The learning outcomes of the Master of Professional Engineering (Specialisation) degree are: - to provide a sound basis in the physical sciences, mathematics and basic engineering science; - to provide specific theory and practice in the relevant engineering discipline; - to train students to an AQF level 9 graduate level - to deliver graduates equipped with Engineers Australia Stage 1 competencies to allow entry to engineering practice in the relevant engineering specialisation and form the foundation for ongoing learning towards Stage 2 Competency and Chartered Status - to produce well-rounded graduates who can develop their professional and managerial skills in their places of employment; - to provide students with experience and expertise in substantive research training as is required for AQF level 9 certification; and - to offer a pathway into AQF level 10 Doctoral research studies.

A Bachelor degree in a science based discipline with sufficient numerical skills to undertake the MProfEng (Specialisation) course; or A Bachelor degree in Engineering (Non-Washington Accord) or A Bachelor degree in Engineering majoring in a different specialisation than that to be undertaken under the MProfEng (Specialisaton). For those applicants who are nationals of and currently residing in a country where English is NOT the official language, evidence of an IELTS or TOEFL test must be provided. For the MProfEng (Specialisation) an IELTS score of 6.0 or above (with no area below 6.0), or equivalent is required. Candidates who are able to demonstrate a minimum of 12 weeks practical experience in an engineering environment outside a university where they have been exposed to professional engineering practice will be granted credit for KNE389 and KNE390. Advanced standing for the first year of the MProfEng (Specialisation) may be granted for suitably qualified candidates. Granting of additional credit in years 2 and 3 may be considered where applicable. Students who have completed a Bachelor of Engineering from an Institution accredited under the Washington Accord cannot enroll in the MProfEng (Specialisation) for which they already hold the specialisation.