Master of Engineering Electrical Systems
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-06-24 | - |
Program Overview
The Online Master of Engineering Electrical Systems equips students with the skills and knowledge to design and manage modern power systems. The program covers generation, transmission, distribution, automation, protection, and control components, as well as renewable energy systems. Students complete 48 credit points of core units and a capstone thesis, with potential career opportunities in electrical and electronics system design, instrumentation, control systems, and power generation and distribution.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Online Master of Engineering Electrical Systems, developed by electrical and renewable energy experts, will equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to address the demands of the modern power industry. You will learn how to design the components of a power system including generation, transmission, distribution and the associated systems. The program will also cover the automation, protection and control components that contribute to the high level of reliability expected from modern power systems.
Outline:
Students must complete 48 credit points comprising twelve core units and one capstone thesis. There are no electives in this program. The program duration is two years, and we deliver units over four terms per year, so you will take two units per term. There will be a short break between years.
Year One
Code
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MEE501
| Power Generation | 3
MEE509
| Transmission and Distribution Systems | 3
MEE513
| Electric Power System Analysis | 3
MEE510
| Power Conversion | 3
MEE512
| Power System Safety and Protection | 3
MXX507
| Professional Engineering Management | 3
MEE511
| Renewable Energy Systems | 3
MEE514
| System Stability Analysis | 3
Year Two
Code
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MEE606
| Substation Design and Automation | 3
MEE607
| Power Quality and Mitigation | 3
MXX501/601
| Engineering Practice and Key Research Methods | 3
MEE605
| Smart Grids | 3
ME700
| Project Thesis (taken over 2 terms – equivalent to 4 units) | 12
Additional Mandatory Units
Unit Code
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BXX001
| Hands-on Workshop 1 | 0
BXX002
| Hands-on Workshop 2 | 0
BXX003
| Hands-on Workshop 3 | 0
BXX004
| Hands-on Workshop 4 | 0
MXX001
| Professional Practice Hands-on Workshop | 0
Careers:
Potential job roles include engineering and management positions in the following areas of expertise:
- Electrical and electronics system design
- Instrumentation, control systems & automation
- Oil & gas
- Systems engineering
- Communication systems
- Embedded systems
- Mining
- Manufacturing
- Building
- Electric vehicles
- Power generation & distribution
- Renewable and energy storage systems
Entry Requirements:
To gain entry into this program, we require applicants to hold: A recognized 3-year bachelor degree in an engineering qualification in a congruent field of practice; OR An EIT Bachelor of Science (Engineering) degree in a congruent field of practice; OR A 4-year Bachelor of Engineering qualification (or equivalent) that is recognized under the Washington Accord or by Engineers Australia, in a congruent, or a different field of practice at the discretion of the Admissions Committee; OR A 4-year Bachelor of Engineering qualification (or equivalent) that is not recognized under the Washington Accord, in a congruent field of practice to this program; AND
