Graduate Certificate in Engineering (Electrical and Electronic)
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This course has been discontinued - this course is closed for new enrolments, the information on this page is provided for continuing students.
The suite of postgraduate courses in Electrical and Electronic Engineering focuses on a broad spectrum of the electrical engineering field and gives students the option to upgrade their skills in the areas of electrical engineering, where there are significant skills shortages.
Please note: the last intake for this course will be Semester 2 2018. Please refer to the Graduate Certificate of Engineering (GC-ENG).
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
The suite of postgraduate courses in Electrical and Electronic Engineering focuses on a broad spectrum of the electrical engineering field and gives students the option to upgrade their skills in the areas of electrical engineering, where there are significant skills shortages.
Please note: the last intake for this course will be Semester 2 2018. Please refer to the Graduate Certificate of Engineering (GC-ENG).
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
To qualify for the Graduate Certificate of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic), students must complete four units (50 credit points) as follows:
- 3 foundation units (37.5 credit points)
- 1 elective unit (12.5 credit points)
Units of study
Foundation units
Complete three units (37.5 credit points) from the following:
Elective units
Complete one unit (12.5 credit points):
EEE80013 Computer Vision TNE80005 Mobile and Personal Networking * Outcome units - matched exemptions are generally not granted for higher education outcome units.
Careers and graduate outcomes
- Career opportunities, course aims and objectives, graduate skills and professional recognition.
Career opportunities
Career opportunities may involve working in power systems, system on chip, design of DSP-based systems, in a wide range of industries including telecommunications and automotive (Motorola, Intel, Bosch, etc.) and research operations.
Aims and objectives
On completion of the Graduate Certificate of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic) graduates will be able to:
1. demonstrate specialised knowledge and skills in electrical and electronic engineering that will enhance students’ career prospects and practice
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.
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
At completion of the program, graduates will be expected to have:
Knowledge
- 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
Completion of this course may assist graduates in meeting eligibility criteria for membership to various levels of Engineers Australia.
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
This course offers Commonwealth Supported Places for eligible students. The total tuition fee is dependent upon the combination of units of study selected by the student. Fees are reviewed each year. Find out more about fees.
Entry requirements
Standard entry
The entry requirements for Graduate Certificate of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic) are as follows:
- 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.
How to apply
This course is closed for new enrolments.