Students who have commenced Chemical Engineering prior to 2020 should liaise with the course coordinator to ensure they are able to complete.
Chemical Engineering (no longer available for entry from 2020)
ENG441 Separation Processes
ENG442 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
ENG443 Reactor Design
ENG444 Hydrocarbon Processing
ENG445 Process Control and Simulation
ENG446 Bioprocess Engineering
ENG481 Applied Heat and Mass Transfer (replaced by ENG581 Applied Heat and Mass Transfer from 2021)
PRT508 System Design Part B (replaced by PRT650 (20cp) or a (10cp elective) from 2021 - all students should liaise with the course coordinator before enrolling in 2021)
COURSE CHANGES AND TRANSITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS - 2016
PRT508 has moved from a core unit to a specialist elective in the Chemical and the Civil and Structural stream.
Students who have completed PRT508 can use this as a specialist elective in the Electrical and Electronics or Mechanical stream.
Students who have completed PRT502 and PRT542 should not complete PRT551.
Students who have not completed PRT502 nor PRT542 should complete PRT551.
Students who have completed PRT502 and not completed PRT542 should not complete PRT551.
Students who have completed PRT542 and not completed PRT502 should not complete PRT551.
Students who have not completed PMO401 may complete DEM511.
Unit Title Changes
| Unit Code | Previous Title | New Title (2016) |
| ENG466 | Concrete Design | Design of Concrete Structures |
| ENG467 | Steel Design | Design of Steel Structures |
| ENG417 | Environmental Awareness and Sustainability | Sustainability |
| ENG473 | Wireless Communication Systems | Communication Systems |
| ENG476 | Control Systems | Control Engineering |
Unit Code Changes
| Previous Unit Code | New Unit Code (2016) | Unit Title |
| PRT550 | PRT820 | Thesis |
Discontinued Units from 2016:
| Unit Code | Unit Title |
| PMO401 | Engineering in Emergencies |
| PRT502 | Project Management Tools and Techniques |
| PRT550 | Thesis |
Study plan
STUDENTS COMMENCING IN SEMESTER 1
The Recommended Study Plans provided below are suitable for students enrolling in a full-time or part-time study load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use the table as a guide to create an individual study plan.
When designing an individual study plan:
- maintain the basic order in which units are to be attempted; and
- check the prerequisite and assumed knowledge for each unit as some units assume you have completed foundation unit/s in the unit area at a lower level.
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | R = Research | SE = Specialist Elective |
CIVIL AND STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
Full-Time Study Plan
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| ENG515 Water Resources Engineering | SE | ENG563 Advanced Structural Analysis | SE |
| ENG567 Design of Steel Structures | SE | ENG564 Geotechnical Engineering | SE |
| ENG569 Structural Analysis | SE | ENG566 Design of Concrete Structures | SE |
| PRT551 Project Management, Risk and Reliability | CO | ENG519 Sustainability | CO |
| PRT501 Professional Practice (0cp) | CO | ||
| Year 2 | |||
| PRT650 System Design (20cp) | CO | ENG516 Road and Traffic Engineering | SE |
| PRT821 Master Thesis Part A (20cp) (replaces PRT820 (20cp) from 2025) | R | PRT565 Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Algorithms | CO |
| PRT822 Master Thesis Part B (20cp) (replaces PRT820 (20cp) from 2025) | R | ||
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | R = Research | SE = Specialist Elective |
CIVIL AND STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
Part-Time Study Plan
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| ENG567 Design of Steel Structures | SE | ENG519 Sustainability | CO |
| PRT551 Project Management, Risk and Reliability | CO | ENG566 Design of Concrete Structures | SE |
| Year 2 | |||
| ENG515 Water Resources Engineering | SE | ENG563 Advanced Structural Analysis | SE |
| ENG569 Structural Analysis | SE | ENG564 Geotechnical Engineering | SE |
| PRT501 Professional Practice (0cp) | CO | ||
| Year 3 | |||
| PRT650 System Design (20cp) | CO | ENG516 Road and Traffic Engineering | SE |
| PRT565 Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Algorithms | CO | ||
| Year 4 | |||
| PRT821 Master Thesis Part A (20cp) (replaces PRT820 (20cp) from 2025) | R | PRT822 Master Thesis Part B (20cp) (replaces PRT820 (20cp) from 2025) | R |
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | R = Research | SE = Specialist Elective |
ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
Full-Time Study Plan
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| ENG524 Power Engineering | SE | ENG519 Sustainability | CO |
| ENG571 Analogue Devices | SE | ENG573 Communication Systems | SE |
