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.

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.

• 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.

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.