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Universities Australia University of Queensland- Saint Lucia Courses Master of Electrical Engineering (Professional)

Master of Electrical Engineering (Professional)
at University of Queensland- Saint Lucia

Saint Lucia, Australia

Tuition Fee AU$ 47,264
Country Rank-
Duration24 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 87

Program Overview

Prepare to solve global problems by advancing your skills and knowledge in electrical engineering.

The Master of Electrical Engineering (Professional) degree will develop your technical and research skills, provide a global perspective on professional engineering practice and give you the competence to identify and apply current practice to solve real-world engineering problems.

As part of this program you will complete a 2-semester research project or industry placement giving you invaluable experience in developing, managing and delivering complex projects.

Program highlights

Develop your ability to understand, manage and deliver complex professional projects.
Complete a research project working with experts in their field.
Professional accreditation has been sought through Engineers Australia.

Course Content
What you'll study

At UQ, degrees are called 'programs' and subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study in this program:
- Advanced Computational Techniques in Engineering
- Biomedical Instrumentation
Complete 32 units comprising:
- 6 units for all MElecEng(Prof) Core Courses, and
- 4 to 8 units from MElecEng(Prof) Research Project Courses, and
- 6 to 16 units from MElecEng(Prof) Advanced Undergraduate Elective Courses, and
- 6 to 16 units from MElecEng(Prof) Postgraduate Elective Courses, and
- 0 to 10 units from MElecEng(Prof) Breadth Elective Courses
MElecEng(Prof) Core Courses

Complete 6 units for ALL of the following:
- Advanced Computational Techniques in Engineering
- Professional Engineering and the Business Environment: Global Practice
- Engineering Innovation and Leadership
MElecEng(Prof) Research Project Courses

Complete 4 to 8 units from the following:

Engineering Postgraduate Project B
This course is offered over more than one semester. Enrol in the same code in each semester.

Engineering Postgraduate Project B
This course is offered over more than one semester. Enrol in the same code in each semester.

Engineering Postgraduate Project D
This course is offered over more than one semester. Enrol in the same code in each semester.

Engineering Postgraduate Project D
This course is offered over more than one semester. Enrol in the same code in each semester.

MElecEng(Prof) Advanced Undergraduate Elective Courses

Complete 6 to 16 units from the following:
- Microwave Engineering
- Communication Systems
- Photonic Engineering
- Digital System Design
- Power Systems Analysis
- Advanced Electronic & Power Electronics Design
- Digital Signal Processing
- Image Processing and Computer Vision
- Control Engineering 1
- Robotics & Automation
MElecEng(Prof) Postgraduate Elective Courses

Complete 6 to 16 units from the following:
- Medical Device Engineering
- Biomedical Signal Processing
Advanced Topics in Communications I

Course offered on an occasional basis

Advanced Microwave Engineering
- Advanced Photonics
- Course is offered in odd-numbered years only.
Computational Techniques in Electromagnetics
- Advanced Topics in Computer Systems A
- Course offered on an occasional basis
Advanced Topics in Computer Systems B

Course offered on an occasional basis
- Transformer Technology Design and Operation
- Course is offered in odd-numbered years only.
Advanced Topics in Power

Course offered on an occasional basis
- Power System Planning and Reliability
- Electricity Market Operation and Security
- Renewable Energy Integration: Technologies to Technical Challenges
Advanced Topics in Engineering I
Course offered on an occasional basis

Advanced Topics in Engineering II
Course offered on an occasional basis
- Control Engineering 2
MElecEng(Prof) Breadth Elective Courses

Complete 0 to 10 units from the following:
- Biomedical Instrumentation
- Medical Imaging
- Machine Learning
- Computer Networks I
- Computer Networks II
- Advanced Embedded Systems
- Advanced Software Engineering
- Power System Protection
- Modern Asset Management and Condition Monitoring in Power System
- Project Management
- Research Methods
Entry Requirement
To be eligible for entry, you'll need:
- a 4-year bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), or
- a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) which includes all of the relevant discipline content (see below), or
- to have successfully completed 3 years of study towards an approved qualification at an overseas partner institution, with a formal pathway to the Master of Electrical Engineering (Professional).
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.

Relevant disciplines for previous qualifications

Relevant disciplines include electrical engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, electrical power engineering, electronic engineering (not electronic information engineering), telecommunication engineering, communication engineering, and power engineering.

If your bachelor's degree was not awarded in these disciplines, you must have successfully completed all of the following discipline content in your tertiary studies:
- Advanced/higher/engineering mathematics
- Statistics
- Programming
- Electrical circuits
- Electronic circuits
- Signal systems OR control
- At least one of the following:
- Ectromagnetic fields and waves OR
- Electrical machines OR
- Power and energy systems
GPA equivalent
Select where you studied and your qualification to see the GPA equivalent you need to be considered for this program.

Use the GPA equivalent as a guide. When you apply, we’ll calculate your GPA using the UQ grading scale. Any failing grades will be included. Entry requirements are subject to change.

English language requirements
- IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
- TOEFL IBT - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.
- TOEFL PB - Overall 570, listening 54, reading 54, writing 59/5.
- Pearsons - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.
- BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.
- CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.
- OET is not accepted.
Student visas
International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Master of Electrical Engineering (Professional) are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).

There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the genuine temporary entrant (GTE) requirement.
Fees & Scholarships
Indicative annual fee
Approximate yearly cost of full-time tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your selected courses and study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.

AUD $47,264

Financial aid
As an international student, you might be eligible for financial aid – either from your home country, or from the Australian Government.
Career Prospect
Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Electrical engineer
- Telecommunications engineer
- Systems engineer
- Electrical design engineer
- Biomedical engineer

Cost Of Studying At University of Queensland- Saint Lucia

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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Master of Electrical Engineering (Professional) at University of Queensland- Saint Lucia