| ENG572 Digital Signal Processing | SE | ENG574 Power Systems Analysis | SE |
| PRT551 Project Management, Risk and Reliability | CO | PRT596 Human Centred Artificial Intelligence (replaces ENG579 from 2025) | SE |
| PRT501 Professional Practice (0cp) | CO | ||
| Year 2 | |||
| PRT650 System Design (20cp) | CO | ENG576 Control Engineering | SE |
| PRT821 Master Thesis Part A (20cp) (replaces PRT820 (20cp) from 2025) | R | PRT565 Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Algorithms | CO |
| PRT822 Master Thesis Part B (20cp) (replaces PRT820 (20cp) from 2025) | R | ||
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | R = Research | SE = Specialist Elective |
ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
Part-Time Study Plan
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| ENG524 Power Engineering | SE | ENG519 Sustainability | CO |
| PRT551 Project Management, Risk and Reliability | CO | PRT596 Human Centred Artificial Intelligence (replaces ENG579 from 2025) | SE |
| Year 2 | |||
| ENG571 Analogue Devices | SE | ENG573 Communication Systems | SE |
| ENG572 Digital Signal Processing | SE | ENG574 Power Systems Analysis | SE |
| PRT501 Professional Practice (0cp) | CO | ||
| Year 3 | |||
| PRT650 System Design (20cp) | CO | ENG576 Control Engineering | SE |
| PRT565 Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Algorithms | CO | ||
| Year 4 | |||
| PRT821 Master Thesis Part A (20cp) (replaces PRT820 (20cp) from 2025) | R | PRT822 Master Thesis Part B (20cp) (replaces PRT820 (20cp) from 2025) | R |
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | R = Research | SE = Specialist Elective |
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Full-Time Study Plan
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| ENG534 Dynamics of Engineering Systems | SE | ENG519 Sustainability | CO |
| ENG580 Applied Fluid Mechanics | SE | PRT596 Human Centred Artificial Intelligence (replaces ENG579 from 2025) | SE |
| ENG586 Machine Design | SE | ENG581 Applied Heat and Mass Transfer | SE |
| PRT551 Project Management, Risk and Reliability | CO | ENG582 Engines and Turbomachinery | SE |
| PRT501 Professional Practice (0cp) | CO | ||
| Year 2 | |||
| PRT650 System Design (20cp) | CO | ENG576 Control Engineering | SE |
| PRT821 Master Thesis Part A (20cp) (replaces PRT820 (20cp) from 2025) | R | PRT565 Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Algorithms | CO |
| PRT822 Master Thesis Part B (20cp) (replaces PRT820 (20cp) from 2025) | R | ||
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | R = Research | SE = Specialist Elective |
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Part-Time Study Plan
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| ENG580 Applied Fluid Mechanics | SE | ENG519 Sustainability | CO |
| PRT551 Project Management, Risk and Reliability | CO | ENG581 Applied Heat and Mass Transfer | SE |
| Year 2 | |||
| ENG534 Dynamics of Engineering Systems | SE | PRT596 Human Centred Artificial Intelligence (replaces ENG579 from 2025) | SE |
| ENG586 Machine Design | SE | ENG582 Engines and Turbomachinery | SE |
| PRT501 Professional Practice (0cp) | CO | ||
| Year 3 | |||
| PRT650 System Design (20cp) | CO | ENG576 Control Engineering | SE |
| PRT565 Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Algorithms | CO | ||
| Year 4 | |||
| PRT821 Master Thesis Part A (20cp) (replaces PRT820 (20cp) from 2025) | R | PRT822 Master Thesis Part B (20cp) (replaces PRT820 (20cp) from 2025) | R |
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | R = Research | SE = Specialist Elective |
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING (no longer available for entry from 2020)
Full-Time Study Plan
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| PRT551 Project Management, Risk and Reliability | CO | ENG417 Sustainability (replaced by ENG519 from 2021) | CO |
| ENG442 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics | SE | ENG445 Process Control and Simulation | SE |
| ENG443 Reactor Design | SE | ENG441 Separation Processes (external students must attend on-campus residentials during the mid semester study period) | SE |
| ENG446 Bioprocess Engineering | SE | ENG481 Applied Heat and Mass Transfer | SE |
| Year 2 | |||
| ENG444 Hydrocarbon Processing | SE | PRT503 Entrepreneurship for Professionals | CO |
| PRT507 System Design Part A | CO | PRT508 System Design Part B | SE |
| PRT821 Master Thesis Part A (20cp) (replaces PRT820 (20cp) from 2025) | R | PRT822 Master Thesis Part B (20cp) (replaces PRT820 (20cp) from 2025) | R |
| PRT501 Professional Practice (0cp) | CO | ||
_____________________________________
STUDENTS COMMENCING IN SEMESTER 2
The Recommended Study Plans provided below are suitable for students enrolling in a full-time or part-time study load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use the table as a guide to create an individual study plan.
