Graduate Diploma of Professional Engineering

Program Overview

The Graduate Diploma of Professional Engineering at the University of Southern Queensland provides technical, professional, and academic skills for career advancement in engineering. Students can specialize in various fields, including Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, and Structural Engineering. The one-year program offers flexible study options, including full-time or part-time on-campus or external study. Graduates can pursue diverse careers as engineers, data analysts, or technicians.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Graduate Diploma of Professional Engineering is designed to provide students with the academic, personal, professional, and technical knowledge necessary to advance in the field of engineering without completing a full master's degree. Students can choose from a range of specialized technical courses across nine different specializations, including:

• Aerospace Engineering
• Agricultural Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Electrical & Electronic Engineering
• Engineering Management & Enterprise
• Environmental Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Power Engineering

Careers:

Graduates of the Graduate Diploma of Professional Engineering may pursue careers in a variety of fields, including:

• Aerospace technician
• Compatibility engineer
• Data analyst
• Aircraft mechanic
• Mechanical or electrical engineering
• Data engineer
• Agricultural engineer
• Civil engineer
• Electrical and electronic engineer
• Computer engineer
• Power engineer
• Structural engineer

Other:

• The Graduate Diploma of Professional Engineering is a one-year program that can be studied full-time or part-time.
• Graduates of the Graduate Diploma of Professional Engineering may continue their studies in a Master of Professional Engineering.