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'Our Master of Advanced Manufacturing provides you with a competitive advantage for your career. It focuses on sustainable and resilient manufacturing systems, advancing technology and practices in digital and bioprocess engineering. Develop your engineering capabilities and lead the creation of sustainable production systems. Our industry-embedded academics ensure a relevant and up-to-date program.'
Lead the future of manufacturing
‘The future of the manufacturing industry depends on net zero impacts, human-centric design, and highly customisable products. Professional engineers working in manufacturing must not just adapt, but must lead the transition from traditional approaches to advanced, digital, and interconnected systems of production.’
Work on-site with industry
As a postgraduate student, you’ll have access to facilities such as our Mackay Renewable Biocommodities Pilot Plant, a fully operating sugar factory, where you’ll work with raw materials and sugar cane by-products to develop and demonstrate a range of technologies at pilot scale.
Lead sustainable change in industry
'Bioprocess technologies are emerging as critical in providing solutions to reducing carbon emissions, improving access to nutritious food and enhancing the circular economy. By harnessing the power of bioprocess engineering, we pave the way towards a sustainable future where manufacturing meets the demands of the present without compromising the needs of the future.'
Gain a competitive advantage
'Our Master of Advanced Manufacturing provides you with a competitive advantage for your career. It focuses on sustainable and resilient manufacturing systems, advancing technology and practices in digital and bioprocess engineering. Develop your engineering capabilities and lead the creation of sustainable production systems. Our industry-embedded academics ensure a relevant and up-to-date program.'
Lead the future of manufacturing
‘The future of the manufacturing industry depends on net zero impacts, human-centric design, and highly customisable products. Professional engineers working in manufacturing must not just adapt, but must lead the transition from traditional approaches to advanced, digital, and interconnected systems of production.’
Work on-site with industry
As a postgraduate student, you’ll have access to facilities such as our Mackay Renewable Biocommodities Pilot Plant, a fully operating sugar factory, where you’ll work with raw materials and sugar cane by-products to develop and demonstrate a range of technologies at pilot scale.
Lead sustainable change in industry
'Bioprocess technologies are emerging as critical in providing solutions to reducing carbon emissions, improving access to nutritious food and enhancing the circular economy. By harnessing the power of bioprocess engineering, we pave the way towards a sustainable future where manufacturing meets the demands of the present without compromising the needs of the future.'
Highlights
- Develop manufacturing approaches that are human centred, resilient, and able to achieve true sustainability.
- With $15 billion being invested into rebuilding Australia’s industrial base, engineers with skills in advanced manufacturing are increasingly in high demand (National Reconstruction Fund, 2023).
- Commonwealth Supported Places are available for all eligble domestic students.
- Australia’s $100 billion manufacturing industry is the nation’s second largest source of business research and development, making engineers key to the future manufacturing workforce (Engineers Australia, 2023).
- Address emerging trends in de-carbonisation as you learn to lead projects using sustainable materials and processes such as biofuels and animal-free food production.
- Become a leader in Industry 4.0 and 5.0 practices to utilise high-level customisation, cobotics, digitisation, and collaboration between autonomous systems to get the best product quality and maintenance.
- Engage with multinational industry partners such as BMW and Boeing in industry embedded manufacturing projects and research.
- Learn in cutting edge facilities such as our Mackay Pilot Plant, which converts biomass into biofuels, green chemicals and other bioproducts at the pilot scale, and our ArmHUB, our jointly-owned innovation hub for agile robotics, AI and design for manufacture industry.
Highlights
- Develop manufacturing approaches that are human centred, resilient, and able to achieve true sustainability.
- With $15 billion being invested into rebuilding Australia’s industrial base, engineers with skills in advanced manufacturing are increasingly in high demand (National Reconstruction Fund, 2023).
- Address emerging trends in de-carbonisation as you learn to lead projects using sustainable materials and processes such as biofuels and animal-free food production.
- Become a leader in Industry 4.0 and 5.0 practices to utilise high-level customisation, cobotics, digitisation, and collaboration between autonomous systems to get the best product quality and maintenance.
- Engage with multinational industry partners such as BMW and Boeing in industry embedded manufacturing projects and research.
- Learn in cutting edge facilities such as our Mackay Pilot Plant, which converts biomass into biofuels, green chemicals and other bioproducts at the pilot scale, and ArmHUB, our jointly-owned innovation hub for agile robotics, AI and design for manufacture industry.
- Australia’s $100 billion manufacturing industry is the nation’s second largest source of business research and development, making engineers key to the future manufacturing workforce (Engineers Australia, 2023).
Why choose this course?
Net zero emissions and sustainable bioprocessing practices are core to business now. Companies are looking to hire engineers who can develop sustainable manufacturing systems using the latest technological and operational strategies.
Developments in digital and robotic manufacturing are creating new opportunities for achieving circularity in production systems, minimising waste at industrial scales, integrating net positive environmental technologies, and producing high quality, high value, highly customised manufactured products. Implementation of Industry 4.0 strategies, and evolving into Industry 5.0 concepts and beyond, sees manufacturing approaches that are human centred, resilient, and able to achieve true sustainability.