When designing an individual study plan:
- maintain the basic order in which units are to be attempted; and
- check the prerequisite and assumed knowledge for each unit as some units assume you have completed foundation unit/s in the unit area at a lower level.
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | R = Research | SE = Specialist Elective |
CIVIL AND STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
Full-Time Study Plan
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| ENG516 Road and Traffic Engineering | SE | ||
| ENG519 Sustainability | CO | ||
| ENG566 Design of Concrete Structures | SE | ||
| PRT565 Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Algorithms | CO | ||
| PRT501 Professional Practice (0cp) | CO | ||
| Year 2 | |||
| ENG515 Water Resources Engineering | SE | ENG563 Advanced Structural Analysis | SE |
| ENG567 Design of Steel Structures | SE | ENG564 Geotechnical Engineering | SE |
| ENG569 Structural Analysis | SE | PRT821 Master Thesis Part A (20cp) (replaces PRT820 (20cp) from 2025) | R |
| PRT551 Project Management, Risk and Reliability | CO | ||
| Year 3 | |||
| PRT650 System Design (20cp) | CO | ||
| PRT822 Master Thesis Part B (20cp) (replaces PRT820 (20cp) from 2025) | R | ||
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | R = Research | SE = Specialist Elective |
CIVIL AND STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
Part-Time Study Plan
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| ENG519 Sustainability | CO | ||
| ENG566 Design of Concrete Structures | SE | ||
| Year 2 | |||
| ENG567 Design of Steel Structures | SE | ENG516 Road and Traffic Engineering | SE |
| PRT551 Project Management, Risk and Reliability | CO | PRT565 Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Algorithms | CO |
| PRT501 Professional Practice (0cp) | CO | ||
| Year 3 | |||
| ENG515 Water Resources Engineering | SE | ENG563 Advanced Structural Analysis | SE |
| ENG569 Structural Analysis | SE | ENG564 Geotechnical Engineering | SE |
| Year 4 | |||
| PRT650 System Design (20cp) | CO | PRT821 Master Thesis Part A (20cp) (replaces PRT820 (20cp) from 2025) | R |
| Year 5 | |||
| PRT822 Master Thesis Part B (20cp) (replaces PRT820 (20cp) from 2025) | R | ||
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | R = Research | SE = Specialist Elective |
ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
Full-Time Study Plan
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| ENG519 Sustainability | CO | ||
| ENG576 Control Engineering | SE | ||
| PRT596 Human Centred Artificial Intelligence (replaces ENG579 from 2025) | SE | ||
| PRT565 Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Algorithms | CO | ||
| PRT501 Professional Practice (0cp) | CO | ||
| Year 2 | |||
| ENG524 Power Engineering | SE | ENG573 Communication Systems | SE |
| ENG571 Analogue Devices | CO | ENG574 Power Systems Analysis | SE |
| ENG572 Digital Signal Processing | SE | PRT821 Master Thesis Part A (20cp) (replaces PRT820 (20cp) from 2025) | R |
| PRT551 Project Management, Risk and Reliability | CO | ||
| Year 3 | |||
| PRT650 System Design (20cp) | CO | ||
| PRT822 Master Thesis Part B (20cp) (replaces PRT820 (20cp) from 2025) | R | ||
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | R = Research | SE = Specialist Elective |
ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
Part-Time Study Plan
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| ENG519 Sustainability | CO | ||
| PRT596 Human Centred Artificial Intelligence (replaces ENG579 from 2025) | SE | ||
| Year 2 | |||
| ENG524 Power Engineering | SE | ENG576 Control Engineering | SE |
| PRT551 Project Management, Risk and Reliability | CO | PRT565 Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Algorithms | CO |
