Program Overview

Master of Electrical Engineering

The Master of Electrical Engineering is a graduate coursework program that allows students to design and manage electrical systems powering our lives. The program is offered by Australia's top university, according to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026.

Overview

The program develops unique skills that enable students to build and improve power and telecommunications systems and develop future electronic and autonomous devices. Students can complete the master's degree in 2 years if they have a relevant undergraduate major.

Choose Your Path

Students can specialize in one of the following areas:

• Autonomous Systems
• Business
• Electronics and Photonics
• Communications and Networks
• Low-Carbon Power Systems Alternatively, students can continue without specializing.

Learn from World-Leading Academics

The program is guided by renowned academics in communications and networks, control and signal processing, power and energy systems. The academics are working on state-of-the-art models and tools for future energy systems, automated irrigation networks, energy-efficient wireless communications, and nano-electronics.

Industry-Aligned Curriculum

The program applies skills in internships, industry projects, and innovation challenges with industry mentors.

Internationally Recognised Qualification

The Master of Electrical Engineering has dual accreditation, allowing students to access engineering careers worldwide.

Guaranteed Commonwealth Supported Places

Domestic students who have completed a Bachelor's degree at the University of Melbourne with a weighted average mark of 65% are guaranteed a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) in the Master of Electrical Engineering.

Course Details

• Course code: MC-ELECENG
• Duration: 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time
• Location: On campus (Parkville)
• Intake: March, July
• Fees: Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are available

Related Study Areas

• Electrical and electronic engineering
• Energy
• Engineering
• Engineering business and management
• Environment

Entry Requirements

Access Melbourne is available for students who meet certain criteria. Students can also apply for a CSP if they have completed a Bachelor's degree at the University of Melbourne with a weighted average mark of 65%.