61st in the world

Ranked 61st globally for engineering and technology by the 2020 QS University Rankings by Subject

1st for employability

Our graduates are ranked 1st in Australia and 4th globally for employability by the 2020 QS Graduate Employability Rankings

If you are looking to make the transition from a science or mathematics-based career to become an engineer, or if you already have an engineering degree and would like to change paths to a different specialisation, the Master of Professional Engineering offers an accredited qualification that will enable you to practise in Australia and overseas. The software specialisation addresses all aspects of software production from strategy and design to coding, quality and management.

This degree will provide you with the engineering professional practice and research skills that lead to recognition as an Australian graduate engineer. Your qualifications will be recognised internationally through the Washington Accord of the International Engineering Alliance. The program also help you develop the sound communication, management and decision-making capabilities necessary to interpret and discuss complex issues in your area of specialisation.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Software engineering graduates will find employment opportunities in information technology, database management, multimedia and telecommunication software systems, language compilers, internet programming, real-time software engineering, control systems, biomedical systems and artificial intelligence.

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION

The Master of Professional Engineering (Software) has been accorded provisional accreditation at the level of Professional Engineering by the industry governing body, Engineers Australia.