Master of Engineering (Electrical)
Electrical engineers design and build electrical and electronic devices on all scales, from transmitters smaller than the head of a pin, to a national power grid. Students in this specialisation are taught by staff who are active researchers, working in partnerships with the likes of NASA and IBM. Each subject offered includes a practical laboratory component, combined with theory and practice.
On completion, graduates may practice as electrical engineers and/or work in research and development-related roles. Equally, they may apply their strengths in analysis and mathematics to fields such as management, finance and banking.
Entry Requirements
Admission to the Master of Engineering requires at least 65% GPA in the final two years of undergraduate study.
Pathways to the Master of Engineering (Electrical) include:
University of Melbourne New Generation undergraduate degrees in the following:
- Bachelor of Science (Electrical Systems) (3 years) followed by the Master of Engineering (Electrical) (2 years, points)
- Bachelor of Commerce (with Engineering breadth sequence in Electrical Systems) (3 years) followed by the Master of Engineering (Electrical) (2 years, points)
Any other bachelor degree:
Students graduating from any (minimum 3-year) degree program who have completed the equivalent of 25 points of first-year mathematics (specifically Calculus 2 and Linear Algebra or equivalent) and 25 points of physics (or equivalent) may be admitted to the point (3-year) Master of Engineering (Electrical).
For information about credit for prior studies please visit entry requirements.
Course Structure
This sample is provided as a guide only. There are numerous different possibilities available, and subject availability will vary from year to year.
Master of Engineering (Electrical)
Preliminary year: required only for students entering from non-Engineering backgrounds.
Graduates from corresponding University of Melbourne New Generation degree pathways enter at second year.
| Year 1 (Prelim) | Summer | Foundations of Electrical Networks | |||
| Sem 1 | Electrical Network Analysis and Design | Digital System Design | Engineering Mathematics | Engineering Communication | |
| Sem 2 | Electrical Device Modelling | Signals and Systems | Electronic System Implementation | Engineering Computation | |
| Entry point for graduates of New Generation Bachelor of Science and graduates with points of credit (see entry requirements) | |||||
| Year 2 | Sem 1 | Probability and Random Models | Control Systems | Electronic Circuit Design | Approved Elective |
| Sem 2 | Communication Systems | Signal Processing | Embedded System Design | Approved Elective | |
| Year 3 | Sem 1 | Electrical Engineering Elective | Electrical Engineering Elective | Electrical Engineering Capstone Project | Approved Elective |
| Sem 2 | Electrical Engineering Elective | Electrical Engineering Elective | (New Gen graduates only) Electrical Engineering Elective | ||
| Engineering Practice | |||||
Electrical Engineering Electives are chosen from a prescribed list.
| Electrical Engineering Electives | |||
| Lightwave Systems | Power and Machines | Advanced Communication Systems | Advanced Signal Processing |
| Communication Networks | High Speed Electronics | Advanced Control Systems | Electronic System Design |
| Engineering subjects | Science subjects | Engineering Elective |
Further information:
- Melbourne School of Engineering guarantees CSP for local students completing a New Generation Degree, who meet the professional Master of Engineering pre-requisites.
- Phone the Engineering Student Centre with your Enquiry (03) 8344 6703, (03) 8344 6507
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