In this degree, you will learn to strategically apply new technologies and modes of manufacturing to help streamline operations and innovate. You’ll learn to address emerging trends in de-carbonisation and lead projects using sustainable materials and processes such as biofuels and animal-free food production. You'll learn how to build sustainability and resilience into a manufacturing process when supply chain impacts affect production.
This course is ideal for innovative future leaders in both established manufacturing firms and new entrepreneurial ventures.
You’ll learn in cutting edge facilities such as our Mackay Pilot Plant, based on the site of an operating sugar factory, which is a unique research and development facility that converts biomass into biofuels, green chemicals and other bioproducts at the pilot scale.
You’ll also have access to ArmHUB – our jointly owned innovation hub for agile robotics, AI and design for manufacture industry. The hub is at the forefront of industrial transformation, building strong local supply chains and preparing companies for success in global markets.
Explore this course
QUT’s Master of Advanced Manufacturing is a 1.5 year, full-time postgraduate degree. In this course, you can choose from two majors:
- Digital and Robotics Manufacturing
- Bioprocess Engineering
The degree is designed for engineering professionals with a background in engineering and a recognised undergraduate degree that specialises in one of the following engineering fields:
- Mechanical
- Medical
- Chemical and Sustainable Process
*Modern Manufacturing Initiative, Department of Industry, Science and Research
Careers and outcomes
This degree can set you up for a wide range of careers leading and implementing manufacturing approaches that are human centred, resilient, and able to achieve true sustainability.
Possible careers
- Automation engineer
- Industrial engineer
- Operations engineer
- Process engineer
- Production engineer
- Supply chain manager
- Course code
- EN54
- CRICOS code
- 113913H
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- Gardens Point
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- Gardens Point
- 1.5 years full-time
- 3 years part-time
- 1.5 years full-time
- February and July
- February and July
Entry requirements
Digital and Robotic Manufacturing major
You must have:
- A recognised completed four-year full-time (or equivalent) engineering degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum GPA of 4.00 (on QUT’s 7 point scale); or
- A recognised completed three-year full-time (or equivalent) engineering degree in a relevant discipline plus at least 2.00 years full-time (or equivalent) of professional experience in manufacturing.
Digital and Robotic Manufacturing major relevant engineering disciplines
- agricultural
- chemical
- computer and software systems
- electrical
- industrial
- manufacturing
- mechanical
- mechatronics
- medical
- mining
- naval
- process
- production
- robotics
Bioprocess Engineering major
You must have:
- A recognised completed four-year full-time (or equivalent) degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum GPA of 4.00 (on QUT’s 7 point scale); or
- A recognised completed three-year full-time (or equivalent) degree in a relevant discipline plus at least 2.00 years full-time (or equivalent) of professional experience in manufacturing.
Bioprocess Engineering major relevant disciplines
- agricultural engineering
- chemical engineering
- industrial chemistry
- process engineering
Minimum academic requirements
Entry requirements
Digital and Robotic Manufacturing major
You must have:
- A recognised completed four-year full-time (or equivalent) engineering degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum GPA of 4.00 (on QUT’s 7 point scale); or
- A recognised completed three-year full-time (or equivalent) engineering degree in a relevant discipline plus at least 2.00 years full-time (or equivalent) of professional experience in manufacturing.
Digital and Robotic Manufacturing major relevant engineering disciplines
- agricultural
- chemical
- computer and software systems
- electrical
- industrial
- manufacturing
- mechanical
- mechatronics
- medical
- mining
- naval
- process
- production
- robotics
Bioprocess Engineering major
You must have:
- A recognised completed four-year full-time (or equivalent) degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum GPA of 4.00 (on QUT’s 7 point scale); or
- A recognised completed three-year full-time (or equivalent) degree in a relevant discipline plus at least 2.00 years full-time (or equivalent) of professional experience in manufacturing.
Bioprocess Engineering major relevant disciplines
- agricultural engineering
- chemical engineering
- industrial chemistry
- process engineering
Minimum English language requirements
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.
Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, United States of America and Wales.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests undertaken in a secure test centre. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.
| English Test | Overall | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic / IELTS One Skills Retake | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
|
Cambridge English Score
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website. |
176 | 169 | 169 | 169 | 169 |
| PTE Academic | 58 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| TOEFL iBT / Paper | 79 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 18 |
Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!
We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.
When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2025 fees
2025: CSP $9,400 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2025 fees
2025: $45,300 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2024 fees
2024: CSP $9,000 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2024 fees
2024: $40,400 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
QUT Real World International Scholarship
A scholarship to cover tuition fees, with eligibility based on your prior academic achievements.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
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Speak with our Engineering Postgraduate Coordinator to hear about how you can take the next steps in your engineering career. Complete the form below to request a call back or contact our Postgraduate Engineering Coordinator on 07 3138 2612.
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