Master of Engineering (Electrical Systems)

Provider:

Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT)

Course Code:

MEEOC

CRICOS Code:

0100462

Qualification Level:

Masters

Course Area:

Engineering

Duration:

24-Month

Study Mode:

Full Time

Location:

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Course Fees:

AUD 51,700 Per Course

Delivery Mode:

On Campus

Target:

International

Intake:

February, July

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Course Overview

The Master of Engineering (Electrical Systems), developed by electrical and renewable energy experts, will equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to address the demands of the modern power industry. You will learn how to design the components of a power system including generation, transmission, distribution and the associated systems. The program will also cover the automation, protection and control components that contribute to the high level of reliability expected from modern power systems.

Course Structure

You must complete 48 credit points comprising twelve core units and one capstone thesis. The qualification may be structured as followed:

Year One:

MEE501 Power Generation
MEE509 Transmission and Distribution Systems
MEE513 Electric Power System Analysis
MEE510 Power Conversion
MEE512 Power System Safety and Protection
MXX507 Professional Engineering Management
MEE511 Renewable Energy Systems
MEE514 System Stability Analysis

Year Two:

MEE606 Substation Design and Automation
MEE607 Power Quality and Mitigation
MXX501/601 Engineering Practice and Key Research Methods
MEE605 Smart Grids
ME700 Project Thesis

Entry Requirement

Admission Requirements
Academic Entry Requirements	To gain entry into this program, we require applicants to hold: A recognized 3-year bachelor degree* in an engineering qualification in a congruent** field of practice; OR An EIT Bachelor of Science (Engineering) degree* in a congruent field of practice; OR A 4-year Bachelor of Engineering qualification (or equivalent) that is recognized under the Washington Accord or by Engineers Australia, in a congruent, or a different field of practice at the discretion of the Admissions Committee; OR A 4-year Bachelor of Engineering qualification (or equivalent)* that is not recognized under the Washington Accord, in a congruent field of practice to this program; AND An appropriate level of English Language Proficiency equivalent to an English pass level in an Australian Senior Certificate of Education, or an IELTS score of 6.0 (with no individual band less than 6.0), or equivalent as outlined in the EIT Admissions Policy; AND Evidence of mathematical competence by means of completion of courses/units which include: Complex Numbers, Ordinary Differential Equations (ODEs) and Series, Multivariable Calculus, and Linear Algebra With integrated compulsory twelve-week professional industry experience, training or project work of which six weeks are directly supervised by a professional/eligible professional engineer as determined by EIT. Congruent field of practice means one of the following with adequate Civil Engineering content (fields not listed below to be considered by the Dean and the Admissions Committee on a case-by-case basis): Civil Engineering Construction Engineering Transport Engineering Urban Engineering Material Systems Project Engineering *Applicants may have a maximum of one individual band of 5.5 and be granted entry subject to the provision of English language support by EIT.

Admission Requirements

Academic Entry Requirements

To gain entry into this program, we require applicants to hold:

A recognized 3-year bachelor degree* in an engineering qualification in a congruent** field of practice; OR

An EIT Bachelor of Science (Engineering) degree* in a congruent** field of practice; OR

A 4-year Bachelor of Engineering qualification (or equivalent) that is recognized under the Washington Accord or by Engineers Australia, in a congruent**, or a different field of practice at the discretion of the Admissions Committee; OR

A 4-year Bachelor of Engineering qualification (or equivalent)* that is not recognized under the Washington Accord, in a congruent** field of practice to this program; AND

An appropriate level of English Language Proficiency equivalent to an English pass level in an Australian Senior Certificate of Education, or an IELTS score of 6.0 (with no individual band less than 6.0***), or equivalent as outlined in the EIT Admissions Policy; AND

Evidence of mathematical competence by means of completion of courses/units which include:

Complex Numbers,

Ordinary Differential Equations (ODEs) and Series,

Multivariable Calculus, and

Linear Algebra

* With integrated compulsory twelve-week professional industry experience, training or project work of which six weeks are directly supervised by a professional/eligible professional engineer as determined by EIT.

** Congruent field of practice means one of the following with adequate Civil Engineering content (fields not listed below to be considered by the Dean and the Admissions Committee on a case-by-case basis):

Civil Engineering

Construction Engineering

Transport Engineering

Urban Engineering

Material Systems

Project Engineering

***Applicants may have a maximum of one individual band of 5.5 and be granted entry subject to the provision of English language support by EIT.

Language Requirement
IELTS Score (Minimum)	To be eligible for this course students must have an IELTS score of 6.0 ( with no individual band less than 6.0)

Career Opportunities

Potential job roles include engineering and management positions in the following areas of expertise:

Electrical and electronics system design
Instrumentation, control systems & automation
Oil & gas
Systems engineering
Communication systems
Embedded systems
Mining
Manufacturing
Building
Electric vehicles
Power generation & distribution
Renewable and energy storage systems

Internship or Work Placements

EIT’s Master of Engineering programs require students to undertake 240 hours of paid or unpaid professional work-integrated learning. This can incorporate paid or unpaid internships, site visits, contributing to industry projects, and networking activities.