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Universities Australia University of Melbourne Courses Master of Electrical Engineering

Master of Electrical Engineering
at University of Melbourne

Melbourne, Australia

Tuition Fee AU$ 48,320
Country Rank#2
Duration36 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5

Program 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.

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.

Course Content
Course structure

FIRST YEAR

In your first year (or equivalent) you’ll complete foundation engineering subjects – tailored to students from a non-engineering background. If you’ve completed the Electrical Systems major in the Bachelor of Science at the University of Melbourne, plus the required maths and science subjects, you’ll receive credit for these foundation engineering subjects and start in second year. If you’ve completed another science or engineering degree, you may be eligible for advanced standing.

SECOND AND THIRD YEAR

In the second and third year (or equivalent) you’ll focus on your chosen engineering discipline. You will be guided in acquiring core skills in electronics, control, signal processing, communications and power systems. Learn from leading experts in power systems, energy-efficient telecommunications systems and sensor networks that monitor the environment.

You’ll undertake an industry, design or research project and gain the skills and knowledge to practice as a professional engineer.
Entry Requirement
Prior qualification: an engineering major from the University of Melbourne

If you hold the following engineering pathway degree from the University of Melbourne, with a weighted average mark of at least 65%, you will be eligible to enter the 2-year program:
- Bachelor of Science with an Electrical Systems major.
Prior qualification: an engineering degree or major

If you hold an engineering degree or major in an equivalent specialisation from another institution, with a weighted average mark of at least 65%, or equivalent*, you may be eligible to receive credit for up to one year and enter the 2-year program. Exact credit can only be determined on application.

Prior qualification: any undergraduate degree

You will be eligible to enter the 3-year program if you hold any undergraduate degree with:
- The equivalent of 25 points (two subjects) of first year mathematics, specifically Calculus 2 and Linear Algebra.
- The equivalent of 25 points of Physics (or equivalent).
- With a weighted average mark of at least H3 (65%), or equivalent*.
Fees & Scholarships
International full fee:
- AUD$ 48,320
Career Prospect
Our graduates are qualified for a diverse range of work including:
- Business and Technology Architect
- Software Engineer
- Electrical Engineer
- Support Engineer
- Technology Specialist
- VR Software Engineer
- IEA Reliability Engineer
- Electronic Hardware Engineer
- Software Developer
- Control System Engineer
- Digital Analyst

Cost Of Studying At University of Melbourne

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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Master of Electrical Engineering at University of Melbourne