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    Master of Engineering Science (Electrical Engineering)

    University of New South Wales

    University of New South Wales

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    Australia, Sydney

    University RankQS Ranking
    19

    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Master by Course Work

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Course Code

    084282A

    Credit point

    96 Points

    Campuses

    Kensington

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesJuly-2025
    Apply to this program

    Go to the official application for the university

    Duration 2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 58,000  / year
    Next Intake July-2025

    Master of Engineering Science (Electrical Engineering)

    About

    The Master of Engineering Science (Electrical Engineering) is a two-year full-time year degree at UNSW’s leading engineering faculty. You’ll explore the study of electrical engineering where you’ll learn across a variety of engineering systems, including renewable energy and signal processing.

    This postgraduate degree is designed to take your knowledge of a specialisation from an undergraduate degree level to an advanced post graduate level. Armed with expertise, you'll be able to enter a new field or lay the foundations for a career in research and development.

    Upgrade your skills by focusing on your discipline of choice or opt for a multidisciplinary approach when choosing your electives. This program offers both disciplinary and advanced disciplinary knowledge, with a strong enquiry-based learning component for proactive learning.

    *Source: QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023

    The Master of Electrical Engineering is a specialised degree that includes an extensive research component to help you develop or enhance your career prospects through cross-training and re-training.

    After graduating you'll be armed with practical and analytical skills to take on a variety of modern engineering projects. You’ll acquire advanced knowledge in electronic engineering, power systems and project management.

    By studying at UNSW School of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications you will gain access to world-class facilities, such as the world’s largest university-based real-time digital simulation laboratory for simulating entire electricity grids.

    We also host Australia’s largest high voltage laboratory, with facilities for high voltage testing (AC, DC and Impulse voltages) and condition monitoring of electrical equipment, with partial discharge detection equipment, transformer ratio arm bridges, recovery voltage testing, thermal testing and variable frequency testing of insulation.

    Each year our researchers work with over 100 industry and government organisations on industry and community-related projects.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Entry into this Master of Engineering Science specialisation depends on your cognate background.

    Entry into the Master’s program requires completion of a 4-year Bachelor of Engineering degree (or equivalent) or 3-year Engineering Science degree in a cognate discipline. A minimum 65% average, or its equivalent, throughout the qualifying bachelor’s degree is mandatory.*

    The Graduate Certificate in Engineering Science/Master of Engineering Science pathway does not apply to this specialisation

    *Qualifications from non-211 Chinese Universities will require a 70% average

    English Program Requirements

    Faculty Undergraduate Postgraduate coursework Postgraduate research
    Engineering 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest) 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest) 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest)

    Career

    Future careers

    As an electrical engineer, you’ll design and develop new electrical systems, solve problems and test cutting-edge equipment. Electrical Engineers are sought-after in a number of industries, working with a variety of electronic devices from the smallest pocket devices to large supercomputers.

    Our electrical engineering students learn through a combination of design and lab work, ensuring you’re ready for your career. This mix of theory and practical application allows you to visualise concepts and apply them in real life situations.

    A variety of professional opportunities await you on graduation, with electrical engineering culminating in a diverse range of career paths. You'll also gain the broad engineering skills and expertise that will enable you to change careers to achieve new goals.

    UNSW Engineering graduates are some of the most sought-after professional engineers in Australia and abroad thanks to the reputation of our research and teaching.

    Enhance your job prospects with a Master of Electrical Engineering to open the door the roles including:

    • Electronics Engineer
    • Electrical Engineering Technician
    • Computer Hardware Engineer
    • Network and Computer Systems Administrator
    • Mechanical Engineer
    • Civil/Environmental engineer
    • Project Manager
    • Information Technologist
    • Petroleum Engineer
    • Biomedical Engineer

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    AUD 58,000 

    Application Fee

    AUD  
    University of New South Wales

    Master of Engineering Science (Electrical Engineering)

    University of New South Wales

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    Sydney

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