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Diploma of Professional Engineering

Curtin University

  • Perth, Australia
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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About the program

Two-year master's degree for engineers whose four-year degree is not accredited by Engineers Australia.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: no
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (0): no
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Critically evaluate advanced theories and contemporary practice in Professional Engineering. Apply analytical
  • research and problem-solving methods to complex issues. Communicate evidence-based recommendations in the field.

Career outcomes

  • Professional engineer in the chosen discipline

Curriculum

  • Two years full-time. Students choose a major such as chemical
  • civil
  • mechanical
  • mining
  • petroleum
  • software or telecommunications engineering
  • gain at least 12 weeks of engineering professional practice recorded in a log book
  • and complete a major research or design project in the final year.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Applicants require a Bachelor degree or equivalent from a relevant science or engineering discipline for entry into the course.

Accepted academic background

Recognised bachelor's degree or equivalent, or a relevant Graduate Certificate; discipline and work-experience conditions vary by course

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0 (no band below 6.0)
  • IELTS Academic 6

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Secondary school completion certificate
  • English language proficiency evidence if required
  • Passport identification page

How to apply

  1. Review the Professional Engineering admission requirements at Curtin University. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of the entry qualification. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.

Other costs

Tuition per year$53,928 AUD
Application fee$100 AUD
Deposit$13,500 AUD

Program details

CampusCurtin Perth (Bentley)
Faculty or schoolAcademic Studies
DepartmentDepartment of Engineering
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value30
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay0
Scholarship noteCurtin University lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for Diploma of Professional Engineering.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    February 2027

    Apply by

    28 Jan 2027

    75 days left
  • Program starts

    July 2027

    Apply by

    1 Jul 2027

    229 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.