Master of Engineering (Electri - The University

The Master of Engineering (Electrical Engineering) from the University of Sydney equips students with specialized knowledge in designing and building electrical energy systems. Ideal for qualified engineers seeking career advancement or skill updates, the 1.5-year program focuses on wireless, power, high-voltage engineering, and digital system design. Graduates benefit from enhanced career opportunities, access to research and innovation, and the university's global recognition and extensive industry partnerships.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Develop specialised technical knowledge in electrical engineering, and learn about designing and building systems that generate, transmit, measure, control and use electrical energy. Specialise in wireless, power, high-voltage engineering, and digital system design. This course is ideal for qualified engineers seeking to move into a management role or to specialise or update their skills.

Careers:

Professional engineering skills developed throughout the course will reflect current industry standards in order to provide graduates with enhanced opportunities for advancement in their careers. New opportunities to progress into areas such as research and innovation in their field will also be possible following the completion of this course.

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Key information:

Duration: 1.5 years full-time (Available part-time)
Location: Camperdown/Darlington University of Sydney
Study mode: Face to face
Credit points: 72

What you’ll study:

The Master of Engineering (Electrical Engineering) is a postgraduate coursework degree that will help you develop specialised technical knowledge in electrical engineering, and learn about designing and building systems that generate, transmit, measure, control and use electrical energy. You will complete core professional engineering units and specialist units in electrical engineering, in addition to a capstone comprising either a research project or a dissertation. You will also complete elective units as needed to make up the requirements of the course.

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