Master of 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.
The postgraduate courses in Electrical and Electronic Engineering focuses on a broad spectrum of the electrical engineering field and gives the students the opportunity to enhance their skills in the areas of electrical engineering, where there are significant skill shortages.
Please note: the last intake for this course will be Semester 2 2018. Please refer to the Master of Engineering (MA-ENG).
Please note: the last intake for this course will be Semester 2 2018. Please refer to the Master of Engineering (MA-ENG).
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Duration
1.5 years full-time or 3 years part-time
Study modes
- Full-time,
- Part-time (day)
Course information in detail
- Course detail, course structure and units of study.
Course description
The postgraduate courses in Electrical and Electronic Engineering focuses on a broad spectrum of the electrical engineering field and gives the students the opportunity to enhance their skills in the areas of electrical engineering, where there are significant skill shortages.
Please note: the last intake for this course will be Semester 2 2018. Please refer to the Master of Engineering (MA-ENG).
Please note: the last intake for this course will be Semester 2 2018. Please refer to the Master of Engineering (MA-ENG).
Course structure
To qualify for the Master of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic), students must complete 11 units (150 credit points) as follows:
- 3 foundation units (37.5 credit points)
- 4 technical units (50 credit points)
- 2 elective units (25 credit points)
- 1 research methods unit (12.5 credit points)
- 1 research minor project (25 credit points)
Units of study
Foundation units
Complete three units (37.5 credit points) from the following:
Technical units
Complete all four units (50 credit points):
EEE80003 VLSI Digital Signal Processing Systems *
EEE80003 VLSI Digital Signal Processing Systems *
Elective units
Complete two units (25 credit points):
Optional: one elective may be chosen from the following Management Unit list:
ADM80012 Technology Management Research units
Complete two units (37.5 credit points):
* 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 work 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
At the completion of the Master of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic) course, graduates will be able to:
- demonstrate high-level advanced knowledge and skills in electrical engineering practice related to design, construction, operation and maintenance of buildings and civil infrastructure
- plan and execute an independent research project in a relevant electrical and electronic engineering topic by applying appropriate research principles, sound methods and technical research skills
- reflect in managing practical issues/ complex problems and describing/ developing contemporary and sustainable electrical and electronic engineering trends and best practices related to design, construction, operation and maintenance of buildings and civil infrastructure
- investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, perceptions, problems, concepts and theories of electrical and electronic engineering to provide rational solutions to composite problems using critical thinking and team-based/ independent judgement in the project-based construction industry
- demonstrate clear and coherent communication skills to articulate complex knowledge and justify propositions and professional decisions to specialist and non-specialist audiences; including clients, customers, multi-disciplinary/ multi-cultural project teams and stakeholders
- demonstrate a high level of autonomy, accountability, credibility, ethics, and responsibility for all personal work outputs.
Graduate skills
At the completion of the program, graduates will be expected to have:
Knowledge
- A body of contemporary knowledge in the field of electrical engineering and the acquisition and application of this knowledge in industry or research
- Knowledge of research principles and methods applicable to the electrical engineering discipline
Skills
- Mastery of electrical engineering theory and cognitive skills to critically reflect on processional practice
- cognitive, technical and creative skills to investigate, analyse and synthesise complex electrical engineering concepts and designs, that relate to different disciplines
- Skills to evaluate complex and abstract electrical engineering concepts and generate creative solutions
- Technical and communication skills to investigate, analyse and implement new electrical engineering developments
- Skills to function and communicate effectively in multidisciplinary teams and transfer an understanding of complex knowledge, theoretical concepts and research to others
Application of knowledge and skills
- An ability to make high level independent analytical judgement and apply entrepreneurial thinking in varied electrical engineering technical and management functions
- An ability to identify and practice professional and ethical responsibility with a high degree of autonomy, and recognise the need to engage in lifelong learning
- The capacity to design and generate a significant research-based project in the field of electrical engineering
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 Master of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic) [or Master of Engineering Science (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 Graduate Certificate of Graduate Diploma of Engineering degree in an approved cognate field following on from a four-year Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree 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.
How to apply
This course is closed for new enrolments.