Course

Master of Professional Engineering (Environmental)

University of Newcastle, Sydney · Newcastle · Callaghan · Engineering, IT & Computing

Masters

Key facts

Campus
Callaghan
City
Newcastle, New South Wales
Qualification
Masters

English language requirements

  • University of Newcastle English language requirement

    Overall minimum 6.5. Minimum in each sub-test 6. The handbook publishes these minimums without naming a test.

Academic entry requirements

  • Direct Admission into the 1 Year MPE (Environmental) Program*: Graduates from the University of Newcastle with a Bachelor Honours Degree (AQF 8) in Environmental Engineering (first program offering 2017) will automatically be awarded 80 units of credit. Graduates from the University of Newcastle with a Bachelor Honours Degree (AQF 8) in Environmental Engineering (pre-2017 program) will be awarded a fixed credit (to be determined). Graduates from another institution with a Bachelor Honours Degree (AQF8) in Environmental Engineering with Class 2 Division 2 or above OR a Newcastle calculated GPA of 4.5 or above. Direct Admission into the 2 Year MPE (Environmental) Program*: Graduates from the University of Newcastle or another institution with a Bachelor Degree (AQF 7) in Environmental Engineering 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. The volume of learning required for the MPE will be assessed for individual applicants based on their background. *Further Admission Requirements (if applicable) Alternative Engineering Disciplines: Applications for the Master of Professional Engineering (Environmental) from graduates from a different engineering discipline other than environmental engineering are welcomed, but will be assessed for eligibility on an individual basis by the Faculty. GPA Equivalence for Non-University of Newcastle Applicants: Applicants from external institutions will be required to provide transcripts of previous studies to allow assessment of GPA equivalence on the University of Newcastle scale. Alternate Entry Path Incorporating Work Experience: Applications from graduates with an appropriate Bachelor 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.

About this course

Master of Professional Engineering (Environmental) is a masters course at University of Newcastle, Sydney in Newcastle, New South Wales.

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Administrative details

Course code
40053
CRICOS
092855B

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Source: Educircle verified course catalogue. University course page Last updated October 2026. Tuition is set by the university and can change.