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Why study the Master of Engineering Practice at Murdoch?

Are you a qualified engineer or scientist looking to further your career in an emerging area of engineering?
Studying a Master of Engineering Practice degree at Murdoch University gives you the opportunity to future-proof your career and upskill to keep pace with rapid changes in the sector.
Demand for a new era of engineer
With the rapidly evolving engineering workforce, retraining and upskilling is becoming increasingly necessary for career advancements.
Murdoch University Head of Engineering and Energy, Parisa A. Bahri, said the new course was developed to address the future needs of employers and give graduates a competitive edge in the workforce.
“Using innovative learning and teaching using technologies such as Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality (AR), remote labs and online learning the new Master of Engineering Practice has been structured to address emerging trends in engineering,” she said.
“Engineering professionals or interested scientists can update their existing qualifications and enhance their skills within areas of industry need to advance their careers,” Professor A. Bahri said.
Choose a specialised major to shape your career
In the new Master of Engineering Practice you can choose to specialise in one of three emerging areas of Engineering that will prepare you for a career across a range of industries.
Choose from:
- Intelligent Industrial Control and Autonomous Systems Engineering: gain a practical understanding and knowledge suitable for effective design, prototyping, and controlling of modern industrial and autonomous systems.
- Smart and Renewable Electrical Power Systems Engineering: explore the planning, design, modelling, operation and control of smart and renewable electrical power systems to an advanced level and gain practical experience.
- Environmental and Sustainable Systems Engineering: help create a more sustainable future with an emphasis on the integration of energy, water and resource recovery systems into Smart Cities and sustainable communities.
Number one in WA for overall postgraduate experience
You’ll be studying your masters at a five-star institution, with Murdoch achieving a 5 Star Rating for overall experience, inclusiveness, teaching quality, employability and learning facilities as a result of a comprehensive evaluation by QS.
There's no limit to what engineers can achieve. Advance your career, discover where a Master of Engineering Practice could take you.
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Monday 9 May 2022
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