| PRT501 Professional Practice (0cp) | CO | ||
| Year 3 | |||
| ENG571 Analogue Devices | SE | ENG573 Communication Systems | SE |
| ENG572 Digital Signal Processing | SE | ENG574 Power Systems Analysis | SE |
| Year 4 | |||
| PRT650 System Design (20cp) | CO | PRT821 Master Thesis Part A (20cp) (replaces PRT820 (20cp) from 2025) | R |
| Year 5 | |||
| PRT822 Master Thesis Part B (20cp) (replaces PRT820 (20cp) from 2025) | R | ||
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | R = Research | SE = Specialist Elective |
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Full-Time Study Plan
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| ENG519 Sustainability | CO | ||
| PRT596 Human Centred Artificial Intelligence (replaces ENG579 from 2025) | SE | ||
| ENG581 Applied Heat and Mass Transfer | SE | ||
| ENG582 Engines and Turbomachinery | SE | ||
| PRT501 Professional Practice (0cp) | CO | ||
| Year 2 | |||
| ENG534 Dynamics of Engineering Systems | SE | ENG576 Control Engineering | SE |
| ENG580 Applied Fluid Mechanics | SE | PRT565 Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Algorithms | CO |
| ENG586 Machine Design | SE | PRT821 Master Thesis Part A (20cp) (replaces PRT820 (20cp) from 2025) | R |
| PRT551 Project Management, Risk and Reliability | CO | ||
| Year 3 | |||
| PRT650 System Design (20cp) | CO | ||
| PRT822 Master Thesis Part B (20cp) (replaces PRT820 (20cp) from 2025) | R | ||
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | R = Research | SE = Specialist Elective |
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Part-Time Study Plan
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| ENG519 Sustainability | CO | ||
| ENG581 Applied Heat and Mass Transfer | SE | ||
| Year 2 | |||
| ENG580 Applied Fluid Mechanics | SE | PRT596 Human Centred Artificial Intelligence (replaces ENG579 from 2025) | SE |
| PRT551 Project Management, Risk and Reliability | CO | ENG582 Engines and Turbomachinery | SE |
| PRT501 Professional Practice (0cp) | CO | ||
| Year 3 | |||
| ENG534 Dynamics of Engineering Systems | SE | ENG576 Control Engineering | SE |
| ENG586 Machine Design | SE | PRT565 Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Algorithms | CO |
| Year 4 | |||
| PRT650 System Design (20cp) | CO | PRT821 Master Thesis Part A (20cp) (replaces PRT820 (20cp) from 2025) | R |
| Year 5 | |||
| PRT822 Master Thesis Part B (20cp) (replaces PRT820 (20cp) from 2025) | R | ||
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | R = Research | SE = Specialist Elective |
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING (no longer available for entry from 2020)
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| ENG417 Sustainability (replaced by ENG519 from 2021) | CO | ||
| ENG445 Process Control and Simulation | SE | ||
| ENG441 Separation Processes | SE | ||
| ENG481 Applied Heat and Mass Transfer | SE | ||
| Year 2 | |||
| PRT551 Project Management, Risk and Reliability | CO | PRT503 Entrepreneurship for Professionals | CO |
| ENG442 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics | SE | PRT508 System Design Part B | SE |
| ENG443 Reactor Design | SE | PRT821 Master Thesis Part A (20cp) (replaces PRT820 (20cp) from 2025) | R |
| ENG446 Bioprocess Engineering | SE | PRT501 Professional Practice (0cp) | CO |
| Year 3 | |||
| ENG444 Hydrocarbon Processing | SE | ||
| PRT507 System Design Part A | CO | ||
| PRT822 Master Thesis Part B (20cp) (replaces PRT820 (20cp) from 2025) | R | ||
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STUDENTS COMMENCING IN SUMMER SEMESTER
The Recommended Study Plans provided below are suitable for students enrolling in a part-time study load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use the table as a guide to create an individual study plan.
