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Diploma of Professional Engineering
- Perth, Australia
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
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
- 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
| Campus | Curtin Perth (Bentley) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Academic Studies |
| Department | Department of Engineering |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 30 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 |
| Scholarship note | Curtin 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 leftProgram starts
July 2027
Apply by
1 Jul 2027
229 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 28 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $53,928 AUD per year. The application fee is $100 AUD. The deposit is $13,500 AUD. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0 (no band below 6.0), IELTS Academic 6.

