Course Overview
Advance your engineering expertise with our Master of Engineering – Applied Research, combining cutting-edge research skills and practical problem-solving to drive innovation in real-world engineering challenges. This Master is a two-year postgraduate degree for engineers seeking to advance their expertise in mechanical design, materials behavior, and advanced simulation tools.
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Program benefits:
- Build Advanced Research Expertise – Master rigorous applied methodologies to investigate and solve complex engineering challenges.
- Drive Innovation in Industry – Develop and implement engineering solutions that enhance performance, safety, and efficiency.
- Strengthen Technical Leadership Skills – Cultivate advanced analytical, decision-making, and communication skills for senior engineering roles.
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Apply advanced mechanical design, materials behavior, fluid mechanics, thermal sciences, and simulation tools to engineering problems.
- Evaluate mechanical systems and components for performance, safety, sustainability, and lifecycle considerations.
- Design and conduct applied engineering research that tackles complex, real-world problems using rigorous methodologies.
- Develop and assess advanced technical solutions by integrating scientific and engineering principles.
- Communicate research outcomes effectively and collaborate ethically within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Program Details
The program combines advanced coursework with a major research project that addresses real-world engineering challenges, driving innovation and improving mechanical engineering and manufacturing practices. Students will explore applied research methodologies to tackle contemporary engineering problems, applying advanced analytical and simulation techniques to evaluate mechanical systems and components for performance, safety, sustainability, and lifecycle considerations. With guidance from experienced supervisors, students will develop advanced analytical, critical thinking, and communication skills essential for leadership roles in the mechanical engineering, manufacturing, and industrial sectors.
The Master of Engineering (Applied Research) comprises of 48 credit points and is designed to be completed over two years full-time (or part-time equivalent).
Students must complete 18 credit points by coursework (6 units) and the research component, which is equivalent to 30 credit points. Two of the six units are electives, selected from the Master by Coursework stream within the relevant engineering discipline.
The second year is dedicated to the research component. Students complete two research units that support the development and execution of their research project.
Drawing on the knowledge and research training gained in Year 1; students produce a thesis at AQF Level 9. The thesis must demonstrate a significant and original contribution to knowledge within the context of professional engineering practice. Research topics are encouraged to align with emerging technologies and areas of innovation.
Academic supervision is an integral component of the program.
The research component represents approximately 60% of the total program workload.
Note: units may be completed in a different order depending on individual circumstances, pre-requisites and unit availability.
Year One
| Unit Code | Unit Name | Research or Coursework | Credit Points |
| MME501A | Design and Failure Analysis of Materials | Coursework | 3 |
| MME502A | Heat Transfer | Coursework | 3 |
| MME503A | Industrial Hydraulics and Pneumatics | Coursework | 3 |
| MXX601 | Engineering Practice and Key Research Methods | Research | 3 |
| MER600 | Master’s Research Project – Proposal | Research | 3 |
| MER602 | Technology Evaluation and Intellectual Property | Coursework | 3 |
| MME – Online | Elective Unit from the MME coursework stream (Level 5) | Coursework | 3 |
| MME – Online | Elective Unit from the MME coursework stream (Level 6) | Coursework | 3 |
Year Two
| Unit Code | Unit Name | Research or Coursework | Credit Points |
| MER701 | Master’s Research Project – Research Implementation | Research | 12 |
| MER702 | Master’s Research Thesis | Research | 12 |
Additional Mandatory Units
| Unit Code | Unit Name | ||
| MXX001 | Professional Practice Hands-on Workshop | ||
| MXX510 | Professional Experience |
Exit Award: Graduate Certificate in Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Practice
Students who elect to exit the program after successfully completing the first four units, as outlined above, can opt to receive EIT’s Graduate Certificate in Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Practice.
Work-Integrated Learning
EIT’s Master of Engineering programs require students to undertake 240 hours of paid or unpaid professional work-integrated learning. This can incorporate paid or unpaid internships, site visits, contributing to industry projects, and networking activities. In undertaking an internship, students will interact with employees and become exposed to organizational policy and culture. You will familiarize yourself with organizational communication procedures, a variety of engineering disciplines, and obtain insight and practical aptitude in projects from the planning phase to completion. If you already have some work experience in the relevant engineering field, you may apply to have credit granted by
completing the associated recognition of prior learning form.
