Graduate Certificate in Engineering (Electrical and Electronic)
Blended learning – on-campus and digital learning
This course has been discontinued - this course is closed for new enrolments, the information on this page is provided for continuing students.
Please note: the last intake for this course will be Semester 2 2018. Please refer to the Graduate Certificate of Engineering (GC-ENG).
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Duration
6 months full-time or 1 year part-time
Study modes
- Full-time,
- Part-time (day)
Course information in detail
- Course detail, course structure and units of study.
Course description
Please note: the last intake for this course will be Semester 2 2018. Please refer to the Graduate Certificate of Engineering (GC-ENG).
Course structure
- 3 foundation units (37.5 credit points)
- 1 elective unit (12.5 credit points)
Units of study
Careers and graduate outcomes
- Career opportunities, course aims and objectives, graduate skills and professional recognition.
Career opportunities
Aims and objectives
2. identify and describe issues and trends in electrical and electronic engineering that strengthen and broaden the students’ engineering capabilities to provide solutions to complex problems using critical thinking and independent judgment
3. describe contemporary and emerging electrical and electronic engineering trends and challenges
4. demonstrate clear and coherent communication skills to articulate complex knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences
5. demonstrate responsibility and accountability for all personal work outputs.

Graduate skills
- Specialised knowledge in the field of electrical engineering and the acquisition and application of this knowledge in industry
Skills
- Cognitive skills to conduct experiments, analyse data and formulate engineering solutions to complex problems
- Cognitive skills to critically evaluate and generate complex electrical engineering proposals
- Specialised technical and creative skills in electrical engineering to practice efficiently in industry
- Skills to function and communicate complex knowledge, theoretical concepts and ideas effectively
Application of knowledge and skills
- An ability to identify, formulate and solve complex engineering problems independently in different electrical engineering specialisations and related disciplines. Initiate, plan, implement and evaluate electrical engineering designs and technical functions in different areas of specialisations
- An ability to identify and practice professional and ethical responsibility and recognise the need to engage in lifelong learning
Swinburne specific graduate attributes
- Are entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace, or community
- Are capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study area
- Operate effectively in work and community situations
- Are adaptable and manage change
- Are aware of environments in which they will be contributing
Professional recognition
Pathways and scholarships
- Credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and scholarships.
Course fees and requirements
- Fees, entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.
Course fees
Entry requirements
- A Bachelor of Engineering or a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)* (minimum four years of full-time study) degree in any of the following cognate fields: Electronic Engineering; Computer Engineering; Communication/Telecommunication Engineering or
- A Bachelor of Science (Honours)* (four years of full-time study) in an approved cognate field or
- A minimum of a Bachelor qualification plus significant, relevant industry experience** (minimum of three years), that is deemed equivalent to the above Bachelor qualifications or
- A qualification deemed to be equivalent to any of the above
* Applicants with a recognised Bachelor of Engineering Honours degree in an approved cognate field may be eligible for advanced standing.
** Relevant industry experience: If this includes work experience, documents substantiating work experience need to be provided on company letterhead and clearly detail roles as well as duties and duration of posts held.