Master of Engineering Practice (Electrical and Electronic Engineering)
Postgraduate | USQ-EEE-MAS | 2024
- Study method
- Online & on-campus
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Credit available
- Yes
- Duration
- Approx. 1.5 years full time or part time equivalent
- Total subjects
- 12
- Price from
- $13,422
- Available loans
- Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
- CSP available
- Yes
Master of Engineering Practice (Electrical and Electronic Engineering)
About this degree
On completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Justify, evaluate, and illustrate the professional attributes, competencies, and capabilities that will lead to recognition by Engineers Australia as a professional engineer.
- Acquire expert and specialized cognitive and technical skills and competencies in one of the following fields: Civil Engineering; Electrical and Electronic Engineering; Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering; Power Systems Engineering, Public Works and Infrastructure, or Structural Engineering.
- Demonstrate and/or acquire an advanced and integrated understanding of a complex body of knowledge and theories, concepts, and processes in their chosen discipline as a professional engineer.
- Critically analyze, reflect, and synthesize information to interpret and transmit knowledge, skills, and ideas to a variety of professional and non-professional audiences.
- Meet eligibility to apply for Stage 1 Professional Engineer membership of Engineers Australia and to benchmark competency attributes to Engineers Australia Stage 2 Experienced Professional Engineer.
- This program allows you to use the knowledge and skills you have already gained in the workplace to complete your first-year core units. Through self-assessment and workplace portfolios you will demonstrate how you may already meet Engineers Australia’s competencies and identify the technical courses you will need to complete in order to graduate. You will build upon your prior knowledge in Electrical and Electronic Engineering with advanced studies in areas including: engineering design, systems analysis and integration for application within a multi-disciplinary engineering industry environments.
Recommended study pattern
ENG6300 Self-Assessment Portfolio
ENG6310 Workplace Portfolio
ENG6311 Industry Project
ELE5001 Industrial Communications Protocols
ELE5605 Electro-Magnetic Modelling
ELE4805 Power Electronics Principles and Applications
ELE6005 Electronic Systems Integration
2 x ElectivesAward requirements
Completion of 12 units as outlined in the Recommended Study Pattern section.Exit points
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Entry requirements
- Australian university three year Bachelor degree in engineering science or engineering technology in the relevant specialisation area, or equivalent. A minimum of five years' relevant professional work experience. Must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident; citizen of New Zealand or holder of a 457 visa with a duration of at least three years. There are inherent requirements that must be met in order to successfully complete this degree. Inherent requirements are fundamental skills, capabilities and knowledge that students must be able to demonstrate in order to achieve the essential learning outcomes of the degree, while maintaining the academic integrity of the degree. Please read and understand the inherent requirements specific to the Master of Engineering Practice before applying. Proof of meeting the English Language Proficiency requirements is also required.
- Exemptions/credit will be assessed based on the UniSQ Credit and Exemption Procedure. Claims for credit for previous study should be submitted prior to or at the time of enrolment. Each claim will be assessed on individual merit in line with UniSQ policy.
Study method requirements
- Residential School requirements to complete practical components of some courses
Career opportunities
With your graduate expertise, you’ll be able to secure a career as a Professional Electrical or Electronics Engineer, making a difference in the world of medical technology, communications, transportation systems, mining resource extraction, power generation and distribution, renewable energy systems, electric vehicle or even spacecraft and satellites. With your applied experience, you have the opportunity to work with some of Australia’s biggest companies or venture overseas to work for a global engineering corporation.
Professional recognition
The Master of Engineering Practice (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) has been accorded full accreditation at the level of Professional Engineer by Engineers Australia. As a graduate of the Master of Engineering Practice program, you will be eligible to apply for Professional Engineer (MIEAust) membership with Engineers Australia. On attaining MIEAust, if you MEPR workplace portfolio indicates your work experience in your field may benchmark to equivalent to Stage 1 Experienced Professional Engineer, you will be able to accelerate your application for Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) Stage 2 Experience Professional Engineer. You will also have the opportunity to work overseas, with your accreditation recognised in the countries that are signatories to the Washington Accord.Career outlook
- Electrical Engineers:
- Over $120K
- Electronics Engineers:
- $93K to $120K
- Engineering Managers:
- Over $120K