When designing an individual study plan:
- maintain the basic order in which units are to be attempted; and
- check the prerequisite and assumed knowledge for each unit as some units assume you have completed foundation unit/s in the unit area at a lower level.
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | R = Research | SE = Specialist Elective |
CIVIL AND STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
Full-Time Study Plan
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Summer Semester | |||
| Year 1 | |||||
| PRT551 Project Management, Risk and Reliability | CO | ||||
| ENG519 Sustainability | CO | ||||
| Year 2 | |||||
| ENG515 Water Resources Engineering | SE | PRT501 Professional Practice (0cp) | CO | ||
| ENG567 Design of Steel Structures | SE | ENG563 Advanced Structural Analysis | SE | ||
| ENG569 Structural Analysis | SE | ENG564 Geotechnical Engineering | SE | ||
| ENG566 Design of Concrete Structures | SE | ||||
| Year 3 | |||||
| PRT650 System Design (20cp) | CO | ENG516 Road and Traffic Engineering | SE | ||
| PRT821 Master Thesis Part A (20cp) (replaces PRT820 (20cp) from 2025) | R | PRT565 Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Algorithms | CO | ||
| PRT822 Master Thesis Part B (20cp) (replaces PRT820 (20cp) from 2025) | R | ||||
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | R = Research | SE = Specialist Elective |
ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
Full-Time Study Plan
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Summer Semester | |||
| Year 1 | |||||
| PRT551 Project Management, Risk and Reliability | CO | ||||
| ENG519 Sustainability | CO | ||||
| Year 2 | |||||
| ENG524 Power Engineering | SE | PRT501 Professional Practice (0cp) | CO | ||
| ENG571 Analogue Devices | SE | ENG573 Communication Systems | SE | ||
| ENG572 Digital Signal Processing | SE | ENG574 Power Systems Analysis | SE | ||
| PRT596 Human Centred Artificial Intelligence (replaces ENG579 from 2025) | SE | ||||
| Year 3 | |||||
| PRT650 System Design (20cp) | CO | PRT565 Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Algorithms | CO | ||
| PRT821 Master Thesis Part A (20cp) (replaces PRT820 (20cp) from 2025) | R | ENG576 Control Engineering | SE | ||
| PRT822 Master Thesis Part B (20cp) (replaces PRT820 (20cp) from 2025) | R | ||||
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | R = Research | SE = Specialist Elective |
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Full-Time Study Plan
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Summer Semester | |||
| Year 1 | |||||
| PRT551 Project Management, Risk and Reliability | CO | ||||
| ENG519 Sustainability | CO | ||||
| Year 2 | |||||
| ENG534 Dynamics of Engineering Systems | SE | PRT501 Professional Practice (0cp) | CO | ||
| ENG580 Applied Fluid Mechanics | SE | PRT596 Human Centred Artificial Intelligence (replaces ENG579 from 2025) | SE | ||
| ENG586 Machine Design | SE | ENG581 Applied Heat and Mass Transfer | SE | ||
| ENG582 Engines and Turbomachinery | SE | ||||
| Year 3 | |||||
| PRT650 System Design (20cp) | CO | PRT565 Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Algorithms | CO | ||
| PRT821 Master Thesis Part A (20cp) (replaces PRT820 (20cp) from 2025) | R | ENG576 Control Engineering | SE | ||
| PRT822 Master Thesis Part B (20cp) (replaces PRT820 (20cp) from 2025) | R | ||||
Entry requirements
Admission criteria
Successful completion of a recognised Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering Science, Bachelor of Engineering Technology, Bachelor of Technology or equivalent international qualification in civil and structural, electrical and electronics, mechanical engineering or an approved equivalent discipline.
Note: applicants may only study in the stream that matches the engineering area of their undergraduate degree.
Essential requirements
English language requirements
DOMESTIC STUDENTS
To gain entry into Charles Darwin University, all Higher Education applicants must satisfy the University's English Language Proficiency Requirements for their chosen course of study. From 2025 all applicants will be required to supply evidence of this at the time of application.
