Master of Professional Engineering (Accelerated) (Power)
Program start date | Application deadline |
2024-05-01 | - |
2024-11-01 | - |
Program Overview
This accelerated two-year Master's program in Professional Engineering (Power) equips graduates with advanced engineering knowledge and professional skills, preparing them for accreditation and careers in the power industry. The curriculum includes specialization in electricity networks, high voltage engineering, and sustainable energy systems. Graduates can expect to fill roles in power generation and transmission, grid stability, and other power-related fields, benefiting from the program's industry partnerships and global recognition through Engineers Australia and the International Engineering Alliance.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This accelerated version of our Master of Professional Engineering (Power) degree is designed to provide you with deep technical skills in your chosen field of engineering combined with professional development in the areas of communication, leadership, and time and resource management. The Master of Professional Engineering (Accelerated) is the ideal two-year full-time degree for those engineers who have previously graduated with an undergraduate engineering degree in a related field seeking recognised accreditation to practice in Australia and overseas.
Outline:
- Duration: 2 years full-time (Available part-time)
- Location: Camperdown/Darlington University of Sydney
- Study mode: Face to face
- Credit points: 96
- Areas of study include: electricity networks, high voltage engineering, sustainable energy systems, and power systems analysis and protection.
- Course structure:
- 2 x core units
- 4 x foundation units
- 6 x specialist units
- 2 x electrical or management elective units
- a minimum of 2 x project or research units
Careers:
Graduates in power engineering may occupy roles such as:
- power transmission and generating systems engineers
- grid maintenance and stability contractors, and
- industrial power supply engineers. This course requires you to complete 420 work hours. We're ranked 25th globally for engineering and computer science (2023 Shanghai Ranking of Academic Subjects). We are a top 20 university globally (2025 QS World University Rankings) Access to more than 1200 industry, not-for-profits and government partners to gain real-world work experience before you graduate. This course is accredited by Engineers Australia.
The University of Sydney
Overview:
The University of Sydney is a renowned institution of higher learning located in Sydney, Australia. It is known for its strong research focus and diverse academic programs.
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Academic Programs:
The University of Sydney offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses across various fields of study, including:
- Architecture, Design and Planning
- Arts and Social Sciences
- Business
- Economics
- Education and Social Work
- Engineering and Computer Science
- Law
- Medicine and Health
- Music
- Science
Other:
The University of Sydney is actively involved in research, tackling global challenges and developing new solutions. It boasts over 150 research centers and networks, making it a leading research university worldwide. The institution also publishes numerous articles and books annually, showcasing the expertise of its academics.
- An Australian Bachelor of Engineering degree with a 65 percent average, or equivalent qualification, in a related field of engineering to which the student is applying.
- International qualifications:
- Recognition of prior learning:
- You may need to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study with us.