Master of Professional Engineering (Electrical and Electronic) 2-year

Specialise your engineering skills for global career opportunities

If you are an electrical engineer looking to advance your career, this program is designed for you.

Develop management expertise, specialise, and deepen your technical skills to lead projects and move into senior roles. You will build on your prior knowledge and develop core technical competencies. Deepen your technical knowledge in your area of specialisation and learn about engineering practice in the Australian context.

Engage with industry through projects, guest lectures, and mentorship opportunities. Enhance skills in project management, complex problem-solving, innovation, and communication through our professional leadership courses. Graduate with the technical and professional attributes needed to provide innovative solutions to society’s needs now and in the future.

Focus on key emerging technologies such as:

what you will study

You'll have the opportunity to diversify your engineering expertise with courses in specialised areas including:

• Renewable energy integration
• Control systems design and automation
• Digital and electronic design
• Advanced telecommunication
• Power electronics, drives and efficient power utilisation.

Find out when applications close for available intakes

Review the information below and submit your application now.

Both students and education agents can submit applications online. This is our preferred way of application. You can save your application after you have started, and come back to it later.

To ensure a smooth application process, please complete the following steps before applying:

Note: Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University of Newcastle’s English Language Proficiency requirements.

Applicants who do not speak English as a first language must demonstrate that they meet the University's English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy.

In the application portal, you can enter the program you wish to study and upload relevant documents needed as part of your application. It is recommended you submit your application a minimum of 12 weeks before your intended semester of trimester start date.

Engineers work on a wide range of tasks in many different environments – industries like electronics, energy, food, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, construction, environmental health and transportation. Engineering continues to be one of the most in-demand qualifications in the world, with many countries desperate to fill a shortage of professional skills in this field.

This program will open up even more varied career opportunities, empowering you to take on a leadership role, start your own business or manage major engineering projects.

As a qualified engineer you can travel the world and work almost anywhere you choose. Professional recognition through Engineers Australia lets you work in places such as Canada, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Russia, Turkey, the UK and the USA.