The minimum English language requirement for this course can be met by evidencing of one of the following:
| Year 12 | Successful completion of Year 12 within Australia, or an equivalent qualification from an approved country where English is the official language (refer to our approved standard and extended lists included below). |
| 0.5 FTE Higher Education Study | Successful completion of at least 0.5FTE of higher education study from Australia or an approved country where English is the official language (refer to our approved standard and extended lists included below). If studies were completed from a country on the extended list, they must have been completed within the past five (5) years. |
| CDU Enabling Course | Successful completion of a Charles Darwin University enabling program of at least 0.5FTE (40 credit points). |
| TAFE Qualification | Successful completion of a recognised TAFE qualification at a Certificate III level or higher from Australia. |
| AHPRA Registration | Current AHPRA registration as a Division 1 or Division 2 nurse. Registration must be current at the time of course commencement. |
| English Test^ | Completion of an approved English test within two years of commencement, meeting the minimum scores outlined in the table below. |
^ Minimum Requirements for English Tests:
| Postgraduate requirements | Undergraduate requirements | |
| CDU ELICOS - English for Academic Purposes | Successful completion of EAP004 | Successful completion of EAP003 |
| International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic test | Overall minimum: 6.5 No band below: 6.0 | Overall minimum: 6.0 No band below 6.0 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) | Overall minimum: 176 No skill below: 169 | Overall minimum: 169 No skill below 169 |
| Pearson Tests of English (PTE) Academic | Overall minimum: 58 No score below 50 | Overall minimum: 50 No score below: 50 |
| Test of English as a Foreign language | Overall minimum: 79 Minimum writing score: 21 | Overall minimum: 60 Minimum writing score: 21 |
IELTS One Skill Retake is accepted, allowing candidates to retake a single skill within 60 days of sitting their initial test. One Skill Retake results are valid for two years from the date of the first test (not from the date of the Retake test) to the date of commencement at CDU.
CDU accepts combined results from two test sittings of IELTS Academic, PTE Academic, or TOEFL, taken within a six-month period, if:
- Both tests were under the same testing system; and
- The overall score in both tests meets the overall minimum; and
- The applicant achieved the section minimum for each section in at least one test.
Recognised English-speaking countries:
| Standard List | Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Barbados, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States of America. |
| Extended List | Bermuda, Botswana, Cayman Islands, Ethiopia, Fiji, Kenya, Malawi, Malta, Mauritius, Seychelles, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Tanzania, Trinidad and Tobago, Vanuatu, Zimbabwe. |
For further details on the English requirements for CDU courses, please refer to the CDU English Language Proficiency Policy.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
To gain entry into Charles Darwin University, all Higher Education applicants must satisfy the University's English Language Proficiency Requirements for their chosen course of study.
The minimum English language requirement for this course is met by either undertaking previous education from an English-speaking country or undertaking one of the following English language tests and obtaining the minimum requirements listed below.
| CDU English for Academic Purposes 4 (ZEAP40) | Successful completion of EAP004 English for Academic Purposes 4 |
| IELTS Academic Module (including One Skill Retake) | A minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0. |
| Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) | A minimum overall score of 176, with no skill below 169. |
| Common European Framework Certificate of English Proficiency | A minimum overall grade of C1, valid for three years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU. |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic module | A minimum overall score of 58 with no score lower than 50. |
| TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT) | A minimum overall score of 79 with a minimum writing score of 21. |
* All tests are valid for two years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU, unless otherwise specified.
* Where applicable, international applicants must also satisfy the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) English language requirements for student visa applications.
Do you have a question regarding English requirements at CDU? Please email: international@cdu.edu.au.
The people-first approach to flexibility and supportive learning environment at CDU meant I could find a balance with study, work and family life.
Nikki
CDU student
I always encourage the young generation towards STEM fields, especially females. The other good thing about engineering or other STEM fields is that they are interconnected, meaning there are multiple career opportunities.
Shehani
CDU student
The people-first approach to flexibility and supportive learning environment at CDU meant I could find a balance with study, work and family life.
Nikki
CDU student
I always encourage the young generation towards STEM fields, especially females. The other good thing about engineering or other STEM fields is that they are interconnected, meaning there are multiple career opportunities.
Shehani
CDU student
Course details
Accreditation
This course is accredited by the University in accordance with the Higher Education Standards.
Inherent Requirements
There are inherent requirements for this course. Students must read and understand the requirements for this course.
Australian qualification framework
This course is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 9.
Additional information
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