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postgraduate

Degree

Master of Professional Engineering (Geospatial Engineering and Surveying) (Coursework)

Course code: #40052

postgraduate

Degree

Master of Professional Engineering (Geospatial Engineering and Surveying) (Coursework)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $42,945 AUD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PSW

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    4.5 out of 7

  • CRICOS Code

    092850G

Highlights
Practical industry experience
Work Experience

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Options
Accelerated

These items are optional and you can choose them as you wish after applying for the course.

Deadlines

Term start & deadline Deadline
Fall-February 31-January-2023 2023-01-31
Winter-July 30-June-2023 2023-06-30
Fall-February 31-January-2024 2024-01-31
Winter-July 30-June-2024 2024-06-30

Overview

Master of Professional Engineering (Geospatial Engineering and Surveying)

If you are looking to launch or advance your career in the field of surveying and spatial information, the Master of Professional Engineering (Geospatial Engineering and Surveying) at the University of Newcastle will help you. 

You can develop management expertise, specialise and deepen your technical skills and be equipped to lead projects and move into more senior roles.

In this program Accelerated options are available.

The Master of Professional Engineering (Geospatial Engineering and Surveying) at The University of Newcastle is a flexible degree that will allow you to fast-track your career in surveying and geospatial engineering. 

You will have the opportunity to diversify your expertise with courses in specialised spatial data collection, analysis and management, or broaden your skills base in a complementary area such as business and management, entrepreneurship and innovation, or design. 

Plus you can choose a major project that’s linked to industry or focused on design and research.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$50,845

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $8,148
Accommodation 1 bed room $7,900
Tuition 1 person $42,945

Hourly wage

Min wage

21.38 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 40 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Academic transcript
  • Completion certificate
  • Evidence of English proficiency
  • Passport biometric page
  • For programs requiring work experience, a curriculum vitae (CV)/resume and/or letters of work experience are recommended.

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

79
12
listening
21
writing
18
speaking
13
reading

PTE

58
54
listening
54
writing
54
speaking
54
reading

Cambridge

176
169
listening
169
writing
169
speaking
169
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

English language skills test equivalence:  IELTS 6.5

TOEFL IBT: 79-93 with a Writing score of 24-26, Speaking 20-22, Reading 19-23, and Listening 20-23

PTE: 58-64 with all bands 54

Cambridge: 176-184  with all bands 169

The University of Newcastle offers a wide range of intensive English language programs to help students achieve their goal of studying at the University of Newcastle.

Course NameDurationEntry RequirementsLead to
English Language Bridging - Elementary10 weeksIELTS 4.0Intermediate
English Language Bridging - Intermediate10 weeksIELTS 5.0Upper-Intermediate
English Language Bridging - Upper-Intermediate10 weeksIELTS 5.5Advanced English 
Advanced (EAP)10 weeksIELTS 6.0Undergraduate & Postgraduate Coursework Program

Students with an offer for Undergraduate programs may enter Upper Intermediate English with an IELTS score of 5.0Upper-Intermediate

Students with an offer for Undergraduate programs may enter this course with an IELTS score of 5.5.


Academic background and requirement

Assumed Knowledge:

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Surveying) or equivalent Bachelor of Engineering (Surveying) or equivalent

 

Direct Admission into the 1-Year MPE (Geospatial Engineering and Surveying) Program:

  • Graduates from the University of Newcastle or another institution with a Bachelor Honours Degree (AQF 8) with Class 2 Division 2 or above in Surveying
  • Graduates from the University of Newcastle or another institution with a Bachelor Honours Degree (AQF 8) in Surveying with a Newcastle calculated GPA of 4.5 or above

Direct Admission into the 2-Year MPE (Geospatial Engineering and Surveying) Program:

  • Graduates from the University of Newcastle or another institution with a Bachelor's Degree (AQF 7) in Surveying AND a Newcastle calculated GPA of 4.5 or above

Direct Admission into the MPE Program:

  • Applicants currently undertaking or having completed the Master of Engineering Management program at the University of Newcastle may be admitted to the Master of Professional Engineering in the same discipline area as their undergraduate engineering degree.

Alternative Engineering Disciplines:

Applications for the Master of Professional Engineering (Geospatial Engineering and Surveying) from graduates from a different engineering discipline other than surveying are welcomed but will be assessed for eligibility on an individual basis by the Faculty.

Alternate Entry Path Incorporating Work Experience:

Applications from graduates with an appropriate Bachelor's Degree (AQF 7) or Honours Degree (AQF 8 ) in engineering not meeting the above requirements, BUT with significant relevant work experience will be assessed for eligibility on an individual basis by the Faculty.

 

Compulsory Program Requirements:

Students in Pathway A and Pathway B are required to complete 12 weeks of Industrial Experience as part of the program requirement.

Career opportunities

  • land Surveyor
  • mining Surveyor
  • geodesy Researcher
  • Geospatial Engineer
  • construction Engineer
  • environmental Manager
  • transportation Engineer

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