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University of Adelaide

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Master of Engineering (Electrical)

  • Masters (Coursework)

Electrical engineers are designers and problem-solvers. They tackle large-scale electrical challenges, develop innovative technologies and improve the quality of modern life.This intensive degree is suited to high-achieving engineering graduates, as well as engineers with relevant work experience.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 years full-time
Course Code
3CM127, 071203A
Intake Months
Jul, Feb
International Fees
$51,000 per year / $102,000 total

About this course

A competitive edge in your field

Electrical engineers are designers and problem-solvers. They tackle large-scale electrical challenges, develop innovative technologies and improve the quality of modern life.

This intensive degree is suited to high-achieving engineering graduates, as well as engineers with relevant work experience. It is fully accredited by

Engineers Australia
.

Study locations

North Terrace

North Terrace Campus

What you will learn

Our Master of Engineering (Electrical) comprises a foundation year and an advanced studies year. You will:

  • practise modelling, analysing and operating electric energy systems
  • build communication and project management skills
  • gain advanced understandings in mathematics and systems engineering
  • pursue specialist topics-from power quality and fault diagnostics to distributed generation technologies
  • undertake a significant research project.

Career pathways

You might become a project engineer for a national energy company. You could create and maintain sensor systems for smart cities. Perhaps you'll help developing communities build electrical grids or renewable energy systems from scratch.


  • Ranked 25 globally electrical and electronic engineering^
  • Undertake a major research project supervised by world-class academic staff
  • Graduates qualify for professional membership with Engineers Australia

^US News Global University Ranking, 2023



Course structure

The Master of Engineering is a 48-unit program comprising:
  • 12 units of core courses;
  • 12 units of foundation courses;
  • 12 units of advanced technical coursework and;
  • a project to the value of 12 units, which introduces candidates to research.
Normally, students will complete the requirements for the Master of Engineering in two years of full-time study.

Graduates of a Bachelor of Engineering from the University of Adelaide or another institution whose program is equivalent to an AQF level 8 honours program and accredited under the Washington Accord will be eligible to be considered for credit-allowing them to complete the master's program in less than two years, with a minimum of one year of full-time study.

International students from non-English speaking backgrounds will be required to take an English language communications course as part of the program.

The availability of all courses is conditional on the availability of staff, facilities and sufficient enrolments.

Program Learning Outcomes

The learning outcomes for this program were informed by the University of Adelaide Graduate Attributes, Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies and the characteristics of the Adelaide Engineering graduate.

Graduates of a Master of Engineering (Electrical) will be able to:

  1. Employ highly developed oral and written communication skills to communicate complex information and present persuasive arguments.
  2. Exercise professional judgement, founded on a strong commitment to principles of continuing professional development, ethics, sustainability and social responsibility.
  3. Contribute pro-actively to the work of teams, both as a team member and a team leader, and maintain respectful, constructive and diverse team environments.
  4. Plan and manage resources using systematic methodologies to create solutions to complex engineering problems.
  5. Think critically and independently, apply logic and exercise judgement to create safe and sustainable outcomes.
  6. Apply in-depth knowledge of the principles and methods of research, and of the research directions in the nominated field of specialisation to devise innovative engineering solutions.
  7. Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the natural and physical sciences, and mathematical and computer sciences, which underpin the nominated field of specialisation.
  8. Apply an in-depth specialist body of knowledge and skills in the nominated field of specialisation.
  9. Create innovative solutions to complex socio-technical problems using the established engineering methods, tools and processes in the nominated field of specialisation.













Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Engineering courses at University of Adelaide.
80.2%
Overall satisfaction
88.3%
Skill scale
73.9%
Teaching scale