- Mechanical Design Engineer
- Maintenance or Reliability Engineer
- HVAC Engineer
- Manufacturing / Production Engineer
- Energy Systems Engineer
Graduates of the Master of Engineering – Applied Research can:
- Plan, justify and execute an applied engineering research project addressing a complex real-world problem.
- Apply appropriate research methodologies, tools, and ethical, safety and privacy standards in the conduct of applied engineering investigations.
- Critically evaluate relevant literature to justify the research problem, approach, and contribution to engineering practice.
- Synthesize advanced scientific, computational, and engineering principles to design and evaluate solutions to complex engineering problems.
- Communicate complex engineering concepts, methodologies, and research findings effectively to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
- Engage in self-directed learning and reflective practice to support ongoing professional development.
- Apply advanced collaborative and ethical practices to work effectively within cross-disciplinary teams and organizational contexts
The entry criteria include academic qualification requirements and some research experience:
Academic Qualification Requirements
Pathway A:
Australian Bachelor Degree (or international equivalent) in a congruent field of engineering practice with a minimum overall grade of 75%.
Pathway B:
Australian Bachelor Degree Honours or above (or international equivalent) in a congruent field of engineering practice with a minimum overall grade of 65%.
Pathway C:
Australian Master Degree or above (or international equivalent) in a congruent engineering field.
ALL applicants must submit a 500 word statement detailing their research experience within their qualification or work experience. This statement must be accompanied with supporting evidence. The supporting evidence can be demonstrated with documentation of final year or capstone project reports, technical research or investigation reports, engineering design with analytical depth and simulation/modelling studies with documented methodology.
AND
An appropriate level of English Language Proficiency equivalent to an English pass level in an Australian Senior Certificate of Education, or an IELTS score of 6.0 (with no individual band less than 6.0), or equivalent as outlined in the EIT Admissions Policy.
Please note: Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry to our programs. Applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Please check the Documentation Guidelines for your application.
Our Program Leaders are Dr Igor Shufrin and Dr Arti Siddhpura.
The course is delivered by experienced engineers, technical experts and academicians from around the world. Many have tackled real-world engineering challenges and brought practical, applied knowledge into this course.
We draw from a global pool of lecturers across our organization. Explore our full team of expert educators on the Instructors & Lecturers page.
Please note: Not all lecturers and instructors listed on this page will teach every course. The team teaching your course will be confirmed as part of your course enrolment.
For full current fees in your country visit the Fees page.
Payment Methods
Learn more about payment methods, including payment terms & conditions and additional non-tuition fees.
The program is accredited by EIT under its Self-Accrediting Authority granted by TEQSA.
This course is classified as Level 9 under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
Students should satisfy themselves through their own research with their local accreditation before commencing the program.
This course may use the following software:
- Interactive Heat Transfer (IHT) software
- Automation Studio
- ABAQUS
- ANSYS
- GasTurb
- SolidWorks
- Autodesk Inventor
- MATLAB/Simulink
Due to ongoing unit and course reviews, software may change from the list provided. Learn more about the Practical Learning at EIT here
Potential job roles include (but not restricted to) engineering positions in the following areas of expertise:
- Advanced Simulation & FEA Specialist
- Fatigue & Fracture Analysis Engineer
- Reliability & Asset Integrity Specialist
- R&D Engineer (Advanced Mechanical Systems)
Our master’s degrees are designed to be completed in two years full-time or part-time equivalent, delivered over four 12-week terms per year. Students are expected to dedicate approximately 10 hours per unit, per week to learning, completing assessments, and attending tutorials. Students are expected to study for 48 weeks of the year. Following enrolment, the maximum time allowed to complete all units is five years.
Application Deadline:
You must submit your application at least four weeks before the start date to be considered for your desired intake.
Census Date:
A census date is the date at which an enrolment is considered to be final. Any withdrawal you make after the study period census date will incur an academic penalty (for example, a fail grade) and a financial penalty (for example, no refund of your student contribution or tuition fees). See our census dates.
Any student has a right to appeal a decision of the Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT) or any member of the institute’s staff. EIT has a comprehensive Policy on Appeals and Grievances to assist students.
