Master of Electrical Engineering

The Master of Electrical Engineering at the University of Melbourne is a three-year postgraduate degree designed to equip students with advanced technical knowledge and practical skills in electrical and electronic engineering. The programme covers a broad spectrum of fields, including power systems, control engineering, signal processing, communications, and microelectronics. Throughout the course, students engage in core and elective units of study, accumulating the required credit points to progress and graduate, as is standard across Australian master's degrees.

The course structure is semester-based and progressively builds both foundational and specialised expertise, offering opportunities to customise learning with elective units aligned to students’ interests and career goals. Students typically complete a blend of theoretical coursework and practical laboratory work, gaining hands-on experience with contemporary technologies. A significant component of the degree includes a capstone project, where students undertake comprehensive research or an industry-focused assignment—allowing them to demonstrate critical problem-solving, project management, and professional communication skills in real-world contexts.

Work-integrated learning is encouraged to bridge academic studies and professional engineering practice. Students benefit from the university’s strong links to industry and research institutions in Melbourne and across Australia, which can provide opportunities for internships, placements, or industry-linked projects. This programme is particularly suited to graduates from science, technology, engineering, and mathematics backgrounds looking to specialise or upskill in electrical engineering, as well as professionals aiming to advance their qualifications in the field.

English proficiency is required, with IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 (or equivalent) for coursework postgraduate entry; always confirm explicit requirements and full course details on the official University of Melbourne course page. International students enrolled in this CRICOS-registered course are generally eligible for work rights of up to 48 hours per fortnight during study and may be eligible to apply for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) post-completion.

• Electrical Engineer
• Control Systems Engineer
• Power Systems Engineer
• Communications Engineer
• Electronics Design Engineer
• Renewable Energy Engineer
• Research and Development Engineer
• Technical Consultant in engineering firms and technology sectors
• Project Manager in infrastructure and energy sectors
• Opportunities in Australian industries such as energy, telecommunications, manufacturing, defence, and research organisations