Edith Cowan University
Master of Technology
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
- Course Type: Master's
Engineering skills are in demand across a wide range of industries. This postgraduate qualification enables graduates from non-engineering disciplines to transition into the field, preparing them for engineering technologist roles and providing a pathway to further study through the Master of Engineering.
Course overview
This coursework degree offers a postgraduate pathway to an engineering qualification at the technologist grade for applicants with a non-engineering or non-technology first degree who wish to transition to an engineering career path.
Graduates of this course will be able to seek engineering technologist roles in industry, or will be able to upgrade to an accredited professional engineering qualification by articulating into the Master of Engineering.
You can tailor your studies to your interests and career goals by choosing a specialisation in Chemical, Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering. Chemical Engineering focuses on industrial processes and the transformation of materials, while Civil Engineering develops expertise in areas such as structural design, geotechnical engineering and fluid systems. Electrical Engineering explores the design, operation and maintenance of electrical and electronic systems, with opportunities to study areas such as power systems, renewable energy, automation, communications and computer systems. Mechanical Engineering focuses on the design, manufacture and maintenance of mechanical components and moving systems, drawing on areas such as mechanics, thermodynamics and advanced manufacturing.
Each specialisation provides a foundation for engineering technologist roles and can also support progression to the accredited Master of Engineering in the corresponding discipline.
Key facts
What you will study
Students are required to complete five Core units, 11 specialisation units and a practicum unit.
Core units
- Introduction to Engineering
- Engineering Systems
- Engineering Innovation and Ethics
- Electrical Engineering Fundamentals
- Master of Technology Project
Specialisation
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
Entry requirements
You'll need to meet the admission requirements for this course.
Academic Admission Requirements (Band Six)
The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.
All applicants must have completed at least a three-year Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, with some background in tertiary mathematics and physics (equivalent to MAT1250, MAT1251 and SCP1111), with equivalents considered.
Academic admission requirements (Band 6) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- Bachelor's degree.
- Equivalent prior learning, including at least five years of relevant professional experience.
English Language requirements (Band Four)
English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0).
- Bachelor's degree from a country specified on the English Proficiency Bands page.
- Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent).
- Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years of relevant professional experience.
- Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
- Reflect critically on a complex body of knowledge, research principles and methods within the engineering discipline to demonstrate mastery of professional practice.
- Apply cognitive, technical and creative skills to investigate, evaluate and synthesise complex ideas, concepts and theories in authentic engineering situations.
- Apply high-level communication and collaboration skills in a professional engineering context.
- Use high-level self-management skills to initiate, plan and execute a substantial engineering project.
Career outcomes
- Engineering Technologists
- Engineering Technician.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Estimated first-year indicative fee in 2026: $28,350 (domestic full-fee paying place)
The estimated first-year indicative fee is provided as a guide only, based on a typical enrolment of students undertaking the first year of this course. At ECU, you pay for the individual units you enrol in, not an overall course fee.
A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:
- The number of units studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of units.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.