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University of Melbourne

  • 37% international / 63% domestic

Master of Electrical Engineering

  • Masters (Coursework)

Design and manage electrical systems with the Master of Electrical Engineering at Australia's top university. Specialize in areas like Autonomous Systems or Low-Carbon Power Systems, guided by world-leading academics. Gain industry experience and access global engineering careers with dual accreditation.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 - 3 years full-time, 6 - 6 years part-time
Course Code
MC-ELECENG
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Mar, Jul

About this course

OverviewCourse overviewOverview

From energy efficient power grids to life-changing medical devices - design and manage the electrical systems powering our lives with the Master of Electrical Engineering at Australia's top university*. You'll develop unique skills that will allow you to build and improve our power and telecommunications systems and develop future electronic and autonomous devices.

* Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026

Choose your path

If you have a relevant undergraduate major, you'll be able to complete the masters degree in 2 years.

Once you've started studying, you can specialise in 'Autonomous Systems', 'Business', 'Electronics and Photonics', 'Communications and Networks' or 'Low-Carbon Power Systems'. You can also continue without specialising.

Learn from world leading academics

Be guided by renowned academics in communications and networks, control and signal processing through to power and energy systems. Our electrical engineers are working on state-of-the-art models and tools for our future energy systems, automated irrigation networks, energy efficient wireless communications and nano-electronics.

Industry aligned curriculum

Apply your skills in internships, industry projects, and innovation challenges with industry mentors.

Internationally recognised qualification

Access engineering careers around the world with dual accreditation in the Master of Engineering.

Guaranteed Commonwealth supported places (CSPs) for Melbourne graduates

Domestic students who have completed a Bachelor degree at the University of Melbourne with a weighted average mark of 65% are guaranteed a CSP in the Master of Electrical Engineering. Find out more about fees and scholarships.

Study locations

Parkville

What you will learn

Course overview

Overview

From energy efficient power grids to life-changing medical devices - design and manage the electrical systems powering our lives with the Master of Electrical Engineering at Australia's top university*. You'll develop unique skills that will allow you to build and improve our power and telecommunications systems and develop future electronic and autonomous devices.

* Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026

Choose your path

If you have a relevant undergraduate major, you'll be able to complete the masters degree in 2 years.

Once you've started studying, you can specialise in 'Autonomous Systems', 'Business', 'Electronics and Photonics', 'Communications and Networks' or 'Low-Carbon Power Systems'. You can also continue without specialising.

Learn from world leading academics

Be guided by renowned academics in communications and networks, control and signal processing through to power and energy systems. Our electrical engineers are working on state-of-the-art models and tools for our future energy systems, automated irrigation networks, energy efficient wireless communications and nano-electronics.

Industry aligned curriculum

Apply your skills in internships, industry projects, and innovation challenges with industry mentors.

Internationally recognised qualification

Access engineering careers around the world with dual accreditation in the Master of Engineering.

Guaranteed Commonwealth supported places (CSPs) for Melbourne graduates

Domestic students who have completed a Bachelor degree at the University of Melbourne with a weighted average mark of 65% are guaranteed a CSP in the Master of Electrical Engineering. Find out more about fees and scholarships.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Engineering courses at University of Melbourne.
72.5%
Overall satisfaction
85.4%
Skill scale
54.7%
Teaching scale
78.8%
Employed full-time
$66k
Average salary