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Doctor of Professional Engineering (DPEN) University of Southern Queensland

Cricos: 00244B
Award Attendance Study Duration Start Domestic fees International fees
Doctoral Degree Online Online find out find out $22720.00 year per $24480.00 year per

Course overview

Take the engineering profession to the next level

Have a passion for engineering and want to further your knowledge? USQ's Doctor of Professional Engineering is designed to expand your knowledge in technical investigation and innovative design and analysis, as well as take your research skills to a higher level.

Your studies will include 8 units of discipline-based coursework and research methodology studies, before embarking on 16 units of independent research in a specialised field of your choice, contributing to our future world.

Doctor of Professional Engineering or PhD?

The Doctor of Professional Engineering is for the engineering professional looking to upgrade their skills, knowledge and qualifications and to achieve a Doctoral qualification through a complementary combination of coursework and research project work.

Career outcomes

With your doctorate you can pursue a career as an academic, consultant or manager within the engineering profession in a diverse range of industries worldwide.


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