Coursework

Master of Electrical Engineering

  • CRICOS code: 106106J

Course overview

  • 3 years full time / 6 years part time
  • On Campus (Parkville)
  • Available to domestic and international students
  • Start Year Intake - February and Mid Year Intake - July

Overview

From energy efficient power grids to life-changing medical devices – design and manage the electrical systems powering our lives with the Master of Electrical Engineering at Australia’s top university*. You’ll develop unique skills that will allow you to build and improve our power and telecommunications systems and develop future electronic and autonomous devices.

* Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023

Choose your path

If you have a relevant undergraduate major, you'll be able to complete the masters degree in 2 years.

Once you’ve started studying, you can specialise in ‘Autonomous Systems’, 'Business', ‘Electronics and Photonics’, ‘Communications and Networks’ or ‘Low-Carbon Power Systems’. You can also continue without specialising.

Learn from world leading academics

Be guided by renowned academics in communications and networks, control and signal processing through to power and energy systems. Our electrical engineers are working on state-of-the-art models and tools for our future energy systems, automated irrigation networks, energy efficient wireless communications and nano-electronics.

Industry aligned curriculum

Apply your skills in internships, industry projects, and innovation challenges with industry mentors.

Internationally recognised qualification

Access engineering careers around the world with dual accreditation in the Master of Engineering.

Guaranteed CSPs for Melbourne graduates

Domestic students who have completed a Bachelor degree at the University of Melbourne with a weighted average mark of 65% are guaranteed a CSP in the Master of Electrical Engineering, provided you meet the pre-requisites and CSP eligibility requirements.

Domestic students enrolled in a Graduate Degree Package into the Master of Electrical Engineering are guaranteed a CSP .

If you’re looking for networks to help with internships and job opportunities, or the funds to help you get to Melbourne, we have scholarships and bursaries to get you connected overseas and get you to Melbourne when you can. Find out what you may be eligible for.