Program Overview

Master of Professional Engineering (Electrical and Electronic)

The Master of Professional Engineering (Electrical and Electronic) is designed for electrical engineers looking to advance their career. This program develops management expertise, specialization, and deepens technical skills to lead projects and move into senior roles.

Degree Overview

The program builds on prior knowledge and develops core technical competencies. It deepens technical knowledge in the area of specialization and teaches engineering practice in the Australian context. Key emerging technologies include:

• Intelligent electricity networks
• Renewable energy integration
• Wireless energy transfer
• Autonomous transportation
• Telecommunication security
• The Internet of Things (IoT)

Students engage with industry through projects, guest lectures, and mentorship opportunities. The program enhances skills in project management, complex problem-solving, innovation, and communication through professional leadership courses.

Career Opportunities

Engineers work on a wide range of tasks in many different environments, including electronics, energy, food, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, construction, environmental health, and transportation. This program opens up varied career opportunities, empowering graduates to take on leadership roles, start their own businesses, or manage major engineering projects.

Program Details

• Program Code: 50025
• Duration: 2 years (full-time), up to 6 years (part-time)
• Next Start Date: 17 August 2026
• CRICOS Code: M
• Indicative Fee: AUD 50,985

Admission Information

• Student Type: Domestic, International
• Degree Duration: Full-time, Part-time
• Study Location: Newcastle
• Admission Criteria: English Language Proficiency requirements, IELTS overall minimum - 6.5, IELTS section minimum - 6.0

What You Will Study

The program includes courses in specialized areas such as:

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

Students can also broaden their skills in complementary areas like business and management, entrepreneurship and innovation, design, or multimedia.

Core Courses

• ELEC6840A Final Year Project A
• ELEC6840B Final Year Project B
• ENGG3500 Managing Engineering Projects
• ENGG6300 Machine Learning for Engineers

Electives

Students choose 70 units from available courses, including:

• ELEC3160 Principles and Design of Off-Grid Power Systems
• ELEC3540 Analog and Digital Communications
• ELEC3730 Digital and Computer Electronics 2
• ELEC4720 Programmable Logic Design
• ELEC6100 Electrical Systems
• ELEC6210 Medical and Industrial Electronic Product Design
• ELEC6251 Power Electronics and Renewable Systems
• ELEC6400 Signal Processing
• ELEC6410 Control System Design
• ELEC6500 Telecommunication Networks
• ENGG6200 Project/Directed Reading
• ENGG6441 Nonlinear Control and Estimation

How to Apply

Applications are open for domestic and international students. Before applying, review the program handbook, admission requirements, program fees, and costs. Decide on the preferred commencement date and ensure English language proficiency requirements are met.

Similar Degrees

Similar programs include:

• Master of Professional Engineering (Mechanical)
• Master of Professional Engineering (Civil)
• Master of Professional Engineering (Geospatial Engineering and Surveying)