University of Wollongong

Course Details

Master of Engineering (Electrical)

Course Description

The Master of Engineering (Electrical) provides graduate engineers with discipline specific knowledge and technical skills in electrical engineering, including renewable energy and high-voltage systems. You will learn how electrical energy is produced and used within domestic, commercial and industrial buildings. You will gain advanced knowledge in designing and building systems that generate, transmit, control and use electrical energy. Areas include wireless engineering, high voltage engineering, and digital integrated circuit design. The program will suit you if you're an engineering graduate wanting specialist knowledge in the latest power engineering technologies, or seeking a career change to this sector. This degree: The Master of Engineering delivers expert skills and applied competencies required for the professional engineer. It is designed to train and enhance professional practice, advance technical and specialist skills, and provide an opportunity to put theory into practice with applied projects and research. The degree also delivers communication, strategic and project management skills essential to the practising engineer. What you will study: You will complete the core subjects in Advanced Laboratory and Project, Communications and ICT Workplace Practice, Engineering Design and Management and Research Methods. For the Electrical major you will study subjects in Advanced Signals and Systems, Identification and Optimal Control, Renewable and Distributed Generation, plus an additional three subjects selected from the electives from Electrical, Computer, Mechanical or Engineering subjects.

Course Duration

NumberDuration
2year

Career outcomes

Engineers enjoy a wide range of careers and great opportunities for advancement in all fields. It is as much about technical knowledge as it is a mindset: a practical way of learning to understand and develop, and then continuously improve solutions to technical and social problems. Here is just a sample of the careers you can pursue: Biomedical Engineer Computer Architect Computer Systems Engineer Civil Engineer Construction Manager Electronics Engineer Electrical Engineer Environmental Engineer Geotechnical Engineer Materials Engineer Mechanical Engineer Metallurgist Network Engineer Production Engineer Security Engineer Software Engineer Structural Engineer Systems Analyst Telecommunications Engineer Transport Engineer Water Quality Manager.

Master of Engineering (Electrical) University of Wollongong