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.
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
Please note: the last intake for this course will be Semester 2 2018. Please refer to the Master of Engineering (MA-ENG).
Course structure
- 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
EEE80003 VLSI Digital Signal Processing Systems *
Elective units
Careers and graduate outcomes
- Career opportunities, course aims and objectives, graduate skills and professional recognition.
Career opportunities
Aims and objectives
- 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
- 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
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
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.